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    MICROW A VE OVEN ZM266ST INSTRUCTION BOOKLET 1. ZD-32D-UK English 24/05/2004 13:00 Page A[...]

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    1. ZD-32D-UK English 24/05/2004 13:00 Page B[...]

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    Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 - 3 Oven & accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: READ CAREFULL Y AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE To avoid the possibility of injury W ARNING: Do not operate the oven if it is damaged or malfunctioning. Check the following before use: a) The door; make sure the door closes properly and ensure it is not misaligned or warped. b) The hing[...]

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    3 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To avoid the possibility of explosion and sudden boiling: W ARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode. Never use sealed containers. Remove seals and lids before use. Sealed containers can explode due to a build up of pressure even after the oven has been[...]

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    4 OVEN & ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES: Check to make sure the following accessories are provided: (15) Tu r ntable (16) Tu rn table suppor t (17) 4 fixing screws (not shown). •P lace the turntable suppor t in the seal packing on the floor of the cavity . • Then place the turntable on the turntable suppor t. •T o avoid turntable damage, ensure [...]

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    5 CONTROL P ANEL 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 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 Portion Microwave power le[...]

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    6 BEFORE OPERA TION SETTING THE CLOCK Plug in the oven. 1. The oven display will flash: 2. T ouch the STOP button the display will show: To set the clock, see below . Using the STOP button Use the STOP button to: 1. Erase a mistake during programming. 2. Stop the oven temporarily during cooking. 3. Cancel a programme during cooking, touch twice. x1[...]

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    7 WHA T ARE MICROW A VES? SUIT ABLE OVENW ARE GLASS AND CERAMIC GLASS Heat-resistant glass utensils are ver y suitable. The cooking process can be obser ved from all sides. They must not, however , contain any metal (e.g. lead cr ystal), nor have a metallic overlay (e.g. gold edge, cobalt blue finish). CERAMICS Generally ver y suitable. Ceramics mu[...]

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    8 SUIT ABLE OVENW ARE 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 BAGS 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 an[...]

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    9 TIPS & ADVICE 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[...]

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    10 TIPS & ADVICE blanching process to prevent further cooking, and then allow it to drain. Pack and freeze the vegetable in airtight containers. PRESER VING FR UIT AND VEGET ABLES Preser ving fruit and vegetables using the microwave is a quick and easy process. Y ou can buy preser ving jars, seals and preser ving jar clamps specially designed f[...]

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    11 TIPS & ADVICE CO VERING THE FOOD By covering the food as it cooks moisture is retained and cooking time is reduced. Use a lid, microwave film, or cover . Do not cover food that should have a crispy surface, such as roast meat or chicken. As a rule if you would cover it in a conventional oven, cover it in the microwave. If you would cook it i[...]

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    12 HEA TING DEFROSTING 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[...]

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    13 COOKING FRESH VEGET ABLES COOKING MEA T , FISH & POUL TR Y COOKING & DEFROSTING •W hen buying vegetables, tr y to ensure that, as far as possible, they are of similar size. This is particularly impor tant when you want to cook the vegetables whole (e.g. boiled potatoes). •W ash the vegetables before preparing them, clean them and onl[...]

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    14 MICROW A VE POWER LEVELS To set the microwave power level : 1. Rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT/PORTION knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to select cooking time. 2. Press the MICROW A VE POWER LEVEL button until the desired power level appears on the display . (If the MICROW A VE POWER LEVEL button is touched once, will be displayed. If you miss your d[...]

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    15 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[...]

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    16 OTHER CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 1. MUL TIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING A maximum of 3 sequences can be input, consisting of manual cooking time and mode. Example: To cook: 5 minutes on 900 W power (Stage 1) 16 minutes on 270 W power (Stage 2) ST AGE 1 1. Enter the desired cooking time by rotating TIMER/ WEIGHT/PORTION knob. x1 2. Choose the desired power leve[...]

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    17 OTHER CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 2. ADD 30 SECONDS FUNCTION The ST ART/+30 button allows you to operate the two following functions: a. Direct start Y ou can directly start cooking on 900 W microwave power level for 30 seconds by pressing the ST ART/+30 button. NOTE: To avoid the misuse by children the ST ART/+30 button can be used only within 3 minut[...]

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    18 AUTO COOK, COOK FROM FROZEN & AUTO DEFROST OPERA TION AUTO COOK , COOK FROM FROZEN and AUTO DEFROST automatically work out the correct cooking mode and cooking time. Y ou can choose from 4 AUTO COOK , 3 COOK FROM FROZEN and 5 AUTO DEFROST menus. What you need to know when using this automatic function: TIMER/WEIGHT/ PORTION knob ST ART/+30 b[...]

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    19 AUTO COOK, COOK FROM FROZEN & AUTO DEFROST OPERA TION Example 1 for AUTO COOK: To cook 1,5 kg (3 units) of Fish Fillet with Sauce using Auto Cook 2 (A2-1). 2. Enter the quantity by rotating the TIMER/WEIGHT/ PORTION knob clockwise. x1 3. Press the ST ART/+30 button once. 1. Select the menu required by pressing the AUTO COOK 2 button once. x1[...]

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    20 AUTO COOK, COOK FROM FROZEN & AUTO DEFROST CHARTS BUTTON PROCEDURE • See recipe for Chicken Pan with V egetables on page 23. *T otal weight of all ingredients • See recipe for Mince & Onion on page 23. *T otal weight of all ingredients AUTO COOK 1 A1-1 Cook Chicken Pan with V egetables A1-2 Cook Mince and Onion WEIGHT (Increasing Uni[...]

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    21 AUTO COOK, COOK FROM FROZEN & AUTO DEFROST CHARTS BUTTON PROCEDURE • Add 1tbsp water per 100 g. (For mushrooms no additional water is necessar y). • Cover with microwave cling film or a lid. •W hen the oven stops and the audible signals sound, stir and re-cover . • After cooking, let stand for approx. 1-2 minutes. NOTE: If frozen veg[...]

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    22 AUTO COOK, COOK FROM FROZEN & AUTO DEFROST CHARTS BUTTON PROCEDURE • Place the food on a plate in the centre of the turntable. •W hen the oven stops and the audible signals sound, turn the food over , rearrange and separate. Shield thin parts and war m spots with aluminium foil. • After defrosting, wrap in aluminium foil for 10 - 15 mi[...]

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    23 AUTO COOK, COOK FROM FROZEN & AUTO DEFROST CHARTS RECIPES FOR AUTO COOK MENUS Food Plate Tu r ntable 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[...]

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    24 RECIPES FOR AUTO COOK MENUS GRA TIN (A2-2) Spinach gratin Ingredients 0,5 kg (1) 1,0 kg (2) 1,5 kg (3) 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[...]

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    25 COOKING CHARTS Food / Drink Quantity P ow er Time Hints -g/ml- -Lev el- -Min- Coffee, 1 cup 150 900 W approx.1 do not cover Milk, 1 cup 150 900 W approx.1 do not cover W ater , 1 cup 150 900 W approx. 2 do not cover , bring to the boil 6 cups 900 900 W 8-10 do not cover , bring to the boil 1 bowl 1000 900 W 9-11 do not cover , bring to the boil [...]

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    26 COOKING CHARTS Food W eight Po wer Time Ad ded water Hints Standing time -g- -Level- -Min- -tbsps/ml- -Min- T ABLE : DEFROSTING AND COOKING Fish fillet 300 900 W 9-11 - cover 1-2 T rout, 1 fish 250 900 W 6-8 - cover 1-2 Platter 400 900 W 8-10 - cover , stir after 6 minutes 2 Leaf spinach 300 900 W 7-10 - cover , stir once or twice during cooking[...]

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    27 COOKING CHARTS RECIPES V egetab le W eight P ow er Time Hints Added W ater -g- -Level- -Min- -tbsps/ml- Artichokes 300 900 W 5-7 remove the stalk, cover 3-4 tbsp Leaf Spinach 300 900 W 4-5 wash, dr y well, cover , stir once or twice during cooking - Cauliflower 800 900 W 10-12 1 whole head, cover , divide into florets 5-6 tbsp 500 900 W 6-8 stir[...]

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    28 SOUPS Spain AV OCADO CREAM SOUP T otal cooking time: approx. 11-13 minutes Utensil: dish with lid (2 l capacity) Ingredients 3 avocados (600 g of flesh) lemon juice 700 ml meat stock 70 ml cream salt & pepper 1. Peel the soft, ripe avocados, remove the stones, cut the flesh into pieces and purée. Save two thin slices to decorate each portio[...]

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    29 MEA T , FISH & POUL TR Y Austria RO AST CHICKEN WITH STUFFING 2 Portions T otal cooking time: approx. 36-40 minutes Utensils: bowl (2 l capacity), kitchen twine Ingredients 1 chicken (1000 g) salt rubbed rosemar y rubbed marjoram 1 stale bread roll (white bread, 40 g) 1 bunch of parsley , chopped finely (10 g) pinch nutmeg 2 tbsps butter or [...]

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    30 MEA T , FISH & POUL TR Y Germany SPICY TURKEY FRICASSEE 2 ser vings T otal cooking time: approx. 20-25 minutes Utensil: flat, oval dish with a lid (about 26 cm long) Ingredients 1 cup of long grain rice, parboiled (120 g) 1 pack saffron (containing the whole stigma) 1 tsp butter or margarine to grease the dish 1 onion (50 g), sliced 1 red pe[...]

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    31 MEA T , FISH & POUL TR Y Greece A UBERGINES WITH MINCE STUFFING T otal cooking time: approx. 20-24 minutes Utensils: Bowl with lid (1 l capacity) Flat oval soufflé dish with lid (about 30 cm long) Ingredients 2 aubergines, with stalks removed (weighing about 250 g each) salt 3 tomatoes (approx. 200 g) 1 tsp olive oil to grease the bowl 2 on[...]

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    32 MEA T , FISH & POUL TR Y VEGET ABLES, NOODLES, RICE & DUMPLINGS France SOLE FILLETS T otal cooking time: approx. 11-13 minutes Utensil: shallow , oval oven dish with lid (approx. 26 cm long) Ingredients 400 g sole fillets 1 lemon, whole 2 tomatoes (150 g) 1 tsp butter or margarine for greasing 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tbsp parsley , choppe[...]

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    33 VEGET ABLES, NOODLES, RICE & DUMPLINGS Switzerland TESSINER RISOTT O T otal cooking time: approx. 20-25 minutes Utensil: bowl with a lid (2 l capacity) Ingredients 50 g streaky bacon 2 tbsps butter or margarine (20 g) 1 onion (50 g), finely chopped 200 g pudding rice (Arboris) 400 ml meat stock 70 g Sbrinz cheese (if you are unable to obtain[...]

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    34 VEGET ABLES, NOODLES, RICE & DUMPLINGS Italy LASA GNE AL FORNO T otal cooking time: approx. 18-25 minutes Utensils: Bowl with lid (2 l capacity) shallow square soufflé mould with lid (approx. 20 x 20 x 6 cm) Ingredients 300 g tinned tomatoes 50 g ham, finely cubed 1 onion (50 g), finely chopped 1 clove of garlic, crushed 250 g minced meat ([...]

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    35 VEGET ABLES, NOODLES, RICE & DUMPLINGS DRINKS, DESSERTS & CAKES Austria BREAD DUMPLINGS T otal cooking time: approx. 8-11 minutes Utensil: Bowl with lid (2 l capacity) 5 cups or ramekins Ingredients 2 tbsps butter or margarine (20 g) 1 onion (50 g), chopped finely approx. 500 ml milk 200 g cubes of dr y bread (from about 5 bread rolls) 3[...]

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    36 DRINKS, DESSERTS & CAKES Austria CHOCOLA TE WITH WHIPPED CREAM 1 portion T otal cooking time: about 1 minute Utensil: large cup or mug (capacity 200 ml) Ingredients 150 ml milk 30 g bar of chocolate grated 30 ml cream chocolate vermicelli 1. Pour the milk into the cup or mug. Add the grated chocolate to the milk, stir and heat. Stir halfway [...]

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    37 DRINKS, DESSERTS & CAKES Sweden PIST ACHIO RICE PUDDING WITH STRA WBERRIES T otal cooking time: approx. 27-31 minutes. Utensil: T all bowl with a lid (2 l capacity) Ingredients 125 g long grain rice 150 ml milk 175 ml water 1 vanilla pod pinch salt 50 g sugar 250 g strawberries 40 g sugar 40 ml Cointreau (40 % vol orange liqueur) 200 ml crea[...]

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    38 DRINKS, DESSERTS & CAKES Denmark FR UIT JELL Y WITH V ANILLA SA UCE T otal cooking time: approx. 8-12 minutes Utensils: Dish with lid (2 l capacity) Ingredients 150 g redcurrants, washed and stalks removed 150 g strawberries, washed and haulms removed 150 g raspberries, washed and haulms removed 250 ml white wine 100 g sugar 50 ml lemon juic[...]

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    39 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[...]

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    40 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[...]

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    41 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[...]

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    42 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[...]

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    43 SPECIFICA TIONS IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION AC Line V oltage Distribution line fuse/circuit breaker AC Power required: Microwave Output power: Microwave Microwave Frequency Outside Dimensions Cavity Dimensions Oven Capacity Tu r ntable W eight Oven lamp : 230-240 V , 50 Hz, single phase : Minimum 10 A : 1.3 kW : 900 W (IEC 60705) : 2450 MHz : 592 mm[...]

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    44 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[...]

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    45 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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    © Electrolux plc 2004 TINS-A373URR0 1 From the Electr olux Group. The World’ s No .1 choice. The Electrolux group is the world’ s largest producer of powered appliances for the kitchen, cleaning and outdoor use . More than 55 million Electrolux Group products (such as refrigerators, cookers , washing machines, v acuum cleaners, chain saws and [...]