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Rob Duggan Posted on Feb 22, 2012
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I have a Zamussi ZUQ875 double oven. I have just replaced the bottom oven element after it went bang. Nothing tripped out but the digital display has gone out and cannot get main oven to work because

Still power on as top oven works fine.

  • Anonymous Feb 23, 2012

    Thanks for help so far. Just to make clear i have no display/power on the digital display so i cannot reset this. There is still mains power as the top oven still works. Is there a fuse or thermal overload on here somewhere?
    Thanks

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I suspect that you did cut power to the oven when you replaced the element. therefore the oven needs to be reset as new. there are quite a few pages of instructions on setting the timer so be prepared if you are going to to proceed with this "little" project.
I was able to locate your manual online here:http://kitchen.manualsonline.com/manuals/mfg/zanussi/zuq_875.html?idRes=625295

I suggest unplugging it for a few minutes...then plugging it back in. Hopefully if the electrical is good you will see the oven's timer flashing. then you can proceed with the instructions from page 7.
Otherwise, you may have a blown a short and should get a licensed electrician to look at it.
Another option would be to contact the manufacturer:[email protected]

Or, find the bloke that installed it and invite him over for dinner and maybe he'll notice it's not working and will fix it for free! ;-)
Good luck mate!

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douglas smith

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have you reset the clock after the power outage?
this is necessary before oven will work
suspect you have it on auto in error

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Barry Coates

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  • Posted on Dec 13, 2008

SOURCE: main oven wont work

It is the oven element that has failed
Remove panel at rear of oven compartment, there you will see the element, just undo any screws that you can see and pull the element towards you, carefully detach the wires, but don't loose them inside or you will have remove the oven to get the wires back on.
Fit new element and Bob's your uncle ,you've cracked it.
Plz leave feedback for this solution.
Thanks.

barkencoa

Barry Coates

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  • Posted on May 14, 2010

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You need to replace the round fan oven element located at the rear of the oven compartment behind a removeable cover where the fan is located.

Testimonial: "Thankyou - i did not know there was another element in there!! I cannot believe how expensive these ovens are considering the simplicity of their construction and low cost of the components inside.. Thanks again..!"

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 16, 2010

SOURCE: The bottom oven on my Zanussi ZUQ875 keeps

Does it trip the breaker when you turn the light on only? Or when is the breaker tripping?

ashburton

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  • Posted on Dec 11, 2010

SOURCE: I have a ZDF20X double oven and the main bottom

Most likely it is a faulty oven heating element.

You will need to replace the element.

Usually the element is a circular shape which is situated near the fan, normally you will need to remove the back of the oven, Switch off the power at the wall first, locate the element and remove the fixing screws and electrical connections then fit the new element and reconnect.

Only attempt this replacement if you are confident to do so and have a basic electrical and mechanical knowledge.

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