Zanussi ZNC12X User manual

Model
ZNF31X
User
Manual
Microwave
Oven
ZNC12X

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Contents
Safety information 2
Product description 8
Accessories 9
Before first use 10
Operation 11
Care and cleaning 14
Technical data 15
Installation 16
Environmental information 18
European guarantee 19
Safety information
The built-in safety interlock switches
prevent the microwave oven from
operating when the door is open.
Do not tamper with them, or attempt to
operate the oven with the door open as
open door operation can result in
exposure to microwave energy.
Do not allow food spills or cleaner residue
to accumulate on door sealing surfaces.
See the Cleaning and Care section for
cleaning instructions.
It is particularly important that the oven
door closes properly and that there is no
damage to the: (1) door (warped), (2)
hinges and latches (broken or insecure),
(3) door seals and sealing surface.
Warning: If the door, hinges/latches or
door seals are damaged, the microwave
must not be operated until it has been
repaired by an authorized service person.
Warning: It is hazardous for anyone
except factory trained service personnel to
service or make adjustments to this oven.
Contact your nearest authorised service
agent if service should be required.
Do not remove the outer case, door or
control panel at any time. Doing so may
cause exposure to extremely high voltage.
Install or locate this oven only in
accordance with ‘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, or defrost food. It is not
designed for industrial or laboratory use
neither for commercial use as this will
invalidate the guarantee.
Do not operate the oven empty. If food or
water is not present to absorb the

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microwave energy, the magnetron tube
can be damaged.
Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do
not use this product near water.
Do not attempt to dry clothing or
newspapers in the microwave 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.
Microwave oven is a Group 2 ISM
equipment in which radio frequency
energy is intentionally generated and used
in the form of electromagnetic radiation for
the treatment of material.
This oven is a Class B equipment suitable
for use in domestic establishments and in
establishments directly connected to a low
voltage power supply network which
supplies buildings used for domestic
purposes.
The microwave oven shall not be placed in
a cabinet unless it has been tested in a
cabinet.
Warning: If smoke is observed, switch off
or unplug the appliance and keep the door
closed in order to stifle any flames. Never
use water.
Warning: Only allow children or infirm
persons to use the microwave, without
supervision, when adequate instructions
have been given so that the child or infirm
person is able to use the microwave in a
safe way and understand the hazards of
improper use.
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.
Do not force the turntable to rotate by
hand. This may cause malfunctioning.
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.
Care should be taken not to obstruct any
air vents located on the top, rear, side and
bottom of the oven.

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Warning: Do not use this oven for
commercial purposes. This oven is made
for domestic use only.
Unpacking
When you unpack the oven, check that
the product is free from damage. Damage
or any missing parts must be reported
immediately to the retailer.
The oven, parts of the oven or the
accessories may be wrapped by a
protection foil. If so, you must remove this
foil before using the oven. Do not leave
packing material so that small children can
play with it. This can be hazardous.
Utensil safety
Most glass, glass ceramic and heat-
resistant glassware utensils are excellent
for use in the microwave 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. The use of oven
gloves to remove dishes is recommended.
Oven utensils and accessories guide
A variety of Utensils and Materials may be used for cooking in your microwave oven.
For your safety and to prevent damaging utensils and your oven choose appropriate
utensils and materials for each cooking method. The list below is a general guide.
Mode of operation
Material Utensils Microwave
Ceramic &
Glass Corning ware YES
Heat resistant glass ware YES*1
Glass ware with metal decoration NO
Lead crystal glass NO
China Without metal decoration YES
Pottery*2 YES

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Plastic Microwave oven
heat-proof wear YES
Plastic wrap YES
Metal Baking pan NO
Aluminium foil*3 YES
Paper Cups, plates, towels YES
Waxed paper YES
Wood NO
Accessories Grill rack NO
Turntable YES
YES: Utensils and accessories to use NO: Utensils and accessories to avoid
*1 Only if there is no metal trim.
*2 Only if it does not have a glaze containing metal.
*3 Use aluminium foil only for shielding purposes, over use may cause arcing.
Testing suitability of cookware
Utensils should be checked to ensure they
are suitable for use in Microwave Ovens.
Place the cookware in the microwave
along with a glass half full of water. Heat
on full power 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
room temperature, it is suitable for
microwave cooking.
Paper napkins, wax paper, paper towels,
plates, cups, cartons, freezer wrap and
cardboard are great convenience utensils.
Always be sure containers are filled with
food to absorb energy and thus avoid the
possibility of overheating or ignition.
Many plastic dishes, cups, freezer
containers and plastic wraps 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.
Do not leave oven unattended, and look at
it from time to time when heating or
cooking food in plastic, paper or other
combustible containers.
Metal utensils and utensils with metallic
trim should not be used in the microwave
oven, unless specifically recommended for
microwave use.

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Containers with restricted openings, such
as bottles, should not be used for
microwave cooking.
Use caution when removing a lid or cover
from a dish to avoid steam burns.
Foil containers
Shallow foil containers may safely be used
to reheat foods in your microwave oven
providing the following rules are observed:
Foil containers should not be more than 3
cms (1 1/4”) deep.
Foil lids must not be used.
The foil containers must be at least two-
thirds full of food. Empty containers must
never be used.
Foil containers should be used singly in
the microwave oven and should not be
allowed to touch the sides. If your oven
has a metal turntable or cooking rack, the
foil container should be placed on an
upturned ovenproof plate.
Foil containers should never be re-used in
the microwave oven.
If the microwave oven has been in use for
15 minutes or more, allow it to cool before
using it again.
The container and turntable may become
hot during use; take great care when
removing either from the oven. It is
advisable to use an oven cloth or glove
when doing so.
Remember when using an aluminium foil
container that the reheating or cooking
times may be longer than you are used to,
always ensure that the food is piping hot
before serving.
Food safety
Do not heat food in a can in the
microwave oven. Always remove the food
to a suitable container.
Deep fat frying should not be done in the
microwave oven, because the fat
temperature cannot be controlled,
hazardous situations 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 prevent steam build-up and
bursting. Apples, potatoes, chicken livers,
and egg yolks are examples of items that
should be pierced.
The contents of feeding bottles and baby
food jars are to be stirred or shaken and
the temperature is to be checked before
consumption, in order to avoid burns.

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Warning: Liquids or other foods must not
be heated in sealed containers since they
are liable to explode.
Warning: Microwave heating of beverages
can result in delayed eruptive boiling;
therefore care must be taken when
handling the container.
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
boil over of the hot liquid. To prevent this
possibility the following steps should be
taken:
Avoid using straight-sided containers with
narrow necks.
Do not overheat.
Stir the liquid before placing the container
in the oven and again halfway through the
heating time.
After heating, allow standing in the oven
for a short time, stirring again before
carefully removing the container.
Warning: Some products such as whole
eggs and sealed containers – for example,
closed glass jars – may explode and
should not be heated in this oven.
Occasionally, poached eggs may explode
during cooking. Always pierce the yolk,
then cover and allow the standing time of
one minute before removing cover.

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Product description
1. Digital Display
2. Indicators
The appropriate indicator will flash or
light up, just above each symbol
according to the instruction. When an
indicator is flashing, press the
appropriate button (having the same
symbol) or carry out the necessary
operation.
Stir
Turn over
Weight
Microwave power level
Cooking in progress
3. TIMER/WEIGHT knob
4. MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button
5. AUTO PROGRAMMES button Press
to select one of the 12 automatic
programmes.
6. START/+30 button
7. STOP button
8. DOOR OPEN button
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Accessories
Turntable support
Glass turntable
Turntable installation
Place the turntable support on the cavity
Bottom.
Place the turntable on top of the turntable
support as shown in the diagram. Make
sure that turntable hub is securely locked
in the turntable shaft. Never place the
turntable upside down.
Both turntable and turntable support must
always be used during cooking.
All food and containers of food are always
placed on this turntable for cooking.
This turntable rotates clockwise and
anticlockwise; this is normal.

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Before first use
Setting the clock
When your oven is plugged in for the first
time or when power resumes after a
power interruption, the display window
flash and show " 88:88 "
Touch the STOP button to clear the
display.
This oven can be set for 12hr mode or
24hr mode
1. To set the 12 hour clock, hold the
MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button
down for 3 seconds. ‘12H’ will appear
in the display.
2. To set the 24 hour clock, press the
MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button
once more. ‘24H’ will appear in the
display.
3. Rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT knob until
the correct hour is displayed
4. Press the MICROWAVE POWER
LEVEL button
5. Rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT knob until
the correct minute is displayed
6. Press the MICROWAVE POWER
LEVEL button
Child lock
This oven has a feature which prevents
the accidental running of the oven by a
child. After the lock has been set, no part
of the microwave oven will operate until
the child lock feature has been cancelled.
Touch the STOP + button for 3 seconds.
‘SAFE‘ will appear in the display.
To cancel touch the STOP + button for 3
seconds.
To stop the oven
There are two way to stop the oven whilst
it is in use.
1. Press the STOP button
You may restart the oven by pressing the
START button
Pressing STOP again will reset the current
programme
2. Open the door
You may restart the oven by closing the
door and pressing the START button
Pressing STOP again will cancel the
current programme