Zanussi ZSM17100XA, User Manual

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Helpful hints and tips
Tips for the microwave
Problem Remedy
You cannot find details for the amount of food
prepared. Look for a similar food. Increase or shorten the length of the
cooking times according to the following rule:
Double the
amount = almost double the time , Half the amount =
half the time
The food got too dry. Set shorter cooking time or select lower microwave power.
The food is not defrosted, hot or cooked after
the time came to an end. Set longer cooking time or set higher power. Note that large
dishes need longer time.
After the cooking time comes to an end, the
food is overheated at the edge but is still not
ready in the middle. Next time set a lower power and a longer time. Stir liquids
halfway through, e.g. soup.
To get better results for rice use a flat, wide
dish.
Defrosting
Always defrost roast with the fat side down.
Do not defrost covered meat because this may
cause cooking instead of defrosting.
Always defrost whole poultry breast side down.
Cooking
Always remove chilled meat and poultry from
the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before cook-
ing.
Let the meat, poultry, fish and vegetables stay
covered after cooking.
Brush a little oil or melted butter over the fish.
Add 30 - 45 ml of cold water for every 250 g of
vegetables. Cut the fresh vegetables into even
size pieces before cooking. Cook all vegetables
with a cover on the container.
Reheating
When you reheat packed ready meals always
follow the instruction written on the packaging.
Care and cleaning
Warning! Refer to the Safety chapters.
Notes on cleaning:
• Clean the front of the appliance with a soft
cloth with warm water and a cleaning agent.
• To clean metal surfaces, use a usual cleaning
agent.
• Clean the appliance interior after each use.
Then you can remove dirt more easily and it
does not burn on.
• Clean stubborn dirt with a special cleaner.
• Clean all accessories regularly and let them
dry. Use a soft cloth with warm water and a
cleaning agent.
• To soften the hard to remove remains, boil a
glass of water at full microwave power for 2
to 3 minutes.
• To remove odours, mix a glass of water with 2
tsp of lemon juice and boil at full microwave
power for 5 minutes.
Troubleshooting
Warning! Refer to the Safety chapters.
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