Zanussi ZCM 32 T User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ZANUSSI
COMBINATION
oven
ZCM 32 T

ZCM 32T
Contents
Before using your combination oven
Safety instructions
~ Utensil safety
— Testing suitability of cookware
— Foil containers
— Food safety
~
Safety
instructions
when
cooking
by
browner/grill
—
Oven
utensils
and
accessories
guide
Unpacking
Installation instructions
Electrical connections
Identifying the oven parts
The control panel
Display window
Operation
How to set the oven control
— Setting the clock, to set time of day
Microwave cooking
— To set power level
- To set cooking time
~ Auto reheat, to set Auto reheat
— Weight cook
~ To set weight cook
— To set Auto Defrost (Defrost by Time)
— Weight defrost
— To set weight defrost
— Grilling
— Combination grill cooking
— Convection cooking
— Combination convection cooking
- Bread proving
— To set Auto Repeat
— To set the Pre-Set functions
— Memory key
Weight conversion guide
Stop/Clear
Oven cooling
Interior lamp
Taking care of your combination oven
Care and cleaning
— Cleaning the interior
— Cleaning the exterior
Service and spare parts
Customer care
Guarantee conditions
Technical data
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ZCM 327T
Congratulations
on
the
purchase
of
your
new
combination
oven
Thank
you
for
choosing
a
Zanussi
product.
We
are
convinced
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.
1

ZCM 32T
Safety instructions
The built-in safety interlock switches prevent the
combination 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 allow food spills or cleaner residue to
accumulate on door sealing surfaces. See the
Cleaning and Care section for cleaning instructions.
Do not operate the oven“f it is damaged until it has
been repaired by qualified service personnel.
It is hazardous for anyone except qualified service
engineers to service or make adjustments to this
oven. Contact your nearest authorised Zanussi
service agent should service be required.
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.
Do not remove the outer case, door or contro! 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 and defrost food. It is not designed for
industrial, laboratory, or commercial use as this will
invalidate the guarantee.
Do not operate the microwave oven empty. If food or
water is not present to absorb the microwave energy,
the magnetron tube can be damaged.
Close supervision is necessary when the oven is used
by children.
Do not store this appliance outdoors.
Do not use this product near water.
Do not attempt to dry clothing or newspapers in the
combination 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.
NOTE:
* 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. 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.
Do not use this oven for commercial purposes. This
oven is made for domestic use only.
Utensil safety
+ 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. The use of oven gloves to remove dishes is
recommended.
Testing suitability for. microwave
* Place the cookware in the microwave along with a
glass half full of water. Heat on 850 W (100%) 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
convenience 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.

ZCM 327
Many plastic dishes, cups, freezer containers and
plastic wraps, providing they are not made from
recycled materials, 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 oven unattended, and look at it from
time to time when heating or cooking food in plastic.
paper or other combustible containers. If smoke is
observed, keep door closed, switch the oven off or
disconnect oven until smoke stops.
Metal utensils and utensils with metallic trim should
not be used in the microwave oven, unless
specifically recommended for microwave usc.
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.
Foit Containers
Shallow foil containers may safely be used to reheat
foods in your microwave oven providing the following
rules are observed. DO NOT use foil containers when
cooking or reheating by the sensor programmes.
|. Foil containers should not be more than 3cms
(1 1/4”) deep.
. Foil lids must not be used.
. The foil container must be at least two-thirds full of
Ww
food. Empty containers must never be used.
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 ovenproof
plate.
5. Foil containers should never be re-used in the
microwave 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. It is advisable to use an oven cloth or glove
when doing so.
8. 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.
Note: A comprehensive list of containers which are
suitable for use in convection, grill, microwave and
combination functions are given on page 8.
Food safety
* Do not heat food in a can in the microwave oven.
Always place the food in 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.

ZCM 32T
Food items with plenty of moisture or liquid such as
casseroles and soups, can be safely heated on Full
Power (100%), whereas vegetables, puddings, plated
and prepared chilled meals are best reheated more
gently on 450W (60%), until they are piping hot
throughout.
Always follow the cooking advice given on the pack
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 particular 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. Cover food to keep in
the heat and moisture.
Stir foods such as soups, drinks, sauces, casseroles,
milk puddings, or wherever possible to make sure
they heat evenly.
Large items which cannot be stirred, for example
Lasagne, Shepherds Pie, are best reheated on a lower
power level, 500W, Power level 5 or 320W, Power
level 3 to allow the centre 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 centre.
To give a more freshly cooked appearance it is often
better to reheat the sauce or gravy separately.
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. As stated above,
care must be taken with fillings with a high sugar or
fat content as they can be easily overheated and may
burn,
The basic rules to remember when reheating foods
are cover, stir, and turn where possible, and allow
standing time. Always cook food until it is piping hot
throughout.
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:
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 a cloth or oven glove.
Safety instructions when cooking by
browner/grill
1. The glass viewing window may break if water is
spilled on it during grilling.
2. Be sure to use an oven glove when loading and
unloading the oven. Containers get very hot in the
oven, so be careful not to burn yourself. The
turntable and metal rack also get very hot so be sure
to use an oven glove when handling them.
3. 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.
4. Do not put the turntable or containers in cold water
or try to cool them quickly after use.
5. Do not place items on top of the cabinet. The top of
the cabinet gets very hot, so anything placed on it
may be damaged by the heat.
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.

ZCM 32T
Oven utensils and accessories guide
A variety of Utensils and Materials may be used for
cooking in your combination 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.
Convection and
Material
Utensils
Microwave
Browner/Grill
Cooking Cooking
Ceramic & Glass Corning ware
Heat resistant glassware
Glassware with metal decoration
Lead crystal glass
China
Without
metal
decoration
Pottery
Plastic
Microwave
oven
heat-proof
wear
Plastic
wrap
Metal baking pan
Aluminium foil suitable
for microwave cooking
Paper
Cups,
plates,
towels
NO
Waxed
paper
NO
Wood
NO
Accessories
Turntable
YES
Turntable
support
YES
Grill
rack
NO
YES
Convection
roasting
rack
YES
Convection
tray
NO
YES
YES:
Utensils
and
accessories
to
use
NO:
Utensils
and
accessories
to
avoid
*Do
not
place
shallow
aluminium
foil
containers
directly
onto
the
grill or
convection
racks.
Do
not
use
the
grill or
convection
tray
in
the
conventional
microwave
or
combination
functions.

ZCM 32T
Unpacking
N.B. 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.
Do not leave packing material so that small children
can play with it. This can be hazardous.
Installation
1, Remove promotion label from the door. (If any.)
2. This oven can be used as a free standing oven or
built-in into a kitchen cabinet using the kit supplied
with the appliance. To install the oven in a kitchen
cabinet, follow diagrams A-G on page 10.
The oven should be installed on a flat, level surface.
The surface must be strong enough to safely bear the
weight (26 kg) of the oven, and the contents.
To avoid the possibility of causing vibration or noise
the oven must be in a stable position.
When oven is first plugged into a power
outlet, (13 amps mains socket), “1:01” will flash in
the display window, if not, switch off at power
outlet, unplug the unit and re-insert the plug into the
wall outlet.
. Keep the oven away from heat and water. Exposure
to heat and water can lower oven efficiency and lead
to malfunctioning, so be sure to install the oven
away from heat and water sources.
Instructions
4. Do not block air vents on the top and the sides of the
cabinet and also do not place any articles on the top
of the oven. If air vents are blocked during
operation, the oven may overheat, and this may lead
to malfunctioning. Hot air escapes from these vents,
so be sure not to obstruct them or let curtains come
between the oven and the rear wall.
5. Place the oven as far away from radios and TV’s as
possible. This oven does conform to EEC
requirements* of radio interference suppression, but
some interference may occur if it is placed too close
to a radio or TV, so keep them as far apart as
possible.
* This appliance conforms to the requirements of
EEC Radio Interference Directive 87/308/EEC.
6. If positioned in a corner, leave a gap of at least
2,0 cm from the right side wall.
Important! The oven can be placed almost anywhere
in the kitchen. Make sure it is placed on a flat, level
surface and that vents as well as the gap underneath the
oven are not blocked (for sufficient ventilation).