Zanussi ZM23TG USER MANUAL

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MICROWAVE OVEN

ZM23TG

USER MANUAL

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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

Contents

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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.

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.

Overall dimension Weight 17.5 kg

Width 510 mm

Volume 23 Litre

Depth 382 mm

Height 303 mm

Power source 220-240V, 50 Hz

Cavity dimension Fuse 10A

Width 330 mm

Power consumption 1280W

Depth 330 mm

Height 212 mm

Power output 800W

Grill 1200W

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Before using your Microwave Oven

Technical data

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• 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.

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.

Safety Instructions

Safety instructions when cooking by

Grill

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• 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

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

should not be used in the microwave oven, unless

specifically 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.

•

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 the

microwave oven, because the fat temperature

cannot be controlled, 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 un-attended.

•

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 steps should be taken:

Avoid using straight-sided containers with narrow

necks.

Do not overheat.

Stir the liquid before placing the container in the

oven and again halfway through the heating time.

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 time 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 operation

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

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

Testing suitability of cookware Food safety

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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.

Mode of operation

Material Utensils

Microwave Grill Combination

Corning ware YES YES YES

Heat resistant glass

ware

YES*1 YES YES*1

Glass ware with metal

decoration

NO NO NO

Ceramic &

Glass

Lead crystal glass NO NO NO

China

Without metal

decoration

YES YES NO

Pottery*2 YES YES YES

Microwave oven

heat-proof wear

YES NO NO

Plastic

Plastic wrap YES

Metal Baking pan NO YES NO

Aluminium foil*3 YES YES YES

Cups, plates, towels YES NO NO

Paper

Waxed paper YES NO NO

Wood NO NO NO

Grill rack NO YES YES

Turntable YES YES YES

Accessories

Turntable support YES YES YES

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.

*3 NOTE: Use aluminium foil only for shielding purposes, over use may cause arcing.

Oven utensils and accessories guide

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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.

If positioned in a corner, leave a gap of at least

5,0 cm from the walls to meet ventilation

demands.

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.

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.

GETTING STARTED

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