Zanussi ZMB17M USER MANUAL

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MIKROWELLENHERD

HORNO MICROONDAS

MICROWAVE OVEN

ZMB 17 M

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Contents Page
Before using your microwave oven 25

Safety instructions 26

Utensil safety 26
Food safety 27
Oven utensils and accessories guide 28

Unpacking 29

Installation 29

Connecting to the mains 29

How to operate your microwave oven 30

Name and function of parts 30
Control panel 31
Microwave Cooking 32
Things you should know about microwave power cooking 32
Power Setting Guide 33
Re-heating cook-chilled foods 33
Microwave Tips 33

Care and cleaning 34

Cleaning the accessories 34
Cleaning the interior 34
Cleaning the exterior 34

Technical data 35

Service and spare parts 35

Zanussi service centres 35

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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

micro wave 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 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

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.

• 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 this could result in
exposure to microwave energy or cause damage
requiring repair by an authorised technician.

• Do not allow food spills or cleaner residue to accu­mulate on door sealing surfaces. See the Cleaning
and Care section for cleaning instruc-tions.

• 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.

• It is hazardous for anyone except factory trained
service personnel to service or make adjustments
to this oven. Contact your nearest authorised servi­ce agent should service 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” 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. The manufacturer bears no res­ponsibility in the case of umproper usage.

• Never operate the oven empty or without the turn­table. If food or water is not present to absorb the
microwave energy, the magnetron tube can be
damaged.

• WARNING : Do not allow children to use the
microwave oven without supervision.

• 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

• Most glass, glass ceramic and heat-resistant glass-

ware utensils are excellent for use in the microwave
oven. Before use, make sure that the containers are
appropriate for microwave usage. 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.

• Place the cookware in the microwave along with a
glass half full of water. Heat on 750 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.

• It is necessary to cover foods in most cases. They
will be tastier and your oven will stay cleaner.
However, be sure to remove the cap or lid before
cooking foods or heating liquids in a sealed bottle
or recipient.

• 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. A void 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 check 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.

• It is not advisable to use metal recipients, forks,
spoons or metal ties or staples for deep-freeze bags.
However, you can occasionally warm food packed
in shallow aluminium trays (max. 4cm) without the
lid. The heating time will be slightly longer. When
so doing, make sure that the tray is placed on the cen­ter of the turntable and is never allowed to come into
contact with the metal walls or door of the appliance.

• 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.

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Safety instructions

Utensil safety

Safety instructions

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• For small amounts (one sausage, a single croissant,
etc.), place a glass of water alongside the food
item.

• Time settings that are too long may dry out and
burn the food. To avoid such incidents, never use
the same cooking times as for traditional ovens.

• 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 unattended.

• Pierce foods with non-porous skins or membranes
to prevent steam build-up and bursting. Apples,
potatoes, and chicken livers are examples of items
that should be pierced.

• Do not heat or cook boiled, coddled or fried eggs.
They can burst and cause serious burns or damage
to your oven.

• When warming :

- baby bottles, be sure to remove the nipple, shake
the liquid and test the temperature on the back of
your hand before feeding.

- children’s foods, it is essential to stir and check
the temperature before serving to avoid serious
internal burns.

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 20
seconds, stirring again before carefully removing
the container.

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.
Do not use this oven for commercial purposes.
This oven is made for domestic use only.

NOTE: 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 the food and does not affect the
safety of your oven. The door is not intended to seal
the oven cavity completely.

Keep these instructions

Food safety