ZM 24ST GB Contents For the user Before using your microwave oven Safety Instructions Utensil safety Testing suitability of cookware Foil containers Food safety MAFF rating Oven utensils and accessories guide Description of the microwave oven and accessories The microwave oven Accessories Control panel Charts Defrosting Cooking vegetables Cooking fish 29 30 30 30 31 31 31 32 Before using your microwave oven for the first time Setting the clock General operating instructions 35 35 36 How to operate yo
ZM 24ST GB Before using your microwave oven Read through the instruction manual carefully. The following instructions have been prepared so that you get the best from your new Zanussi microwave oven. It is important that this instruction book is retained with the appliance for future reference.
ZM 24ST GB Safety instructions • Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use. • The built-in safety interlock switches prevent the microwave oven from operating when the door is open. • Do not tamper with them, nor 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.
ZM 24ST GB • The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken and the temperature is to be checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns. 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.
ZM 24ST GB 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.
ZM 24ST GB Description of the microwave oven and accessories 8888 The microwave oven 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Cooking compartment Viewing window Oven door Door catch Safety interlock system Control panel Door open button Drive shaft for turntable Accessories Turntable and turntable support The turntable and turntable support should be installed as shown in the diagram. Take care to ensure the turntable support is properly in place. The turntable may turn clockwise or counterclockwise during operation.
ZM 24ST GB Control panel 1 8888 1. Display window – shows time of day, cooking time and weight. 2. Power control knob – for setting desired microwave power level. 3. Timer control knob – to select cooking time or weight. 2 4. Auto button – for Automatic cooking programmes. 5. Auto Defrost by weight. 3 6. Stop / Clear button – to cancel or interrupt a cooking programme. 4 7. Start button – to start desired programme and to start the Quick start programme. 6 8.
ZM 24ST GB Before using your microwave oven for the first time Cleaning Before you first use the appliance, remove all the accessories (including the turntable and turntable support) from the cooking area. Wash the accessories in warm water and washing up liquid. Wipe the cooking space with a soft, damp cloth. Wipe over the front of the appliance with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents (these can damage the surface).
ZM 24ST GB General operating instructions Action Comments 1. Press the door open button. The door opens. 2. Place food in the cooking space. 3. Shut the door. An audible click will be heard when the door is shut. If the door is not shut properly the appliance will not function. 4. Select the cooking functions and time according to the instructions given in the following pages. Turn the timer knob clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease time. 5. Press the Start button.
ZM 24ST GB Action Comments 1. Interrupting the cooking process (e.g. for stirring): Open the door by pressing the door button. The cooking operation stops. In the display, the two dots between the digits flash. The selected settings are unaffected. 2. Shut the door and press the Start button. The countdown will continue. 3. Cancelling the programme : Press the Clear button. The cooking process is cancelled. The appliance and the interior lighting switch off. The time of day is displayed. 4.
ZM 24ST GB How to operate your microwave oven Microwave cooking Foods with high moisture content should be cooked on maximum power, as this is the fastest cooking method and best maintains the natural flavour and texture of the foods. This basic microwave cooking method allows you to cook food for a desired time. In addition to the maximum power level, you can select 9 different microwave power levels, between 80W and 900W. Example: To cook at 900W for 1 min 15 s: 1.
ZM 24ST GB Microwave setting guide 900W 700W – heating liquids – to start roast, stew, etc.
ZM 24ST GB Automatic Programmes Programmes for defrosting and cooking are available. After having selected the programme, merely enter the weight of the dish, the rest of the programming is done automatically. The following gives you an overview of which foods can be defrosted and cooked with which programme. Auto Defrost 1 Progr.
ZM 24ST GB Example: To defrost a 1 kg chicken: 1. Press the button for Automatic Defrost until J 1 appears in the display. J1 2. Use the Timer/weight knob to set the weight. 1000 3. Press the Start button. The display shows the defrost time. 24:48 4. If you want to modify the settings, press the Clear button and start again. i Midway through the programme, three short beeps will be heard. Stir or turn the food item at this time. The programme is not interrupted. Defrosting Tips 1.
ZM 24ST GB Automatic Cooking Programmes Progr. Food categories Examples Weight from – up to C1 Fresh vegetables I Brussels sprouts, cabagge, carrots, celeriac 100 – 1000 g C2 Fresh vegetables II Zucchini, leeks, potatoes, spinach, fennel, cauliflower, broccoli 100 – 1000 g Carrots, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, leeks, zucchini, spinach, broccoli 100 – 1000 g C3 i Frozen vegetables Cook covered, in a heat-resistant glass dish, whenever possible.
ZM 24ST GB Child lock This oven is equipped with a Child Lock Safety feature to prevent accidental operation by children. How to set : First press the Clear button 5 times, then press the Start button. The display shows "LL O C ". The safety lock prevents the oven from operating. There will be no effect if you turn either knob or any button. LOC How to cancel : Press the Clear button 5 times, then press the Start button. A beep will sound.
ZM 24ST GB Charts Defrosting Dish Weight (g) Power (Watt) 500 150 10–15 10–15 Steak 200 Mixed chopped meat 500 150 150 4–6 9–14 5–10 5–10 Poultry Chicken 1000 150 20–30 15–30 1500 2000 150 150 35–45 50–60 40–60 40-60 Fish Whole fish Shrimps/Crab 500 250 150 150 10–15 6–8 15–20 15–20 Turn once. Cover fins with aluminium foil. Stir thoroughly halfway through defrosting time.
ZM 24ST GB Defrosting Description Bread Rolls (50 g) Whole meal, mixed, rye loaf Weight (in g) Power (Watt) 4 units 1 slice (60–80 g) 500 Pastry Dry cakes e.g. cakes with short crust pastry 300 Fruit flans baked on a baking sheet 400–450 1 slice cheese cake 400 1 slice covered apple tart 400 Cream and buttercream layer cakes 300–400 Duration Standing (min) time (min) Remarks/Hints 150 150 1–3 15”–30” 3–5 3–5 Set on a paper towel, turn once. Defrost in a covered container.
ZM 24ST GB Description Weight Power Duration Standing (g) (Watt) (min) time (min) Remarks/Hints Defrosting and heating of frozen convenience foods 1 portion meat with gravy 150 700 2–4 2–3 Heat in a covered container. Stir now and again. 1 portion meat with vegetables, garnish 350–450 7–14 2–3 As for meat with gravy. 700 Cooking vegetables Cook all vegetables in a covered container.
ZM 24ST GB Care and cleaning The oven must always be clean. Residue of food from spill-overs or spatters will absorb microwave energy causing it to burn on. This could reduce the efficiency of the oven and may cause unpleasant odours. Do not attempt to tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to any part of the oven. Repairs should only be made by an authorised service engineer. Always ensure that the oven is disconnected ! from the electricity supply before cleaning.
ZM 24ST GB Something Not working Before calling out an engineer, please ensure you have made the above checks. If the appliance does not function correctly, please carry out the following checks before contacting your local Service Force Centre. When you contact the Service Force Centre you will need to give the following details: 1. Your name, address and post code 2. Your telephone number 3. Clear and concise details of the fault 4.
ZM 24ST GB Guarantee conditions Standard guarantee conditions European Guarantee We, Zanussi, undertake that if within 24 months of the date of the purchase this Zanussi appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition that: • The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity supply stated on the rating plate.
ZM 24ST GB For the installer 1. Remove any promotion label from the door. 2. This oven can be used as a free standing oven or built-in, into a kitchen cabinet using kit number BF246, which is ordered separately. To install the oven in a kitchen cabinet follow the instructions supplied with the building-in kit. The oven should be installed on a flat, level surface. The surface must be strong enough to safely bear the weight (18 kg) of the oven, and the contents.
ZM 24ST GB Build-in model Connect to a plug socket with protective earth contact and fused with a 13 A-L automatic device or 13 A slow-blowing fuse. When the oven is installed, there must be a possibility of disconnecting it from mains with a contact break of at least 3 mm on all poles. A suitable size of LS-switch, or a melting or fly-out fuse, are suitable contact-breakers. To install the appliance in a kitchen cabinet, use the appropriate mounting frame.
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