Zanussi ZM266 Instruction Booklet - Auto Defrost Charts

Manual is about: ZANUSSI INSTRUCTION MICROWAVE OVEN ZM266ST

Summary of ZM266

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    Microwave 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.

  • Page 3: Contents

    Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 - 3 oven & accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    2 important safety instructions important safety instructions: read carefully and keep for future reference to avoid the possibility of injury warning: 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 ensur...

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    3 important safety instructions to avoid the possibility of explosion and sudden boiling: warning: 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 b...

  • Page 6: Oven & Accessories

    4 oven & accessories accessories: check to make sure the following accessories are provided: (15) turntable (16) turntable support (17) 4 fixing screws (not shown). • place the turntable support in the seal packing on the floor of the cavity. • then place the turntable on the turntable support. • to...

  • Page 7: Control Panel

    5 control panel 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 carry out the necessary operation. Sti...

  • Page 8: Before Operation

    6 before operation setting the clock plug in the oven. 1. The oven display will flash: 2. Touch 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. Can...

  • Page 9: What Are Microwaves?

    7 what are microwaves? Suitable ovenware glass and ceramic glass heat-resistant glass utensils are ver y suitable. The cooking process can be observed from all sides. They must not, however, contain any metal (e.G. Lead crystal), nor have a metallic overlay (e.G. Gold edge, cobalt blue finish). Cera...

  • Page 10: Suitable Ovenware

    8 suitable ovenware microwave cling film this, or heat-resistant film, is very suitable for covering or wrapping. Please follow the manufacturer's recommendations. Roasting bags can be used in a microwave oven. Metal clips are not suitable for fastening them since the roasting bag foil might melt. F...

  • Page 11: Tips & Advice

    9 tips & advice before you start... 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 ...

  • Page 12: Tips & Advice

    10 tips & advice blanching process to prevent further cooking, and then allow it to drain. Pack and freeze the vegetable in airtight containers. Preserving fruit and vegetables preserving fruit and vegetables using the microwave is a quick and easy process. You can buy preser ving jars, seals and pr...

  • Page 13: Tips & Advice

    11 tips & advice covering 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...

  • Page 14: Heating

    12 heating defrosting your microwave is ideal for thawing. Thawing times are usually considerably shorter than in traditional methods. Here are a few tips. Take the frozen item out of its packaging and place on a plate for thawing. Boxes and containers boxes and containers suitable for microwaves ar...

  • Page 15: Cooking Fresh Vegetables

    13 cooking fresh vegetables cooking meat, fish & poultry cooking & defrosting • when buying vegetables, try to ensure that, as far as possible, they are of similar size. This is particularly important when you want to cook the vegetables whole (e.G. Boiled potatoes). • wash the vegetables before pre...

  • Page 16: Microwave Power Levels

    14 microwave 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 microwave power level button until the desired power level appears on the display. (if the microwave power level button is touched ...

  • Page 17: Microwave Cooking

    15 microwave cooking example: suppose you want to heat soup for 2 minutes and 30 seconds on 630 w microwave power. Your 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 cooki...

  • Page 18: Other Convenient Functions

    16 other convenient functions 1. Multiple 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) stage 1 1. Enter the desired cooking time by rotating timer/ weight/p...

  • Page 19: Other Convenient Functions

    17 other convenient functions 2. Add 30 seconds function the start/+30 button allows you to operate the two following functions: a. Direct start you can directly start cooking on 900 w microwave power level for 30 seconds by pressing the start/+30 button. Note: to avoid the misuse by children the st...

  • Page 20: Auto Defrost Operation

    18 auto cook, cook from frozen & auto defrost operation auto cook, cook from frozen and auto defrost automatically work out the correct cooking mode and cooking time. You can choose from 4 auto cook, 3 cook from frozen and 5 auto defrost menus. What you need to know when using this automatic functio...

  • Page 21: Auto Defrost Operation

    19 auto cook, cook from frozen & auto defrost operation 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 start/+30 button once. 1. Select the menu required...

  • Page 22: Auto Defrost Charts

    20 auto cook, cook from frozen & auto defrost charts button procedure • see recipe for chicken pan with vegetables on page 23. * total weight of all ingredients • see recipe for mince & onion on page 23. * total weight of all ingredients auto cook 1 a1-1 cook chicken pan with vegetables a1-2 cook mi...

  • Page 23: Auto Defrost Charts

    21 auto cook, cook from frozen & auto defrost charts button procedure • add 1tbsp water per 100 g. (for mushrooms no additional water is necessary). • cover with microwave cling film or a lid. • when the oven stops and the audible signals sound, stir and re-cover. • after cooking, let stand for appr...

  • Page 24: Auto Defrost Charts

    22 auto cook, cook from frozen & auto defrost charts button procedure • place the food on a plate in the centre of the turntable. • when the oven stops and the audible signals sound, turn the food over, rearrange and separate. Shield thin parts and warm spots with aluminium foil. • after defrosting,...

  • Page 25: Auto Defrost Charts

    23 auto cook, cook from frozen & auto defrost charts recipes for auto cook menus food plate turntable 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 portions with small, flat pieces of al...

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    24 recipes for auto cook menus gratin (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 ...

  • Page 27: Cooking Charts

    25 cooking charts food / drink quantity power time hints -g/ml- -level- -min- coffee, 1 cup 150 900 w approx.1 do not cover milk, 1 cup 150 900 w approx.1 do not cover water, 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 9...

  • Page 28: Cooking Charts

    26 cooking charts food weight power time added water hints standing time -g- -level- -min- -tbsps/ml- -min- table : defrosting and cooking fish fillet 300 900 w 9-11 - cover 1-2 trout, 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...

  • Page 29: Cooking Charts

    27 cooking charts recipes vegetable weight power time hints added water -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, dry well, cover, stir once or twice during cooking - cauliflower 800 900 w 10-12 1 whole head, cover, divide...

  • Page 30: Soups

    28 soups spain avocado cream soup total 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. S...

  • Page 31: Meat, Fish & Poultry

    29 meat, fish & poultry austria roast chicken with stuffing 2 portions total cooking time: approx. 36-40 minutes utensils: bowl (2 l capacity), kitchen twine ingredients 1 chicken (1000 g) salt rubbed rosemary rubbed marjoram 1 stale bread roll (white bread, 40 g) 1 bunch of parsley, chopped finely ...

  • Page 32: Meat, Fish & Poultry

    30 meat, fish & poultry germany spicy turkey fricassee 2 servings total 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 ...

  • Page 33: Meat, Fish & Poultry

    31 meat, fish & poultry greece aubergines with mince stuffing total 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) ...

  • Page 34: Meat, Fish & Poultry

    32 meat, fish & poultry vegetables, noodles, rice & dumplings france sole fillets total 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 ve...

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    33 vegetables, noodles, rice & dumplings switzerland tessiner risotto total 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...

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    34 vegetables, noodles, rice & dumplings italy lasagne al forno total 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 cl...

  • Page 37: Drinks, Desserts & Cakes

    35 vegetables, noodles, rice & dumplings drinks, desserts & cakes austria bread dumplings total 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...

  • Page 38: Drinks, Desserts & Cakes

    36 drinks, desserts & cakes austria chocolate with whipped cream 1 portion total 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 chocola...

  • Page 39: Drinks, Desserts & Cakes

    37 drinks, desserts & cakes sweden pistachio rice pudding with strawberries total cooking time: approx. 27-31 minutes. Utensil: tall 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 coint...

  • Page 40: Drinks, Desserts & Cakes

    38 drinks, desserts & cakes denmark fruit jelly with vanilla sauce total 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 m...

  • Page 41: Care & Cleaning

    39 care & cleaning caution: do not use commercial oven cleaners, steam cleaners, abrasive, harsh cleaners, any that contain sodium hydroxide or scouring pads on any part of your microwave oven. Oven exterior the outside of your oven can be easily cleaned with mild soap and water. Make sure that the ...

  • Page 42: What To Do If...

    40 what to do if... 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? ...

  • Page 43: Service & Spare Parts

    41 service & spare parts customer care in the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts, please contact your local service force centre by telephoning: 08705 929 929 your telephone call will be automatically routed to the service force centre covering your pos...

  • Page 44: Guarantee Conditions

    42 guarantee conditions standard guarantee conditions we, zanussi, undertake 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 ...

  • Page 45: Specifications

    43 specifications important information ac line voltage distribution line fuse/circuit breaker ac power required: microwave output power: microwave microwave frequency outside dimensions cavity dimensions oven capacity turntable weight oven lamp : 230-240 v, 50 hz, single phase : minimum 10 a : 1.3 ...

  • Page 46: Installation

    44 installation installing 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 prot...

  • Page 47: Installation

    45 installation • 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 s...

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