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
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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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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
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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.
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