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 ZMC30STQ

   

                   

    

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Some foods such as bread and fruit, can successfully be thawed manually by using this power setting (150W).

FOOD

PREPARATION

Defrost

time

STANDING

TIME

Bread

Small loaf

Place on microwave-proof rack or kitchen paper.
Turn over halfway through defrosting time.

8–10 min.

10–15 min.

Sliced large loaf

Place on microwave-proof rack or kitchen paper.
Turn over halfway through defrosting time.

10–13 min.

10 min

2 slices

Place on kitchen paper.

45–60 sec.

5 min.

1 bread roll

Place on kitchen paper.

45–60 sec.

5 min.

2 bread rolls

Place on kitchen paper.

1–11/2 min.

5 min.

Cakes and Pastry

Gateau 450g/1 lb

Remove from packaging, place on plate.

9–11 min.

15–30 min.

Cheesecake

450g/1 lb

Remove from packaging, place on plate.

9–11 min.

15–30 min.

Pie (cooked)

450g/1 lb

Remove from packaging, place on plate.

7– 9 min.

15–30 min.

Pastry 450g/1 lb

Remove from packaging, place on plate.

7– 9 min.

15–30 min.

Butter

250g/8.8 oz

(1 packet)

If foil wrapped, remove from wrapper and place on a
plate

3– 4 min.

5–10 min.

Fruit

225g/8 oz

Soft berry fruits

Place in a single layer in a shallow dish.

5– 6 min.

5–10 min.

450g/1 lb

Soft berry fruits

Place in a single layer in a shallow dish.

7– 8 min.

5–10 min.

Plated meal

400g/14 oz

Cover with a plate or non P.V.C. cling film.
To reheat, microwave on 100% (1000W)for 3–4 minutes.

7– 8 min

5–10 min.

Vegetables

It is not necessary to defrost vegetables before cooking.
All vegetables can be thawed and cooked on
100% (1000W)

Recommendations for Manual Defrost

Summary of Contents for ZMC30STQ

Page 1: ...8221913 32 03 USER MANUAL MICROWAVE OVEN ZMC30STQ ...

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Page 3: ...ild Safety Lock 15 To Stop the Oven 15 Turntable stop key 16 Kitchen Timer 16 Quick Start 16 Manual Defrosting 16 Microwave Power setting Guide 16 Microwave cooking 17 Cooking with Grill 17 Convection Cooking 18 Combination Cooking 19 Defrost 20 Two Stage Cooking 21 Auto Cook 22 Charts 23 Recommendations for Cooking with Grill 23 Recommendations for Cooking with Microwave and Grill 23 Recommendati...

Page 4: ...iance and the relevant warnings Please ensure you have read the whole instruction book before using the appliance and that you follow the recommendations given Explanation of the heating category label for microwave ovens and small packs of food up to 500g 1 lb typical of ready meals for 1 or 2 people as agreed by MAFF the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food in conjunction with food and Mic...

Page 5: ...safety Most glass glass ceramic and heat resistant 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 The use of oven gloves to remove dishes is recommended Safety instructions when cooking with grill Convection or combination modes 1 The g...

Page 6: ...ot be controlled hazardous situations can result Popcorn may be prepared in the microwave oven but only in special packages or utensils designed specifically for this purpose This cooking operation should never be un attended Pierce foods with non porous skins or membranes to prevent steam build up and bursting Apples potatoes chicken livers and egg yolks are examples of items that should be pierc...

Page 7: ...YES NO Aluminium foil 3 YES YES YES YES Cups plates towels YES NO NO NO Paper Waxed paper YES NO NO NO Wood NO NO YES NO Grill rack NO YES YES YES Turntable YES YES YES YES Accessories Turntable support YES YES YES YES YES Utensils and accessories to use NO Utensils and accessories to avoid 1 Only if there is no metal trim 2 Only if it does not have a glaze containing metal 3 NOTE Use aluminium fo...

Page 8: ... bag out of the oven 1 Remove the two screws X from the fastening bar under the microwave oven 2 Fasten metal strip A using the two screws X that have just been removed The appliance needs sufficient ventilation Make an opening in the plinth at least 280 cm 2 large for this purpose Installation ...

Page 9: ...osition in the recess Make sure that there is the same amount of free space at each side of the fastening bar Fasten the bar with screws H Fix the fastening bar such that the two lips stick out over the edge of the bottom of the recess and rest against it at the front ...

Page 10: ...t of the appliance over the fastening bar B Keep sliding it until the front of the oven G is resting against the cupboard and the holes D under the oven are aligned with the holes E in the fastening bar B 6 Fasten the appliance to the fastening bar B using screws F Attention The plug for the appliance should be accessible at all times ...

Page 11: ...ured in accordance with the following code GREEN AND YELLOW EARTH BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE If you fit your own plug the colours of the wires in the mains lead of your appliance may not correspond with the markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows Connect the green and yellow earth wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or the earth symbol or colo...

Page 12: ...cks at the same time 11 Rectangular Grilling Rack Only for use with the conventional oven 12 Side Rails 13 PYREX Dish 1 Place the turntable support on the cavity Bottom 2 Place the turntable on top of the turntable support as shown in the diagram Make sure that turntable hub is securely locked in the turntable shaft Never place the turntable upside down Both turntable and turntable support must al...

Page 13: ...Ready Meals Used to automatically cook ready meals 7 Function To select Microwave Grill Convection and combination modes 8 Convection Temperature setting for Convection Cooking 9 Clock To set the time of day 10 Power To set the desired Microwave power level 11 Turntable Stop Key To Stop the turntable 12 Stop Clear To stop or pause your Microwave 13 Quick Start To start your microwave 14 Setting Co...

Page 14: ...ZMC30STQ t 14 1 Slide into rear bracket first 2 Clip over front bracket to complete installation Warning Only for use with Convection mode Installing the Side Rails ...

Page 15: ...op button for 5 sec s 2 A short beep will be heard and it will no longer be possible to alter the times during cooking in any mode To cancel this feature press the Stop button for 5 seconds until a beep is heard There are two way to stop the oven whilst it is in use 1 Press the Stop Clear button You may restart the oven by pressing the Start button Pressing Stop Clear again will reset the current ...

Page 16: ...ntil 3 dashes appear on the lower temperature display 2 Select the desired time by turning the setting control knob 3 Press START At the end 3 beeps will be heard the end warning will appear on display 1 Pressing the Start button allows you to start your microwave at full power 1000W for 30 seconds Each time you press the Start button you will increase the cooking time by 30 seconds up to a maximu...

Page 17: ...splay window 3 Turn the setting control knob 15 00 should now be showing in the display window 4 Press start The Oven will now start cooking 1 Open the door place the food on the High Rack Close the door 2 Press The Function Key 6 times 3 Set the desired time by turning the setting control knob 4 Press Start The oven begins cooking To turn off the oven during cooking simply touch the Stop Clear bu...

Page 18: ... Note After use be sure to press the Stop Clear button Twice as this will ensure that you have reset the microwave Example To cook with Convection 180 o C for 45 minutes With pre heat 1 Touch the Function Button X 5 should now be showing in the display window 2 Touch the TEMP Button X 2 180 o C should now be showing in the display window 3 Turn the setting control knob 45 00 should now be showing ...

Page 19: ...owave power can be altered by pressing the Power Button NOTE During the Combination Microwave and Convection cooking mode the Convection temperature can be altered by pressing the Temp button Example To cook with Microwave and Grill for 29 minutes 1 Touch the Function button 4 times should now be showing in the display window 2 Set the desired time by turning the setting control knob 29 00 should ...

Page 20: ...he desired time by turning the setting control knob 3 Press start The Oven will now start defrosting Defrosting Tips 1 It is better to underestimate defrosting time if you are unsure Food will continue to defrost during the standing time 2 Separate food as soon as possible 3 Turn large items e g joints halfway through the defrosting time 4 Remove any thawed food as soon as possible 5 Remove or ope...

Page 21: ...will ensure that you have reset the microwave Example To defrost for 12 minutes and then cook at 750W for 29 minutes 1 Touch the function button twice 2 Set the desired time by turning the setting control knob 12 00 should now be showing in the display window 3 Touch the function butt one once 4 Touch the power button 4 times 750 W should now be showing in the display window 5 Set the desired time...

Page 22: ...art for Auto Cook functions Auto Programme Press Button Programme Description Once Reheat one small cup 50cc room temperature Twice Reheat one medium cup 125cc room temperature Three Times Reheat one large cup 200cc room temperature Beverage Four Times Reheat 1 soup bowl 300cc chilled Once Cook 200 g of potatoes Twice Cook 400 g of potatoes Potato Three Times Cook 600 g of potatoes Once Reheat 1 p...

Page 23: ...ng the cooking time Food QTY Weight Power Selector position Cooking time Special notes Bacon 4 100 g Microwave 750W Grill 7 9 min Roast Beef Boned 900 g Roast Pork Loin 900 g Microwave only 750W Microwave 750W Grill 25 min 5 6 min Brush with oil Season with salt and pepper Allow 15 20 minutes standing time after cooking Pork Chops 2 3 450 g Microwave 750W Grill 20 25 min Brush with oil Season with...

Page 24: ...ce on plate 9 11 min 15 30 min Cheesecake 450g 1 lb Remove from packaging place on plate 9 11 min 15 30 min Pie cooked 450g 1 lb Remove from packaging place on plate 7 9 min 15 30 min Pastry 450g 1 lb Remove from packaging place on plate 7 9 min 15 30 min Butter 250g 8 8 oz 1 packet If foil wrapped remove from wrapper and place on a plate 3 4 min 5 10 min Fruit 225g 8 oz Soft berry fruits Place in...

Page 25: ... 2 portions 450 550 g Suitable for cooked portions of food stored in the refrigerator on the plate the one from which the food is to be eaten In the case of pre cooked food products remove the food from any aluminium packaging containers and place it on an ovenproof plate Once Reheat 1 frozen pizza 250 500 g Twice Reheat 1 portion 250 350 g Frozen Pizza Ready Meals Three Times Reheat 2 portions 45...

Page 26: ...ou stir or turn it a few times Always set a shorter cooking time than indicated in your recipe to avoid over cooking The larger the amount of food the longer it takes Use little or no water for vegetables Use less salt and spices than for normal cooking Season afterwards Allow a few minutes standing time after the oven has switched off to ensure complete and even cooking results Always ensure food...

Page 27: ...for 2 or 3 minutes NEVER USE A KNIFE OR ANY UTENSIL TO REMOVE DEPOSITS FROM OVEN SURFACES To remove odours from the oven interior boil a cup of water plus 2 tablespoons of lemon juice for 5 minutes The element may be stained with spattered fat or oil while the oven is in use Wait until the cavity cools down and wipe off the spattered oil before next using of the oven Stains grill may cause unpleas...

Page 28: ... guarantee do not extend the guarantee period for the appliance Parts removed during guarantee repairs become the property of ZANUSSI 6 The Purchaser s statutory rights are not affected by this guarantee European Guarantee If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with you to your new home subject to the following qualifications The guarantee starts from the dat...

Page 29: ...ur appliance requiring service or if you wish to purchase spare parts please contact your local Zanussi Service Force Centre by telephoning 0870 5 929929 Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further information about Service Force please visit the website at www serviceforce ...

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