Zanussi ME965 Use & Care Manual
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1. AI INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USE amp CARE OF YOUR ZANUSSI MICROWAVE ME965 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 e 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 i 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 grease soil or spatters are not allowed to build up Such build up could result in le2. s moulded on plug is supplied fitted with a 13 amp BS1362 fuse If 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 local 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 Xx 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 an
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5. Enter desired time 2 Touch the TIMER HOLD j ae button 3 Touch the START button The timer will begin counting down to zero When the timer reaches zero the signal will sound The time of day will reappear on the display To cancel the minute timer during operation touch the CLEAR button and the time of day will reappear Multiple sequence microwave cooking Your oven can be programmed for up to 4 automatic cooking sequences switching from one variable power setting to another automatically e Suppose you want to cook a casserole for 5 minutes at FULL POWER and continue to cook for 30 minutes at HIGH 2 automatic cooking sequences PROCEDURE BUTTON ORDER DISPLAY 1 Enter desired time for first cooking sequence 2 Select first variable cooking control setting 3 Enter desired time for second aoe greene 30 00 ao 0 0 0 4 Select second variable cooking 30 00 control setting HIGH 5 Touch the START pad The timer counts down to zero then the following is displayed When the cooking time reaches zero all indicator lights will go out and a bleep will sound Note If FULL POWER is selected as the final sequence it is not necessary to touch the FULL POWER button 9 Microwave cooking To cook at full power Many foods are cooked at FULL POWER 100 for best results The variable cooking control allows you to select the rate of microwave cooking but the oven will
6. Service Force Key Num Telephone ber Service Force Address Number 1 60 Commerce St Aberdeen AB2 1BP 0224 583949 or Tel 0224 582704 2 Unit 4 Riverside Est Coldharbour Ln Harpenden 0582 461909 3 3 Pentwyn Rd Blackwood Gwent Sth Wales 0495 223151 4 31 St Andrews Rd Bemerton Salisbury SP2 0722 336072 5 3 Bamcombe Circle Trad Est Martock Yeovil TA12 0935 822836 6 80Killigrew St Falmouth Cornwall TR11 0984 31858 7 333 Ranglet Rd Walton Summit Preston PR5 0772 321200 8 57 Ingram Rd Holbeck Leeds Yorks 0532 460992 9 63 Curzon Rd Bournemouth BH 4 PW 0202 303363 11 Unit 41 42 Clarendon Ct Winwick Quay W ton 0925 50822 12 Unit 3 21 25 Bridge Rd Haywards Heath RH1 0444 417656 13 266 Main Rd Southbourne Emsworth PO10 0243 374814 or Tel 0243 371170 14 4 Bourne Rd Bromley Kent BR2 9PB 081 3139533 15 Unit 1 Albert Crescent Bristol BS2 OYH 0272 713217 16 Owenmore Hse Kilwee Ind Est Upper Dunmurry Lane Belfast 0232 301121 17 66 Birch Rd East Wyreley Rd Ind Est B ham 021 327 1671 18 Unit 3 Sterling Park Claymore Tamworth 0827 289800 or Tel 0827 289822 19 22 Newton Rd Malvern Worcs WR14 1NZ 0684 572915 20 Unit 23 24 Alliance Business Pk Townsend Drv Nuneaton CV11 0203 350666 21 High Ehenside Egremont Cumbria CA22 0946 820509 22 1 Wharf Rd Higham Ferrers Northants 0933 317727 23 Unit 18 Fourth Ave Bluebridge Ind Est Halstead Essex 0787 473982 24 Unit 14 Dock Rd Birkenhead
7. absorbs heat from the food It may be necessary to heat the food for an additional time 14 Cp wu If the oven does not turn 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 Ifthe 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 Ifthe 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 Service Centre the details of which can be found in your local telephone directory under 2 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 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 di
8. automatically operate at FULL POWER if no variable cooking control button is touched If you wish to cook at FULL POWER it is not necessary to touch the button For other variable cooking control levels the desired setting must be entered Suppose you want to heat 2 cups of coffee for 1 minute 30 seconds at FULL POWER PROCEDURE BUTTON ORDER DISPLAY 1 Enter desired cooking time by o Minutes Scones touching the minutes and G O O seconds buttons as shown PRESS Once 3 times 2 Touch the START button S 1 3 D The cooking time will count down to zero When the timer reaches zero the indicators will go out and an audible signal will sound The time of day will reappear on the display Microwave energy will stop When the door is opened during the cooking process the cooking time in the readout automatically stops The cooking time starts again to count down when the door is closed and the START button is touched If food does not seem to be heating properly check the indicator immediately below the lighted digital display Ensure that the correct cooking temperature has been set The turntable can rotate in either direction when starting the cook cycle This is normal and simply depends on the position of the motor when the cycle is started 10 Cleaning and maintenance Microwave oven cleaning THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY SHOULD BE DISCONNECTED BY REMOVING THE PLUG FROM THE SOCKET BEFORE CLEANING It is import
9. 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 12 x 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 cooking 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 11 2 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 centr
10. C es OPCO tail EEEE then cot cue ends h etn ciids E E E acta page 1 page 2 page 3 4 page 5 page 6 page 7 10 page 11 page 12 page 13 page 14 page 15 page 16 page 17 21 Important the installation of the oven and connection to the electricity supply must always be done by competent installers and to standards and regulations currently in force Specifications ME 965 AC Line Voltage Single phase 240V 50Hz AC Power Required 1200W Output Power 700W 1EC 705 Microwave 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 11 inches at the back and a total of 15cm 6 inches side clearance The unit must not be instal
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12. Post code Number 33 39 41 44 61 73 40 45 48 All SE Codes 1 9 11 15 10 12 14 16 19 1 3 6 12 4 5 13 16 17 1 10 1 3 7 4 6 1 8 11 16 9 10 1 4 41 43 51 2 3 5 21 24 52 20 1 5 9 11 6 7 8 1 7 9 8 0 9 11 17 99 1 18 20 21 19 All SW Codes Except 2 4 8 9 11 20 2 9 16 1 3 5 7 10 4 8 11 15 17 20 1 6 9 17 18 22 7 17 19 8 23 25 1 19 30 31 40 45 60 66 74 80 81 70 73 75 1 11 21 24 12 20 1 15 1 8 10 13 9 1 2 4 8 11 13 16 12 17 19 23 40 3 5 7 1 6 9 12 13 7 8 Service Force Key Number 76 77 14 28 22 30 11 33 53 51 29 65 13 On te ol 27 30 18 52 14 44 51 25 54 41 77 33 33 35 41 30 29 83 12 78 73 Post code Letter TQ TR TS TW UB WA WA WA WC WD WD WF WN WN WR WR WS WV WV YO YO YO ZE ZE Town Torquay Truro Stockton on Tees Twickenham Uxbridge Warrington Warrington London Walford Wakefield Wigan Worchester Walsall Wolverhampton London London London York York Lerwick Post code Service Number Force Key Number 14 45 1 27 74 1 29 37 1 20 51 1 10 2 1 5 8 9 10 15 11 6 7 24 16 30 All WC Codes 52 1 2 4 7 2 3 53 1 17 8 1 5 7 11 6 8 24 1 14 19 15 41 1 15 18 1 4 10 14 18 5 9 15 16 41 All West 52 Codes Except 1 14 3 4 5 7 13 2 1 2 6 8 12 14 44 1 3 5 7 8 8 4 6 11 18 25 38 21 22 37 1 3 79 2 80 SCP 0002 LW 06 9 1
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14. a 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 Questions and Answers Q Does it harm the oven if it 1s 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 I have 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 after 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
15. a power point When the oven is plugged in the display will show 00 00 flashing on and off e You cannot programme the oven if the door is not closed firmly e If the power is disconnected for any reason all settings will be cancelled When the power is restored it will be necessary to re set the clock for the functions you require The display will flash when the power is reconnected and will show the number of minutes that have elapsed between the restoration of power and the re setting of the controls e You can change the power level during a cooking sequence To set the clock to the correct time of day The clock is now set and will keep the time of day Note This is a 24 hour clock All the setting buttons will advance by maintaining pressure If you exceed the number required maintain pressure until the 0 shows then start again If you attempt to enter an incorrect clock time e g 8 61 a long bleep will PROCEDURE 2 Enter the correct time of day by touching the minutes and seconds buttons as shown These examples show the times of day set at 12 30pm 9 35am and 9 35pm Touch the CLOCK button again This example shows the time as set at 12 30pm PRESS Twice sound To erase touch the clear button To cook by variable cooking control There are five preset power levels Some foods give best results when cooked more slowly at a lower cooking power Your cookbo
16. acron W Wales SA46 278 Torquay Rd Preston Paignton 3 4 Carlton Place Lerwick Shetland ZE1 Harlsdale Symbister Whalasay Shetland London House Victoria St Aldemey Unit 2 Furnace Rd Ilkeson Derbyshire Unit 2 Bridge Rd Bus Centre Bridge Rd Ashford Kent TN23 1BB Telephone Number 0698 828145 0895 441917 0395 263531 0271 717774 041 954 5304 041 954 5349 0481 56854 0452 422488 0252 851414 081 979 6366 081 979 7962 0582 461909 0628 783711 0597 824842 0624 622114 0473 211713 0603 629653 0463 791822 0408 633517 0534 67001 077 086 246 0856 5457 0858 433229 0778 422147 0869 248598 091 2960166 0604 37061 0369 2147 0586 52008 0631 664530 0870 2331 0851 705555 0752 222540 0326 31 4600 0983 523062 0437 710366 0545 570254 0803 529969 0595 2915 08066 546 048182 3563 0602 442770 0233 613461 0233 613463 SCA 0005 LW 06 91 21 a ZANUSSI The Appliance of Science Part No 8223170
17. akage of microwave energy from the oven o This appliance is designed to be operated by adults Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the product e Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified person 2 This product should be serviced by an authorised Zanussi Network Service Centre and only genuine Zanussi spare parts should be used o 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 o Always be careful when removing protective film from food after cooking as the steam when released can cause burns e Any foodstuffs with a skin e g potatoes sausages etc must be pierced in order to allow for the release of steam e Under no circumstances should live animals be placed in a microwave e Unplug the appliance if it is to be left for a period of time e g during holidays or long weekends e Bases of cooking vesse
18. al agreements How to find the telephone number of your Zanussi Service Force listed in this leaflet Zanussi Service areas are allocated by postcodes which are listed in alphabetical order for easy reference l Look for the two letters of your address postcode in the far left Postcode column 2 Match up the number of your postcode against the number listed in the Postcode Numbers column 3 Look across the column to the Service Force Key Number for your area Turn to the last page of this directory for the address and telephone number to contact for service which is listed against your keynumber If you are unsure of your postcode the main towns and cities are listed in alphabetical order for easy reference Additionally your local Zanussi Service Force Centre telephone number is listed under Z in your telephone directory The Customer Care Department at Zanussi House Hambridge Road Newbury RG14 Sep Tel 0635 521313 will be happy to help you with any queries or difficulties Post code Letter C22SG8BSSSS2E9GGS em mmm wmrm ma gZazeZzrLoowe Ss Fe c v vgugg mo I OOo Ooo SSR SSnG 18 Town Aberdeen St Albans Brecon Bath Blackburn Bradford Bournemouth Bury Brighton Bromley Bristol Belfast Birmingham Birmingham Birmingham Birmingham Carlise Cambridge Cardiff Chester Chelmsford Chelmsford Colchester Croyden Canterbury Coventry Coventry
19. ant 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 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 gl
20. 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 wise 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
21. ass 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 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 x 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 excessive 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 x Ifa small amount of food is heated in the microwave oven such as a tablespoon of butter a square
22. d TV interference Features Diagram OMDNAOARWNH Oven iamp Ventilation slots Oven door Removable turntable Removable roller stay Door latches Door open button Variable cooking and cook indicator Digital Display SETTING FULL POWER Wave Guide cover Clock button Variable cook control Stop button Start Cook button Clear button Timer Hold button Defrost button POWER LEVEL Approximate percentage of microwave power 100 70 50 30 10 OUTPUT POWER 700W 1EC 705 Using your microwave oven Before using the microwave oven for the first time ensure that all packaging materials 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
23. e 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 microwave freezer Also much of the conventional kitchen equipment is quite suitable The basic rule to remember 1s 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 chin
24. he cooker to check temperatures but not during cooking e Always remove the metal shelf when it is not in use e 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 Service Centre Always insist on genuine Zanussi spare parts WARNING it is dangerous for any person other than a service technician trained by the manufacturer to perform service repairs Contents Contents SPSS HHEHSSSHEHSSSHHHSHSHHSHHSHSHSHSHSHSHSSSEHSHSSHHESHEHSSESESASHESHSHEESHEHEESEESEESOOHSSHSESSEHHEHSHOHSSHEHHHHEHRHEHHHHHEHE HESS EBEOOEEEEDE SPCC UM CAE ONS anaana a EOR Installation SHSHSSSHSSSESHSSSSHHSHSSHHSHSHSHHEHSEESHHSHESHHSSHESHSHESESESHESAEHSEHSHSEHEHSHSHESHEESHSESSHSOSESESHESSHSHESEHSEEHESCECOHESHES SOO EECHLEEOE FOatures OIA OT AIM oc cocactsoncceetts O a aE Using your TIICLO WAVES OV CI c cons sediecuediavs iacnsedecGawsevias tencbedeancenanawariiboaeine ew ete Operan WISTUC HONS oranie ostieone a E Ca Aa ceran dees ual Meee aieees Cleaning and Maintenant e sessiun a A A sees ATA ANE Practica iiS cane a A Microwave Cooking Terms and Techniques ZEEE eee SSeeeSeeSEeEeSEESESEEHHESCEESSEOSEESEHEEHEEEEEEES Ouestions and ANSWETS ick Sacer veut pinse eaa a a e A EE E N Ifthe ovendoes Not WOLK aerea E E O Zanussi Guarantee CONAItIONS cccccsccscscccescovscescccscccscceccestceccasccessesscnsreecs PASS SCEV I
25. led 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 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 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 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
26. ls get very hot Care should be taken that the dish does not come into contact with any plastic surface Wear protective gloves e 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 e 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 e Only use cooking containers recommended for use in a microwave Do not use metal containers metal glazed china melamine 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 e 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 yolks of eggs e Do not attempt to deep fat fry in a microwave Do not use this appliance if it is in contact with water e Do not reheat drinks in plastic cups they could melt Do not use a conventional meat thermometer They may be used outside t
27. minished 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 16 Exclusions This 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 rent
28. ok indicates the recommended variable setting for each recipe See your cookbook for guidelines on how to use the variable cooking control Suppose you want to heat soup for 2 minutes 15 seconds at HIGH PROCEDURE BUTTON ORDER DISPLAY 1 Enter desired cooking time by i touching the buttons as shown 2 Select desired variable cooking O control setting The cooking time will count down to zero When the timer reachers zero all indicators will go out and an audible signal will sound The time of day will reappear on the display Note If you accidentally touch the wrong variable cooking control button immediately touch the correct button The last button touched will be the setting the oven accepts For example if you touch the HIGH button and then immediately touch the MEDIUM button the oven will cook at MEDIUM Basic uses are as follows Power Level Power General Uses 10 Holding food warm softening butter raising bread 30 Defrosting warming syrups and sauces 50 Slow cooking heating frozen meal dishes e g fish pies curries casseroles 70 Cook cakes soups and stews reheat plated and leftover food reheating larger items 100 Full power for vegetables fish hot beverages preheating Minute timer setting The control panel can be set as a timer for timing up to 99 minutes 59 seconds There is no cooking involved Suppose you want to time a three minutes long distance phone call PROCEDURE 1
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30. 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 Instructions Operation of autotouch control panel Your new auto touch microwave oven uses a microprocessor the electronic brain that provides the wide variety of cooking programmes which could not be achieved by conventional control methods The operation of the oven is controlled by touching the appropriate buttons arranged on the surface of the control panel The digital readout will display the cooking time time of day or minute timer Indicators show the variable cooking setting or cooking function you have programmed An entry signal tone should be heard each time you touch the control panel to make a correct entry If you do not hear this sound 1 You have not used enough pressure in touching the button 2 You have made more entries than the control panel will accept 3 You have made an incorrect entry In addition to the entry signal tone an audible signal will sound 4 bleeps at the end of the cooking cycle e Make sure that the oven is plugged into
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