MICROWAVE OVEN
ZM23TG
USER MANUAL
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Contents
Before using your microwave oven 4
Technical data 4
Safety instructions 5
– Utensil safety 5
– Safety Instructions when Cooking with Grill 5
– Testing suitability of cookware 6
– Food safety 6
– Oven utensils and accessories guide 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
– Microwave cooking 11
– Defrosting Using 80W 11
– Microwave Power setting Guide 11
– Cooking with Grill 12
– Cooking with Microwave and Grill (Combination) 12
– Automatic Defrost 13
– Automatic Programmes 14
– Child Safety Lock 14
Charts 15
– Recommendations for Cooking with Grill 15
– Recommendations for Cooking with Microwave and Grill 15
– Defrosting instructions using 80W 16
– Microwave Hints 17
– Care and cleaning 18
– Cleaning the accessories (turntable and support) 18
– Cleaning the interior 18
– Cleaning the exterior 18
Guarantee Conditions 19
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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 following instructions have been prepared. Please make sure you read them carefully.
It is important that this instruction book is retained with the ap pliance 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 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.
Technical data
Overall dimension Weight 17.5 kg
Width 510 mm
Depth 382 mm
Height 303 mm
Cavity dimension Fuse 10A
Width 330 mm
Depth 330 mm
Height 212 mm
Volume 23 Litre
Power source 220-240V, 50 Hz
Power consumption 1280W
Power output 800W
Grill 1200W
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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 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.
• Do not operate the oven if it is damaged until it
has been repaired by qualified service personnel.
• 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.
• Under no circumstances should you attempt to
repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out
by inexperienced persons may cause injury or
serious malfunctioning. Contact your local Service
Force Centre.
• 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 or laboratory
use neither for 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.
• Close supervision is necessary when the oven is
used by children.
• 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.
• Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do
not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or
food in the cavity when not in use.
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. The use of oven gloves to remove
dishes is recommended.
Safety instructions when cooking by
Grill
1. The glass viewing window may break if water is
spilled on it during grilling.
2. Be sure to use an oven glove when loading and
unloading the oven. Containers get very hot in the
oven, so be careful not to burn yourself. The
turntable and metal rack also get very hot so be
sure to use an oven glove when handling them.
3. Do not touch the inner or outer viewing window
with metal components when loading or unloading
the oven. The inside of the door and oven get
very hot so take care when attending food in the
oven.
4. Do not put the turntable or containers in cold
water or try to cool them quickly after use.
5. Do not place items on top of the cabinet. The top
of the cabinet gets very hot, so anything placed
on it may be damaged by the heat. It is quite
normal for steam to be emitted around the door,
or for misting to occur on the door, or even
around the door, or even for water droplets to
appear below the door during the cooking cycle.
This is merely condensation from the heat of the
food and does not affect the safety of your oven.
The door is not intended to seal the oven cavity
completely.
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Testing suitability of cookware Food safety
• Place the cookware in the microwave along with a
glass half full of water. Heat on 800 W (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
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 oven unattended, and look at it fr om
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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 utensils with metallic trim
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should not be used in the microwave oven, unless
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.
Do not heat food in a can in the microwave oven.
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Always remove the food to a suitable container.
Deep fat frying should not be done in the
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microwave oven, because the fat temperature
cannot be controlled, hazardous situations 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 un-attended.
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.
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 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
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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.
NOTE:
Do not force the turntable to rotate by hand. This
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may cause malfunctioning.
Arcing in the oven during microwave operation
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usually occurs from use of metallic utensils.
Continuous arcing, however, can damage the
unit. Stop the programme and check the utensil.
Care should be taken not to obstruct any air vents
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located on the top, rear, side and bottom of the
oven.
Do not use this oven for commercial purpo ses.
This oven is made for domestic use only.
Keep these instructions
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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
Corning ware YES YES YES
Heat resistant glass
Ceramic &
Glass
China
Pottery*2 YES YES YES
Plastic
Metal Baking pan NO YES NO
Paper
Wood NO NO NO
Accessories
YES: Utensils and accessories to use NO: Utensils and accessories to avoid
*1 Only if there is no metal trim.
*2 Only if it does not have a glaze containing metal.
Glass ware with metal
ware
decoration
Lead crystal glass NO NO NO
Without metal
decoration
Microwave oven
heat-proof wear
Plastic wrap YES
Aluminium foil*3 YES YES YES
Cups, plates, towels YES NO NO
Waxed paper YES NO NO
Grill rack NO YES YES
Turntable YES YES YES
Turntable support YES YES YES
Microwave Grill Combination
YES*1 YES YES*1
NO NO NO
YES YES NO
YES NO NO
Mode of operation
*3 NOTE: Use aluminium foil only for shielding purposes, over use may cause arcing.
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GETTING STARTED
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 so, you must
remove this foil before using the oven. Do not leave
packing material so that small children can play with
it. This can be hazardous.
Installation
1. Remove any promotion label from the door.
2. Install the oven on a flat, level surface. The
surface must be strong enough to safely bear the
weight (17.5 kg) of the oven, and the contents. To
avoid the possibility of causing vibration or noise
the oven must be in a stable position.
3. Keep the oven away from heat and water.
Exposure to heat and water can lower oven
efficiency and lead to malfunctioning, so be sure
to install the oven away from heat and water
sources.
4. Do not block air vents on the top and the sides of
the cabinet and also do not place any articles on
the top of the oven. If air vents are blocked during
operation, the oven may overheat, and this may
lead to malfunctioning. Hot air escapes from the
vents, so be sure not to obstruct it or let curtains
come between the oven and the rear wall.
5. Place the oven as far away from radios and TV’s
as possible. This oven does conform to EEC
requirements* of radio interference suppression,
but some interference may occur if it is placed too
close to a radio or TV, so keep them as far apart
as possible.
6. If positioned in a corner, leave a gap of at least
5,0 cm from the walls to meet ventilation
demands.
Connecting to the mains
The oven is delivered with the power cord and a plug
for 220-240V, 50Hz, earthed socket outlet. Earth
protection minimises the risks should a short-circuit
occur. Check to ensure the voltage of the oven
matches the supply.
N.B. If the oven is connected to the socket via an
extension cord, make sure the cord is earthed.
WARNING! This appliance must not be used on a
non-earth protected power supply.
Contact an electrician if you are uncertain regarding
electrical connection of the oven or provision of earth
protection of the supply.
This appliance must be earthed. If this appliance is
fitted with a non-rewireable plug for which your socket
is unsuitable, the plug should be cut off and the
appropriate plug fitted. If it is necessary to change the
fuse in a non-rewireable plug, the fuse cover must be
refitted. If the fuse cover is lost or damaged, the plug
must not be used until a replacement is obtained.
Important! The oven can be placed almost anywhere
in the kitchen. Make sure the oven is placed on a flat,
level surface and that vents as well as the surface
underneath the oven are not blocked (for sufficient
ventilation).
* This appliance conforms to the requirements of
EEC Radio Interference Directive 87/308/EEC.
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How to operate your microwave oven
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Name and function of parts Turntable Installation
1. Cooking compartment. Wipe the compartment
clean after using the oven.
2. Viewing window. Food can be checked while the
microwave oven is in operation.
3. Oven door. The door must always be firmly
closed while cooking.
4. Latch hook & Safety interlock system.
5. Control panel.
6. Drive shaft for turntable.
7. Grill Element.
8. Turntable. Made of special heat-resistant glass.
Food in a suitable container is placed on this tray
for cooking. Do not use the oven without the
turntable.
9. Turntable support. Place the support on the floor
of the cooking chamber to support the turntable.
10. Grill Rack.
1. Place the turntable support on the cavity Bottom.
2. Place the turntable on top of the turntable support
as shown in the diagram. Make sure that turntable
hub is securely locked in the turntable shaft. Never
place the turntable upside down.
• Both turntable and turntable support must always be
used during cooking.
• All food and containers of food are always placed on
this turntable for cooking.
• This turntable rotates clockwise and anticlockwise;
this is normal.
Turntable
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Roller rest
Turntable Shaft
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CONTROL PANEL
1. Display Window
To view either Cook time or Power level
2. Time Setting Buttons
Used to set time (10 Min, 1 Min, 10 Sec)
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2
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7
8
10
3. Micro
To Set Microwave Power
4. Combi
To set the power for Microwave + Grill
’ C1 ’
(36% microwave power and 64% Grill)
’ C2 ’
(55% microwave power and 45% Grill)
5. Grill
To select the Grill
6. Weight Defrost
To set the desired Weight for auto defrost
7. Auto Cook
To Set the Auto Cook Programme
8. Weight
To alter the weight for the Auto Cook
Programmes
9. Stop/Clear
To stop or pause your Microwave
10. Start Button
To start your microwave
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MICROWAVE COOKING
1. Open the door, place the food on the turntable.
Close the door.
2. Press the Micro button until the desired power
level is reached.(See table below.)
3. Set the desired time by pressing the time setting
buttons.
4. Press Start (The oven begins cooking.)
Example: To cook at 50% (400W) for 15 minutes
1. Touch the Micro button three times (50% should now be showing i n t he display window) .
2. Set the desired time by pressing the time setting buttons.
3. Press start. The Oven will now start cooking.
To turn off the oven during cooking, simply touch the
Stop/Clear button.
Note: After use, be sure to press the Stop/Clear
button Twice as this will ensure that you have
reset the microwave.
Manual Defrosting
For manual defrosting (without operating the Auto Defrost Feature), Use 80W.
To speed up the defrosting of dense foods over 450g (1lb), t he oven may be started on 800W (100%) power
for 1 - 3 minutes, then reduced to 80W until defrosting is complete.
Example: To defrost at 10% (80W) for 6 minutes
1. Touch the Micro button once (10% should now be showing in the displa y window) .
2. Set the desired time by pressing the time setting buttons.
3. Press start. The Oven will now start defrosting.
Microwave Power setting Guide
Power Setting Suggested use
80W
240W 30% Simmer; Completing the cooking cycle of some pot roasts.
400W 50% Medium; Faster defrosting and reheating for casseroles and
560W 70% Reheat; Reheating pre-cooked foods.
800W 100% Max Power; Boiling or reheating liquids.
Defrost; Thawing frozen foods.
Casseroles and stews.
Baked custards or cheesecakes.
stews.
Baking cakes and sponge puddings
Roasting joints of meat and poultry.
Cooking vegetables.
Preheating a browning dish.
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Cooking With Grill
1. Open the door, place the food on the turntable.
Close the door.
2. Press the Grill button.
3. Set the desired time by pressing the time setting
buttons.
4. Press Start (The oven begins cooking.)
Example: To cook at 100% Grill (1200W) for 15 minutes
1. Touch the Grill Button once (100% should now be showing in the display window) .
2. Set the desired time by pressing the time setting buttons.
3. Press start. The Oven will now start.
To turn off the oven during cooking, simply touch the
Stop/Clear button.
Note: After use, be sure to press the Stop/Clear
button Twice as this will ensure that you have
reset the microwave.
Cooking with Microwave and Grill (Combination)
1. Open the door, place the food on the turntable.
Close the door.
2. Press the Combi button until the desired power
level is reached.
3. Set the desired time by pressing the time setting
buttons.
4. Press Start (The oven begins cooking.)
To turn off the oven during cooking, simply touch the
Stop/Clear button.
Note: After use, be sure to press the Stop/Clear
button Twice as this will ensure that you have
reset the microwave.
Note:
Pressing the Combi button 1 time will set
’ C1 ’ (36% microwave power and 64% Grill)
Pressing the Combi button 2 Times will set
’ C2 ’ (55% microwave power and 45% Grill)
Example: To cook at 64% Microwave Power and 36% Grill ( ’ C 1 ’ ) for 8 minutes
1. Touch the Combi Button ( ’ C 1 ’ should now be showing in the display window) .
2. Set the desired time by pressing the time setting buttons.
3. Press start. The Oven will now start.
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Automatic Defrost
1. Open the door, place the food on the turntable.
Close the door.
2. Set the desired weight by pressing the Defrost +
button.The oven will now be in defrost mode.
3. Press Start (The oven begins defrosting.)
NOTE : During Auto Defrost the oven will automatical ly select the required microwave power and
defrost time.
NOTE : The maximum weight setting for Auto Defrost is 2kg (2000g)
If you wish to defrost any item of food which is larger than this, then it is recommended
that the item be split into two or more pieces of equ al size.
If the item cannot be split then you should not defrost it in this microwave.
Example: To automatically defrost 800g of food.
1. Press the Defrost + button untill 0.8kg is shown in the display window.
2. Press start. The Oven will now start defrosting.
To turn off the oven during cooking, simply touch the
Stop/Clear button.
NOTE : After use, be sure to press the Stop/Clear
button Twice as this will ensure that you have
reset the microwave.
Defrosting Tips
1. It is better to underestimate defrosting time if you are unsure. Food will continue to defrost during the
standing time.
2. Separate food as soon as possible.
3. Turn large items, e.g. joints, halfway through the defrosting time.
4. Remove any thawed food as soon as possible.
5. Remove or open any packaging before defrosting.
6. Place food in a larger container than that which it was frozen in, this will allow for easy stirring.
7. Begin thawing poultry, breast side down and turn over halfway through defrosting time or at pause.
Delicate areas such as wing tips can be shielded with small pieces of smo oth foil.
8. Standing time is very important, particularly for large, dens e foods which cannot be stirred to ensure that
the centre is completely defrosted before cooking.
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Auto Programmes
The Auto Programme feature allows you to simply
and automatically cook or defrost a range of popular
foods. Your oven offers the following Auto
programmes:
Food Microwave mode
Auto Reheat Microwave Only
Rice Microwave Only
Vegetables Microwave Only
Fish Microwave and grill
Meat Microwave and grill
Bread Microwave Only
Pasta Microwav e Only
Casserole Microwave Only
Example: To automatically cook 800g of A5.
1. Press the Auto Programmes button untill ’ A5 ’ is shown in the display window.
2. Press Weight button until 0.8kg is showing in the display window.
3. Press start. The Oven will now start cooking.
The operation is very easy. Simply touch the Auto
Programmes button the correct amount of times (see
directions below) and touch Start. Depending on the
chosen programme, either the microwave and/or grill,
symbols will flash in the window display.
NOTE : After use, be sure to press the Stop/Clear
button Twice as this will ensure that you have
reset the microwave.
Auto Programme Menu and Quantities
Auto Programme Quantity and increments
Auto Reheat A1 1 time 140g, 210g, 280g, 350g, 420g, 500g
Rice A2 2 times 50g, 100g, 150g, 200g, 250g
Vegetables A3 3 times 100g, 200g, 300g, 400g, 500g, 600g
Fish A4 4 times 800g, 1000g, 1200g, 1500g, 1800g, 2000g
Meat A5 5 times 500g, 800g, 1000g, 1300g, 1500g, 1800g
Bread A6 6 times 50g, 100g, 150g, 200g
Pasta A7 7 times 1 or 2 pieces
Casserole A8 8 times 1 or 2 pieces
Child safety lock
This oven has a safety feature which prevents the accidental running of the oven by a child. After the lock has
been set, no part of the microwave oven will operate until the child lock feature has been cancelled.
To set:
1. Press the ’ 10 min ’ and ’ 1 min ’ buttons at the same time until Locis shown in the display window.
NOTE : To cancel the child safety lock simply repeat the process.
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Charts
Recommendations for cooking with Grill
All foods should be placed on the grilling rack with a dish placed underneath to catch any food spillage or
juices to minimise cleaning. Turn all food halfway through t he cooking time.
Food QTY. (Weight) Cooking time Special notes
Toast 2 Slices 4 – 5 min
Cheese on Toast 4 Slices 6 – 7 min 4 – 5 min. to toast. 2 min. with topping
General recommendations for cooking with Microwave and Grill
Use roasting rack on turntable for roast beef and pork, shield thin parts and edges. Place a dish on the turntables under the grill rack to catch food spillage and juices. Turn food, as appropriate during the cooking time.
Food QTY (Weight)
Bacon 4 (100 g) C 1 7- 9 min
Roast Beef (Boned) 900 g
Roast Pork (Loin) 900 g
Pork Chops 2 - 3(450 g) C 2 20 - 25 min
Chicken, Halved
lengthways
Legs
Frozen Hamburger 4 (200 g) C 1 12 - 15 min
Sausages 450 g Only C 1 10 - 15 min
Fish Steak 2 (350 g) C 2 22 – 24 min
Frozen Potato,
Hash Brown
450 g
800 g
2 (150 g) C 2 16 – 18 min.
Power Selector
position
Microwave only 800W
C 2
C 2
C 1
Cooking
time
25 min
5 - 6 min
15 - 20 min
25 - 30 min
Special notes
Brush with oil. Season
with salt and pepper. Allow
15 – 20 minutes standing
time after cooking.
Brush with oil. Season
with salt, pepper and
paprika.
Brush with oil. Season
with salt, pepper and
paprika.
Brush with oil, Season
with salt and pepper.
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Defrosting instructions using 80W
Some foods such as bread and fruit, can successfully be thawed manua lly by using this power setting.
FOOD PREPARATION (80W)
Bread
Small loaf
Sliced large loaf
2 slices Place on kitchen paper. 55–60 sec. 5 min.
1 bread roll Place on kitchen paper. 55–60 sec. 5 min.
2 bread rolls Place on kitchen paper. 2–21/2 min. 5 min.
Cakes and Pastry
Gateau 450g/1 lb Remove from packaging, place on plate. 19–21 min. 15–30 min.
Cheesecake
450g/1 lb
Pie (cooked)
450g/1 lb
Pastry 450g/1 lb Remove from packaging, place on plate. 17– 19 min. 15–30 min.
Butter
250g/8.8 oz
(1 packet)
Fruit
225g/8 oz
Soft berry fruits
450g/1 lb
Soft berry fruits
Plated meal
400g/14 oz
Vegetables
Place on microwave-proof rack or kitchen paper.
Turn over halfway through defrosting time.
Place on microwave-proof rack or kitchen paper.
Turn over halfway through defrosting time.
Remove from packaging, place on plate. 19–21 min. 15–30 min.
Remove from packaging, place on plate. 17– 19 min. 15–30 min.
If foil wrapped, remove from wrapper and place on a
plate
Place in a single layer in a shallow dish. 15– 16 min. 5–10 min.
Place in a single layer in a shallow dish.
Cover with a plate or non P.V.C. cling film.
To reheat, microwave at 100% (800W)for 3–4 minutes.
It is not necessary to defrost vegetables before cooking.
All vegetables can be thawed and cooked at 100%
(800W)
18–20 min. 10–15 min.
20–23 min. 10 min
13– 14 min. 5–10 min.
17– 18 min. 5–10 min.
17– 18 min 5–10 min.
STANDING
TIME
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Microwave Tips
Microwave Hints
Always keep the oven clean – avoid spill-overs
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and do not forget to clean under the glass tray
and the inside of the door.
Preferably use round or oval casseroles with a lid
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when cooking in your microwave oven.
Do not use metal or metal decorated casseroles.
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Certain plastic materials can melt and be warped
by hot food.
Cover the food when cooking. Use a glass lid, a
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plate or grease proof paper.
Pastry, bread and the like can be defrosted
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directly in a bread basket or on a paper towel.
If frozen food is heated in its packaging, the
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packaging should be opened. Packaging
containing metal or metal decoration must not be
used unless specifically recommended for use in
the microwave. Remove metal clips and wire ties.
Smaller pieces of aluminium foil can be used to
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cover parts that easily over cook such as chicken
legs.
Food with peel or skin should be pierced with a
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fork – e.g. potatoes and sausages. Do not boil
eggs in the microwave oven as they can explode.
Put large, thick pieces close to the edge of the
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casserole and try to cut the food in to even sized
pieces. Always place the food in the centre of the
oven.
The food will be evenly cooked if you stir or turn it
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a few times.
Always set a shorter cooking time than indicated
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in your recipe to avoid over cooking. The larger
the amount of food the longer it takes.
Use little or no water for vegetables.
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Use less salt and spices than for ‘normal’ cooking.
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Season afterwards.
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Allow a few minutes ‘standing’ time after the oven
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has switched off to ensure complete and even
cooking results.
Always ensure food is piping hot throughout
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before serving.
Use pot holders or gloves when taking dishes and
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food from the oven.
Softening Honey
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If you have a jar of honey which has
crystallised, remove lid and place the jar in the
oven, microwave on medium power for 2
minutes.
Melting Chocolate
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Break 100g of chocolate into squares, place in
A bowl and heat on high power for 1-2
minutes and stir well.
Softening or Melting Butter
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Melting takes a few seconds on high power.
Softening is best done more gently on low
power.
Freshen or Warm Bread
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Use medium power for few seconds.
Peeling Garlic easily
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Heat 3 or 4 cloves of garlic on high power for
15 seconds. Squeeze at one end until the
clove pops out.
Fruit Juice
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Citrus fruits will yield more juice if they are
heated on high power for 15 seconds before
squeezing.
Cooking Porridge
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Porridge is easily cooked in the serving dish
with no sticky pan to wash. Follow food
manufacturers’ recommendations.
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Care and cleanin
The oven must always be clean. Residue of food from spillovers or spatters will attract microwave energy
causing it to burn on. This could reduce the efficiency of the oven and may cause bad odours. Do not attempt
to tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to any part of the oven. Repairs should only be done by a
qualified service technician.
Be sure the oven is disconnected from the electricity supply before cleaning.
Cleaning the accessories (turntable and support
Clean them with mild detergent after removing them from the cavity. The turntable support should be carefully
handled.
CAUTION: The inside of the oven and turntable get very hot, so do not touch th em immediately after use.
Cleaning the interior
Always keep the inside of the oven clean. Wipe up spill-overs and food spatters immediately. Deposits that are
allowed to remain on the oven walls, door seal and door surfac e will absorb microwave energy, reduce the
efficiency of the oven, and possibly damage the oven inter ior. Use mild, liquid detergent, warm water and a
soft, clean cloth to remove deposits.
NEVER USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS, COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANERS OR STEEL WOOL PADS ON
ANY PART OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN.
To loosen difficult deposits, boil a cup of water in the microwave oven for 2 or 3 minutes.
NEVER USE A KNIFE OR ANY UTENSIL TO REMOVE DEPOSITS FROM OVEN SURFACES.
To remove odours from the oven interior, boil a cup of water plus 2 tablespo ons of lemon juice for 5 minutes.
Cleaning the exterior
Open the oven door when cleaning the control panel. This will prevent the oven from being turned on
accidentally. You should clean outside surfaces of the ove n wit h mild liquid detergent and water followed by a
wiping with clear water to remove any excess detergent. Dry with a soft cloth.
Spray-on window cleaners or all purpose spray-on kitchen cleaners ca n also be used. Never use abrasive
cleaners, scouring pads or harsh chemicals on outside surfaces of your oven. T o prevent damage to the
working parts, do not allow water to seep into ventilation openings.
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GUARANTEE CONDITIONS
Zanussi offer the following guarantee to the first purchaser of this appliance:
1. The guarantee is valid for 12 months commencing when the ap pliance is handed over to the first retail
purchaser, which must be verified by purchase invoice or similar document ation. The guarantee does not
cover commercial use.
2. The guarantee covers all parts or components which fail due to fau lt y workmanship or faulty material. The
guarantee does not cover appliances where defects or poor performance are due to misuse, accidental
damage, neglect, faulty installation, unauthorised modification or attempted repair, commercial use or
failure to observe requirements and recommendations set out in the instruction book. This guarantee does
not cover such parts as light bulbs, removable glassware, or plastic.
3. Should guarantee repairs be necessary the purchaser must inform the nearest cust omer service office
(ZANUSSI’s service or authorised agent). ZANUSSI reserves the right to stipulate the place of repair (i.e.
the customer’s home, place of installation or ZANUSSI workshop).
4. The guarantee or free replacement includes both l abour and materials.
5. Repairs carried out under guarantee do not extend the guarantee period for the appliance. Parts removed
during guarantee repairs become the property of ZANUSSI.
6. The Purchaser’s statutory rights are not affected by this guarantee.
European Guarantee
If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarant ee moves with you to your new home
subject to the following qualifications:
• The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product
• The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exists in the new
country of use for this brand or range of products
• This guarantee relates to you and cannot be transferred to another user
• Your new home is within the European Community (EC) or European F r ee Trade Area
• The product is installed and used in accordance with our instruct ions and is only used domestically, i.e. a
normal household
• The product is installed taking into account regulations in your new country
Before you move please contact your nearest Customer Care centre, list ed below, to give them details of your
new home. They will then ensure that the local Service Or ganisation is aware of your move and able to look
after you and your appliances.
France Senlis +33 (0) 3 44 62 20 13
Germany
Italy Pordenone +39 (0) 800117511
Sweden Stockholm +46 (0) 20 78 77 50
UK Slough +44 (0) 1753 219898
Nürnberg +49 (0) 800 234 7378
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