Zanussi ZM17M User Manual

8221912-72-01

MICROWAVE OVEN

ZM17M

USER MANUAL

ZM17M English

CONTENTS

Before using your microwave oven 4

Safety instructions 5

– Utensil safety 5
– Testing suitability of cookware 5
– Food safety 6
– Oven utensils and accessories guide 7

Unpacking

Installation

– Installation 8
– Connecting to the mains 8

How to operate your microwave oven

– Name and function of parts 9

– Turntable Installation 9
– Control panel 10
– Microwave cooking 11
– Microwave Power setting Guide 11
– Kitchen Timer 11
– Defrosting instructions using 120W 12
– Microwave Hints 13
– Care and cleaning 14
– Cleaning the accessories (turntable a nd support) 14
– Cleaning the interior 14
– Cleaning the exterior 14

Technical data 14

Service and spare parts 15
Electrical Connections 16

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Congratulations on the

purchase of your new

Microwave Oven

Thank you for having chosen a Zanussi product.

We are convinced that you will find your new microwave oven

very useful and that it will be of great help to you. As with all new

kitchen appliances, it will take some time to learn all the new

functions and features, but with time, this oven will

become indispensable to you.

Before using your

Microwave Oven

Read through the instruction manual carefully.

In order that you can get the best from your new Zanussi

Microwave Oven, the followi ng instructions have been prepar ed.

Please make sure you read them carefully.

It is important that this instruction b ook is

retained with the applianc e 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 appliance or that the new owner can

be acquainted with the f unctioning of the appliance

and the relevant warnings.

Please ensure you have read the wh ole

instruction book before using the appliance and that you

follow the recommendations given.

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Safety Instructions

• The built-in safety int er lock switches prevent t he
microwave oven from oper ating when the door
is open.

• Do not tamper with them, or 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 secti on for cleaning
instructions.

• Do not operate the oven if it is damaged until it
has been repaired by qualified service
personnel.

• It is particularly imp or tant 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.

• It is hazardous for anyone except factory trained
service personnel to serv ice or make adjustment s
to this oven. Contact your nearest
authorised service ag ent should service be
required.

• Do not remove the outer cas e, door or control
panel at any time. Doing so may cause exposure
to extremely high voltage.

• Install or locate this ov en only in accordance
with “INSTALLATION INSTRUCTI ONS” 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 f or industrial or
laboratory use neither f or commercial use as
this will invalidate t he guarantee.

• Do not operate the oven empty. If food or water
is not present to absorb t he m ic r owave energy,
the magnetron tube can be damaged.

• Close supervision is nec es s ar y when the oven is
used by children.

• Do not store this applianc e outdoors. Do not use
this product near water.

• Do not attempt to dry clot hing or newspapers in
the microwave oven. T hes e items can ignite.

• Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do
not leave paper product s , cooking utensils, or
food in the cavity when not in us e.

• Most glass, glass ceramic and heat-resistant
glassware utensils are excellent for use in the
microwave oven. Alt hough microwave energy
will not heat most glass and c er amic items,
these utensils can become hot as heat transfers
from the food to the container. The use of oven
gloves to remove dishes is recommended.

Testing suitability of cookware

• Place the cookware in the microwave along with
a glass half full of water. Heat on 700W (100%)
for one minute. If t he c ookware feels hot, you
should not use it. If it is jus t slightly warm, you
can use it for reheating but not for cooking. If the
dish is room temperatur e, it is suitable for
microwave cooking.

• Paper napkins, wax paper, paper towels, plates,
cups, cartons, freezer wr ap and cardboard are
great convenience ute ns ils. Always be sure
containers are filled with food to absorb energy
and thus avoid the possib ility 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 s ince these foods
reach high temperatures and could melt some
plastics.

• Do not leave oven unattended, and look at it
from time to time when heating or cooking food in
plastic, paper or other combustible containers. If
smoke is observed, keep door closed, switch the
oven off or disconnect oven until smoke stops.

• Metal utensils and utens ils with metallic trim
should not be used in the mi c r owave oven,
unless specifically recommended for microwave
use.

• Containers with restricted openings, such as
bottles, should not be us ed for microwave
cooking.

• Use caution when removi ng a lid or cover from a
dish to avoid steam burns .

Utensil safety

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Food safety

• Do not heat food in a can in the microwave
oven. Always remove the food to a suitable
container.

• Deep fat frying should not be done in t he
microwave oven, because the fat temperature
cannot be controlled, hazardous situat ions can
result.

• Popcorn may be prepared in the microwave
oven, but only in special packages or utensils
designed specifically for this purpose. T his
cooking operation should never be unatt ended.

• 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.
WARNING: 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 st eps should
be taken:

1. Avoid using straight-sided containers wit h
narrow necks.

2. Do not overheat.

3. Stir the liquid before placing t he 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 t ime of
one minute before removing cover.

NOTE:

• Do not force the turntable to rotate by hand.
This may cause malfunctioning.

• Arcing in the oven during microwave oper at ion
usually occurs from use of metallic ut ensils.
Continuous arcing, however, can damage the
unit. Stop the programme and check the
utensil.

• Care should be taken not to obstruct any air
vents located on the top, rear, side and bott om
of the oven.

Do not use this oven for commercial
purposes.

This oven is made for domestic u se on l y.

Keep these instructions

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