AEG ZMB 32 CT User manual

COMBINATION
OVEN
ZMB 32 CT
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

Contents
Before using your combination oven
Safety Instructions
General
Suitable ovenware
Food safety
Safety instructions when cooking by grill
Unpacking
Installation Instructions
Electrical connections
Description of the Oven Parts
Accessories
Control panel
Display window
“At a glance” operating instructions
Cooking functions
Before using the appliance
Cleaning
Setting the clock
Operating instructions - Microwave only
How to program microwaves
Notes on microwave power levels
Automatic defrost
Automatic cooking
Combining automatic defrost and automatic cooking
Convection
Thermal grilling
Grilling
Combined Microwave and Convection
Combined Microwave and Thermal grilling
Combined Microwave and Grilling
Pre-selecting cooking duration/end time
Storing a programme in the memory
Minute Timer with alarm
Microwave tables
Practical tips for use
Tips on microwaving
Baking Table
Thermal Grilling Table
Grilling Table
Care and Cleaning
Service and Spare Parts
Guarantee Conditions
Technical Data
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Congratulations
on the purchase of your
new combination oven
Thank you for choosing a Zanussi product.
We are confident that you will find your new combination oven
very useful and that it will be of great help to you. As with all new
kitchen appliances, it will take some time to learn all the new
functions and features, but with time, this oven will
become indispensable to you.
Before using your
combination oven
Read through the instruction manual carefully.
The following instructions have been prepared to ensure you can
get the best from your new Zanussi combination oven.
Please make sure you read them carefully.
It is important that this instruction book is
retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance
be sold or transferred to another owner, or if you move house and
leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied
with the appliance so that the new owner can be acquainted
with the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings.
Please ensure you have read the whole instruction book before using the
appliance and that you follow the recommendations given.

Safety instructions
General
Install or locate this oven only in accordance with the
installation instructions found in this manual.
Use the appliance for its intended use as described in this
manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals in this appliance.
This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook
and defrost food. It is for domestic use only; it is not
designed for industrial, laboratory, or commercial use as
this will invalidate the guarantee.
To avoid damaging your microwave oven, never
operate it empty or without the turntable. If food or
water is not present to absorb the microwave energy, the
magnetron tube can be damaged.
The built-in safety interlock switches prevent the combi-
nation oven from operating when the door is open. Do
not tamper with the safety interlock switches or attempt
to operate the oven with the door open as this can result
in exposure to microwave energy.
Do not force the turntable to rotate by hand. This may
cause malfunctioning.
It is dangerous for anyone except qualified service engi-
neers to service or make adjustments to this oven.
Contact your nearest authorised Zanussi Service Force
centre should service be required.
It is particularly important that the oven door closes pro-
perly and that there is no damage to the: door (warped),
hinges and latches (broken or insecure), door seals and
sealing surface. Do not operate the oven if damaged
until it has been repaired by qualified service personnel.
Do not allow food spills or cleaner residue to accumulate
on door sealing surfaces. See the Care and Cleaning sec-
tion for cleaning instructions.
Do not remove the outer case, door or control panel at
any time. Doing so may cause exposure to extremely
high voltage. Only trained personnel can carry out any
repair which involves removal of these parts.
Do not store this appliance outdoors.
Do not use this product near water.
Do not attempt to dry clothing or newspapers in the com-
bination oven. These items can ignite.
Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave
paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity
when not in use.
WARNING :
Do not allow children to use the microwave oven without
supervision.
Arcing in the oven during microwave operation usually
occurs from use of metallic utensils. Continuous arcing,
however, can damage the unit. Stop the programme and
check the utensil. Ensure that any aluminium foil used is
suitable for microwave cooking.
Care should be taken not to obstruct any air vents located
on the top, rear, side and bottom of the oven.
Suitable ovenware
Before use, make sure that the containers are appro-
priate for microwave usage. Most glass, glass ceramic
and heat-resistant glassware utensils are excellent for use
in the combination 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. Use oven gloves to remove dishes.
Place the cookware in the microwave along with a glass
half full of water. Heat on high for one minute. If the
cookware feels hot, you should not use it. If it is just
slightly warm, you can use it for reheating but not for
cooking. If the dish is at room temperature, it is suitable
for microwave cooking.
Paper napkins, wax paper, paper towels, plates, cups,
cartons, freezer wrap and cardboard are great conve-
nience utensils. Use only food wraps recommended for
microwave use. Always be sure containers are filled
with food to absorb energy and thus avoid the possibility
of overheating. Do not use such containers made from
recycled material.
Many plastic dishes, cups, freezer containers and plastic
wraps, providing they are not made from recycled mate-
rials, may be used in the microwave oven. Follow
manufacturer’s instructions when using plastics in the
oven. Avoid using plastic utensils with foods that have
high fat or sugar content since these foods reach high
temperatures and could melt some plastics. Use only
food plastic wraps recommended for microwave use.
Do not leave the oven unattended, and check from time
to time when heating or cooking food in plastic, paper or
other combustible containers. If smoke is observed, keep
door closed, and switch the oven off until smoke stops.
Metal utensils and utensils with metallic trim should not
be used in the microwave oven, unless specifically
recommended for microwave use.
Containers with restricted openings, such as bottles,
should not be used for microwave cooking.
Take care when removing a lid or cover from a dish to
avoid steam burns.

Safety instructions
e Shallow foil containers may safely be used to reheat
foods in your microwave oven providing the following
rules are observed :
1. Foil containers should not be more than 3cm (1 4/,””) deep.
2. Foil lids must not be used.
3. The foil container must be at least two-thirds full.
4. Foil containers should be used singly in the microwave
oven and should not be allowed to touch the sides. If
using the metal cooking rack, the foil container should
be placed on an upturned non-metallic ovenproof plate.
There should be no metal to metal contact during the
microwave cooking process.
5. Foil containers should never be re-used in the micro-
wave oven.
6. If the microwave oven has been in use for 15 minutes
or more, allow it to cool before using it again.
7. The container and turntable may become hot during
use, take great care when removing either from the
oven.
8. Remember when using an aluminium foil container
that the reheating or cooking times may be longer than
you are accustomed to; always ensure that the food is
piping hot before serving.
Note : please find a comprehensive list of containers
which are suitable for use in convection, grill, microwave
and combination functions below :
Food safety _
The basic rules to remember when reheating foods are :
cover, stir, turn where possible, and allow standing time.
Always cook food until it is piping hot throughout.
Do not heat food in a can in the microwave oven.
Always place in a suitable container.
When warming :
- baby bottles, be sure to remove the teat, shake the
liquid and test the temperature on the back of your
hand before feeding.
- children’s foods, it is essential to stir and verify the
temperature before consumption to avoid serious inter-
nal burns.
Do not heat or cook boiled, coddled eggs or fried
eggs. They can burst and cause serious burns or damage
to your oven.
It is necessary to cover foods in most cases, to keep in
the heat and moisture. They will be tastier and your
oven will stay cleaner. However, airtight containers
should not be used in the oven.
Suitable ovenware
Ovenware Material
Ovenproof glass and ceramic
(without any metal, e.g. pyrex
oven to tableware
Non ovenproof glass and porcelain
ex. table crockery, without metal deco
Ovenproof earthenware
Plastic, heat resistant up to 200°C
Paper
Microwave cling film
Roasting bag
Metal cooking containers
Metal baking tins
Wire shelf
Oven-proof glass dish
Baking tray
* Please note the maximum temper-
ature stated by the manufacturer
O operation
Microwave Hot air Thermal Combination
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Safety instructions
To prevent liquids from boiling over, wait 20 seconds
before adding anything to boiling liquids, or removing
them from the oven.
For small amounts (one sausage, a single croissant, etc.),
place a glass of water alongside the food item.
Time settings that are too long may dry out and burn
the food. To avoid such incidents, never use the same
cooking times as for traditional ovens.
Do not do deep fat frying in the microwave oven. The
fat temperature cannot be controlled, hazardous situa-
tions 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
unattended.
Pierce foods with non-porous skins or membranes to pre-
vent steam build-up and bursting. Apples, potatoes and
chicken livers are examples of items that should be pierced.
Food items with plenty of moisture or liquid such as cas-
seroles and soups, can be safely heated on full power,
whereas vegetables, puddings, plated and prepared chilled
meals are best reheated more gently, on low setting, until
they are piping hot throughout.
Always follow the cooking advice given on the package
when reheating or cooking commercially prepared foods
including cook-chill dishes. However, it is essential to
adjust cooking times when necessary to ensure that food
is piping hot throughout before serving.
Take particuar care when reheating food items such as
mince pies, Christmas pudding and sausage meat which
have a high sugar or fat content and absorb microwave
energy very quickly.
The starting temperature of the food will affect the
reheating time. Refrigerated food will take longer than
food at room temperature.
Stir foods such as soups, drinks, sauces, casseroles, milk
puddings, or wherever possible to ensure they heat evenly.
Large items which cannot be stirred, for example
lasagne, shepherd’s pie, are best reheated on a lower
power setting to allow the center to become thoroughly
heated without overheating the outer edges.
Large items such as jacket potatoes should be turned
halfway through cooking to help even reheating.
Arrange plates of food to be reheated with thicker food
to the outer edge and with delicate foods such as thin
slices of meat in the center.
To give a more freshly cooked appearance it is often bet-
ter to reheat the sauce or gravy separately.
e Underestimate reheating times for the first time, then
check that the food is heated thoroughly. You can
always put it back in the oven, but once it is overheated
it is spoilt.
¢ Reheating does improve some foods, for example, bread
freshens up beautifully in the microwave, and casseroles
improve their flavour with reheating.
¢ Pastry needs only brief reheating on microwave mode to
prevent it becoming soggy.
WARNING : when heating liquids, e.g. soups, sauces and
beverages in your microwave oven, overheating the
liquid beyond boiling point can occur without evidence
of bubbling. This could result in a sudden boilover of
the hot liquid. To prevent this possibility, the following
steps should be taken :
1. Avoid using straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
2. Do not overheat.
3. Stir the liquid before placing the container in the oven
and again halfway through the heating time.
4. After heating, allow to stand in the oven for a short
time, stirring again before carefully removing the
container, using an oven glove.
Safety instructions when cooking by grill
¢ The glass viewing window may break if water is spilled
on it during grilling.
¢ Containers, the turntable and metal rack get very hot in
the oven. Use an oven glove when loading and unloading
the oven.
¢ Do not touch the inner or outer viewing window with
metal components when loading or unloading the oven.
The inside of the door and oven get very hot so take care
when attending food in the oven.
¢ Do not put the turntable or containers in cold water or try
to cool them quickly after use.
e Note: it is quite normal for steam to be emitted around
the door, or for misting to occur on the door, or even for
water droplets to appear below the door during the
cooking cycle. This is merely condensation from the
heat of the food and does not affect the safety of your
oven. The door is not intended to seal the oven cavity
completely.
It is important that this instruction book should be
| retained with the appliance for future reference.

Unpacking
When you unpack the oven, check that the product is free from damage (deformed door, etc.). Damage or any missing parts
must be reported immediately to the retailer. Dispose of packing material safely and keep away from children.
Installation Instructions
¢ Remove any labels from the door. ¢ If used as a free-standing appliance, make sure that air circulates
freely around the oven.
Leave sufficient space around the oven :
- 5 cm between the sides of the oven and any objects
- 20 cm above the oven
¢ The oven should be installed on a flat, level surface, away
from any direct source of heat or steam, and at least 85 cm
above ground. The surface must be strong enough to
safely bear the weight of the oven and the contents. To
avoid the possibility of causing vibration or noise, the oven - 10 cm behind the oven.
must be in a stable position.
* Do not block air vents on the top and sides of the cabinet and do
not place any articles on the top of the oven, to avoid overheating.
¢ Place the oven as far away from radios and TV’s as
possible.
¢ This oven can be used as a free standing oven or built-
into a kitchen cabinet. Detailed below is a guide to the
building in dimensions. Detailed assembly instructions are
supplied with the building in kit.
This appliance conforms to the requirements of EEC radio inter-
ference directive 87/308/EEC.

Electrical connections - UK
¢ Check the power voltage. If there is a PERMANENT under-
voltage, consult your electrical installer.
¢ Your installation must be protected by a thermal fuse
13 Amp (UK), 10 Amp (AUS & NZ).
¢ In your electrical installation, provide a device that is acces-
sible to the installer, capable of separating the appliance from
the mains power and whose contact opening is at least 3 mm at
all of the poles.
° Never operate the oven if the supply cord or its plug are damaged.
In this case, cal] in a specialized technician trained by the
manufacturer.
WARNING ! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety
measure not be observed.
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 in the mains lead are coloured 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 coloured green and yellow.
Connect the blue (neutral) wire to the terminal in the plug
which is marked with the letter “N” or coloured black.
Connect the brown (live) wire to the terminal in the plug
which is marked with the letter “L” or coloured red.
The plug moulded onto the lead incorporates a fuse. For
replacement, use a 13 Amp BS1362 fuse. Only ASTA or BSI
approved fuses should be used.
The plug must not be used if the fuse cover/carrier is lost. The
cover/carrier is indicated by the coloured insert at the base of
the plug. A replacement cover/carrier must be obtained from
your local Zanussi Service Centre.
GREEN & YELLOW
13 AMP FUSE

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