ZM 24ST For the user Before using your microwave oven Safety Instructions Utensil safety Testing suitability of cookware Foil containers Food safety MAFF rating Oven utensils and accessories guide Description of the microwave oven and accessories The microwave oven Accessories...
Read through the instruction manual care- fully. The following instructions have been prepared so that you get the best from your new Zanussi microwave oven. It is important that this instruction book is retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the...
It is hazardous for anyone except factory trained service personnel to service or make adjustments to this oven. Contact your local Zanussi Service Force Centre if service should be required. • Do not remove the outer case, door or control panel at any time.
ZM 24ST Safety Instructions Utensil safety • Most glass, glass ceramic and heat-resi- stant glassware utensils are excellent for use in the microwave oven. Although microwave energy will not heat most glass and ceramic items, these utensils can become hot as heat transfers from the food to the container.
ZM 24ST Safety Instructions Food safety • Do not heat food in a can in the microwa- ve oven. Always remove the food to a suitable container. • Do not use the appliance for deep fat fry- ing, because the fat temperature cannot be controlled, and hazardous situations can result.
ZM 24ST Oven utensils and accessories guide A variety of utensils and materials may be used for cooking in your microwave oven. For your safety and to prevent damaging utensils and your oven choose appropriate utensils and materials for each cooking met- hod.
ZM 24ST Description of the microwave oven and accessories The microwave oven 1 Cooking compartment 2 Viewing window 3 Oven door 4 Door catch 5 Safety interlock system 6 Control panel 7 Door open button 8 Drive shaft for turntable...
ZM 24ST Control panel 1. Display window – shows time of day, cooking time and weight. 2. Power control knob – for set- ting desired microwave power level. 3. Timer control knob – to select cooking time or weight. 4. Auto button – for Automatic cooking programmes as per the weight.
ZM 24ST Before using your microwave oven for the first time Cleaning Wipe over the front of the appliance with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents (these can damage the surface). For stainless steel fronts use a suitable stainless steel cleaning agent that leaves a protective film against fingerprints.
ZM 24ST General operating instructions Action 1. Press the door open button. 2. Place food in the cooking space. 3. Shut the door. 4. Select the cooking functions and time according to the instructions given in the following pages. 5.Press the Start button.
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ZM 24ST Action 1. Interrupting the cooking process (e.g. for stirring): Open the door by pressing the door button. 2. Shut the door and press the Start button. 3. Cancelling the programme : Press the Clear button. 4. Modifying the selected cooking time : Turn the Timer knob clockwise or counter- clockwise.
ZM 24ST How to operate your microwave oven Microwave cooking This basic microwave cooking method allows you to cook food for a desired time. In addition to the maximum power level, you can select 9 different microwave power levels, between 80W and 900W.
ZM 24ST Automatic Programmes Programmes for defrosting king are available. After having selected the programme, merely enter the weight of the dish, the rest of the programming is done automatically. Auto Defrost Progr. Food categories J J 1 1 Poultry...
ZM 24ST Example: To defrost a 1 kg chicken: 1. Press the button for Automatic Defrost until J J 1 1 appears in the display. 2. Use the Timer/weight knob to set the weight. 3. Press the Start button. The display shows the defrost time.
ZM 24ST Automatic Cooking Programmes Progr. Food categories Fresh vegetables I C C 1 1 Fresh vegetables II C C 2 2 Frozen vegetables C C 3 3 Cook covered, in a heat-resistant glass dish, whenever possible. A triple beep rings halfway through cook time.
ZM 24ST Child lock This oven is equipped with a Child Lock Safety feature to prevent accidental operation by children. How to set : First press the Clear button 5 times, then press the Start button. The display shows "L L O O C C ".
ZM 24ST Defrosting Dish Weight Power Duration Standing (Watt) Meat Whole meat Steak Mixed chopped meat Poultry Chicken 1000 Duck 1500 2000 Fish Whole fish Shrimps/Crab Dairy produce Cottage cheese Butter Cheese Cream 200 ml Fruit Strawberries Cherries Black currants...
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ZM 24ST Defrosting Description Weight Power (in g) (Watt) Bread Rolls (50 g) 4 units Whole meal, 1 slice mixed, rye (60-80 g) loaf Pastry Dry cakes e.g. cakes with short crust pastry Fruit flans baked on a baking sheet...
ZM 24ST Description Weight Power Duration Standing (Watt) Defrosting and heating of frozen convenience foods 1 portion meat with gravy 1 portion meat with vegetables, garnish 350-450 Cooking vegetables Cook all vegetables in a covered container Description Weight Liquid Power Duration Standing...
ZM 24ST Care and cleaning The oven must always be clean. Residue of food from spill-overs or spatters will absorb microwave energy causing it to burn on. This could reduce the efficiency of the oven and may cause unpleasant odours. Do not attempt to tamper with or make any adjust- ments or repairs to any part of the oven.
Customer Care For general enquiries concerning your Zanussi appliance or for further information on Zanussi products, please contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone at the add- ress below or visit our website at www.zanus- si.co.uk...
ZM 24ST Garantee 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...
ZM 24ST For the installer 1. Remove any promotion label from the door. 2. This oven can be used as a free standing oven or built-in, into a kitchen cabinet using kit number BF246, which is ordered separately. To install the oven in a kitchen cabinet follow the instructions supplied with the building-in kit.
ZM 24ST Build-in model To install the appliance in a kitchen cabinet, use the appropriate mounting frame. Note the relevant instructions for installation and connection. When building in to a high cabi- net, you may use the lift door. Note the rele-...