Zanussi ZKG44500XA, ZKG44500XU Operating Manual

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User Manual

Microwave Oven

ZKG44500XA
ZKG44500XU

Contents

Safety information 2
Safety instructions 4
Product description 6
Before first use 6
Daily use 7
Microwave mode
Clock functions

Using the accessories 12
Additional functions 12
Hints and tips 13
Care and cleaning 17
Troubleshooting 18
Technical data

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Energy efficiency

Subject to change without notice.

Safety information

Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the
supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible for any
injuries or damages that are the result of incorrect installation or
usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and accessible
location for future reference.

Children and vulnerable people safety

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and

above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

• Do not let children play with the appliance.

• Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of it

appropriately.

• Keep children and pets away from the appliance when it

operates or when it cools down. Accessible parts are hot.

• If the appliance has a child safety device, this should be

activated.

• Children shall not carry out cleaning and user maintenance of

the appliance without supervision.

• Children aged 3 years and under must be kept away from this

appliance when it is in operation at all times.

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General Safety

• Only a qualified person must install this appliance and replace

the cable.

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• WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts become hot

during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating
elements. Children less than 8 years of age shall be kept away
unless continuously supervised.

• Always use oven gloves to remove or put in accessories or

ovenware.

• Before carrying out any maintenance, disconnect the appliance

from the power supply.

• Ensure that the appliance is switched off before replacing the

lamp to avoid the possibility of electric shock.

• Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance.

• Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to

clean the glass door since they can scratch the surface, which
may result in shattering of the glass.

• If the mains power supply cable is damaged, it must be

replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or
similarly qualified persons to avoid an electrical hazard.

• Do not activate the appliance when it is empty. Metal parts

inside the cavity can create electric arcing.

• Metallic containers for food and beverages are not allowed

during microwave cooking. This requirement is not applicable if
the manufacturer specifies size and shape of metallic
containers suitable for microwave cooking.

• If the door or door seals are damaged, the appliance must not

be operated until it has been repaired by a qualified person.

• Only a qualified person can carry out any service or repair

operation that involves the removal of a cover which gives
protection against exposure to microwave energy.

• Do not heat liquids and other foods in sealed containers. They

are liable to explode.

• Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.

• When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye

on the appliance due to the possibility of ignition.

• The appliance is intended for heating food and beverages.

Drying of food or clothing and heating of warming pads,
slippers, sponges, damp cloth and similar may lead to risk of
injury, ignition or fire.

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• If smoke is emitted, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep

the door closed in order to stifle any flames.

• Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive

boiling. Care must be taken when handling the container.

• The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be

stirred or shaken and the temperature checked before
consumption, in order to avoid burns.

• Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be

heated in the appliance since they may explode, even after
microwave heating has ended.

• The appliance should be cleaned regularly and any food

deposits removed.

• Failure to maintain the appliance in a clean condition could lead

to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life
of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.

Safety instructions

Installation

WARNING!

Only a qualified person must install
this appliance.

• Remove all the packaging.

• Do not install or use a damaged appliance.

• Follow the installation instructions supplied
with the appliance.

• Always take care when moving the appliance
as it is heavy. Always use safety gloves and
enclosed footwear.

• Do not pull the appliance by the handle.

• Keep the minimum distance from other
appliances and units.

• Make sure that the appliance is installed
below and adjacent safe structures.

• The sides of the appliance must stay
adjacent to appliances or units with the
same height.

Electrical connection

WARNING!

Risk of fire and electric shock.

• All electrical connections should be made by
a qualified electrician.

• The appliance must be earthed.

• Make sure that the parameters on the rating
plate are compatible with the electrical
ratings of the mains power supply.

• Always use a correctly installed shockproof
socket.

• Do not use multi-plug adapters and
extension cables.

• Make sure not to cause damage to the
mains plug and to the mains cable. Should
the mains cable need to be replaced, this
must be carried out by our Authorised
Service Centre.

• Do not let mains cables touch or come near
the appliance door, especially when the door
is hot.

• The shock protection of live and insulated
parts must be fastened in such a way that it
cannot be removed without tools.

• Connect the mains plug to the mains socket
only at the end of the installation. Make sure
that there is access to the mains plug after
the installation.

• If the mains socket is loose, do not connect
the mains plug.

• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect
the appliance. Always pull the mains plug.

• Use only correct isolation devices: line
protecting cut-outs, fuses (screw type fuses
removed from the holder), earth leakage trips
and contactors.

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• The electrical installation must have an
isolation device which lets you disconnect
the appliance from the mains at all poles.
The isolation device must have a contact
opening width of minimum 3 mm.

• This appliance complies with the E.E.C.
Directives.

Use

WARNING!

Risk of injury, burns and electric
shock or explosion.

• This appliance is for household use only.

• Do not change the specification of this
appliance.

• Make sure that the ventilation openings are
not blocked.

• Do not let the appliance stay unattended
during operation.

• Deactivate the appliance after each use.

• Be careful when you open the appliance
door while the appliance is in operation. Hot
air can release.

• Do not operate the appliance with wet hands
or when it has contact with water.

• Do not apply pressure on the open door.

• Do not use the appliance as a work surface
or as a storage surface.

• Open the appliance door carefully. The use
of ingredients with alcohol can cause a
mixture of alcohol and air.

• Do not let sparks or open flames to come in
contact with the appliance when you open
the door.

• Do not put flammable products or items that
are wet with flammable products in, near or
on the appliance.

• Do not use microwave function to preheat
the oven.

WARNING!

Risk of damage to the appliance.

• To prevent damage or discoloration to the
enamel:

– do not put aluminium foil directly on the

bottom of cavity of the appliance.

– do not put water directly into the hot

appliance.

– do not keep moist dishes and food in the

appliance after you finish the cooking.

– be careful when you remove or install

the accessories.

• Discoloration of the enamel or stainless steel
has no effect on the performance of the
appliance.

• Use a deep pan for moist cakes. Fruit juices
cause stains that can be permanent.

• This appliance is for cooking purposes only.
It must not be used for other purposes, for
example room heating.

• Always cook with the oven door closed.

• If the appliance is installed behind a furniture
panel (e.g. a door) make sure the door is
never closed when the appliance is in
operation. Heat and moisture can build up
behind a closed furniture panel and cause
subsequent damage to the appliance, the
housing unit or the floor. Do not close the
furniture panel until the appliance has cooled
down completely after use.

Care and cleaning

WARNING!

Risk of injury, fire, or damage to the
appliance.

• Before maintenance, deactivate the
appliance and disconnect the mains plug
from the mains socket.

• Make sure the appliance is cold. There is the
risk that the glass panels can break.

• Replace immediately the door glass panels
when they are damaged. Contact the
Authorised Service Centre.

• Make sure the cavity and the door are wiped
dry after each use. Steam produced during
the operation of the appliance condensates
on cavity walls and can cause corrosion.

• Clean regularly the appliance to prevent the
deterioration of the surface material.

• Fat and food remaining in the appliance can
cause fire and electric arcing when the
microwave function operates.

• Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth.
Only use neutral detergents. Do not use any
abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads,
solvents or metal objects.

• If you use an oven spray, follow the safety
instruction on it's packaging.

• Do not clean the catalytic enamel (if
applicable) with any kind of detergent.

Internal lighting

WARNING!

Risk of electric shock.

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• The type of light bulb or halogen lamp used

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for this appliance is for household
appliances only. Do not use it for house
lighting.

• Before replacing the lamp, disconnect the
appliance from the power supply.

• Only use lamps with the same specifications.

Service

• To repair the appliance contact an
Authorised Service Centre.

Product description

General overview

• Use original spare parts only.

Disposal

WARNING!

Risk of injury or suffocation.

• Disconnect the appliance from the mains
supply.

• Cut off the mains electrical cable close to
the appliance and dispose of it.

Control panel

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Power lamp / symbol

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Knob for the oven functions

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Electronic programmer

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Temperature and microwave power

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indicator / symbol
Knob for the temperature / microwave

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power
Heating element

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Microwave generator

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Lamp

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Shelf support, removable

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Shelf positions

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Accessories

For cookware, cake tins, roasts.

Wire shelf

Before first use

Initial Cleaning

Remove all accessories and removable shelf
supports from the oven.

Refer to "Care and cleaning"
chapter.

WARNING!

Refer to Safety chapters.

To set the Time of day refer to
"Clock functions" chapter.

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