INSTRUCTION MANUAL MICROWAVE OVEN ZM 24ST
ZM 24ST UK Contents For the user Before using your microwave oven 4 Safety Instructions Utensil safety Testing suitability of cookware Foil containers Food safety MAFF rating Oven utensils and accessories guide 5 6 6 6 7 7 8 Description of the microwave oven and accessories 9 The microwave oven 9 Accessories 9 Control panel 10 Before using your microwave oven for the first time Cleaning Setting the clock General operating instructions 11 11 12 20 22 22 Care and cleaning Cleaning the accessories Cle
ZM 24ST UK 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.
ZM 24ST UK Safety Instructions • 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.
ZM 24ST UK Safety Instructions 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. Utensil safety • Most glass, glass ceramic and heat-resistant glassware utensils are excellent for use in the microwave oven.
ZM 24ST UK Safety Instructions 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 un attended.
ZM 24ST UK 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.
ZM 24ST UK 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.
ZM 24ST UK Control panel 1 1. Display window – shows time 8888 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 as per the weight. 3 5. Auto Defrost as per the weight. 6. Stop / Clear button – to cancel or interrupt a cooking programme. 6 4 7. Start button – to start desired 5 7 programme and to start the Quick start programme. 8.
ZM 24ST UK Before using your microwave oven for the first time Cleaning Wipe over the front of the appliance with a Before you first use the appliance, remove damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaning all the accessories (including the turntable agents (these can damage the surface). For and turntable support) from the cooking stainless steel fronts use a suitable stainless area. Wash the acces-sories in warm water steel cleaning agent that leaves a protective and washing up liquid.
ZM 24ST UK General operating instructions Action Comments 1. Press the door open button. The door opens. 2. Place food in the cooking space. 3. Shut the door. An audible click will be heard when the door is shut. If the door is not shut properly the appliance will not function. 4. Select the cooking functions and time Turn the timer knob clockwise to increase according to the instructions given in and counterclockwise to decrease time. the following pages. 5.Press the Start button.
ZM 24ST UK Action Comments 1. Interrupting the cooking process (e.g. for The cooking operation stops. In stirring): the display, the two dots between the Open the door by pressing the door button. digits flash. The selected settings are unaffected. 2. Shut the door and press the Start button. The countdown will continue. 3. Cancelling the programme : The cooking process is cancelled. The Press the Clear button. appliance and the interior lighting swit ch off. The time of day is displayed. 4.
ZM 24ST UK How to operate your microwave oven Microwave cooking This basic microwave cooking method Foods with high moisture content should be allows you to cook food for a desired time. cooked on maximum power, as this is the In addition to the maximum power level, you fastest cooking method and best maintains can select 9 different microwave power the natural flavour and texture of the foods. levels, between 80W and 900W. Example: To cook at 900W for 1 min 15 s: 1.
ZM 24ST UK Microwave setting guide 900W – heating liquids 700W – to start roast, stew, etc.
ZM 24ST UK Automatic Programmes Programmes for defrosting king and coo The following gives you an overview of are available. which foods can be defrosted and cooked After having selected the programme, with which programme. merely enter the weight of the dish, the rest of the programming is done automatically. Auto Defrost 1 Progr.
ZM 24ST UK Example: To defrost a 1 kg chicken: 1. Press the button for Automatic Defrost until J 1 appears in the display. J1 2. Use the Timer/weight knob to set the weight. 1000 3. Press the Start button. The display shows the defrost time. 25:48 4. If you want to modify the settings, press the Clear button and start again. For the other automatic defrosting program push the key i successively. Midway through the programme, three short beeps will be heard.
ZM 24ST UK Automatic Cooking Programmes Progr. Food categories Examples Weight from – up to C 1 Fresh vegetables I Brussels sprouts, cabagge, 100 – 1000 g carrots, celeriac C 2 Fresh vegetables II Zucchini, leeks, potatoes, spinach, fennel, cauliflower, broccoli C 3 Frozen vegetables Carrots, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, leeks, zucchini, spinach, broccoli i 100 – 1000 g 100 – 1000 g Cook covered, in a heat-resistant glass dish, whenever possible.
ZM 24ST UK Child lock This oven is equipped with a Child Lock Safety feature to prevent accidental operation by children. How to set : First press the Clear button 5 times, then press the Start button. The display shows "LL O C ". The safety lock prevents the oven from operating. There will be no effect if you turn either knob or any button. LOC How to cancel : Press the Clear button 5 times, then press the Start button.
ZM 24ST UK Charts Defrosting Dish Weight Power Duration Standing Remarks/Hints (g) (Watt) (min) time (min) Meat Whole meat 500 150 10-15 10-15 Steak Mixed chopped meat 200 500 150 150 4-6 9-14 5-10 5-10 Poultry Chicken 1000 150 20-30 15-30 1500 2000 150 150 35-45 50-60 40-60 40-60 Fish Whole fish 500 150 10-15 15-20 Shrimps/Crab 250 150 6-8 15-20 Dairy produce Cottage cheese 500 150 15-20 15-20 Butter 250 150 2-3 15-20 250 200 ml 150 150 2-4 6-8 20-30 15-20 Fru
ZM 24ST UK Defrosting Description Bread Rolls (50 g) Whole meal, mixed, rye loaf Pastry Dry cakes e.g. cakes with short crust pastry Fruit flans baked on a baking sheet 1 slice cheese cake 1 slice covered apple tart Cream and buttercream layer cakes Melting food Chocolate/toppings Weight (in g) Power (Watt) 4 units 1 slice (60-80 g) 500 150 150 1-3 15”-30” 3-5 3-5 150 6-8 15-20 300 80 2-3 5-10 Set on a paper towel, cover. 400-450 400 80 80 4-8 4-8 10-20 10-20 As for dry cakes.
ZM 24ST UK Description Weight Power Duration Standing (g) (Watt) (min) Defrosting and heating of frozen convenience foods 1 portion meat with gravy 150 700 2-4 2-3 1 portion meat with vegetables, garnish 350-450 700 Remarks/Hints time (min) 7-14 Heat in a covered container. Stir now and again. 2-3 As for meat with gravy.
ZM 24ST UK Care and cleaning Cleaning the interior The oven must always be clean. Residue of food from spill-overs or spatters will absorb microwave energy causing it to burn on. This could reduce the efficiency of the oven and may cause unpleasant odours. Do not attempt to tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to any part of the oven. Repairs should only be made by an authorised service engineer. Always ensure that the oven is disconnected from the electricity supply before cleaning.
ZM 24ST UK Something Not working Service and Spare parts If the appliance does not function correctly, please carry out the following checks before contacting your local Service Force Centre. In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts, please contact your local Zanussi Service Force Centre by telephoning: If the oven does not come on: • Check the appliance is connected correctly. • Check that the oven is plugged in properly.
ZM 24ST UK Garantee conditions Standard guarantee conditions European Guarantee We, Zanussi, undertake that if within 24 months of the date of the purchase this Zanussi appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition that: • The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity supply stated on the rating plate.
ZM 24ST UK For the installer 1. Remove any promotion label from the door. 2. This oven can be used as a free standing oven or built-in, into a kitchen cabinet using kit number BF246, which is ordered separately. To install the oven in a kitchen cabinet follow the instructions supplied with the building-in kit. The oven should be installed on a flat, level surface. The surface must be strong enough to safely bear the weight (18 kg) of the oven, and the contents.
ZM 24ST UK Build-in model Connect to a plug socket with protective earth contact and fused with a 13 A-L automatic device or 13 A slow-blowing fuse. When the oven is installed, there must be a possibility of disconnecting it from mains with a contact break of at least 3 mm on all poles. A suitable size of LS-switch, or a melting or fly-out fuse, are suitable contact-breakers. To install the appliance in a kitchen cabinet, use the appropriate mounting frame.
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