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ZM 24ST GB
Contents
For the user
Charts
Before using your microwave oven 29
Defrosting 44
Cooking vegetables 46
Safety Instructions 30
Cooking fish 46
Utensil safety 30
Testing suitability of cookware 30
Care and cleaning 47
Foil containers 31
Cleaning the accessories 47
Food safety 31
Cleaning the interior 47
MAFF rating 31
Cleaning the exterior 47
Oven utensils and accessories guide 32
Something Not Working 48
Description of the microwave oven and
Service and Spare Parts 48
accessories 33
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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. 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 ac
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ZM 24ST GB Safety instructions • The built-in safety interlock switches prevent • Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not the microwave oven from operating when the door leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in is open. the cavity when not in use. • Do not tamper with them, nor attempt to operate the oven with the door open, as open door operation If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the ! can result in exposure to microwave energy. appliance and keep the door closed
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ZM 24ST GB • Metal containers and containers with metallic trim • The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars should not be used in the microwave oven, unless are to be stirred or shaken and the temperature is specifically recommended for microwave use. to be checked before consumption, in order to • Containers with restricted openings, such as bottles, avoid burns. should not be used for microwave cooking. When heating liquids, e.g. soups, sauces and ! • Use caution when removing a lid
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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. Material Utensils Defrosting Heating Cooking Ceramic & Glass Corning ware YES YES YES Heat resistant glass ware YES YES YES Glass ware with metal decora
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ZM 24ST GB Description of the microwave oven and accessories 8 8 8 8 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 ope
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ZM 24ST GB Control panel 8 8 8 8 1. Display window – shows time of day, 1 cooking time and weight. 2. Power control knob – for setting desired microwave power level. 3. Timer control knob – to select cooking 2 time or weight. 4. Auto button – for Automatic cooking programmes. 5. Auto Defrost by weight. 3 6. Stop / Clear button – to cancel or interrupt a cooking programme. 7. Start button – to start desired programme and to start the Quick start programme. 6 4 8. Door open button 5 7 8 34
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ZM 24ST GB Before using your microwave oven for the first time Cleaning Wipe over the front of the appliance with a damp Before you first use the appliance, remove all the cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents (these accessories (including the turntable and turntable can damage the surface). For stainless steel fronts support) from the cooking area. Wash the acces- use a suitable stainless steel cleaning agent that sories in warm water and washing up liquid. Wipe leaves a protective film
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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 Turn the timer knob clockwise to increase and counter- according to the instructions given in clockwise to decrease time. the following pages. 5. Press the Start button. The appl
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ZM 24ST GB Action Comments 1. Interrupting the cooking process (e.g. for The cooking operation stops. In the display, the two stirring): dots between the digits flash. The selected settings Open the door by pressing the door button. are unaffected. 2. Shut the door and press the Start button. The countdown will continue. 3. Cancelling the programme : The cooking process is cancelled. The appliance and Press the Clear button. the interior lighting switch off. The time of day is dis- played. 4.
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ZM 24ST GB How to operate your microwave oven Microwave cooking Foods with high moisture content should be cooked on This basic microwave cooking method allows you to maximum power, as this is the fastest cooking method cook food for a desired time. In addition to the maxi- and best maintains the natural flavour and texture of mum power level, you can select 9 different microwave the foods. power levels, between 80W and 900W. Example: To cook at 900W for 1 min 15 s: 1. Set the required microwa
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ZM 24ST GB Microwave setting guide 900W – heating liquids 700W – to start roast, stew, etc. – cooking vegetables – cooking dishes 600W – defrosting and heating of deep frozen ready made meals 500W – heating refrigerated ready made meals – finish cooking casseroles – cooking egg based dishes 450W – finish cooking casseroles 350W – cooking of delicate dishes 250W – heating baby food in glass jar – soaking rice – heating delicate dishes – melting of gelatin 150W – defrosting meat, fish and bread
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ZM 24ST GB Automatic Programmes Programmes for defrosting and cooking The following gives you an overview of which foods are available. After having selected the programme, can be defrosted and cooked with which 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 J 1 1 Poultry Poultry (whole or portions) 100 – 2000 g J J 2 2 Meat Pork roast, Goulash 100 – 2000 g J J 3 3 Fish
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ZM 24ST GB Example: To defrost a 1 kg chicken: 1. Press the button for Automatic Defrost J J 1 1 until J J 1 1 appears in the display. 2. Use the Timer/weight knob to set the weight. 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3. Press the Start button. The display shows 2 2 4 4 : : 4 4 8 8 the defrost time. 4. If you want to modify the settings, press the Clear button and start again. Midway through the programme, three short beeps will be heard. Stir or turn the food item at this time. i The programme is not in
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ZM 24ST GB Automatic Cooking Programmes Progr.Food Examples Weight categories from – up to C C 1 1 Fresh vegetables I Brussels sprouts, cabagge, carrots, celeriac 100 – 1000 g C C 2 2 Fresh vegetables II Zucchini, leeks, potatoes, spinach, fennel, cauliflower, broccoli 100 – 1000 g C C 3 3 Frozen vegetables Carrots, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, leeks, zucchini, spinach, broccoli 100 – 1000 g Cook covered, in a heat-resistant glass dish, whenever possible. A triple beep rings halfw
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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 L L O O C C L L O O C C button. The display shows " ". 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. A beep will sound. The time of day will reappear in the dis
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ZM 24ST GB 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 200 150 4–6 5–10 Turn once. Mixed chopped meat 500 150 9–14 5–10 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 150 35–45 40–60 As for chicken. 2000 150 50–60
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ZM 24ST GB Defrosting Description Weight Power Duration Standing Remarks/Hints (in g) (Watt) (min) time (min) Bread Rolls (50 g) 4 units 150 1–3 3–5 Set on a paper towel, turn once. Whole meal, 1 slice 150 15”–30” 3–5 Defrost in a covered container. mixed, rye (60–80 g) loaf 500 150 6–8 15-20 Pastry Dry cakes e.g. cakes with short crust pastry 300 80 2–3 5–10 Set on a paper towel, cover. Fruit flans baked on a baking sheet 400–450 80 4–8 10–20 As for dry cakes. 1 slice cheese cake 400 80
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ZM 24ST GB 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 Heat in a covered container. Stir now and again. 1 portion meat with vegetables, garnish 350–450 700 7–14 2–3 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 Cauliflower
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ZM 24ST GB Care and cleaning The oven must always be clean. Residue of food from Cleaning the interior spill-overs or spatters will absorb microwave energy Soilage that is allowed to remain on the oven walls, causing it to burn on. This could reduce the efficiency door seal and door surface will absorb microwave of the oven and may cause unpleasant odours. Do energy, reduce the efficiency of the oven, and possibly not attempt to tamper with or make any adjustments damage the oven interior. or
