Zanussi ZM266STG manual

MICROW A VE OVEN ZM266STG INSTRUCTION BOOKLET 1. ZD-72D English UK 01/06/2004 09:32 Page A[...]

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Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 - 4 Oven & accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To avoid the danger of fire The microwave oven should not be left unattended during operation. Power levels that are too high or cooking times that are too long may overheat foods resulting in a fire. The electrical outlet must be readily accessible so that the unit can be unplugged easily in an emergency . Do not s[...]

3 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Pierce the skin of such foods as potatoes, sausages and fruit before cooking, or they may explode. To avoid the possibility of burns Use pot holders or oven gloves when removing food from the oven to prevent burns. Always open containers, popcorn makers, oven cooking bags, etc., away from the face and hands to avoid[...]

4 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To prevent the tur ntable from breaking: (a) Before cleaning the turntable with water , leave the turntable to cool. (b) Do not put hot foods or hot utensils on a cold turntable. (c) Do not put cold foods or cold utensils on a hot turntable. Do not place anything on the outer cabinet during operation. Do not use pla[...]

5 OVEN & ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES: Check to make sure the following accessories are provided: ( 16 ) T urntable ( 17 ) T ur ntable support ( 18 ) High rack ( 19 ) Low rack ( 20 ) 4 fixing screws (not shown) Place the turntable suppor t in the seal packing on the floor of the cavity . Then place the turntable on the turntable suppor t. To avoid t[...]

6 CONTROL P ANEL 1 Digital Display 2 Indicators The appropriate indicator will flash or light up, just above each symbol according to the instruction. When an indicator is flashing, press the appropriate button (having the same symbol) or carr y out the necessar y operation. Stir Tu rn over W eight/power level Grill Microwave Cooking in progress 3 [...]

7 BEFORE OPERA TION SETTING THE CLOCK Plug in the oven. 1. The oven display will flash: 2. Press the STOP button, the display will show: 3. To set the clock, see below . 4. Heat the oven without food. (See page 17 note 2). Using the STOP button Use the STOP button to: 1. Erase a mistake during programming. 2. Stop the oven temporarily during cookin[...]

WHA T ARE MICROW A VES? SUIT ABLE OVENW ARE 8 PLASTIC UTENSILS Heat resistant plastic utensils which are suitable for use in the microwave can be used to thaw , heat and cook food. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations. P APER UTENSILS Heat resistant paper made for use in a microwave oven is also suitable. Follow the manufacturer's re[...]

SUIT ABLE OVENW ARE 9 MICR O W A VE CLING FILM This, or heat-resistant film, is ver y suitable for covering or wrapping. Please follow the manufacturer's recommendations. RO ASTING BA GS Can be used in a microwave oven. Metal clips are not suitable for fastening them since the roasting bag foil might melt. Fasten the roasting bag with string a[...]

TIPS & ADVICE 10 BEFORE Y OU ST AR T... To make it as easy as possible to use the microwave oven we have put together a few hints and tips for you. Only switch on the oven when the food is already inside. SETTING THE COOKING TIME Defrosting, re-heating and cooking times are generally much shorter than in a conventional oven or hob. So you will [...]

TIPS & ADVICE 11 BLANCHING VEGET ABLES Before freezing vegetables, they should be blanched. This preser ves the quality and flavour at their best. Method: wash and chop the vegetables. Put 250g of vegetables in a dish with 275 ml water and cover . Heat for 3-5 minutes. After blanching, immerse immediately in cold water to prevent further cookin[...]

TIPS & ADVICE 12 CO VERING Covering the food retains the moisture within it and shortens the cooking time. Use a lid, microwave cling film or a cover . Foods which are to be crispy , e.g. roasts or chickens, should not be covered. As a general rule, whatever would be covered in a conventional oven should also be covered in a microwave oven. Wha[...]

HEA TING DEFROSTING 13 Y our microwave is ideal for thawing. Thawing times are usually considerably shorter than in traditional methods. Here are a few tips. T ake the frozen item out of its packaging and place on a plate for thawing. BO XES AND CONT AINERS Boxes and containers suitable for microwaves are particularly good for thawing and heating f[...]

COOKING FRESH VEGET ABLES COOKING MEA T , FISH & POUL TR Y DEFROSTING & COOKING 14 ● When buying food items, tr y to ensure that, as far as possible, they are of similar size. This will ensure that they are cooked properly . ● Before preparation wash meat, fish and poultr y thoroughly under cold running water and pat them dr y with kitc[...]

15 MICROW A VE POWER LEVELS To set the microwave power level : Rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT/POWER knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to select cooking time. Press the COOKING MODE button once (microwave only). To change the microwave power level rotate the knob until the desired power level is reached. Press the ST ART/+30 button. NOTE: If the power le[...]

16 MICROW A VE COOKING Example: Suppose you want to heat soup for 2 minutes and 30 seconds on 630 W microwave power . Y our oven can be programmed for up to 90 minutes. (90.00) The input unit of cooking (defrosting) time varies from 10 seconds to five minutes. It depends on the total length of the cooking (defrosting) time as shown on the table. Co[...]

17 GRILL & DUAL GRILL COOKING This microwave oven has two GRILL cooking modes: 1. Grill only . 2. Dual Grill (Grill with microwave). 1. GRILL ONL Y COOKING This mode can be used to Grill/Brown food. Example : T o make toast for 4 minutes. NOTES: 1. The high or the low rack is recommended for grilling. 2. Y ou may detect smoke or a bur ning smel[...]

18 OTHER CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 1. MUL TIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING A sequence of 3 stages (maximum) can be programmed using combinations of MICROW A VE, GRILL or DUAL GRILL . Example: To cook : 2 minutes and 30 seconds on 630 W power (Stage 1) 5 minutes Grill only (Stage 2) ST AGE 1 (The oven will begin to cook for 2 minutes and 30 seconds at 630 W , and [...]

19 OTHER CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS TO SET THE SAFETY LOCK FUNCTION 1. Press and hold the STOP key for 3 seconds. NOTE: When the Safety Lock is set you cannot input any buttons except the STOP button. TO CANCEL THE SAFETY LOCK FUNCTION 1. Press and hold the STOP key for 3 seconds. The display will show: The display will show the time of day , if set. 4. [...]

20 AUTO COOK & DEFROST OPERA TION AUTO COOK and AUTO DEFROST automatically work out the correct cooking mode and cooking time. Y ou can choose from 2 AUTO COOK , 6 AUTO COOK plus GRILL and 4 AUTO DEFROST menus. What you need to know when using this automatic function: TIMER/WEIGHT/ POWER knob ST ART/+30 button 1a. 2. 3. Menu number 2. The weigh[...]

21 AUTO COOK & DEFROST OPERA TION Example 1 for AUTO COOK plus GRILL 1: To cook Gratinated Fish Fillet 1,5 kg using Auto Cook plus Grill 1 (A1-1). 2. Enter the weight by rotating the TIMER/WEIGHT/ POWER knob. x1 3. Press the ST ART/+30 button once. 1. Select the menu required by pressing the AUTO COOK PLUS GRILL 1 button once. x1 Check the disp[...]

22 AUTO COOK & DEFROST CHARTS BUTTON PROCEDURE • See recipe for Chicken Pan with V egetables on page 25. *T otal weight of all ingredients. • See recipe for Mince and Onion on page 25. *T otal weight of all ingredients. AUTO COOK AC-1 Cook Chicken Pan with V egetables AC-2 Cook Mince and Onion WEIGHT (Increasing Unit) / UTENSILS 0,5 - 1,5 k[...]

23 AUTO COOK & DEFROST CHARTS BUTTON PROCEDURE •R e move the frozen french fried potatoes from the package and place them on a flan dish. • Place the dish on the high rack in the oven. • When the audible signals sound, turn over . • After cooking, remove from the dish and put on a plate for ser ving. (No standing time is necessar y). ?[...]

24 AUTO COOK & DEFROST CHARTS NOTE: Auto Defrost 1 Steaks and Chops should be frozen in one layer . 2 Minced meat should be frozen in a thin shape. 3 After turning over , shield the defrosted por tions with small, flat pieces of aluminium foil. 4 Gateaux topped and coated with cream are ver y sensitive to microwave energy . For the best result,[...]

25 RECIPES FOR AUTO COOK MENUS CHICKEN P AN WITH VEGET ABLES (AC-1) Spicy chicken fricassee Ingredients 0,5 kg 1,0 kg 1,5 kg 60 g 120 g 180 g long grain rice (parboiled) 11 1 sachet saffron 25 g 50 g 75 g onion (sliced) 50 g 100 g 150 g red pepper (in strips) 50 g 100 g 150 g leek (in strips) 150 g 300 g 450 g fillet of chicken breast (cubed) peppe[...]

26 RECIPES FOR AUTO COOK MENUS GRA TIN (A1-2) Spinach gratin Ingredients 0,5 kg 1,0 kg 1,5 kg 150 g 300 g 450 g leaf spinach (defrosted, drained) 15 g 30 g 45 g onion (finely chopped) salt, pepper , nutmeg 150 g 300 g 450 g boiled potatoes (sliced) 35 g 75 g 110 g cooked ham (diced) 50 g 100 g 150 g crème fraîche 123 eggs 40 g 75 g 115 g grated c[...]

COOKING CHARTS 27 Coffee, 1 cup 150 900 W app. 1 Do not cover Milk, 1 cup 150 900 W app. 1 Do not cover W ater , 1 cup 150 900 W app. 2 Do not cover , bring to the boil 6 cups 900 900 W 8-10 Do not cover , bring to the boil 1 dish 1000 900 W 9-11 Cover , bring to the boil One-plate meal 400 900 W 4-6 Sprinkle sauce with water , cover , stir half (V[...]

COOKING CHARTS 28 (*) T ABLE : COOKING, GRILLING, BRO WNING Meat, Fish and P oultr y W eight -g- Powe r -Level- Time -min- Method Standzeit -Min- Setting Rump steaks 2 pieces, medium Fillet steaks, 2 pieces, medium Lamb cutletts 2 pieces, pink Grilled sausages 5 pieces Browning of gratin dishes W elsh rarebit 1 piece 4 pieces Place on the high rack[...]

COOKING CHARTS 29 Food W eight Po wer Time Method Standing time (frozen) -g- -Level- -min- -min- T ABELLE : DEFROSTING AND COOKING T ABLE : DEFROSTING Food W eight Po wer Time Method Standing time -g- -Level- -min- -min- Zum Auftauen von Koteletts, Steaks, Hackfleisch, Brot und Kuchen die Automatikprogramme Ed-1 bid Ed-4 benutzen. T ABLE : COOKING [...]

RECIPES 30 AD APTING RECIPES FOR THE MICR O W A VE O VEN If you would like to adapt your favourite recipes for the microwave, you should take note of the following: Shorten cooking times by a third to a half. Follow the example of the recipes in this book. Foods which have a high moisture content such as meat, fish, poultr y , vegetables, fruit, st[...]

SOUPS & ST ARTERS 31 Switzerland BARLEY SOUP T otal cooking time: approx. 27-34 minutes Utensils: bowl with lid (2 litre capacity) Ingredients 2 tbsp butter or margarine (20 g) 1o nion (50 g), finely chopped 1-2 carrots (130 g), sliced 15 g celer y , diced 1 leek (130 g), cut in rings 3 white cabbage leaves (100 g), shredded 200 g veal bones 50[...]

SOUPS & ST ARTERS 32 Spain MUSHR OOMS WITH R OSEMAR Y T otal cooking time: approx. 10-17 minutes Utensils: bowl with lid (1 litre capacity) Shallow round dish with lid (approx. 22 cm diameter) Ingredients 8 large mushrooms (approx. 225 g), whole 2 tbsp butter or margarine (20 g) 1o nion (50 g), finely chopped 50 g bacon, finely diced black pepp[...]

MEA T , FISH & POUL TR Y 33 Greece A UBERGINES STUFFED WITH MINCED MEA T T otal cooking time: approx. 17-22 minutes Utensils: bowl with lid (1 litre size) shallow oval gratin dish with lid (approx. 30 cm long) Ingredients 2 aubergines, less stalks (app. 250 g) 3 tomatoes (app. 200 g) 1 tbsp olive oil to grease the dish 2 onions (100 g), chopped[...]

MEA T , FISH & POUL TR Y 34 Netherlands MEA TLO AF T otal cooking time: approx. 20-23 minutes Utensils: bowl with lid (2 Iitre capacity) Ingredients 500 g minced meat (half pork, half beef) 3 onions (150 g), finely chopped 1 egg 50 g breadcrumbs salt & pepper 350 ml meat stock 70 g tomato puree 2 potatoes (200 g), diced 2 carrots (200 g), d[...]

MEA T , FISH & POUL TR Y 35 Germany GRILL SKEWERS (This recipe makes approx. 800 g) T otal cooking time: approx. 17-18 minutes Utensils: high rack 4 wooden skewers (approx. 25 cm lang) Ingredients 400 g escalope of pork 100 g smoked belly of pork 2 onions (100 g), quartered 4 tomatoes (250 g), quartered 1 / 2 green pepper (100 g), in eight piec[...]

MEA T , FISH & POUL TR Y 36 France FILLET OF SOLE (for 2 portions) T otal cooking time: approx. 11-13 minutes Utensils: shallow oval gratin dish with lid (approx. 26 cm long) Ingredients 400 g fillet of sole 1 lemon, untreated 2 tomatoes (150 g) 1 tsp butter or margarine to grease the dish 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tbsp parsley , chopped salt &[...]

MEA T , FISH & POUL TR Y VEGET ABLES, NOODLES, RICE & P AST A 37 Switzerland FISH FILLET WITH CHEESE SA UCE T otal cooking time: approx. 21-25 minutes Utensils: bowl with lid (1 litre capacity) shallow ovale gratin dish (approx. 25 cm long) Ingredients 4 Fish fillets (approx. 800 g) (e.g. perch, flounder or cod) 2 tbsp lemon juice salt 1 tb[...]

VEGET ABLES, NOODLES, RICE & P AST A 38 Austria BREAD DUMPLINGS (for 5 Portions) T otal cooking time: approx. 8-11 minutes Utensils: bowl with lid (1 Iitre capacity) 5 cups or pudding moulds Ingredients 2 tbsp butter or margarine (20 g) 1 onion (50 g), finely chopped 500 ml milk 200 g dried bread cubes (from approx. 5 bread rolls) 3 eggs 1. Cut[...]

VEGET ABLES, NOODLES, RICE & P AST A 39 Greece POT A TO-GARLIC P A TÉ T otal cooking time: approx. 8-10 minutes Utensils: bowl with lid (1 Iitre capacity) Ingredients 400 g boiled potatoes (with skins) 2-3 tbsp water 2-3 garlic cloves 6 tbsp olive oil 6 tbsp meat stock salt juice of one lemon 1 mild chilli pepper 1. Place the potatoes and wate[...]

VEGET ABLES, NOODLES, RICE & P AST A DRINKS, DESSERTS & CAKES 40 Switzerland TESSINER RISOTT O T otal cooking time: approx. 20-25 minutes Utensils: bowl with lid (2 Iitre capacity) Ingredients 50 g streaky bacon 2 tbsp butter or margarine (20 g) 1 onion (50 g), finely chopped 200 g pudding rice (Arboris) 400 ml meat stock 70 g Sbrinz cheese[...]

DRINKS, DESSERTS & CAKES 41 Germany SEMOLINA PUDDING WITH RASPBERR Y SA UCE T otal cooking time: approx. 15-20 minutes Utensils: bowl with lid (2 Iitre capacity) Ingredients 500 ml milk 40 g sugar 15 g chopped almonds 50 g semolina 1 egg yolk 1 tbsp water 1 egg white 250 g raspberries 50 ml water 40 g sugar 1. Put the milk, sugar and almonds in[...]

DRINKS, DESSERTS & CAKES 42 Sweden PIST ACHIO RICE WITH STRA WBERRIES T otal cooking time: approx. 27-31 minutes Utensils: bowl with lid (2 Iitre capacity) Ingredients 125 g long grain rice 150 ml milk 175 ml water 1 vanilla pod 1 pinch salt 50 g sugar 250 g strawberries 40 g sugar 40 ml Cointreau (Orange liqueur , 40 % proof) 200 ml cream 1 eg[...]

DRINKS, DESSERTS & CAKES 43 Denmark BERR Y JELL Y WITH V ANILLA SA UCE T otal cooking time: approx. 8-12 minutes Utensils: bowl with lid (2 Iitre capacity) Ingredients 150 g redcurrants, washed and sor ted 150 g strawberries, washed and sor ted 150 g raspberries, washed and sor ted 250 ml white wine 100 g sugar 50 ml lemon juice 8 gelatine shee[...]

DRINKS, DESSERTS & CAKES 44 Great Britain CHOCOLA TE CAKE WITH ICE-CREAM for 12 Portions T otal cooking time: approx. 15-21 minutes Utensils: Baking tin (approx. 21 cm diameter , 10 cm high) 2 bowls with lids (1 Iitre capacity) Ingredients 175 g butter or margarine 175 g sugar 3 eggs 175 g flour 1 tsp baking powder 2 tbsp cocoa (20 g) 50 ml mil[...]

45 CARE & CLEANING CAUTION: DO NOT USE COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANERS, STEAM CLEANERS, ABRASIVE, HARSH CLEANERS, ANY THA T CONT AIN SODIUM HYDROXIDE OR SCOURING P ADS ON ANY P ART OF YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN. Oven exterior The outside of your oven can be easily cleaned with mild soap and water . Make sure that the soap is wiped off with a moist cloth, a[...]

46 WHA T TO D OI F ... SYMPTOM ... the microwave appliance is not working properly? ... the microwave mode is not working? ... the turntable is not turning? ... the microwave will not switch off? ... the interior light is not working? ... the food is taking longer to heat through and cook than before? POSSIBLE SYMPTOMS/REMEDIES Check that - the fus[...]

47 SER VICE & SP ARE P ARTS CUSTOMER CARE In the event of your appliance requiring ser vice, or if you wish to purchase spare par ts, please contact your local Ser vice Force Centre by telephoning: 08705 929 929 Y our telephone call will be automatically routed to the Ser vice Force Centre covering your post code area. For the address of your l[...]

48 GUARANTEE CONDITIONS Standard Guarantee conditions W e, Zanussi, under take that if within 24 months of the date of the purchase this Zanussi appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour , materials or carriag[...]

49 SPECIFICA TIONS IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION AC Line V oltage Distribution line fuse/circuit breaker AC Power required: Microwave Grill Dual Grill Output power: Microwave Grill Microwave Frequency: Outside Dimensions: Cavity Dimensions Oven Capacity Tu r n t able W eight Oven lamp : 230-240V , 50Hz, single phase : Minimum 16A : 1.42kW : 1.00kW : 2.4k[...]

50 INST ALLA TION INST ALLING THE APPLIANCE 1. Remove all packaging and check carefully for any signs of damage. 2. If fitting the microwave oven above a conventional oven (position A) then use the mylar sheet provided. a. Cut the Mylar sheet to fit the internal width of the unit. b. Peel back the protective cover on the tape and fix to the rear of[...]

51 INST ALLA TION • The electrical outlet should be readily accessible so that the unit can be unplugged easily in an emergency . • The socket should not be positioned behind the cupboard. • The best position is above the cupboard, see (A). When not connecting the power supply cord to position (A) it should be removed from the support clip (s[...]

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