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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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Page 1: ...MICROWAVE OVEN ZM266ST INSTRUCTION BOOKLET ...

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Page 3: ...icrowave cooking 15 Other convenient functions 16 17 Auto cook cook from frozen auto defrost operation 18 19 Auto cook cook from frozen auto defrost charts 20 23 Recipes for auto cook 23 24 Cooking charts 25 27 Recipes 27 38 Care cleaning 39 What to do if 40 Service spare parts 41 Customer service 41 Guarantee conditions 42 Specifications 43 Important information 43 Installation 44 45 1 CONTENTS ...

Page 4: ...r supply cord or plug in water or any other liquid Do not allow the power supply cord to run over any hot or sharp surfaces such as the hot air vent area at the top rear of the oven Do not attempt to replace the oven lamp yourself or allow anyone who is not authorised by Service Force to do so If the oven lamp fails please consult your dealer or contact your local Service Force Centre If the power...

Page 5: ...eam and avoid burns Keep children away from the door to prevent them burning themselves To avoid misuse by children WARNING Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use Do not lean or swing on the oven door Do not play with the oven or use it as ...

Page 6: ...ntainers are lifted clear of the turntable rim when removing them from the oven NOTE When you order accessories please mention two items part name and model name to your dealer or local Service Force Centre 10 11 14 12 13 1 Front trim 2 Oven lamp 3 Control panel 4 Door opening button 5 Waveguide cover 6 Oven cavity 7 Seal packing 8 Door seals and sealing surfaces 9 Fixing points 4 points 10 Ventil...

Page 7: ...peration Stir Turn over Weight Portion Microwave power level Cooking in progress 3 TIME WEIGHT PORTION knob 4 AUTO COOK 1 button Press to select one of the 2 automatic programmes 5 AUTO COOK 2 button Press to select one of the 2 automatic programmes 6 COOK FROM FROZEN button Press to select one of the 3 automatic programmes 7 AUTO DEFROST button Press to select one of the 5 automatic programmes 8 ...

Page 8: ... can rotate the TIMER WEIGHT PORTION knob clockwise or counter clockwise 2 Press the STOP button if you make a mistake during programming 3 If the electrical power supply to your microwave oven is interrupted the display will intermittently show after the power is reinstated If this occurs during cooking the programme will be erased The time of day will also be erased 4 When you want to reset the ...

Page 9: ...through the pan and so to the food This method wastes a great deal of energy THE CHARACTERISTICS OF MICROWAVES Microwaves penetrate all non metal objects made of glass china earthenware plastic wood or paper This is why the microwaves never make these materials hot Dishes become hot only because the food inside them is hot The food absorbs the microwaves and is heated Microwaves cannot pass throug...

Page 10: ...tal and therefore cannot reach the food There are however exceptions small strips of aluminium foil may be used to cover certain parts of the food so that these do not thaw too quickly or begin to cook e g chicken wings Small metal skewers and aluminium containers e g of ready cooked meals can be used They must however be small in relation to the food e g aluminium containers must be at least 2 3 ...

Page 11: ...t is impossible to control the temperature of the oil and it may suddenly splash out of the pan Do not heat sealed containers such as jars or tins The pressure inside the container could cause the container to explode The exception is when you are making preserves ALL INDICATED COOKING TIMES are guidelines only Cooking times may vary depending on starting temperature the weight and composition wat...

Page 12: ...e may get overcooked ADDING WATER Vegetables and other foods containing a lot of water can be cooked in their own juices or by adding just a small amount of water This will retain many vitamins and minerals in the food FOOD WITH SKIN OR PEEL Pierce foods such as sausages chickens chicken legs potatoes in their skins tomatoes egg yolk etc with a wooden skewer This allows the steam to escape and the...

Page 13: ...Roasts Rissoles Small roasted items Oven baked dishes toasted items soups stews Cakes and desserts Coat the poultry with the butter paprika mixture Dust with paprika Coat with the sauce Coat with the sauce Sprinkle pieces of bacon or dried onions on top Sprinkle pieces on top of cakes desserts or use to glaze BROWNING AGENT DISH METHOD TURNING Turn medium sized portions such as burgers and steaks ...

Page 14: ...NDLING Foods such as gateaux cream cheese and bread should only be partially thawed and then left to thaw completely at room temperature By doing so you will avoid the outer areas becoming too hot whilst the inside is still frozen STANDING TIME This is particularly important after thawing food as the thawing process continues during this period In the thawing table you will find the standing times...

Page 15: ...re preparation wash meat fish and poultry thoroughly under cold running water and pat them dry with kitchen paper Then continue as normal Beef should be well hung and have little gristle Even though the pieces may be of a similar size cooking results may vary This is due amongst other things to the kind of food variations in the fat and moisture content as well as the temperature before cooking Af...

Page 16: ...ions apply 900 W used for fast cooking or reheating e g soup casseroles canned food hot beverages vegetables fish etc 630 W used for longer cooking of dense foods such as roast joints meat loaf and plated meals also for sensitive dishes such as cheese sauce and sponge cakes At this reduced setting the sauce will not boil over and food will cook evenly without over cooking at the sides 450 W for de...

Page 17: ... 2 Choose desired power level by pressing MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button twice 3 Press START 30 button once to begin cooking x1 NOTE 1 When the door is opened during the cooking process the cooking time on the digital display stops automatically The cooking time starts to count down again when the door is closed and the START 30 button is pressed 2 If you wish to know the power level during cooking ...

Page 18: ... desired cooking time by rotating TIMER WEIGHT PORTION knob x1 2 Choose the desired power level by pressing the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button once STAGE 2 3 Enter desired time by rotating TIMER WEIGHT PORTION knob x4 4 Choose the desired power level by pressing the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button four times 5 Press the START 30 button once to begin cooking x1 The oven will begin to cook for 5 minutes ...

Page 19: ...ds if the button is pressed while the oven is in operation 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 SAFETY LOCK FUNCTION x1 for 3 se...

Page 20: ...ss the START 30 button The menu can be chosen by pressing the COOK FROM FROZEN AUTO DEFROST or desired AUTO COOK button until the desired menu number is displayed See pages 20 23 AUTO COOK COOK FROM FROZEN AUTO DEFROST charts The menu will be changed automatically by holding down the AUTO COOK 1 AUTO COOK 2 COOK FROM FROZEN or AUTO DEFROST button The final temperature will vary according to the in...

Page 21: ...wise x1 3 Press the START 30 button once 1 Select the menu required by pressing the AUTO COOK 2 button once x1 Check the display Example 2 for COOK FROM FROZEN To cook Frozen Gratin 0 6 kg using Cook From Frozen FC 3 2 Enter the weight by rotating the TIMER WEIGHT PORTION knob clockwise x3 3 Press the START 30 button once 1 Select the menu required by pressing the COOK FROM FROZEN button 3 times x...

Page 22: ... 5 1 5 kg 1 3 initial temp Chicken 5 C Gratin dish with microwave cling film 0 5 1 5 kg 1 3 initial temp Mince 5 C Casserole dish with lid x1 x2 BUTTON PROCEDURE See recipe for Fish Fillet with Sauce on page 24 Total weight of all ingredients See recipe for Gratin on page 24 Total weight of all ingredients AUTO COOK 2 A2 1 Cook Fish fillet with sauce A2 2 Cook Gratin WEIGHT Increasing Unit UTENSIL...

Page 23: ...or microwave ovens place in a gratin dish and cover with microwave cling film If the container is suitable for microwave ovens remove original paper cover and cover with microwave cling film After cooking let stand for approx 5 minutes COOK FROM FROZEN FC 1 Cook Frozen Vegetables e g Brussel sprouts green beans peas mixed vegetables broccoli FC 2 Cook Frozen Ready Meals Stirrable type e g Noodles ...

Page 24: ...inutes until thoroughly defrosted Finally clean the poultry under running water Remove all packaging from the cake Place on a flat dish in the middle of the turntable After defrosting cut the cake into similar sized pieces keeping space between each piece and let stand for 15 60 minutes until evenly defrosted Distribute on a flat dish in the centre of the turntable When the audible signal sounds r...

Page 25: ...meat stock Preparation 1 Mix the rice and saffron and place in the greased dish 2 Mix the onions red pepper leek and chicken Season and place on the rice 3 Put butter on the top 4 Pour the stock over and cover with microwave cling film and cook on AUTO COOK 1 A1 1 Chicken Pan with Vegetables 5 After cooking let stand for 5 10 minutes MINCE AND ONION A1 2 Ingredients 0 5 kg 1 1 0 kg 2 1 5 kg 3 150 ...

Page 26: ...x the eggs with crème fraîche season with salt pepper and garlic and pour over the vegetables 3 Crumble the feta cheese and sprinkle over the gratin 4 Finally sprinkle the gratin with sunflower kernel and paprika powder and cook on AUTO COOK 2 A2 2 Gratin 5 After cooking let stand for 5 10 minutes FISH FILLET WITH SAUCE A2 1 Fish fillet with piquant sauce Ingredients 0 5 kg 1 1 0 kg 2 1 5 kg 3 175...

Page 27: ... chocolate 100 450 W 3 4 stir from time to time Dissolving six sheets of gelatin 10 450 W approx 1 2 dip into water squeeze thoroughly and place in a soup bowl stir from time to time Glazing for a tart of 1 4 l of liquid 10 450 W 3 5 mix the sugar in 250ml of liquid cover stir well during and after heating ABBREVIATIONS USED tbsp tablespoon g gram tsp teaspoon l litre l p large pinch ml millilitre...

Page 28: ...halfway through 5 10 Duck turkey 1500 90 W 42 46 Place on an upturned plate turn halfway through 30 90 Chicken 1200 270 W 18 20 Place on an upturned plate turn halfway through 30 90 1000 270 W 13 15 30 90 Chicken legs 1000 270 W 13 15 Turn halfway through 30 90 200 270 W 3 4 10 15 Chicken breast 450 270 W 7 9 Turn halfway through 30 90 Fish in portions 800 270 W 12 13 Turn halfway through 10 15 Fi...

Page 29: ...tle salt 150 ml cover stir occasionally during cooking Celery 500 900 W 7 9 dice finely cover stir occasionally during cooking 50 ml White cabbage 500 900 W 15 17 cut into strips cover stir occasionally during cooking 50 ml Courgettes 500 900 W 6 8 slice cover stir occasionally during cooking 4 5 tbsp TABLE COOKING FRESH VEGETABLES ADAPTING RECIPES FOR THE MICROWAVE OVEN If you would like to adapt...

Page 30: ...ce the butter and chopped onion into the bowl cover and braise approx 1 2 min 900 W 2 Add the vegetables to the bowl Add the bones the streaky bacon and the barley and fill the bowl with the meat stock Season with pepper cover and cook 1 9 11 min 900 W 2 17 21 min 450 W 3 Chop the frankfurters into small pieces and heat with the rest of the soup for the last five minutes 4 Allow to stand for about...

Page 31: ...king Italy QUAILS IN CHEESE AND HERB SAUCE Total cooking time approx 27 33 minutes Utensils kitchen twine or thick thread Flat round dish diameter approx 22 cm Bowl with lid 1 l capacity Ingredients 4 quails 600 g salt pepper 200 g streaky bacon sliced thinly 1 tsp butter or margarine to grease the dish 1 tsp fresh parsley for each quail sage rosemary basil chopped finely 150 ml port 250 ml meat s...

Page 32: ...soned gravy browning for approx 1 2 I gravy 300 ml cream 1 tbsp parsley chopped 1 Cut the fillet into finger width strips 2 Grease the dish all over with the butter Put the onion and the meat into the dish cover and cook Stir once during cooking 6 9 min 900 W 3 Add the white wine gravy browning and cream stir cover and continue cooking Stir occasionally 3 5 min 900 W 4 Test the veal stir the mixtu...

Page 33: ...ta cheese on top and then put the rest of the mixture on top 6 Garnish the aubergine halves with the slices of tomato and chilli rings place into the greased dish cover and cook 18 21 min 630 W Allow the aubergines to stand for about 2 minutes after cooking Spain STUFFED HAM Total cooking time approx 16 20 minutes Utensils Bowl with lid 2 l capacity Flat oval soufflé dish about 32 cm long Ingredie...

Page 34: ...alibut Mullet Plaice or Cod Austria SPINACH GRATIN Total cooking time approx 37 42 minutes Utensils Bowl with lid capacity 2 l Flat oval dish length approx 26 cm Ingredients 2 tbsps butter or margarine 20 g 1 onion 50 g finely chopped 600 g leaf spinach deep frozen salt pepper nutmeg garlic powder 1 tsp butter or margarine for greasing the pan 500 g boiled potatoes sliced 200 g cooked ham diced 4 ...

Page 35: ...eg ground paprika lemon juice 1 bunch dill finely chopped 1 Place the kohlrabi and water in the dish cover and cook Stir once halfway through 9 12 min 900 W Pour off the liquid 2 Spread the butter in the bowl Add the cream and heat uncovered Do not allow to boil approx 11 2 min 900 W 3 Add salt seasonings and lemon juice as desired Fold in the dill and pour the sauce over the kohlrabi Allow the ko...

Page 36: ...f the minced meat mixture on the pasta and pour on some sauce Put an additional 1 3 of the pasta on top followed by another layer of the minced meat mixture and some sauce finishing with the remaining pasta on top Finally cover the pasta with lots of sauce and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese Place butter flakes on top and cook with the lid on 13 17 min 630 W After cooking let the lasagne stand for a...

Page 37: ...re serving Germany SEMOLINA PUDDING WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE Total cooking time approx 15 20 minutes Utensil bowl with lid 2 l 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 Place the milk sugar and almonds in the bowl cover and heat 3 5 min 900 W 2 Add the semolina stir cover and cook 10 12 ...

Page 38: ...alcoholic ingredients into the bowl Thinly pare the skin of the orange and add the orange peel together with the cinnamon and the sugar to the alcohol Cover and heat 8 10 min 900 W Remove the orange peel and the cinnamon Place a teaspoon of the klontjes crystalised sugar lumps into 10 punch glasses pour in the punch and serve England CHOCOLATE CAKE Total cooking time 15 21 minutes Utensils Round c...

Page 39: ...separately until both are stiff Fold in first the pistachios then the cream and finally the egg white into the cold rice 4 Place the rice in a large dish Make a well in the top and place the strawberries in the well France PEARS IN CHOCOLATE SAUCE Total cooking time approx 8 13 minutes Utensils bowl with lid 2 l capacity bowl with lid 1 l capacity Ingredients 4 pears 600 g 60 g sugar 1 pack vanill...

Page 40: ...er with the sugar and the food thickener cover and cook stirring during cooking and again at the end 3 5 min 900 W 4 Turn out the jelly onto a plate and decorate with the whole fruit Add the vanilla sauce Germany CHEESECAKE makes 12 portions Total cooking time approx 21 27 minutes Utensil spring form pan approx 26 cm diameter Ingredients 300 g flour 1 tbsp cocoa 3 tsp baking powder 9 g 150 g sugar...

Page 41: ...f chemical or abrasive cleaner Oven Interior 1 For cleaning wipe any spatters or spills with a soft damp cloth or sponge after each use while the oven is still warm For heavier spills use mild soap and wipe several times with a damp cloth until all residues are removed 2 Make sure that mild soap or water do not penetrate the small vents in the walls which may cause damage to the oven 3 Do not use ...

Page 42: ...oes not extend beyond the turntable food does not extend beyond the edge of the turntable preventing it from rotating there is nothing in the well beneath the turntable Isolate the appliance from the fuse box Call your local Service Force Centre Call your local Service Force Centre The interior light bulb can be exchanged only by a trained Service Force technician Set a longer cooking time double ...

Page 43: ...alling out a technician please ensure you have read the details under the heading Something Not Working When you contact the Service Force Centre you will need to give the following details 1 Your name address and post code 2 Your telephone number 3 Clear and concise details of the fault 4 The model and serial number of the appliance found on the rating plate 5 The purchase date Please note that a...

Page 44: ...to put right an appiliance which is improperly installed or calls to appliances outside the UK Appliances found to be in use within commercial or similar environment plus those which are subject to rental agreements Products of Zanussi manufacture which are not marketed by Zanussi European Guarantee If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with you to your new ...

Page 45: ...e effective packaging to protect them during transportation Only the minimum packaging necessary is used Packaging materials e g foil or styrofoam can place children at risk Danger of suffocation Keep packaging material away from children All packaging materials used are environment friendly and can be recycled The cardboard is made from recycled paper and the wooden parts are untreated Plastic it...

Page 46: ...pliance is stable and not leaning Ensure that a 5 mm gap is kept between the cupboard door above and the top of the frame see diagram 5 Fix the oven in position with the screws provided The fixing points are located on the top and bottom corners of the oven see diagram item 9 on page 4 6 It is important to ensure that the installation of this product conforms to the instructions in this operation ...

Page 47: ...crush the power supply cord ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not suitable for your socket outlet it must be cut off and the appropriate plug fitted Remove the fuse from the cut off plug The cut off plug should then be disposed of to prevent the hazard of shocks in case it should be plugged into a 13 Amp socket in another part of your home IMPORTANT The wires i...

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