Zanussi MW 1132 Operating and safety instructions

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR
THE USE AND CARE
OF ZANUSSI
MICROWAVE OVEN

It is most important that this instruction book should be retained
with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be
sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house
and leave the appliance, always ensure that the hook is supplied
with the appliance in order that the new owner can be acquainted
with the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings.
Warnings - Microwaves
THESE WARNINGS ARE PROVIDED IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY. YOU MUST
READ THEM CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE APPLIANCE.
• This appliance is designed to be
operated by adults. Children should
not be allowed to tamper with the
controls or play with the product.
• Any electrical work required to
install this appliance should be carried
out by a qualified electrician.
• This product should be serviced by
an authorised Zanussi Network Service
Centre, and only genuine Zanussi spare
parts should be used.
• It is dangerous to alter the
specifications or modify the product in
any way.
• Do not overcook food. Overcooking
certain food can result in dehydration
and subsequently fire. Jacket potatoes
and food with a high sugar content -
such as those containing dried fruits -
are particularly vulnerable. In case of
fire unplug the oven and do not open
the door.
• Care and cleaning of the appliance
are important. Food deposits should
not be left on the interior cabinet. Do
not place any object between the oven
front face and the door, or allow the
door seals to accumulate dirt.
• Always be careful when removing
protective film from food after cooking
as the steam when released can cause
burns.
• Any foodstuffs with a «skin», e.g.
potatoes, sausages etc, must be pierced
before cooking in order to allow for the
release of steam.
• Under no circumstances should live
animals be placed in a microwave.
• Unplug the appliance if it is to be left
for a period of time, e.g. during
holidays or long weekends.
• Bases of microwave browning dishes
and similar cooking vessels get very
hot. Care should be taken that the dish
does not come into contact with any
plastic surface. Wear protective
gloves.
• Please be cautious when eating food
direct from the microwave as items
with a high sugar or fat content can be
very hot inside.
• Only use cooking containers
recommended for use in a microwave.
• Do not use metal containers, metal
glazed china, melamin or cut glass as
cooking containers, or bags with metal
ties.
• Do not use more than the
recommended quantities of aluminium
foil in the oven.
• Do not use capped bottles, jars or
tins.
Do not use the oven for drying any
items.
• Leave the oven empty at all times
when not in use and do not operate the
oven when empty.
• Do not let the timer continue to
operate after removing the food.
• Do not attempt to cook or reheat
eggs in their shells, they may explode.
Pierce egg yolks.
• Do not attempt to deep fat fry in a
microwave.
• Do not operate the oven if it is
damaged in any way. Under no
circumstances should you attempt to
repair the appliance yourself. Repairs
carried out by inexperienced persons
may cause serious injury. Consult your
local Zanussi Network Service Centre.
Always insist on genuine Zanussi spare
parts. R1476

Contents
Page* No.
4 Specifications
5 Installation
6 Features Diagram
7 Getting to Know Your Oven
8 Getting to Know Your Control Panel
9 U sing your Microwave Oven
Operating the Oven
The Variable Power Feature
11 Shelf Cooking
13 Safety Facts
14 Microwave Cooking Terms and Techniques
15 Cleaning and Maintenance
16 Questions and Answers
17 What Happens if Something Goes Wrong
18 Zanussi Guarantee Conditions
19 Zanussi 5 Year Cover
Important: the use of this new appliance is quite simple.
However, to obtain the best results, it is recommended that you carefully read this
handbook and follow all instructions prior to operating the appliance for the first time.
This handbook provides all necessary instructions for a correct installation, use and
care of the appliance and also gives a number of useful hints.

Specifications
Power source:
240 volts A.C. 50Hz
3 wire grounded circuit
Power consumption:
1400 watts/input power
700 watts/output power
Oscillating frequency:
2450 MHz
Exterior dimensions:
Height: 35.2 cm
Width: 55.8 cm
Depth: 46.3 cm
Interior dimensions:
Height: 24.3 cm
Width: 38.4 cm
Depth: 38.4 cm
Oven capacity:
1.3 cubic ft
Weight:
24.7 kg
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Installation
Positioning
This oven is free-standing and can be placed
wherever you choose within reach of a
power outlet. Ensure the surface is level
and that the oven has adequate ventilation.
There must be at least 2.5 cm/1 inch of
clearance at the top, 4 cm/U /2 inches at the
back and a total of 15 cm/6 inches side
clearance.
NOTE: Do not store cookbooks or this
instruction book inside or underneath the
oven.
Electrical Connection
For your convenience and safety your new
Zanussi microwave comes ready fitted with
a moulded flex and plug. All you have to do
is push the plug into a 13 amp power socket
and switch on. However, if for some reason
you need to replace this plug with one of
your own, you will find the wires inside the
flex are colour coded as follows:
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, this
is what you have to do:
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, or 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 which
is marked with the letter «L» or coloured
red.
Fuses
The appliance’s moulded on plug is supplied
fitted with a 13 amp BS1362 fuse. If this
fuse blows you can replace it in the
following way:
- Remove the plug from the power socket
and use a small screwdriver to lever out the
red plastic fuse carrier located between the
plug’s prongs, together with the old fuse.
Fit it with a new 13 amp fuse and clip it
back into the plug. Make sure your new
fuse is ASTA’ approved. If the carrier is
damaged you can get a new one from your
local Zanussi Service Agent.
Safety
The manufacturer declines to accept any
liability should these safety measures not
be observed;
• Check that the supply flex and any other
wiring is positioned in such a way that
when the microwave oven is operating its
temperature at any point is less than
50 degrees C above the ambient
temperature of the room.
• Never remove the rear panel of the oven
to gain access to the terminal board. If an
extension is required it should be made
using the standardised plug and the
external cable and it should be capable of
carrying the expected load.
• Check that the fuse and domestic
installation are suitable to carry the electric
load of this appliance (see rating plate at
the back of the oven).
• Check the appliance is properly earthed
according to existing rules and regulations.
• The appliance meets the requirements
laid down in EEC Directive No. 76/889 and
amendment 82/499 relating to the
suppression of radio and TV interference.
IMPORTANT: UNDER NO
CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD ANY
SERVICE REPAIR WORK BE
CARRIED OUT ON THIS APPLIANCE
BY UNQUALIFIED PERSONS.
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Features
A: Control Panel
B: Sealed-in Oven Floor
C: Safety Interlock System
D: Door Handle
E: Door
F: Stirrer Cover
G: Light
H: Metal Oven Shelf

Getting to Know Your Oven
A: Control Panel
B: Sealed-in Oven Floor
C: Safety Interlock System
D: Door Handle
E: Door
F: Stirrer Cover
G: Light
H: Metal Oven Shelf
A-Control Panel
This controls the programming of the
microwave oven. (See detailed description
under ‘Getting to Know Your Control
Panel’).
B - Sealed-in Oven Floor
This sealed-in oven floor allows the food to
be penetrated from the base upwards. The -
microwaves pass through the oven floor
and bounce off the metal base back into the
oven cavity.
The oven floor is sealed-in for easy
cleaning.
C - Safety Interlock System
This ensures that the oven cannot operate
with the door open. The oven automatically
switches off when the door is opened.
D - Door Handle
Lift the handle from the bottom to open the
door. As the door opens the interior light
comes on. To close the door, just push it
back into place until you hear a click.
E - Oven Door
The door has two skins sandwiching a metal
mesh. This mesh deflects the microwaves
back into the oven cavity. The door has also
been designed to give clear vision to the
inside of the oven.
F - Stirrer Cover
This plastic cover protects the stirrer from
a build up of soil. The blade is designed to
distribute the microwaves evenly
throughout the oven cavity. The stirrer
cover should not be removed.
G - Light
The light operates when the oven is in use
or the door is opened. It switches off at the
same time as the programme finishes.
H - Metal Oven Shelf
Used when cooking complete meals, or
when using more than one dish in the oven.
Shelf should be removed when not being
used.
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Getting to Know Your Control Panel
1 - Time Control Knob
A 60 minute control timer. Turn the knob
clockwise to set cooking time. To decrease
time if required, turn the knob anti¬
clockwise.
2 - Variable Power Control Knob
Use to set desired power level. This
enables you to have total flexibility when
selecting the microwave speed suitable for
the food that is being cooked.
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2
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Using Your Microwave Oven
The Microwave Oven
Microwave cooking is very versatile. It
enables you to cook, reheat, roast, simmer,
hold-warm and even defrost with s )eed and
convenience.
As microwaving is such a new and fast way
of cooking, you must be prepared to
gradually become more adventurous as you
progress.
Start with something easy; heat a cup of
coffee in a mug for two minutes, but open
the door at any time and check if the coffee
is as hot as you like it. Next try heating
leftovers on a plate. An average serving
takes about 2-3 minutes on power level 8.
Look for steam or test the food to see if it is
ready.
Feel free to open the door at any time. If
additional time is needed, add it gradually.
It is better to under estimate than over
estimate.
Before using the microwave oven for the
first time, be sure all the packaging
materials from both the outside and inside
of the oven have been removed. Wipe out
the inside of the oven with a damp cloth.
Each recipe in the cookbook gives the
approximate cooking time. This is because
many factors such as food temperature,
dish shape, arrangement of food and
density control the precise time.
Start with a shorter time and add time if
needed.
Remember the cookbook is only a guide.
Operating the Oven
1. Pull up the door handle. The interior
light will come on automatically when
the door opens.
2. Place the food item inside the oven.
3. Set the appropriate power level by
turning knob 2 until the
desired power level is reached.
4. Set the timer for the desired time by
turning knob 1 clockwise.
5. Close the door. The oven will start
cooking. The door may be opened at any
point to check food, even if there is time
left on the dial. The timer will maintain
the time setting and cooking will
continue when door is reclosed.
6. When the time is up, a bell rings once
and the oven turns off automatically.
Variable Power Feature
There are ten power settings which allow
total flexibility in choosing the speed of
microwave cooking. This enables you to get
the best cooking results for each type of
food, just as you would use different
temperature settings in conventional
cooldng.
The settings range from power level 10
which is 100% of power, to power level 1
which is 10% of power.

Basic uses are as follows:
Power level
% Power
General uses
i
10
Holding food warm.
2
20
Softening butter - raising bread.
3
30
Defrosting.
4
40
Warming syrups and sauces.
5
50
Slow cooking.
6
60
Heating frozen meal dishes e.g.
fish pies, curries, casseroles.
7
70
Start cakes - cook soups and stews.
8
80
Reheat plated and leftover food.
9
90
Reheating larger items.
10
100
Full power for vegetables, fish, hot
beverages, grill, preheating
microwave browner.
10
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Shelf Cooking
Using the Metal Shelf Shelf Cooking
The metal shelf enables you to microwave a By using the metal shelf you are able to
number of dishes in approximately the cook fast and slow cooking foods in
same time. approximately the same time.
How to Insert the Shelf
1. Tip the shelf slightly, left side down and
insert into the oven. Slide the shelf into the
left supports.
2. Lower the shelf onto the right side and
back supports. Making sure the shelf is as
far back as it will go, push down gently to
secure in place.
Dense foods such as roasts, potatoes or
casseroles should be placed on the metal
shelf. Faster cooking foods such as frozen
vegetables or beverages should be placed
underneath.
As the microwaves enter the cavity at the
top, whatever is placed on the metal shelf
will receive the majority of the microwave
energy. Therefore foods which are placed
on the base will receive less microwave
energy, thus enabling you to cook the food
in approximately the same time. Very fast
cooking food can be added later as you
would when cooking conventionally.
It should be remembered that when more
food is placed in the oven this will result in a
longer cooking time.
Tips on Shelf Cooking
• Stagger the food so that no food is
directly above another.
• Check your meal while cooking. Stir if
needed and add or remove food as
required for the desired results.
• Turn or rotate dense food such as a
roast.
• For the quickest cooking time 100%
(High) power should be used. This is
because the increase quantity of foods
cuts the microwave energy available to
each food.
• For foods which contain delicate
ingredients such as cream and eggs and
for less tender cuts of meat, you may

need to cook more slowly by lowering
the power level, just as you would when
cooking conventionally.
Listed are some typical foods which you
might prepare as a main dish in a ‘Meal-
In-One’. Use the cooking times
suggested as an approximate guide
when making up your own ‘Meal-In-One’
ideas. The cooking times shown, take
into consideration the fact that you will
be cooking vegetables, desserts, etc.,
along with the main dish.
The Microwave cooking shelf should NOT
be used in the same manner as a
conventional cooking shelf.
It is only necessary to use the Microwave
shelf where the number of items to be
cooked exceed the space available in the
base of the oven. We would also point out
that items of food do not cook any quicker if
placed on the shelf ie; in a higher position
within the cavity. Never use the shelf if the
base of the oven is not filled.
MEALS
MICROWAVE
TIME RANGE
COMMENTS
Casserole Meals 12 to 35 mins.
Chicken Meals
25 to 35 mins.
Scrambled Eggs and Bacon
9 to 12 mins.
Stir eggs l A way through.
Add time for bacon if
Fish Meals 9 to 16 mins.
necessary
Meatloaf/Meatball Meals 20 to 35 mins.
Rib/Chop Meals
25 to 40 mins.
Roast Meals
40 to 50 mins.
Soup
4 to 7 mins.
Steak Meals
8 to 12 mins, plus preheating
time for microwave grill.
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Safety Facts
To ensure maximum satisfaction from your
microwave oven we would like to advise
you of some precautions to observe when
using your new microwave cooker.
• The microwave oven cooks much faster
than conventional ovens. It is wise to
take special care when you are cooking
something for which specific timings
have not been recommended. This
applies particularly when reheating
foods. Always watch the cooking or
heating of the food in question, giving it
short cooking times and adding more
until you have obtained the desired
result. You will soon learn the correct
timings for cooking or heating your
favourite foods. It is important to
remember that it is possible to bum
foods if they are cooked for too long, but
the burning will occur inside the food
first and will only become apparent by
smell.
• Unlike conventional cooking microwaves
do not radiate heat, they generate it
within the food. Therefore, the *
container should only become hot where
it is in contact with the food.
• Do Not attempt to operate the oven
with the door open by tampering with
the safety interlocks.
® Do Not place any object between the
oven front face and the door or allow the
sealing surfaces to accumulate dirt.
® Do Not use metal cookware in the oven.
• CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN WHEN
REHEATING ITEMS WITH A HIGH
SUGAR OR FAT CONTENT
When reheating small items such as
mince pies, take care to under estimate
reheating times rather than over
estimate.
Example: 2 mince pies on power level
QDtake 20-30 seconds only.
9 Do Not use the oven for storage when it
is not in use.
• Do Not attempt to run the oven with no
food in it.
• Do Not let the timer continue to operate
after removing food.
• Do Not attempt to cook or reheat eggs
in the shell in the microwave oven: They
may explode.
• Do Not operate the oven if it is damaged
in any way.

Microwave Cooking Terms and Techniques
Stirring
With foods such as casseroles, sauces and
soups it is necessary to stir the ingredients
during the cooking time so the heat is
evenly distributed.
Arrangement of Food
To ensure even cooking of food it is best to
arrange it so the thinner parts are towards
the centre of the dish and the thicker more
dense parts are on the outside. For
example, if cooking chicken drumsticks the
narrow end would be in the centre of the
dish, and the thicker end would be pointing
to the outer edge.
Turning Food
Again to ensure even cooking of food, dense
items such as hams, roasts or whole poultry
should be turned at least once during the
cooking programme. When using individual
dishes it is advisable at some time during
the cooking programme to re-arrange the
dishes, so they will all be ready at the same
time.
Standing Time
Microwaves penetrate food only to a depth
of 4 cm/lVfc inches, so the dense food items
are best left to stand for a short period of
time once the microwave cooking is
complete. This ensures the heat inside the
food will penetrate to the centre and ensure
it is completely cooked. Standing time can
take place either on the kitchen surface or
in the microwave with the power off. The
food is covered, often with foil, and left so
the heat can transfer evenly throughout the
food. The denser the food the longer the
standing time.
Shape of Food
Always aim for uniform shapes to aid the
even cooking of food. This is especially
relevant when cooking joints of meat and it
is advisable to bone and roll joints such as
legs of lamb before cooking.
Covering
There are several types of covering and
they are all used for different purposes.
Plastic film or glass lids help to hold in
steam and therefore retain moisture so the
food can cook more quickly. Paper towels or
napkins are loose covers used to prevent
spitting and also to absorb moisture. Wax
paper is also a loose cover which holds in
some of the moisture and therefore speeds
up the cooking time.
Cookware
The range of cooking utensils that can be
used in the microwave is wide. There are
many excellent varieties of cookware
specially manufactured for use in the
microwave/freezer, also much of the
conventional kitchen equipment is quite
suitable. The basic rule to remember is not
to use anything made of metal or with any
metal parts and that includes screws,
handles, metallic designs on plates, foil
dishes, even metal ties on foods from the
freezer. Also avoid some plastics such as
melamine or urethane, the microwave may
warp or crack them. The most suitable
dishes are made of china or pottery,
ovenproof glass or paper. For further
information see your microwave cook book.

Cleaning and Maintenance
Microwave Oven cleaning
Your microwave oven requires a minimum
of maintenance. To keep it free from grease
and soil build-up, the microwave oven
should be cleaned with a damp cloth after
each use. A soft nail brush can be used to
remove stubborn stains. Odours can be
eliminated from the inside of the oven by
boiling a solution of one cup of water and
several tablespoons of lemon juice in the
cavity. This also helps in loosening soil
which has dried on the oven. We would also
recommend occasionally wiping the oven
interior with a sterilising fluid, i.e. Milton,
in the interest of hygiene.
Use only a mild detergent, water and a soft
clean cloth to clean the oven face and all
surfaces. Be careful not to scratch the door
and interior surface. Wipe out excess
moisture after each use.
DO NOT USE: Abrasive cleaners, cleaning
pads or steel wool.
Be sure the oven is cleaned carefully after
every use.
Replacement of Interior Light
The oven interior light is easily replaced.
First unplug the oven. Turn the cooker
round and unsnap and remove the ‘Lamp
Access Cover" on the back of the oven. In
some models a screw must first be removed
to release the cover. Replace the bulb with
a 15-watt (E14) available from hardware
stores or the local Zanussi Service Centre.

Questions and Answers
Q What happens if I accidentally operate
the microwave oven with no food in it?
A While such accidental use of short
periods of time does not damage the
magnetron, it is not recommended.
Q Is eating food cooked in a microwave
oven harmful?
A Microwaves are simply a source of heat
energy just like gas and electricity. All
three produce cooking in the food itself.
Food cooked in a microwave oven is not
harmful to eat.
Q Why do I have moisture in the
microwave oven after cooking?
A The moisture on the inside of your
microwave oven is normal and nothing to
worry about. It is caused by the steam
from the cooking food hitting a cool oven
surface. Wipe excess moisture from the
inside of the oven after each use.
Q What causes the oven interior light to
dim when using Variable Power?
A This is normal and indicates that the
oven is operating and cycling normally.
Q Foods cooked in a microwave oven seem
to cool off faster than conventionally
cooked foods. Why is that?
A Often the dish used to store foods in the
refrigerator is used for heating in the
microwave oven. In this case, the cold
dish absorbs heat from the food. It may
be necessary to heat the food for
additional time.
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What Happens if Something Goes Wrong
Important
If the oven does not come on:
• check that the appliance is connected
correctly;
• check that the switch from the supply to
the appliance is ON;
• replace the fuse in the socket, where
present, with another of the appropriate
rating;
• check that the fuse in the fuse box is
intact.
• If after all these checks the appliance
still does not work, call your local
Zanussi Network Service Centre listed
in the telephone directory. It helps to jot
down the address and telephone number
in the space below.
Never attempt to remove the rear panel of
the oven or tamper with the oven in any
way.
IMPORTANT: UNDER NO
CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD ANY
SERVICE REPAIR WORK BE
CARRIED OUT ON THIS APPLIANCE
BY UNQUALIFIED PERSONS.
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Peace of mind for twelve months
ZANUSSI STANDARD GUARANTEE
CONDITIONS
This guarantee is in addition to your
statutory and other legal rights which will
not be excluded or in any way diminished
by the return of this guarantee card.
We, LAZ International (UK) Ltd,
undertake that if, within twelve months of
the date of the purchase, this ZANU SSI
appliance or any part thereof is proved to
be defective by reason only of faulty
workmanship or materials, we will, at our
option, repair or replace the same FREE
OF ANY CHARGE for labour, materials
or carriage on condition that:
- The appliance has been correctly installed
and used only on the electricity supply
stated on the rating plate.
- The appliance has been used for normal
domestic purposes only, and in accordance
with the manufacturer’s operating and
maintenance instructions.
- The appliance has not been serviced,
maintained, repaired, taken apart or
tampered with by any person not
authorised by us.
- The appliance is still in the possession of
the original purchaser.
All service work under this guarantee mus
be undertaken by a Zanussi Network
Service Centre. 1
Any appliance or defective part replaced
shall become our property.
Exclusions
This guarantee does not cover:
- Damage or calls resulting from
transportation, improper use or neglect,
the replacement of any light bulbs or
removable parts of glass or plastic.
- Cost incurred for calls to put right
machines improperly installed or calls to
machines outside the UK and the Republic
of Ireland.
- Appliances found to be in use within a
commercial environment, plus those which
are the subject of rental agreements.
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or five years
ZANUSSI5 YEAR COVER CONDITIONS (See enclosed leaflet)
For a once-only payment you can extend your Standard Guarantee, all the conditions and
exclusions of which apply.
1. Products supplied as ‘seconds’, refurbished, damaged or shop-soiled are not eligible for
Zanussi cover.
2. The issue of a cover does NOT by virtue of our having done so, nullify the exclusions.
3. The Engineer will need to check the details of your Cover card and will make a charge for
his services if it is not presented to him at the time of his call.
4. The date of purchase, or the date of initial payment (deposit) of the appliance will be
deemed
the date of commencement of cover.
5. Covers issued are not refundable or transferable.
6. Change of address:
Zanussi Cover Card is valid throughout UK, including Isle of Man, Channel Islands,
Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland and does not require amending. Advice in
writing, quoting the ‘Cover’ Card number is necessary to enable correction of our records.

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The information in this manual is correct at time of going to press.
Zanussi reserve the right to alter specifications without notice.
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