Zanussi Microwave Oven ZM 24ST User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
MICROWAVE OVEN  
ZM 24ST  
 
ZM 24ST  
UK  
Contents  
For the user  
Charts  
Before using your microwave oven  
4
Defrosting  
20  
Cooking vegetables  
Cooking fish  
22  
22  
Safety Instructions  
Utensil safety  
Testing suitability of cookware  
Foil containers  
Food safety  
MAFF rating  
5
6
6
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7
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8
Care and cleaning  
23  
23  
23  
23  
Cleaning the accessories  
Cleaning the interior  
Cleaning the exterior  
Oven utensils and accessories guide  
Something Not Working  
Service and Spare Parts  
Customer Care  
24  
24  
24  
Description of the microwave oven and  
accessories  
9
The microwave oven  
Accessories  
9
9
Guarantee Conditions  
Standard guarantee conditions  
Exclusions  
25  
25  
25  
Control panel  
10  
Before using your microwave oven  
for the first time  
Cleaning  
11  
Setting the clock  
General operating instructions  
11 For the installer  
12  
Installation  
26  
26  
26  
27  
27  
How to operate your microwave oven 14  
Electrical connections  
Connecting to the mains  
Build-In model  
Microwave cooking  
Microwave setting guide  
Minute timer with alarm  
Automatic programmes  
Auto Defrost  
14  
15  
15  
16  
16  
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18  
19  
Technical data  
Quick Start  
Manual defrosting  
Automatic Cooking Programmes  
Child Lock  
Microwave Hints  
19  
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Before using your microwave oven  
Read through the instruction manual care-  
fully. 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. 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 ap-pliance so that the new  
owner can become acquainted with the fun-  
ctioning 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 recom-  
mendations given.  
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 pre-  
sent, you must remove this foil before  
using the oven. Do not leave packing  
material where small children can play with  
it. This can be hazardous.  
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Safety Instructions  
The built-in safety interlock switches pre-  
vent the microwave oven from operating  
when the door is open.  
• Do not operate the oven empty. If food or  
water is not present to absorb the  
microwave energy, the magnetron tube  
can be damaged.  
• Do not tamper with them, nor attempt to  
operate the oven with the door open, as • Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do  
open door operation can result in exposu-  
re to microwave energy.  
• Do not allow food spills or cleaner residue  
to accu-mulate on door sealing surfaces.  
not use this product near water.  
• Do not attempt to dry clothing or newspa-  
pers in the microwave oven. These items  
can ignite.  
See the Cleaning and Care section for cle- • In order to evacuate moisture, your appli-  
aning instructions.  
ance is fitted with a delayed ventilation  
function. Depending on the applied coo-  
king mode (solo / grill / combination), the  
oven ventilation will continue to operate  
after the cooking end. It switches off auto-  
matically after 3 minutes.  
• It is particularly important that the oven door clo-  
ses properly and that there is no damage to the:  
(1) door (warped), (2) hinges and latches  
(broken or insecure), (3) door seals and sea-  
ling surface.  
• Do not use the cavity for storage purposes.  
Do not leave paper products, cooking uten-  
sils, or food in the cavity when not in use.  
If the door, hinges/latches or door seals  
are damaged, the appliance must not  
be operated until it has been repaired  
by an authorized service engineer.  
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If smoke is observed, switch off or  
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unplug the appliance and keep the  
door closed in order to stifle any fla-  
mes. Never use water.  
It is hazardous for anyone except  
factory trained service personnel to  
service or make adjustments to this  
oven. Contact your local Zanussi  
Service Force Centre if service  
should be required.  
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Do not allow children to use the  
microwave without supervision until  
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adequate instructions have been  
given so that the child is able to  
safely operate the microwave and  
understands the hazards of impro-  
per use.  
• 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 accor-  
dance with ‘installation instructions’ found  
in this manual.  
• Use the appliance for its intended use as  
described in this manual. Do not use cor-  
rosive chemicals in this appliance. This  
type of oven is specifically designed to  
heat, cook, or defrost food. It is not desig-  
ned for industrial, laboratory, nor com-  
mercial use, as this will invalidate the  
guarantee.  
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Safety Instructions  
recommended for microwave use.  
Utensil safety  
• 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.  
• Most glass, glass ceramic and heat-resi-  
stant 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. Use oven glo-  
ves to remove dishes.  
Foil containers  
Shallow foil containers may safely be used  
to reheat foods in your microwave oven pro-  
viding the following rules are observed:  
1. Foil containers should not be more than 3  
cm (1¼”) deep.  
Testing suitability of cookware  
• Place the cookware in the microwave  
along with a glass half full of water. Heat  
on 900W (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  
at 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.  
2. Foil lids must not be used.  
3. The foil containers must be at least two-  
thirds full of food. Empty containers must  
never be used.  
4. Foil containers should be used singly in  
the microwave oven and should not be  
allowed to touch the sides. If your oven  
has a metal turntable or cooking rack, the  
foil container should be placed on an  
upturned ovenproof plate.  
5. Foil containers should never be re-used  
in the microwave oven.  
6. If the microwave oven has been in use for  
15 minutes or more, allow it to cool befo-  
re using it again.  
7. The container and turntable may beco-  
me hot during use, take great care when  
removing either from the oven. It is advi-  
sable to use an oven cloth or glove when  
doing so.  
• 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.  
8. Remember when using an aluminium foil  
container that the reheating or cooking  
times may be longer than those you are  
used to, always ensure that the food is  
piping hot before serving.  
• Do not leave the oven unattended when  
heating or cooking food in plastic, paper or  
other combustible containers.  
• Metal containers and containers with  
metallic trim should not be used in the  
microwave oven, unless specifically  
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Safety Instructions  
Food safety  
Some products such as whole eggs  
and sealed containers – for examp-  
le, 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.  
Do not heat food in a can in the microwa-  
ve oven. Always remove the food to a  
suitable container.  
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Do not use the appliance for deep fat fry-  
ing, because the fat temperature cannot  
be controlled, and hazardous situations  
can result.  
Popcorn may be prepared in the microwa-  
ve oven, but only in special packages or  
utensils designed specifically for this pur-  
pose.This cooking operation should never  
be left 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.  
Keep these instructions!  
MAFF Rating  
Explanation of the heating category label for  
micro-wave ovens and small packs of food  
(up to 500g/1lb, typical of ready meals for 1  
or 2 people) as agreed by MAFF (the  
Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food)  
in conjunction with food and Microwave  
Oven manufacturers.  
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,  
900W  
Power Rating in Watts  
Heating Category  
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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:  
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Microwave Symbol  
Always follow food manufacturers instruc-  
tions when cooking ready meals.  
Always ensure that food is piping hot  
before serving.  
N.B. The higher the power output and heat-  
ing category of the microwave oven, the  
less heating time is required.  
1. Avoid using straight-sided containers  
with narrow necks.  
2. Do not overheat.  
3. Stir the liquid before placing the contai-  
ner 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.  
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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 met-  
hod. The list below is a general guide.  
Material  
Utensils  
Defrosting  
YES  
Heating  
YES  
Cooking  
YES  
Ceramic & Glass  
Heat resistant  
Corning ware  
glass ware  
YES  
YES  
YES  
Glass ware with  
metal decoration  
Lead crystal glass  
NO  
NO  
NO  
NO  
NO  
NO  
China  
Without metal  
decoration  
YES  
YES  
YES  
YES  
YES  
YES  
Pottery  
Plastic  
Microwave oven  
heat-proof wear  
Plastic wrap  
YES  
YES  
YES  
YES  
YES  
YES  
Metal  
Metal baking pan  
Aluminium foil*  
NO  
YES  
NO  
YES  
NO  
NO  
Paper  
Cups, plates, towels YES  
NO  
YES  
NO  
NO  
YES  
NO  
Waxed paper  
Wood  
YES  
NO  
Accessories  
Turntable  
Turntable support  
YES  
YES  
YES  
YES  
YES  
YES  
YES: Utensils and accessories to use  
NO: Utensils and accessories to avoid  
*NOTE: Use aluminium foil only for shielding purposes, overuse may cause arcing.  
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Description of the microwave oven and accessories  
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The microwave oven  
1 Cooking compartment  
2 Viewing window  
3 Oven door  
4 Door catch  
5 Safety interlock system  
6 Control panel  
7 Door open button  
8 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 counterclock-  
wise during operation. Do not rotate the turntable  
manually, as you could damage the drive system.  
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Control panel  
1. Display window – shows time  
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of day, cooking time and weight.  
2. Power control knob – for set-  
ting desired microwave power  
level.  
3. Timer control knob – to select  
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cooking time or weight.  
4. Auto button – for Automatic  
cooking programmes as per the  
weight.  
5. Auto Defrost as per the weight.  
6. Stop / Clear button – to can-  
cel or interrupt a cooking pro-  
gramme.  
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7
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7. Start button – to start desired  
programme and to start the  
Quick start programme.  
8. Door open button  
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Before using your microwave oven for the first time  
Cleaning  
Wipe over the front of the appliance with a  
damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaning  
agents (these can damage the surface). For  
stainless steel fronts use a suitable stainless  
steel cleaning agent that leaves a protective  
film against fingerprints.  
Before you first use the appliance, remove  
all the accessories (including the turntable  
and turntable support) from the cooking  
area. Wash the acces-sories in warm water  
and washing up liquid. Wipe the cooking  
space with a soft, damp cloth.  
Setting the clock  
Plug the appliance into the mains.  
The display starts to flash "00:00".  
Example:To set 12:15 :  
The display flash slowly.  
Set the time of day with the Timer knob.  
Confirm by pressing either the Start  
button or the Stop/Clear button.  
The time of day is displayed.  
The appliance is now ready  
1 2 : 1 5  
for use.  
The Timer knob can be turned clockwise (to increase) or counterclockwise (to dec-  
rease). The time of day can be changed at any time by pressing the Stop/Clear but-  
ton for 5 seconds, turning the Timer knob and confirming with the Start or  
Stop/Clear button.  
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General operating instructions  
Action  
Comments  
1. Press the door open button.  
2. Place food in the cooking space.  
3. Shut the door.  
The door opens.  
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.  
The internal light comes on and the  
appliance starts. The display shows the  
selected cooking time, and counts down  
in seconds.  
6.End of cooking sequence.  
The end of the cooking sequence is indi-  
cated by three beeps. The appliance and  
the interior light will switch off. The time  
of day appears in the display.  
If the oven is not started within 4 minutes, the settings are automatically cancelled  
and the time of day reappears in the display.  
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If you turn the timer knob clockwise past the maximum cooking time setting "6 0 : 0 0 ",  
the display shows "0 0 : 0 0 ".  
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Action  
Comments  
1. Interrupting the cooking process (e.g. for  
stirring):  
The cooking operation stops. In  
the display, the two dots between the  
digits flash. The selected settings are  
unaffected.  
Open the door by pressing the door button.  
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 swit  
ch off. The time of day is displayed.  
4. Modifying the selected cooking time :  
Turn the Timer knob clockwise or counter-  
clockwise.  
The cooking time in the display changes.  
5.Modifying the selected microwave power:  
Rotate the Power control knob.  
The new power setting is displayed for  
5 seconds.The cooking process conti-  
nues with the new power setting.  
If the new selection is set at "0 0 : 0 0 " in the display, the cooking time is over and  
an audible signal will be heard. The appliance and the interior lighting switch off.  
During a cooking process, the cooking time can be increased to a maximum of 60  
minutes.  
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How to operate your microwave oven  
Microwave cooking  
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.  
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.  
Example: To cook at 900W for 1 min 15 s:  
1. Set the required microwave power by  
turning the Power control knob.  
The time of day disappears from the dis-  
play and the selected microwave power  
appears.  
Turn to the left = lower power  
Turn to the right = higher power  
9 0 0  
0 1 : 1 5  
0 1 : 1 4  
2. Set the required cooking time by turning  
the Timer knob. The chosen time appears  
in the display.  
3. Press the Start button.  
The selected time starts to count down.  
Cooking time can be set as follows:  
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from 0 to 2 min. in 5 second steps  
from 2 to 5 min. in 10 second steps  
from 5 to 10 min. in 20 second steps  
from 10 to 20 min. in 30 second steps  
starting from 21 min. in 1-min. steps  
Maximum programme length is 60 minutes.  
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Metal items must be kept at least 2 cm from the oven sides and the oven door.  
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Microwave setting guide  
900W  
700W  
– heating liquids  
– to start roast, stew, etc.  
– cooking vegetables  
– cooking dishes  
600W  
500W  
– defrosting and heating of deep frozen ready made meals  
– heating refrigerated ready made meals  
– finish cooking casseroles  
– cooking egg based dishes  
450W  
350W  
250W  
– finish cooking casseroles  
– cooking of delicate dishes  
– heating baby food in glass jar  
– soaking rice  
– heating delicate dishes  
– melting of gelatin  
150W  
80W  
– defrosting meat, fish and bread  
– defrosting cheese, cream and butter  
– defrosting cakes with cream or butter icing  
– to let dough rise  
– warming cold dishes, drinks, softening butter  
Minute timer with alarm  
The minute timer with alarm can also be used  
as a general purpose reminder. The timer  
works without selecting a cooking function.  
How to set:  
1. Select the microwave power " 0 " using  
the Power knob (all the way to the left).  
2. Set the required time with the Timer knob.  
The time of day disappears from the display  
and the selected length of time appears.  
3. Press the Start button. The pre-set time  
will start to count down. Three beeps  
will sound when the timer has finished  
counting down.  
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Automatic Programmes  
Programmes for defrosting  
and coo  
The following gives you an overview of  
which foods can be defrosted and cooked  
with which programme.  
king  
are available.  
After having selected the programme,  
merely enter the weight of the dish, the rest  
of the programming is done automatically.  
Auto Defrost  
Progr.  
Food  
Examples  
Weight  
categories  
from – up to  
1
J 1  
Poultry  
Poultry (whole or portions)  
Pork roast, Goulash  
Fish (whole or fillets)  
Cream pie  
100 – 2000 g  
100 – 2000 g  
100 – 1000 g  
100 – 1000 g  
J 2  
J 3  
J 4  
Meat  
Fish  
Delicate cakes  
and pastries  
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Cover legs and wings with aluminium foil before defrosting.  
Unpack the frozen dish, place on top of a small overturned dish set inside a larger  
one to catch the liquid from defrosting. Follow our recommended standing time  
(general rule: standing time = defrosting time). A triple beep will sound halfway  
through defrost time. Turn or mix dish and, if possible, break up into pieces.  
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Quick Start  
How to set  
The Quick Start function provides full microwave power from 30 seconds up to 2 minutes  
and 30 seconds, in 30 second intervals.  
Example: Heating a cup of water (1 min. 30 s) :  
1. Press the Start/Quick button three times.  
0 1 : 3 0  
The time appears in the display and the  
appliance starts to operate.  
2. You may increase the time by 30 second  
intervals while the programme is running  
up to a limit of 2 minutes and 30 seconds  
by pressing the Start/Quick button.  
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Example: To defrost a 1 kg chicken:  
1. Press the button for Automatic Defrost  
J 1  
until J 1 appears in the display.  
1 0 0 0  
2 5 : 4 8  
2. Use the Timer/weight knob to set the weight.  
3. Press the Start button. The display shows  
the defrost time.  
4. If you want to modify the settings,  
press the Clear button and start again.  
For the other automatic defrosting program push the key  
successively.  
Midway through the programme, three short beeps will be heard. Stir or turn the  
food item at this time. The programme is not interrupted.  
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Defrosting Tips  
1. It is better to underestimate defrosting 6. Place food in a larger container than that  
time if you are unsure. Food will continue  
to defrost during the standing time.  
which it was frozen in to allow for easy  
stirring.  
2. Separate food into smaller pieces as 7. Begin thawing poultry breast side down and  
soon as possible.  
turn over halfway through defrosting time.  
Delicate areas such as wing tips can be shi-  
elded with small pieces of smooth foil.  
3. Turn large items, e.g. joints, halfway  
through the defrosting time.  
4. Remove any thawed food as soon as 8. Standing time is very important, particularly  
possible.  
for large, dense foods which cannot be stir-  
red in order to ensure that the centre is com-  
pletely defrosted before cooking.  
5. Remove or open any packaging before  
defrosting.  
Manual defrosting  
For manual defrosting (without using Auto Defrost features) use 150W. To speed up the  
defrosting of dense foods over 450g (1lb), the oven may be started on full power for 1–3  
minutes, then be reduced to 150W until defrosting is complete.  
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Automatic Cooking Programmes  
Progr.  
Food  
Examples  
Weight  
categories  
from – up to  
C 1  
Fresh vegetables I  
Fresh vegetables II  
Frozen vegetables  
Brussels sprouts, cabagge,  
carrots, celeriac  
100 – 1000 g  
C 2  
C 3  
Zucchini, leeks, potatoes, spinach,  
fennel, cauliflower, broccoli  
100 – 1000 g  
100 – 1000 g  
Carrots, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts,  
leeks, zucchini, spinach, broccoli  
Cook covered, in a heat-resistant glass dish, whenever possible. A triple beep rings  
halfway through cook time. If cooking over 500 g of vegetables, stir once or twice.  
Please add water in the following amounts:  
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FRESH VEGETABLES (I + II)  
100 - 500 g  
TABLESPOONS  
3 - 6  
500 - 1000 g  
9 - 12  
FROZEN VEGETABLES  
100 - 500 g  
TABLESPOONS  
3 - 6  
500 - 1000 g  
9 - 12  
Example: To cook 500 g Fresh Vegetables I :  
1. Press the button for Automatic Cooking  
C 1  
programme until C 1 appears in the display.  
2. Use the Timer/weight knob to set the weight.  
5 0 0  
3. Press the Start button.  
The display shows the time.  
1 4 : 0 0  
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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 "L O C ".  
L O C  
The safety lock prevents the oven from operating.  
There will be no effect if you turn either knob or  
any button.  
How to cancel :  
Press the Clear button 5 times, then press the Start  
button. The time of day will reappear in the display  
and the appliance will function normally.  
Microwave Hints  
• Always keep the oven clean – avoid spill- • Put large, thick pieces close to the edge of  
overs and do not forget to clean under the  
turntable and the inside of the door.  
• It is preferable to use round or oval casse-  
the casserole and try to cut the food into  
even-sized pieces. Always place the food  
in the centre of the oven.  
roles with a lid when cooking in your • The food will be more evenly cooked if you  
microwave oven. stir or turn it regularly.  
• Do not use metal or metal decorated casser- • Always set a shorter cooking time than  
ole dishes. Certain plastic materials can melt  
and be warped by hot food.  
• Cover the food when cooking. Use a glass  
lid, a plate or grease proof paper.  
indicated in your recipe to avoid overcoo-  
king. The larger the amount of food the  
longer it takes.  
• Use little or no water for vegetables.  
• Pastry, bread and the like can be defrosted • Use less salt and spices than for conven-  
directly in a bread basket or on a paper towel. tional cooking.  
• If frozen food is heated in its packaging, the • Season afterwards.  
pack-aging should be opened. Packaging • Allow a few minutes ‘standing time' after the  
containing metal or metal decoration must  
not be used unless specifically recommen-  
oven has switched off to ensure complete  
and even cooking results.  
ded for use in the microwave. Remove • Always ensure food is piping hot throug-  
metal clips and wire ties. hout before serving.  
• Smaller pieces of aluminium foil can be used • Use gloves when taking dishes and food  
to cover parts that easily overcook such as  
chicken legs.  
from the oven.  
• Food with peel or skin should be pierced  
with a fork – e.g. potatoes and sausages.  
Do not boil eggs in the microwave oven as  
they can explode.  
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Charts  
Defrosting  
Dish  
Weight Power Duration Standing Remarks/Hints  
(g)  
(Watt)  
(min) time (min)  
Meat  
Whole meat  
500  
150  
10-15  
10-15  
Turn once. Cover fatty parts  
with aluminium foil midway  
through.  
Steak  
Mixed chopped meat  
200  
500  
150  
150  
4-6  
9-14  
5-10  
5-10  
Turn once.  
Remove defrosted chopped  
meat midway through  
programme.  
Poultry  
Chicken  
1000  
150  
20-30  
15-30  
Turn once. Cover legs and  
wings with aluminium foil  
midway through.  
Duck  
1500  
2000  
150  
150  
35-45  
50-60  
40-60  
40-60  
As for chicken.  
Fish  
Whole fish  
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.  
Shrimps/Crab  
Dairy produce  
Cottage cheese  
500  
150  
15-20  
2-3  
15-20  
15-20  
Remove any aluminium foil  
wrapping. Divide and stir  
frozen pieces from time to time.  
Remove any aluminium foil  
wrapping.  
Butter  
250  
250  
150  
150  
Cheese  
Cream  
2-4  
6-8  
20-30  
15-20  
Turn once.  
200 ml 150  
Remove any aluminium foil  
wrapping. Stir frozen pieces  
from time to time.  
Fruit  
Strawberries  
500  
150  
7-9  
10-15  
Defrost in a covered container,  
turn once.  
Cherries  
250  
250  
250  
250  
150  
150  
150  
150  
5-7  
5-7  
4-6  
6-8  
5-10  
10-15  
5-10  
As for strawberries.  
As for strawberries.  
As for strawberries.  
Black currants  
Red currants  
Raspberries  
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Defrosting  
Description  
Weight Power Duration Standing Remarks/Hints  
(in g) (Watt) (min) time (min)  
Bread  
Rolls (50 g)  
Whole meal,  
mixed, rye  
loaf  
Pastry  
Dry cakes e.g. cakes  
4 units  
1 slice  
(60-80 g)  
500  
150  
150  
1-3  
15”-30”  
3-5  
3-5  
Set on a paper towel, turn once.  
Defrost in a covered container.  
150  
80  
6-8  
2-3  
15-20  
5-10  
with short crust pastry 300  
Fruit flans baked  
Set on a paper towel, cover.  
on a baking sheet  
1 slice cheese cake  
1 slice covered  
apple tart  
Cream and butter-  
cream layer cakes  
400-450  
400  
80  
80  
4-8  
4-8  
10-20  
10-20  
As for dry cakes.  
As for dry cakes.  
400  
300-400  
80  
80  
3-5  
2-4  
10-20  
10-20  
As for dry cakes.  
Begin defrosting in the microwave,  
and finish defrosting at room  
temperature.  
Melting food  
Chocolate/toppings  
100  
50  
700  
900  
2-3  
15”-45”  
30”-50”  
2-3  
Break up into pieces, stir  
from time to time.  
Butter  
Heating of refrigerated food and drink  
1 jar baby food 125-250 450  
2-3  
2-3  
2-3  
Heat jar without lid. Stir after  
warming. Check temperature.  
Heat in a covered container.  
Place gravy alongside in a cup.  
All meat, except breaded meat,  
should be heated in a covered  
container.  
1 ready meal on a plate 350-400 900  
1 portion of meat  
150  
900  
45”-1’  
1 portion vegetables,  
potatoes or rice  
200  
900  
900  
1’-1’30”  
1’20”-2’  
2-3  
2-3  
Heat in covered container,  
stir once.  
Heat clear soup uncovered,  
cover thick soups. Stir.  
1 cup soup  
200 ml  
Drinks  
Milk or baby food  
200 ml  
180 ml  
200 ml  
900  
900  
900  
900  
35”-45”  
1’30”-2’  
1’50”-2’  
45”-55”  
2-3  
2-3  
2-3  
2-3  
Remove any lids.  
Stir after warming !  
Stir instant coffee or tea when  
the water has stopped boiling.  
Heat milk until it is just hot  
enough to drink. Stir.  
Boil 1 cup water  
1 cup milk  
1 cup coffee (reheat) 200 ml  
Stir. Check temperature !  
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Description  
Weight Power Duration Standing Remarks/Hints  
(g) (Watt) (min) time (min)  
Defrosting and heating of frozen convenience foods  
1 portion meat  
with gravy  
150  
700  
2-4  
2-3  
2-3  
Heat in a covered container.  
Stir now and again.  
1 portion meat with  
vegetables, garnish 350-450 700  
7-14  
As for meat with gravy.  
Cooking vegetables  
Cook all vegetables in a covered container  
Description  
Weight Liquid Power Duration Standing Remarks/Hints  
(g) added (Watt)  
(min)  
time (min)  
1
1
Cauliflower  
Frozen broccoli  
Mushrooms  
Frozen peas and  
carrots  
500  
300  
250  
/8 l  
/8 l  
900  
900  
900  
8-10  
7-9  
2
2
2
Dot with butter.  
Stalks facing outwards.  
Cut into slices.  
none  
4-6  
300  
½ cup 900  
7-9  
6-8  
4-6  
4-6  
4-6  
2
2
2
2
2
Carrots  
250 2-3 tsp 900  
250 2-3 tsp 900  
Cut into cubes or slices.  
Peel and quarter.  
Potatoes  
Red/Green peppers 250  
none  
900  
Cut into cubes or slices.  
Cut into rings or pieces.  
Leeks  
250  
300  
½ cup 900  
Frozen Brussels  
Sprouts  
½ cup 900  
7-9  
2
l = litre  
Cooking fish  
Description  
Weight  
(in g)  
Power Duration Standing  
Remarks/Hints  
(Watt)  
(min) time (min)  
Fish fillets  
Whole fish  
500  
800  
500  
6-8  
2
Cook covered.Turn halfway  
through the cooking time.  
Cover during cooking.  
Cover flat parts with  
aluminium foil.  
1. 900  
2. 450  
3-5  
3
3
9-11  
The times stated here are for guidance only.  
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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 adjust-  
ments or repairs to any part of the oven.  
Repairs should only be made by an authori-  
sed service engineer.  
Cleaning the interior  
Soilage that is allowed to remain on the  
oven walls, door seal and door surface will  
absorb microwave energy, reduce the effici-  
ency of the oven, and possibly damage the  
oven interior.  
Use mild, liquid detergent, warm water and  
a soft, clean cloth to remove soilage.  
NEVER USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS,  
COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANERS OR  
STEEL WOOL PADS ON ANY PART OF  
THE MICROWAVE OVEN.  
Always ensure that the oven is dis-  
connected from the electricity supply  
before cleaning.  
!
To loosen difficult soilage, boil a cup of water  
in the microwave oven for 2 to 3 minutes.  
NEVER USE A KNIFE OR ANY UTENSIL  
TO REMOVE SOILAGE FROM OVEN SUR-  
FACES.  
To remove odours from the oven interior, boil  
a cup of water containing 2 tablespoons of  
lemon juice for 5 minutes.  
Cleaning the accessories  
Clean them with mild detergent after remo-  
ving them from the cavity. The turntable sup-  
port should be carefully handled.  
The inside of the oven and turntable  
get very hot, so do not touch them  
immediately after use.  
!
Cleaning the exterior  
Open the oven door when cleaning the con-  
trol panel. This will prevent the oven from  
being turned on  
accidentally.You should clean outside surfa-  
ces of the oven with 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 can also be used.  
Never use abrasive cleaners, scouring pads  
or harsh chemicals on outside surfaces of  
your oven. To prevent damage to the wor-  
king parts, do not allow water to seep into  
the ventilation openings.  
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Something Not working  
If the appliance does not function  
correctly, please carry out the following  
checks before contacting your local  
Service Force Centre.  
Service and Spare parts  
In the event of your appliance requiring service,  
or if you wish to purchase spare parts, please  
contact your local Zanussi Service Force  
Centre by telephoning:  
If the oven does not come on:  
08705 929929  
• Check the appliance is connected correctly.  
• Check that the oven is plugged in properly.  
• Replace the fuse in the plug, if required, with  
another of the same rating and check that the  
plug has been wired correctly.  
• Check that the socket switch and/or the swit-  
ch from the mains supply to the oven are ON.  
• Check that the socket is receiving power,  
by plugging in an appliance you know to  
be working.  
Your telephone call will be automatically routed to  
the Service Force Centre covering your post code  
area. For the address of your local Service Force  
Centre and for further information about Service  
ce.co.uk. Before calling out an engineer, please  
ensure you have made the above checks.  
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  
• Check that the the fuse in the fuse box is  
intact.  
3. Clear and concise details of the fault  
4.The model and serial number of the  
appliance (found on the rating plate)  
5. The purchase date  
If the microwave does not function:  
• The child safety lock may have been set.  
• Check the controls are set correctly.  
• Check settings/procedures against the  
instruction booklet.  
• Check the door closes properly (if food par-  
ticles or other objects have become stuck  
inside the door, it will not close properly and  
microwave cooking will not take place).  
• Check the start pad has been depressed.  
In-guarantee customers should ensure the  
necessary checks have been made as the  
engineer will make a charge if the problem  
is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown.  
Please note that proof of purchase will be  
required for in-guarantee calls.  
Customer Care  
For general enquiries concerning your Zanussi  
appliance or for further information on Zanussi  
products, please contact our Customer Care  
Department by letter or telephone at the add-  
si.co.uk  
IMPORTANT:  
If you call out an engineer to a fault listed  
above, or to repair a fault caused by  
incorrect use or installation, a charge will  
be made even if the appliance is under  
guarantee.  
Customer Care Department  
Zanussi  
55-77 High Street  
Slough  
Berkshire SL1 1DZ  
0 8705 727727 (*)  
*calls to this number may be recorded for trai-  
ning purposes.  
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Garantee conditions  
Standard guarantee conditions  
European Guarantee  
We, Zanussi, undertake that if within 24 If you should move to another country  
months of the date of the purchase this within Europe then your guarantee moves  
Zanussi appliance or any part thereof is with you to your new home subject to the  
proved to be defective by reason only of following qualifications:  
faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at • The guarantee starts from the date you  
our option repair or replace the same  
first purchased your product.  
FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials • The guarantee is for the same period and  
or carriage on condition that:  
to the same extent for labour and parts as  
exist in the new country of use for this  
brand or range of products.  
• This guarantee relates to you and can  
not be transferred to another user.  
Your new home is within the European  
Community (EC) or European Free Trade  
Area.  
• The product is installed and used in accor  
dance with our instructions and is only used  
domestically, i.e. a normal household.The  
electrical supply complies with the specifi  
cation given in the rating label.  
• The appliance has been correctly installed  
and used only on the electricity supply sta-  
ted on the rating plate.  
• The appliance has been used for normal  
domestic purposes only, and in accordance  
with the manufacturer’s instructions.  
• The appliance has not been serviced, maintai-  
ned, repaired, taken apart or tampered with by  
any person not authorised by us.  
• All service work under this guarantee  
must be undertaken by a Zanussi service  
centre.  
• Any appliance or defective part replaced • The product is installed taking into  
shall become the Company’s property.  
• This guarantee is in addition to your statu-  
tory and other legal rights.  
account regulations in your new country.  
Before you move, please contact your nea-  
rest Customer Care centre, listed below, to  
give them details of your new home. They  
will then ensure that the local Service  
Organisation is aware of your move and  
able to look after you and your appliances.  
Exclusions  
This guarantee does not cover:  
• Damage or calls resulting from transporta-  
tion, improper use or neglect, the replace-  
ment of any light bulbs or removable parts  
of glass or plastic.  
• Costs incurred for calls to put right  
machines improperly installed or calls to  
machines outside the United Kingdom.  
• Appliances found to be in use within a  
commercial or similar environment, plus  
those which are subject to rental agree-  
ments.  
France  
Germany Nürnberg +49 (0)800 234 7378  
Italy Pordenone +39 (0)0434 39 4700  
Sweden Stockholm +46 (0)8 672 53 90  
UK Slough +44 (0)1753 219897  
Senlis  
+33 (0)3 44 62 29 29  
• Products of Zanussi manufacture which  
are not marketed by Zanussi.  
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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.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 malfunctio-  
ning, so be sure to install the oven away  
from heat and water sources.  
Connecting to the mains  
The oven is delivered with the power cord  
and a plug for 240 V, 50Hz, earthed socket  
outlet.  
Earth protection minimizes the risks should  
a shortcircuit occur. Check to ensure the vol-  
tage 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.  
This appliance must not be used on a  
non-earth protected power supply.  
Contact an electrician if you are uncer-  
tain regarding electricial connection of  
the oven or provision of earth protec-  
tion of the supply.  
!
This appliance must be earthed. If this  
appliance is fitted with a non-rewirable  
plug for which your socket is unsuitab-  
le, the plug should be cut off and the  
appropriate plug fitted. If it is necessa-  
ry to change the fuse in a nonrewirab-  
le plug, the fuse cover must be refitted.  
If the fuse cover is lost or damaged,  
the plug must not be used until a repla-  
cement is obtained.  
4. If using the appliance as a free-standing  
appliance 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. A gap all around the oven is neces  
sary : 140 mm above the oven and any  
objects, 50 mm on the sides and 100 mm  
behind 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 them or let curtains come  
between the oven and the rear wall.  
5. Place the oven as far away from radios  
and TVs as possible. This oven does con-  
form to EEC requirements of radio interfe-  
rence 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.  
Electrical connections  
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.  
The manufacturer declines any  
liability should this safety measu-  
re not be observed.  
!
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Build-in model  
Connect to a plug socket with protective  
earth contact and fused with a 13 A-L auto-  
matic 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.  
To install the appliance in a kitchen cabinet,  
use the appropriate mounting frame. Note  
the relevant instructions for installation and  
connection. When building in to a high cabi-  
net, you may use the lift door. Note the rele-  
vant information for installation and connec-  
tion given in the operating instructions of the  
lift door.  
A suitable size of LS-switch, or a melting or  
fly-out fuse, are suitable contact-breakers.  
Warning !  
Never operate the microwave oven with the  
lift door closed. Such operation would  
damage your appliance and invalidate the  
guarantee.  
Technical data  
Building in kit  
Overall oven dimension Width 540.5 mm  
Depth 416.5 mm  
BF246  
Power source  
Fuse  
230-240 V, 50 Hz  
13 A  
Power consumption  
Power Output  
Weight  
1550 W  
Height  
Width  
316 mm  
350 mm  
Depth 351.4 mm  
900 W  
Cavity  
18 kg  
Height  
210 mm  
24 l  
Volume  
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