Zanussi ZM17STS, ZM17ST User Manual
Instruction Manual
Microwave Oven
ZM17ST
ZM17STS
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Contents
Before using your microwave oven 4
Safety instructions 4
– Utensil safety 4
– Testing suitability of cookware 5
– Food safety 5
– Oven utensils and accessories guide 7
Technical data 7
Getting Started 8
– Unpacking 8
Installation 8
– Connecting to the mains 8
How to operate your microwave oven 9
– Name and function of parts 9
– Turntable Installation 9
– Control panel 10
– Stopping and resetting your oven 11
– Quick start 11
– Child safety lock 11
– Microwave cooking 12
– Manual Defrosting 12
– Microwave Power setting Guide 12
– Defrosting instructions using 75W 13
– Auto Defrost 14
– Defrosting Tips 14
– Microwave Hints 15
– Care and cleaning 16
– Cleaning the accessories (turntable a nd support) 16
– Cleaning the interior 16
– Cleaning the exterior 16
Guarantee Conditions 17
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Thank you for having chosen a Zanussi product. W e are convinced that you will find your new microwave oven
very useful and that it will be of great hel p t o 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 i ndispensable to you.
Before using your Microwave Oven
Read through the instruction manual caref ully and ensure that you follow the recommendations given, these
instructions have been prepared so that you get the best from your new Zanussi Microwave Oven.
It is important that this instruction book is ret ained 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 appliance so t hat the new owner can be acquainted with t he functioning of the
appliance and the relevant warnings.
Safety Instructions
• The built-in safety interlock switches prevent the
microwave oven from operating when the door is
open.
• Do not tamper with them, or attempt to operat e
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.
WARNING : If the door,
hinges/latches or doo r seals are damaged,
the microwave must not be operated u ntil
it has been repaired by a authorized
service person.
WARNING : It is hazardous for
anyone except factory trained service
personnel to service or make adjustments
to this oven. Contact your nearest
authorised service agent if service should
be required.
• 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’ f ound in this manual.
Use the appliance for its intended use as
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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 or laboratory
use neither for commercial use as this will
invalidate the guarantee.
Do not operate the oven empty. If food or water is
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not present to absorb the microwave energy, the
magnetron tube can be damaged.
Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use
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this product near water.
Do not attempt to dry clothing or newspap ers in
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the microwave oven. These items can ignite.
Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do
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not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or
food in the cavity when not in use.
WARNING : If smoke is observed,
switch off or unplug the appliance and
keep the door closed in order to stifle any
flames. Never use water.
WARNING : Only allow children or
infirm persons to use the microw ave,
without supervision, when adequate
instructions have been given so that the
child or infirm person is able to use the
microwave in a safe way and understand
the hazards of improper use.
Utensil safety
Most glass, glass ceramic and heat-resistant glassware utensils are excellent for use in the micro-wav e
oven. Although microwave energy will not heat most
glass and ceramic items, these utensils can become
hot as heat transfers from the food to t he container.
The use of oven gloves to remove dishes is
recommended.
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Testing suitabi lity of cookwar e
• Utensils should be checked to ensure they are
suitable for use in Microwave Ovens.
• Place the cookware in the microwave along wit h a
glass half full of water. Heat on
one minute. If the cookware feels hot, you sh ould
not use it. If it is just slightly warm, you can use it
for reheating but not for cooking. If the dish is
room temperature, it is suitable for microwave
cooking.
• Paper napkins, wax paper, paper towels, plat es,
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 overheat ing or
ignition.
• Many plastic dishes, cups, freezer containers an d
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 oven unattended, and look at it from
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time to time when heating or cooking food i n
plastic, paper or other combustible containers.
Metal utensils and utensils wit h metallic trim
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should not be used in the microwave oven, unl ess
specifically recommended for microwave use.
Containers with restricted openings, such as
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bottles, should not be used for microwave
cooking.
Use caution when removing a lid or cover from a
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dish to avoid steam burns.
750W (P10) for
Foil container s
Shallow foil containers may safely be used to reheat
foods in your microwave oven providing the f ollowing
rules are observed:
If the microwave oven has been in use for 15
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minutes or more, allow it to cool before using it
again.
The container and turntable may become hot
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during use, take great care when removing eith er
from the oven. It is advisable to use an oven cloth
or glove when doing so.
Remember when using an aluminium foi l
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container that the reheating or cookin g times may
be longer than you are used to, always ensure
that the food is piping hot before serving.
Food safety
Do not heat food in a can in the microwave oven.
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Always remove the food to a suitable contain er.
Deep fat frying should not be done in the
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microwave oven, because the fat temperature
cannot be controlled, hazardous situat ions can
result.
Popcorn may be prepared in the microwave oven,
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but only in special packages or utensils designed
specifically for this purpose. This cooking
operation should never be unattended.
Pierce foods with non-porous skins or
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membranes to prevent steam build-up and
bursting. Apples, potatoes, chicken livers, and
egg yolks are examples of items that should be
pierced.
The contents of feeding bottles and baby f ood jars
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are to be stirred or shaken and the temperature is
to be checked before consumption, in order t o
avoid burns.
WARNING : Liquids or other foods
must not be heated in sealed containers
since they are liable to explode.
Foil containers should not be more than 3 cms
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(1 1/4”) deep.
Foil lids must not be used.
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The foil containers must be at least two-thirds f ull
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of food. Empty containers must never be used.
Foil containers should be used singly in the
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microwave oven and should not be allow ed to
touch the sides. If your oven has a metal turntable
or cooking rack, the foil container should be
placed on an upturned oven-proof plate.
Foil containers should never be re-used in t he
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microwave oven.
WARNING : Microwave heating of
beverages can result in delayed eruptive
boiling, therefore care must be taken when
handling the container.
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 fol lowing steps
should be taken:
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• Avoid using straight-sided containers with narrow
necks.
• Do not overheat.
• Stir the liquid before placing the cont ainer in the
oven and again halfway through the he at ing time.
• After heating, allow to stand in the oven f or a
short time, stirring again before carefully removing
the container.
WARNING : Some products such as
whole eggs and sealed containers – for
example, closed glass j ars – 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 standi ng time of
one minute before removing cover.
It is quite normal for steam to be emitted
around the door, or for misting to occur on the
door, or even for water droplets to appear
below the door during the cooking cycle. This
is merely condensation from the heat of t he
food and does not affect the safet y of your
oven. The door is not intended to seal
the oven cavity completely.
• Do not force the turntable to rotate by han d. This
may cause malfunctioning.
• Arcing in the oven during microwave operation
usually occurs from use of metallic ut ensils.
Continuous arcing, however, can damage the
unit. Stop the programme and check the utens il.
• Care should be taken not to obstruct any air vents
located on the top, rear, side and bottom of the
oven.
m WARNING : Do not use this oven for
commercial purposes. This oven is made
for domestic use only.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS !
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