ZM 24ST GB Contents For the user Before using your microwave oven Safety Instructions Utensil safety Testing suitability of cookware Foil containers Food safety MAFF rating Oven utensils and accessories guide Description of the microwave oven and accessories The microwave oven Accessories Control panel Before using your microwave oven for the first time Cleaning 29 30 30 30 31 31 31 32 Charts Defrosting Cooking vegetables Cooking fish Care and cleaning 44 46 46 47 47 47 47 48 48 48 49 49 49 Cleaning the accessories Cleaning the interior Cleaning the exterior Something Not Working Service and Spare Parts Customer Care Guarantee Conditions Standard guarantee conditions Exclusions 33 33 33 34 Setting the clock General operating instructions How to operate your microwave oven Microwave cooking Microwave setting guide Minute timer with alarm Automatic programmes Auto Defrost Quick Start Manual defrosting Automatic Cooking Programmes Child Lock Microwave Hints 35 35 36 38 38 39 39 40 40 40 41 42 43 43 For the installer Installation Electrical connections Connecting to the mains Build-In model Technical data 50 50 50 51 51 28 ZM 24ST GB Before using your microwave oven Read through the instruction manual carefully. The following instructions have been prepared so that you get the best from your new Zanussi microwave oven. It is important that this instruction book is retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or if you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the ap-pliance so that the new owner can become acquainted with the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings. Please ensure you have read the whole instruction book before using the appliance and that you follow the recommendations given. Unpacking N.B. When you unpack the oven, check that the product is free from damage. Damage or any missing parts must be reported immediately to the retailer. The oven, parts of the oven or the accessories may be wrapped by a protection foil. If present, you must remove this foil before using the oven. Do not leave packing material where small children can play with it. This can be hazardous. 29 ZM 24ST GB Safety instructions · The built-in safety interlock switches prevent the microwave oven from operating when the door is open. · Do not tamper with them, nor attempt to operate the oven with the door open, as open door operation can result in exposure to microwave energy. · Do not allow food spills or cleaner residue to accumulate on door sealing surfaces. See the Cleaning and Care section for cleaning instructions. · It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the: (1) door (warped), (2) hinges and latches (broken or insecure), (3) door seals and sealing surface. · Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use. If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames. Never use water. Do not allow children to use the microwave without supervision until adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to safely operate the microwave and understands the hazards of improper use. ! ! ! If the door, hinges/latches or door seals are damaged, the appliance must not be operated until it has been repaired by an authorized service engineer. It is hazardous for anyone except factory trained service personnel to service or make adjustments to this oven. Contact your local Zanussi Service Force Centre if service should be required. Utensil safety · Most glass, glass ceramic and heat-resistant glassware utensils are excellent for use in the microwave oven. Although microwave energy will not heat most glass and ceramic items, these utensils can become hot as heat transfers from the food to the container. Use oven gloves to remove dishes. ! · Do not remove the outer case, door or control panel at any time. Doing so may cause exposure to extremely high voltage. · Install or locate this oven only in accordance with `installation instructions' found in this manual. · Use the appliance for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or defrost food. It is not designed for industrial, laboratory, nor commercial use, as this will invalidate the guarantee. · Do not operate the oven empty. If food or water is not present to absorb the microwave energy, the magnetron tube can be damaged. · Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water. · Do not attempt to dry clothing or newspapers in the microwave oven. These items can ignite. · In order to evacuate moisture, your appliance is fitted with a delayed ventilation function. Depending on the applied cooking mode (solo / grill / combination), the oven ventilation will continue to operate after the cooking end. It switches off automatically after 3 minutes. 30 Testing suitability of cookware · Place the cookware in the microwave along with a glass half full of water. Heat on 900W (100%) for one minute. If the cookware feels hot, you should not use it. If it is just slightly warm, you can use it for reheating but not for cooking. If the dish is at room temperature, it is suitable for microwave cooking. · Paper napkins, wax paper, paper towels, plates, cups, cartons, freezer wrap and cardboard are great convenience utensils. Always be sure containers are filled with food to absorb energy and thus avoid the possibility of overheating. · Many plastic dishes, cups, freezer containers and plastic wraps may be used in the microwave oven. Follow manufacturer's instructions when using plastics in the oven. Avoid using plastic utensils with foods that have high fat or sugar content since these foods reach high temperatures and could melt some plastics. · Do not leave the oven unattended when heating or cooking food in plastic, paper or other combustible containers. ZM 24ST GB · Metal containers and containers with metallic trim should not be used in the microwave oven, unless specifically recommended for microwave use. · Containers with restricted openings, such as bottles, should not be used for microwave cooking. · Use caution when removing a lid or cover from a dish to avoid steam burns. Foil containers Shallow foil containers may safely be used to reheat foods in your microwave oven providing the following rules are observed: 1. Foil containers should not be more than 3 cm (1¼") deep. 2. Foil lids must not be used. 3. The foil containers must be at least two-thirds full of food. Empty containers must never be used. 4. Foil containers should be used singly in the microwave oven and should not be allowed to touch the sides. If your oven has a metal turntable or cooking rack, the foil container should be placed on an upturned ovenproof plate. 5. Foil containers should never be re-used in the microwave oven. 6. If the microwave oven has been in use for 15 minutes or more, allow it to cool before using it again. 7. The container and turntable may become hot during use, take great care when removing either from the oven. It is advisable to use an oven cloth or glove when doing so. 8. Remember when using an aluminium foil container that the reheating or cooking times may be longer than those you are used to, always ensure that the food is piping hot before serving. · The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken and the temperature is to be checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns. When heating liquids, e.g. soups, sauces and ! beverages in your microwave oven, overheating the liquid beyond boiling point can occur without evidence of bubbling. This could result in a sudden boil over of the hot liquid. To prevent this possibility the following steps should be taken: 1. Avoid using straight-sided containers with narrow necks. 2. Do not overheat. 3. Stir the liquid before placing the container in the oven and again halfway through the heating time. 4. After heating, allow to stand in the oven for a short time, stirring again before carefully removing the container. ! Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers ­ for example, closed glass jars ­ may explode and should not be heated in this oven. Occasionally, poached eggs may explode during cooking. Always pierce the yolk, then cover and allow the standing time of one minute before removing cover. Keep these instructions! MAFF Rating (UK) Explanation of the heating category label for microwave ovens and small packs of food (up to 500g/1lb, typical of ready meals for 1 or 2 people) as agreed by MAFF (the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food) in conjunction with food and Microwave Oven manufacturers. 900W Food safety · Do not heat food in a can in the microwave oven. Always remove the food to a suitable container. · Do not use the appliance for deep fat frying, because the fat temperature cannot be controlled, and hazardous situations can result. · Popcorn may be prepared in the microwave oven, but only in special packages or utensils designed specifically for this purpose. This cooking operation should never be left unattended. · Pierce foods with non-porous skins or membranes to prevent steam build-up and bursting. Apples, potatoes, chicken livers, and egg yolks are examples of items that should be pierced. 31 Power Rating in Watts Heating Category E Microwave Symbol Always follow food manufacturers instructions when cooking ready meals. Always ensure that food is piping hot before serving. N.B. The higher the power output and heating category of the microwave oven, the less heating time is required. ZM 24ST GB Oven utensils and accessories guide A variety of utensils and materials may be used for cooking in your microwave oven. For your safety and to prevent damaging utensils and your oven choose appropriate utensils and materials for each cooking method. The list below is a general guide. Material Utensils Defrosting Heating Cooking Ceramic & Glass Heat resistant glass ware Glass ware with metal decoration Lead crystal glass China Corning ware YES YES NO NO YES YES NO NO YES YES NO NO Without metal decoration YES YES YES YES YES YES Pottery Plastic Microwave oven heat-proof wear Plastic wrap Metal baking pan Aluminium foil* Cups, plates, towels YES YES NO YES YES YES NO YES YES NO YES NO NO NO YES YES YES YES NO NO NO NO NO YES YES Metal Paper Waxed paper Wood Accessories Turntable Turntable support YES YES YES: Utensils and accessories to use NO: Utensils and accessories to avoid *NOTE: Use aluminium foil only for shielding purposes, overuse may cause arcing. 32 ZM 24ST GB Description of the microwave oven and accessories 8888 The microwave oven 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Cooking compartment Viewing window Oven door Door catch Safety interlock system Control panel Door open button Drive shaft for turntable Accessories Turntable and turntable support The turntable and turntable support should be installed as shown in the diagram. Take care to ensure the turntable support is properly in place. The turntable may turn clockwise or counterclockwise during operation. Do not rotate the turntable manually, as you could damage the drive system. 33 ZM 24ST GB Control panel 1 8888 1. Display window ­ shows time of day, cooking time and weight. 2. Power control knob ­ for setting desired microwave power level. 2 3. Timer control knob ­ to select cooking time or weight. 4. Auto button ­ for Automatic cooking programmes. 3 5. Auto Defrost by weight. 6. Stop / Clear button ­ to cancel or interrupt a cooking programme. 7. Start button ­ to start desired programme and to start the Quick start programme. 8. Door open button 4 5 6 7 8 34 ZM 24ST GB Before using your microwave oven for the first time Cleaning Wipe over the front of the appliance with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents (these can damage the surface). For stainless steel fronts use a suitable stainless steel cleaning agent that leaves a protective film against fingerprints. Before you first use the appliance, remove all the accessories (including the turntable and turntable support) from the cooking area. Wash the accessories in warm water and washing up liquid. Wipe the cooking space with a soft, damp cloth. Setting the clock Plug the appliance into the mains. The display starts to flash "00:00". The dots between the digits will flash rapidly. Example: To set 12:15 : Set the time of day with the Timer knob. The dots between the digits flash slowly. Confirm by pressing either the Start button or the Clear button. The time of day is displayed. 12:15 The appliance is now ready for use. i The Timer knob can be turned clo ...