Zanussi ZMB 30 CST User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MICROWAVE OVEN
ZMB 30 CST

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Printed on recycled paper-
ZANUSSI - putting words into action
Thank you for buying an ZANUSSI microwave oven and putting your trust in
the ZANUSSI brand name.
Before using your ZANUSSI microwave oven for the first time, please read
the instruction book thoroughly. This will enable you to take advantage of all
the features that the appliance offers. It will also ensure trouble-free operation
and minimize unnecessary service calls. Please keep it for future reference. It
contains important instructions concerning installation, use and security measures.
Important information concerning your safety or the operation of your ap-
pliance is noted by this symbol and/or mentions words such as «Warning»,
«Take care». Be sure to follow all instructions carefully.
Throughout the manual, this symbol guides you step by step when operating
the appliance.
This symbol indicates further information concerning the use of the
appliance.
The clover indicates energy-saving tips and hints for environmentally friendly
use of your appliance.
In the event of malfunctioning, please follow the instructions given in the
section «What to do if...»
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Contents
Important information
Ecologically responsible disposal of packaging
and old appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety Instructions
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
For trouble-free and safe operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Microwaves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Grill / convection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
General operating instructions
Suitable ovenware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
What else to note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Product Description
The appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Before using the appliance
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
“At a glance” operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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Contents
Modes of operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Microwave only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Notes on microwave power levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Quick-Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Automatic Defrost programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Grilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Combined grill and microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Convection cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Combined convection and microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Preset programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Child lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Kitchen timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Cooking charts and Tips
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Reheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Practical tips for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Tips on microwaving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Test procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Grilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Combined Microwave and Grilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Tips on roasting and grilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Baking with the convection function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Baking tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
What to do if... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Service and Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Customer Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Guarantee Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
European Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

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Ecologically responsible disposal of packaging
materials and old appliances
Packaging materials
ZANUSSI microwave ovens require effective packaging to protect them
during transportation. Only the minimum packaging necessary is used.
Packaging materials (e.g. foil or styrofoam) can place children at risk.
Danger of suffocation. Keep packaging material away from children.
All packaging materials used are environmentally friendly and can be recycled.
The cardboard is made from recycled paper and the wooden parts are
untreated. Plastic items are marked as follows :
«PE» polyethylene eg packaging film
«PS» polystyrene eg packaging (CFC-free)
«PP» polypropylene eg packaging straps
By using and re-using the packaging, raw materials are saved and waste
volume is reduced.
Packaging should be taken to your nearest recycling centre. Contact your
local council for information.
Disposal of old appliances
Old appliances should be made safe before disposal by removing the plug,
and cutting off and disposing of the power cable.
It should then be taken to the nearest recycling centre. Check with your
local Council or Environmental Health Office to see if there are facilities in
your area for recycling the appliance.
Important information
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Installation
Electrical connections
•WARNING! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. The manufacturer
declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed.
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This appliance complies with the following EC Directives :
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC with amendment
90/683/EEC and the CE marking Directive 93/68/EEC.
The oven should be set at least 85 cm above floor level. Leave sufficient
space around the oven : 5 cm between the sides of the oven and any walls
or objects, 14 cm above the oven and 10 cm behind the oven. Make sure
that nothing obstructs the ventilation louvres at the back of the appliance
and that the electrical plug will be accessible after installation. Please refer
to the installation manual included with your oven for further instructions.
Do not use your appliance immediately (wait approx. 1-2 hours) after transfer
from a cold place to a warm place as condensation may cause a malfunction.
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General
• The appliance should only be operated with the turntable and turntable
support inserted.
• Only suitable microwave ovenware should be used.
•To protect the appliance against corrosion from moisture (condensation) in
the cavity or on the door, wipe these areas dry after each use.
•Do not leave the appliance unattended when warming or cooking food in
disposable containers made of plastic, paper, or other flammable materials due
to fire hazard.
• If smoke is observed, keep the oven door closed to extinguish any flames,
disconnect the power supply and contact your local ZANUSSI Service Force
Centre. Never use the microwave oven if it is not functioning properly.
• This appliance complies with all relevant safety instructions. In order to
maintain the safety of the appliance, repairs should only be carried out by
an ZANUSSI Service Force Centre.
WARNING: it is dangerous for anyone other than qualified personnel to make
any repairs requiring removal of the cover providing protection from exposure
to microwave energy. In the case of any defect or breakdown, pleasetherefore
contact your local ZANUSSI approved retailer or the ZANUSSI Service Force
Centre.
• Should the door seals and/or door seal surfaces, cord or plug be damaged,
the appliance should not be operated until it has been repaired by the ZANUSSI
Service Force Centre.
• Damaged appliance parts can only be replaced by exactly the same make of
parts. Special tools are required for this operation.
•WARNING: This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Do not allow
children to use the microwave oven without supervision unless they have been
thoroughly instructed in the proper use and the dangers of improper
operation.
• In order to evacuate moisture, your appliance is fitted with a delayed
ventilation function. Depending on the applied cooking mode (solo / grill /
combination), the oven ventilation will continue to operate after the cooking
end. It switches off automatically after 3 minutes.
For trouble free and safe operation
• Never jam anything between the door and the door frame.
• Always keep the door seals and their surfaces clean.
• Do not keep any flammable items in the microwave.They could ignite when
the unit is switched on.
• Switch the appliance on only when the food has been placed inside the
cooking space, as it could overload if there is no food present.
Safety instructions
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•Whenever heating liquid, please also place a teaspoon in the container to
avoid delayed boiling. During delayed boiling, the boiling temperature is
attained without the typical steam bubbles rising. When the container is
shaken, even gently, the liquid may then suddenly vigorously boil over or
spurt - with the risk of scalding the user.
•Food with «skin» or «peel», such as potatoes, tomatoes, sausages, and the
like, should be pierced with a fork so that any steam present can escape
and the food will not burst.
•Make sure that a minimum temperature of 70°C is attained for the cooking
or heating of food. Never use a mercury or liquid thermometer for measu-
ring the temperature of the food.
•Baby food in jars or bottles should always be heated without a lid or top,
and well stirred or shaken after heating, to ensure uniform distribution of
the heat. Always check the temperature before feeding your child to
avoid scalding.
•The hot food in a microwave oven will heat up the ovenware.For this
reason always use oven gloves for handling hot dishes.
•Never cook your food for too long or at too high a power setting. Some
areas of the food can dry out or even ignite.
•Do not use porcelain or ceramic crockery, or porous earthenware (e.g. on
the handles or unglazed bases) in your microwave as these types of dishes
can absorb moisture from the food as it is cooking. This can cause vapour
pressure to build up which could shatter the dish.
•WARNING: be sure to remove the cap or lid before cooking foods or heating
liquids in a sealed bottle or container, which could otherwise explode.
Do not use your microwave oven for the following :
•to boil eggs or escargots in their shells, as they will burst. Eggs can be
poached in a microwave oven as long as the yolks are pricked.
•to heat large quantities of cooking oil (fondue or deep frying) and drinks
containing a high percentage of alcohol - there is danger of sponta-
neous combustion!
•to dry animals, textiles or paper.
MICROWAVE OUTPUT POWER : 900 W
Microwaves
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• The viewing window heats up during grilling and convection cooking (and
in combination with microwave cooking), so keep small children away from
the appliance.
• The cooking area, the grill heating elements, the wire shelf, the rails and the
turntable become very hot during all modes. Make sure to use an oven mitt
to handle dishes, and remember to use only ovenproof cookware such as
ceramic dishes or heat resistant glass. Do not touch heating elements inside
the oven. Take care not to be burned!
• Preheat your oven only when grilling or using the convection functions,
never when microwaving nor in the combined modes of microwave + grill
or microwave + convection cooking.
The grill folds down for easy cleaning :
1 Horizontal position: for cooking au gratin, food laid flat,
e.g. sausages
2 Vertical position : exclusively for cleaning the oven.
Always allow the grill to cool off for 25 minutes before
touching it.
Grill / convection functions
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Grill
Positions
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General operating instructions
Suitable ovenware
Xsuitable -non suitable
1) excluding silver, gold, platinum or metal decoration
2) does not include glaze containing metal
3) please note the maximum temperature stated by the manufacturer
4) convection + microwave combined function
Ovenware material Mode of operation
Micro- Convec- Grill Combination
wave tion
Ovenproof glass and ceramic dishes
(without any metal parts, e.g. Pyrex, X X X X
oven-to-tableware, glass tray)
Non ovenproof glass and porcelain X - - -
(e.g. table crockery 1)
Glass ceramic and vitroceramic X X X X
made of fire/frostproof material
(e.g. Arcoflam)
Ovenproof earthenware 2) XX-X
Plastic, heat-resistant up to XX
3) -X 3)
200°C 3)
Paper, cardboard X - - -
Cling film X - - -
Microwaveable roasting bag 4) XX-X
4)
Metal roasting pans, e.g. enamel -XX-
or cast-iron dishes
Black-lacquered or silicone-
coated baking tins - X - -
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What else to note...
•Food comes in all shapes, sizes and textures.The quantities also vary. For
these reasons the time and amount of energy needed to defrost, heat or
cook will also vary. As a general rule :
Double the quantity/weight = nearly * double the time
*Please refer to the cooking charts.To be on the safe side, always select the
shorter cooking time.Then extend the time as necessary.
•Microwaves work by making the food itself heat up. Because of this, not all
areas of the food will be heated at the same time. When heating larger
quantities of food, it is particularly important to stir or turn them over.
•“Standing time” is referred to in the cooking charts. This is the time you
should leave the food to stand without power (either inside or outside the
appliance). This ensures even distribution of heat throughout the food.
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Product Description
The appliance
AControl panel
BDoor seal
CDoor latch and catch
DViewing window
EGrill
FTurntable support
GDrive shaft
HTurntable
IRails
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The control panel A Display for time of day, function,
programme length, power level,
temperature, weight, food type,
etc.
B Selector knob to set the clock, the
programme length, the weight
when using automatic programmes,
the temperature for the convection
functions or the end-time to pre-
set a programme.
C CONVECTION button to cook as
with a traditional oven or com-
bined with microwave power for
speedy results.
D TURNTABLE OFF button to stop
the turntable from revolving.
E GRILL button to set the grill
functions.
F AUTO DEFROST button for auto-
matic defrosting programmes.
G PAUSE/CLEAR button to inter-
rupt a programme (press once) or
to cancel (press twice).
H MICROWAVE button to select
the microwave power level.
I PRESET PROGRAMME button to
set a programme in advance.
J START button to start the selected
function and to switch on QUICK-
START.
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The display
12:30
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The display guides you in programming with the following symbols:
convection
turntable off Convection Microwave Grill Grill
+ microwave + microwave
choice of food type for automatic defrosting defrosting symbol
weight in grams for automatic programming
clock time temperature for
convection
end time for presetting wattage of microwave
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Product Description
Accessories
The turntable and turntable support should be installed as
shown in the diagram. Take care to ensure the turntable
support is properly in place. The turntable may turn clockwise
or counterclockwise during operation. Do not try to rotate
the turntable support manually, as you could damage the
drive mechanism. If it does not turn smoothly, make sure
that there is nothing in the well beneath the turntable.
2 removable racks offer a choice of 4different cooking levels
Adaptable to all your dishes and recipes
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The wire shelf : for toasting, browning
or grilling.
Never place a metal dish on the wire
shelf when cooking with either simple
or combined microwave functions.
However you may heat a dish in an
aluminium tray if it is insulated from
the wire shelf atop a plate.
•The glass tray : you may cook dishes
directly in the tray or set the grill inside
the tray when roasting in order to
catch drippings.
with the Grill, or Microwave + Grill functions :
Insert the wire shelf or glass tray into the lowest level for deep dishes such as roasting
pans.
Insert the wire shelf or glass tray into the 3rd level for shallow dishes such as cutlets or
sausages.
with the Convection or Microwave + Convection function :
Always insert the wire shelf or glass tray into the lowest level when cooking with the
convection functions.
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Setting the clock
Example: 12:15 hrs
1. Plug the appliance into the mains. «12:00» together with
the clock symbol flashes in the display.
2. Set the time of day, e.g.12:15 with the selector knob 1).
Press START, the appliance is now ready for use.
1) The selector knob can be turned clockwise (to increase) or
counterclockwise (to decrease).
The time of day can be corrected at any moment by opening
the door, pressing the START button for 5 seconds, turning the
selector knob to the correct time and setting by pressing
START again.
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12:15
Before using the appliance
Cleaning
Wipe over the front of the appliance with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaning
agents (these can damage the surface).
For stainless steel fronts use a suitable stainless steel cleaning agent that leaves a
protective film against fingerprints.
Before you first use the appliance, remove all the accessories (including the turntable
and turntable support) from the cooking area. Wash the accessories in warm water
and washing up liquid. Wipe clean the cooking space with a soft, damp cloth.

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«At a glance» operating instructions
Action
1.Place food in the cooking space.
2.Shut the door.
3.Select according to the instructions
given on the following pages.
4.If required : switch off the turntable
2).
5.Press the START button .
6.End of cooking sequence.
Comments
The door will click audibly when it is
properly shut. If the door is not shut
properly, the appliance will not function.
Turn the time button clockwise to
increase or counter-clockwise to
decrease time. 1)
When the turntable has been switched
off, the corresponding symbol appears in
the display. The turntable should only be
turned off when using ovenware that is
larger than the turntable and is in
danger of jamming.
The appliance starts. The selected cooking
time is displayed, and begins to count
down backwards in seconds. The symbol
corresponding to the selected function
is displayed.
The end of the cooking sequence is
indicated by a triple bell. The appliance
and the interior light will switch off, 00:00
flashes in the display. The bell is repeated
every 30 seconds for five minutes or until
the door is opened, after which the time
of day is again displayed.
1) If the oven is not started within 4 minutes, the settings are automatically
cancelled ; time of day reappears in the display.
2) During operation the turntable is always switched on. You may switch it off
during operation by pressing the STOP-TURNTABLE button .
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«At a glance» operating instructions
Action
•Open the door e.g. for stirring.
•Shut the door and press the START
button .
•Press the CLEAR button once.
•Press the CLEAR button twice.
•Modify the selected cooking time:
turn the selector knob clockwise or
counterclockwise.
•Modify the selected microwave power:
press the MICROWAVE button till the
desired level appears in the display.
•Operation of the grill by pressing the
GRILL button .
•Programming convection cooking by
pressing the CONVECTION button .
Comments
The appliance switches off.
The selected settings remain. The re-
maining time counts down automatically.
All programmes underway will be
momentarily interrupted.
The programme underway will be
cancelled. The appliance and the interior
lighting switch off. Time of day is
displayed.
The cooking time in the display changes
when turning the selector knob. 1)
The new power setting is displayed. The
cooking process continues with the new
power setting.
The grill symbol is displayed. (also refer
tochapter “Combinationgrill + microwave”)
The corresponding convection symbol
and 150°) are displayed. (also refer to
chapter “Combination convection +
microwave”)
1)If the new selection reaches « 00:00 » in the display, the cooking time is over and
the triple bell sounds, announcing the end of the programme. The appliance and the
interior lighting switch off. During a cooking process, the cooking time can be
increased to a maximum of 60 minutes for all programmes except convection
cooking which may be set up to 90 minutes.
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Microwave
In this mode, microwaves generate heat directly in the food. This
mode is highly suitable for warming, for example, ready cooked
food and drinks, the defrosting of meat or vegetables, and for
cooking food like fish and vegetables.
GrillingHeat is generated by a grilling element set in the roof of the oven.
This is particularly suitable for toasting and grilling e.g. steaks and
sausages.
Convection cooking
A fan in the back wall of the oven circulates the air around a cir-
cular heating element allowing you to cook as with a traditional
oven, with or without preheating the oven.
Combination modes
The microwave mode can be used together with the grill or
convection function. Dishes will be cooked more quickly, whilst
being crisp and brown at the same time.
Modes of operation
The appliance features the following functions:

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Modes of operation
Microwave Only
How to set
Example: 1 minute 15 seconds on microwave output level 700 W
1. Press the MICROWAVE button , 900W and the
microwave symbol appear in the display together
with the clock symbol and 00:00. Set the
microwave power by pressing the MICROWAVE
button till the desired microwave power is displayed,
e.g. one additional time for 700W.
2. Set the required cooking time by turning the selector
knob. The chosen time appears in the display.
3. Press the START button. The selected time starts to
count down, the clock symbol disappears.
You may modify the microwave power setting and/ or
the programme length during the programme.
Cooking times can be set as follows :
from 0 to 2 min in 5-second steps
from 2 to 5 min in 10-second steps
from 5 to 10 min in 20-second steps
from 10 to 20 min in 30-second steps
starting from 21 min in 1-min steps
Maximum programme length is 60 minutes.
Metal items must be kept at least 2 cm from the cavity wall and the oven
door whenever microwaving.
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00:00
900
01:15
700
00:00
700
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900 Watt - heating liquids
700 Watt - to start a cooking sequence, start roasting,
stewing, etc.
- cooking vegetables
- cooking dishes
- defrosting and heating of deep frozen ready
made meals
- heating refrigerated ready made meals
600 Watt - finish cooking casseroles
- cooking egg based dishes
400 Watt - finish cooking dishes
- cooking of delicate dishes
- heating baby food in glass jars
- soaking rice
- heating delicate dishes
- melting of gelatin
150 Watt - defrosting meat, fish and bread
80 Watt - defrosting cheese, cream and butter
- defrosting cakes with cream or butter icing
- to let dough rise
- warming cold dishes, drinks, softening butter
0 Watt - kitchen timer
Notes on microwave power levels
The following list shows you the power settings and what they can be
used for during microwave operation :
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