Zanussi MM900 Use & Care Manual
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1. Aa3 INSTRUCTION BOOK DEPT LIBRARY MASTER COPY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USE amp CARE OE YOUR ZANUSSI MICROWAVE MM900 ZANUSSI USE amp CARE MANUAL Warnings It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner or should you move house and leave the appliance always ensure that book is supplied with the appliance so that the new owner can be acquainted with the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings THESE WARNINGS ARE PROVIDED IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY YOU MUST READ THEM CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE APPLIANCE Do not use this appliance for any other purpose than the preparation of normal domestic food Take care to read the instructions regarding loads and timings Also the recommendations advice on suitable containers and utensils see cookery book The oven must not be operated when empty as this could damage the oven Do not operate the oven if it is damaged until it has been repaired by a service technician trained by the manufacturer It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to 1 Door warped 2 Hinges and Latches broken or loosened 3 Door Seals and Sealing Surfaces broken or cracked e Always keep the door seal and door surfaces clean by wiping regularly with a damp cloth so that any grea2. Do not use a conventional meat thermometer They may be used outside the cooker to check temperatures but not during cooking Do not use the appliance without the glass turntable in position The roller stay is removable and must be correctly positioned with the glass turntable seated on it when cooking Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause serious injury Consult your local Zanussi Network Service Centre Always insist on genuine Zanussi spare parts WARNING it is dangerous for any person other than a service technician trained by the Manufacturers to perform service repairs Contents Specifications Installation Features Diagram E Using your microwave oven Operating instructions Cleaning and Maintenance Practical Hints 8 Microwave Cooking Terms and Techniques Questions and Answers Ifthe oven does not work Zanussi Guarantee Conditions Zanussi 5 Year Cover A page page page page page page page 10 page 11 page 12 page 13 page 14 page 15 AO 00 SI O CO Important the installation of the oven and connection to the electricity supply must always be done by competent installers and to standards and regulations cutrently in force 2 Specifications MM900 AC Line Voltage Single phase 240V 50Hz AC Power Required 1200W Output Power 600W 2 litre water load Mic
3. for any reason you need to replace this plug with one of your own you will find the wires inside the flex are colour coded as follows GREEN AND YELLOW EARTH BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE 4 If you fit your own plug the colours of the wires in the mains lead of your appliance may not correspond with the markings identifying the terminals in your plug If this is the case proceed as follows Connect the green and yellow earth wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or the earth symbol L or coloured either green or green and yellow Connect the blue neutral wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured black Connect the brown live wire to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red The cut off plug should be disposed of to avoid the risk of shock from the plug being inserted into a 13 amp socket elsewhere in the house Fuses The appliance s moulded on plug is supplied fitted with a 13 amp BS1362 fuse Tf this fuse blows you can replace it in the following way Remove the plug from the power socket and use a small screwdriver to lever out the red plastic fuse carrier located between the plug s prongs together with the old fuse Fit in a new 13 amp fuse and clip it back into the plug Make sure your new fuse is ASTA approved and complies with BS1362 If the carrier is damaged you can get a new one from your l
4. and the frame with a damp cloth It is important that the door seal area is kept clean If there is a greasy film on the oven door a small amount of vinegar water can be used to remove the grease Rinse with cold water and polish dry with a soft cloth or paper towelling The glass turntable may be removed and taken to the sink to be cleaned or washed in the dishwasher Care should be taken to avoid dropping the glass turntable Although it is made of toughened glass it will break if not handled with normal care Practical hints Dinner rolls can be heated in a basket lined with a cloth or paper napkin and taken to the table Ensure you only heat for a short time as the bread can become brittle with overcooking x When you have extra time make cake toppings and fillings and store in the refrigerator When required just heat for 10 20 seconds and spread on cake Freezer wrapping can be easily removed from frozen meat if heated in the microwave oven until the wrapper looks moist Commercially packaged frozen fruit can be placed in a glass dish and defrosted in a few minutes for serving Put package or carton in glass dish to hold the melted juice Open carton and serve fruit If the package has metal ends remove before heating Try cooking chicken halves whole hams roasts etc for a short time in the microwave cooker before placing them on the rotisserie or grilling over the outdoor barbecue This will avoid excess
5. aterials have been removed from both the outside and inside of the oven Wipe out the inside of the oven with a damp cloth Check that the door seal and sealing surfaces are not broken or cracked that the door is not warped and that the hinges and latches are not broken or loosened If you do find any damage contact your local Zanussi Network Service Centre Microwave cooking is very versatile It enables you to cook reheat roast simmer hold warm and even defrost with speed and convenience As microwaving is such a new and fast way of cooking you should be able to be more adventurous as you become more familiar with this method of cooking To begin with something easy heat a cup of coffee in a mug for two minutes but open the door at any time and check if the coffee is as hot as you like it Next try heating leftovers on a plate An average serving takes about 2 3 minutes on a medium setting Look for steam or test the food to see if it is ready You can open the door at any stage If additional time is needed add it gradually It is always better to under estimate the cooking time than over estimate Every recipe in the cookbook gives the approximate cooking time Because of factors such as food temperature dish shape arrangement of food and density of food it is difficult to give a precise time Always start with a shorter time and add time if needed The microwave oven cooks much faster than conventional ovens It is w
6. e directory under Z NEVER ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE REAR PANEL OF THE OVEN OR TAMPER WITH THE OVEN IN ANY WAY Please note that it will be necessary to provide proof of purchase for any in guarantee service calls 13 Peace of mind for twelve months Zanussi standard guarantee conditions This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights which will not be excluded or in any way diminished by the return of this guarantee card We Zanussi Limited undertake that if within twelve 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 ANY 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 The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only and in accordance with the manufacturer s operating and maintenance instructions The appliance has not been serviced maintained repaired taken apart or tampered with by any person not authorised by us The appliance is still in the possession of the original purchaser All service work under this guarantee must be undertaken by a Zanussi Network Service Centre Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become our property 14 Exclusions This
7. guarantee does not cover Damage or calls resulting from transportation improper use or neglect the replacement of any light bulbs or removable parts of glass or plastic Cost incurred for calls to put right machines improperly installed or calls to machines outside the UK and the Republic of Ireland Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment plus those which are the subject of rental agreements Or five years Zanussi 5 Year Cover Conditions See enclosed leaflet For a once only payment you can extend your Standard Guarantee all the conditions and exclusions of which apply 1 Products supplied as seconds refurbished damaged or shop soiled are not eligible for Zanussi cover 2 The issue of a cover does NOT by virtue of our having done so nullify the exclusions 3 The Engineer will need to check the details of your Cover card and will make a charge for his services if it is not presented to him at the time of his call 4 The date of purchase or the date of initial payment deposit of the appliance will be deemed the date of commencement of cover 5 Covers issued are not refundable or transferable 6 Change of address Zanussi Cover Card is valid throughout UK including Isle of Man Channel Islands Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland and does not require amending Advice in writing quoting the Cover Card number is necessary to enable correction of our rec
8. int Push the 30 Defrosting warming syrups Door Open button and sauces 2 Ensure that the turntable is seated on 50 Slow cooking heating frozen the roller stay in the oven meal dishes e g fish pies 3 The Power control allows you to curries casseroles select the amount of microwave energy 70 Cook cakes soups and and the rate of cooking or defrosting stews reheat plated and There are five power level settings Full leftover food reheating larger items High Medni Delrost amd Loy 100 Full power for vegetables 4 Set the timer for the appropriate ao tme by rotating the ti knob fish hot beverages cooking time by rotating the timer knob preheating Whenever setting the timer for less than 5 minutes turn the knob past 5 minutes and turn back to the correct time 5 Push the Start button The turntable will start to rotate and stay on throughout the microwave cooking activity 6 The timer bell will ring to indicate when the cooking time is over and the cooker will turn off automatically After the cooking time is completed the timer will return to zero If you wish to stop cooking before the end of the cooking time turn the timer back to zero or simply open the door Whenever the door is open microwave energy is not produced Note a The oven lamp comes on whenever the door is opened or the timer is set b The oven door may be opened at any time during the cooking process If you w
9. iod of time e g during holidays or long weekends e Bases of cooking vessels get verv hot Care should be taken that the dish does not come into contact with any plastic surface Wear protective gloves Care should be taken when using microwave browning dishes on the glass tray as the bases become exceedingly hot and may cause the tray to shatter See browning dish manufacturers instructions on timings and use Be cautious when eating food direct from the microwave as items with a high sugar or fat content can be very hot inside e Airflow above below and at the sides of a microwave should not be restricted See installation instructions Only use cooking containers recommended for use in a microwave Do not use metal containers metal glazed china melamin or cut glass as cooking containers or bags with metal ties Do not use more than the recommended quantities of aluminium foil in the oven Do not use capped bottles jars or tins Do not use the oven for drying any items Leave the oven empty at all times when not in use and do not operate the oven when empty Do not let the timer continue to operate after removing the food Do not attempt to cook or reheat eggs in their shells they may explode Pierce the skin of egg yolks Do not attempt to deep fat fry in a microwave Do not use this appliance if it is in contact with water Do not reheat drinks in plastic cups they could melt
10. ise to take special care when you are cooking something for which specific timings have not been recommended This applies particularly when reheating foods Always watch the cooking or heating of the food and give it a short cooking time adding more until you have the required results You will soon learn the correct timings for cooking or heating your favourite foods It is important to remember that it is possible to burn foods if they are cooked for too long but the burning will occur inside the food first and will only become apparent by smell The roller stay is removable and should be correctly positioned with the turntable seated on it Should you wish to use a browning dish we would suggest that a suitable insulator be placed between turntable and browning dish in order to prevent the glass turntable and roller stay from damage by heat stress A large heat resistant and microwave proof glass plate may be used as an insulator It is important that the recommended preheating time of the dish should not be exceeded The door seal is designed to prevent leakage of microwave energy during cooking Occasionally moisture may appear around the oven door this is normal Please remember that the cookbook is only a guide Operating Basic uses are as follows e Power Level Instructions Power General Uses 10 Holding food warm A softening butter raising 1 Make sure that the appliance is bread plugged in to a power po
11. ish to continue cooking close the door and push the Start button c The turntable may rotate in either direction when the cook cycle is started This is normal and due simply to the position of the motor when the cycle is finished 8 Cleaning and maintenance Microwave oven cleaning THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY SHOULD BE DISCONNECTED BY REMOVING THE PLUG FROM THE SOCKET BEFORE CLEANING It is important to wipe up all spillages as these can affect the cooking time The spillages absorb microwave energy and prolong the cooking time To keep the oven free from grease and soil build up it should be cleaned with a damp cloth after use A soft nail brush can be used to remove stubborn stains Odours can be eliminated from the inside of the oven by boiling a solution of one cup of water and several tablespoons of lemon juice in the cavity We would also recommend occasionally wiping the oven interior with a sterilising fluid e g Milton in the interest of hygiene Only use a mild detergent water and a soft clean cloth to clean the oven face and other surfaces and polish dry with a soft cloth or paper towelling Do not use aerosol caustic or abrasive cleaners or scrape the interior surface with knives or other utensils This could cause the enamel paint to come off exposing the metal underneath Any exposed metal could cause sparking or arcing and further damage to the oven Wipe out crumbs that fall between the door
12. ive exterior charring Bread may be taken from the freezer and quickly defrosted in your microwave oven Open bag and be sure to remove metal ties Heat until you can see a drop or two of moisture inside the wrapping x Melt butter or chocolate soften butter for creaming or for spreading on bread or toast Ha small amount of food is heated in the microwave oven such as a tablespoon of butter a square of chocolate or a small potato place a cup of water in the cooker to increase the cooking load Wooden spoons may be left in sauces etc for up to 5 minutes 10 Cheese from the refrigerator can be brought back to room temperature in a matter of seconds in your oven Microwave oranges for 10 15 seconds for easy peeling Microwave cooking terms and techniques Stirring With foods such as casseroles sauces and soups it is necessary to stir the ingredients during the cooking time so that the heat is evenly distributed Arrangement of food To ensure even cooking of food it is best to arrange it so that the thinner sections are placed towards the centre of the dish and the thicker more dense parts of the food are on the outside For example if cooking chicken drumsticks the joint should be arranged with the plump end pointing out from the centre of the dish Turning food Also to ensure even cooking dense items such as hams roasts or whole poultry should be turned at least once during the cooki
13. ng programme When using individual dishes it is advisable at some time during the cooking programme to re arrange the dishes so that they will all be ready at the same time Standing time Microwaves only penetrate food to a depth of 4 cm 1 Ya inches so dense food items should be left to stand for a short period of time once the microwave cooking is complete The heat inside the food will penetrate to the centre and ensure that it is completely cooked Standing time can take place either on the kitchen surface or in the microwave with the power off The food is covered often with foil and left so that the heat can transfer evenly throughout the food The denser the food the longer the standing time Shape of food Always aim for uniform shapes to aid the even cooking of food This is especially relevant when cooking joints of meat and it is advisable to bone and roll joints such as legs of lamb before cooking Covering There are several types of covering and they are all used for different purposes Plastic film or glass lids help to hold in steam and therefore retain moisture so the food can cook more quickly Paper towels or napkins can be used as loose covers in order to prevent spitting and also to absorb moisture Wax paper can also be used Cookware The range of cooking utensils that can be used in the microwave is wide There are many excellent varieties of cookware specially manufactured for use in the microwa
14. ocal Zanussi Service Agent the details of which can be obtained by looking under Z in your telephone directory Safety Check that the supply flex and any other wiring is positioned in such a way that when the microwave oven is operating its temperature at any point is less than 50 degrees C above the ambient temperature of the room Never remove the rear panel of the oven to gain access to the terminal board If an extension is required it should be made using the standardised plug and the external cable which should be capable of carrying the expected load Check that the fuse and domestic installation are suitable to carry the electric load of this appliance see rating plate at the back of the oven Check that the appliance is properly earthed according to existing rules and regulations This appliance meets the requirements laid down in the EEC Directive No 76 889 and amendment 82 499 relating to the suppression of radio and TV interference Features Diagram 1 Ventilation slots 7 Start Button 2 Oven lamp 8 Door open button 3 Oven door 9 Power level control 4 Removable turntable 10 Timer 5 Removable roller stay 11 Waveguide Cover 6 Door latches SETTING POWER LEVEL Approximate percentage of microwave power FULL POWER 100 HIGH 70 MEDIUM 50 DEFROST 30 LOW 10 Using your microwave oven Before using the microwave oven for the first time ensure that all packaging m
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16. r each use Q What causes the oven interior light to dim when using Variable Power A This is normal and indicates that the oven is operating and cycling normally Q Foods cooked in a microwave oven seem to cool off faster than conventionally cooked foods Why is that A Often the dish used to store foods in the refrigerator is then used for heating the food in the microwave oven In this case the cold dish absorbs heat from the food It may be necessary to heat the food for an additional time 12 If the oven does notturn on Check that the appliance is connected correctly Check that the plug is firmly connected to the wall socket and that the socket is switched on Check the power supply by plugging in another appliance Replace the fuse in the plug with another of the appropriate rating Check that the fuse in the fuse box is intact Ensure that you have pressed Start to commence cooking and that the door is firmly closed x If the cooking results are not satisfactory ensure that you have programmed the oven correctly Check that the food is not covered with excessive foil and you have not used a metal lid Also check that the air vents are not obstructed x If the oven light does not operate check the fuse in the plug If after all these checks the appliance still does not work call your local Zanussi Network Service Centre the details of which can be found in your local telephon
17. rowave Frequency 2450 MHz Exterior Dimensions 550mm W x 336mm H x 403mm D Oven Cavity Dimensions 345mm W x 223mm H x 344mm D Cooking Uniformity Turntable 325mm tray system Weight Approx 21 kg Installation Please note This microwave cooker has been designed to be used in a domestic household Therefore the guarantee supplied with this appliance may be invalidated if it has been used for a commercial or catering application After unpacking ensure that all packing materials have been removed from the oven cavity Positioning This oven is free standing and can be placed wherever you choose within reach of a power outlet Ensure that the surface on which the oven is to stand is level and is capable of withstanding the weight To ensure that the oven has adequate ventilation there must be at least 2 5cm 1 inch of clearance at the top 4cm 1 inches at the back and a total of 15cm 6 inches side clearance The unit must not be installed in any area where heat and steam are generated for example next to a conventional oven NOTE Do not store cookbooks or the instruction book inside or underneath the oven Do not place tea towels or utensils over the cooling vents Electrical Connection THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED For your convenience and safety your new Zanussi microwave oven comes ready fitted with a moulded flex and plug All you need to do is push the plug into a 13 amp power socket and switch on If
18. se soil or spatters are not allowed to build up Such build up could result in leakage of microwave energy from the oven This appliance is designed to be operated by adults Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the product Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified person This product should be serviced by an authorised Zanussi Network Service Centre and only genuine Zanussi spare parts should be used It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify the product in any way DO NOT overcook foods Overcooking certain foods can result in dehydration and subsequently fire Jacket potatoes and foods with a high sugar content such as those containing dried fruits are particularly vulnerable In case of fire unplug the oven and do not open the door Care and cleaning of the appliance are important Food deposits should not be left on the interior cabinet Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow the door seals to accumulate dirt Always be careful when removing protective film from food after cooking as the steam when released can cause burns Any foodstuffs with a skin e g potatoes sausages etc must be pierced in order to allow for the release of steam Under no circumstances should live animals be placed in a microwave Unplug the appliance if it is to be left for a per
19. ve freezer Also much of the conventional kitchen equipment is quite suitable The basic rule to remember is not to use anything made of metal or with any metal parts This includes screws handles metallic designs on plates foil dishes and metal ties on food bags from the freezer Some plastics such as melamine or urethane may be warped or cracked in the microwave The most _ suitable dishes are made of china pottery ovenproof glass or paper For further information see your microwave cook book If you have any doubts about the suitability of a particular dish carry out a simple test by placing a glass half filled with water next to the dish to be tested in the oven Heat for 30 seconds If the dish feels warm it should not be used 11 Questions and Answers Q Does it harm the oven if it is accidentally operated with no food in it A Severe damage can occur if the oven is turned on when it is empty Q Is eating food cooked in a microwave oven harmful A Microwaves are simply a source of heat energy just like gas and electricity All three produce cooking in the food itself Therefore food cooked in a microwave oven is not harmful to eat Q Why do Ihave moisture in the microwave oven after cooking A The moisture on the inside of your microwave oven is normal and nothing to worry about It is caused by the steam from the cooking food hitting a cool oven surface Wipe excess moisture from the inside of the oven afte
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