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MICROWAVE OVEN
ZM17M
USER MANUAL
8221912-72-01
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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 – Microwa
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ZM17M English 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 g
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ZM17M English Safety Instructions • The built-in safety interlock switches prevent the microwave oven from operating when the door Utensil safety is open. • Do not tamper with them, or attempt to operate • Most glass, glass ceramic and heat-resistant the oven with the door open as open door glassware utensils are excellent for use in the operation can result in exposure to microwave microwave oven. Although microwave energy energy. will not heat most glass and ceramic items, • Do not allow food
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ZM17M English Food safety NOTE: • Do not heat food in a can in the microwave • Do not force the turntable to rotate by hand. oven. Always remove the food to a suitable This may cause malfunctioning. container. • Arcing in the oven during microwave operation • Deep fat frying should not be done in the usually occurs from use of metallic utensils. microwave oven, because the fat temperature Continuous arcing, however, can damage the cannot be controlled, hazardous situations can unit. Stop the pro
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ZM17M English 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 Microwave Cooking Ceramic & Glass Corning ware YES Heat resistant glass ware YES Glass ware with metal decoration NO Lead crystal glass NO China Without metal decoration YES Pottery Y
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ZM17M English Unpacking Important! The oven can be placed almost N.B. When you unpack the oven, check that the anywhere in the kitchen. Make sure the oven is product is free from damage. Damage or any placed on a flat, level surface and that vents as well missing parts must be reported immediately to the as the surface underneath the oven are not blocked retailer. The oven, parts of the oven or the accessories may be wrapped by a protection foil. If (for sufficient ventilation). so, you must rem
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ZM17M English How to operate your microwave oven Name and function of parts Turntable Installation 1 Cooking compartment. Wipe the 1. Place the turntable support on the cavity bottom. compartment clean after using the oven. 2. Place the turntable on top of the turntable 2 Viewing window. Food can be checked support as shown in the diagram. Make sure that while the microwave oven is in operation. turntable hub is securely locked in the turntable 3 Oven door. The door must always be firmly shaft.
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ZM17M English Control panel Timer Set for desired cooking time. Cooking will start. All clockwork timers will operate more accurately if wound past the desired time first, and then back. Power Selector Adjust this knob to select the correct power for your food. 10
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ZM17M English Microwave Cooking 1. Open the door, place the food on the turntable. When cooking for less than 2 minutes, turn the Close the door. 2. Set the Power Selector to the desired power timer for a longer period and than return to the level.(See table below.) desired time. 3. Set the Timer to the desired time. To turn off the oven during cooking, simply turn the Timer to 0. The oven begins cooking. Note: After use, be sure to return the Timer to 0, or the oven will continue to operate. Mi
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ZM17M English Defrosting instructions using 120W Some foods such as bread and fruit, can successfully be thawed manually by using the power setting. FOOD PREPARATION (120W) STANDING TIME Bread Small loaf Place on microwave proof rack or kitchen paper. 8–10 min. 10–15 min. Turn over halfway through defrosting time. Sliced large loaf Place on microwave proof rack or kitchen paper. 10–13 min. 10 min Turn over halfway through defrosting time. 2 slices Place on kitchen paper. 45–60 sec. 5 min. 1 brea
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ZM17M English • Food with peel or skin should be pierced with Microwave Hints a fork – e.g. potatoes and sausages. Do not boil eggs in the microwave oven as they can explode. • Always keep the oven clean – avoid spillovers • Put large, thick pieces close to the edge of the and do not forget to clean under the glass tray casserole and try to cut the food in to even and the inside of the door. sized pieces. Always place the food in the • Use preferably round or oval casseroles with a centre of the
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ZM17M English Care and cleaning Cleaning the interior The oven must always be clean. Residue of food Always keep the inside of the oven clean. Wipe up from spillovers or spatters will attract microwave spillovers and food spatters immediately. Soil that energy causing it to burn on. This could reduce is allowed to remain on the oven walls, door seal and door surface will absorb microwave energy, the efficiency of the oven and may cause bad reduce the efficiency of the oven, and possibly odours.
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ZM17M English Service and spare parts • Check the start pad has been depressed. If the appliance does not work please carry out the following checks before • If the grill function has been used, the oven may contacting your local service centre. not have cooled sufficiently. If the oven does not come on: • Check the appliance is connected correctly. Service and spare parts are offered by Zanussi Service. • Check that the oven is plugged in properly. When you order service or spare parts, please
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ZM17M English Electrical connections WARNING! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed. • If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not suitable for your socket outlet, it must be cut off and the appropriate plug fitted. • Remove the fuse from the cut off plug. The cut off plug should then be disposed of to prevent the hazard of shocks in case it should be plugged into a 13 Amp socket in another part of your home. IM
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