Zanussi Microwave Oven ZM266 User Manual

MICROWAVE OVEN  
MIKROWELLENGERÄT  
FOUR À MICRO-ONDES  
FORNO A MICRO-ONDAS  
MAGNETRONOVEN  
ZM266ST  
ZM266  
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET  
ANWEISUNGSBUCH  
NOTICE D’INSTRUCTION  
LIVRO DE INSTRUÇÕES  
GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING  
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CONTENTS  
Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 - 3  
Oven & accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Before operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
What are microwaves? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Suitable Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 - 8  
Tips & advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 - 13  
Microwave power levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
Microwave cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Other convenient functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 - 17  
Auto cook, cook from frozen & auto defrost operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 - 19  
Auto cook, cook from frozen & auto defrost charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 - 23  
Recipes for auto cook menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 - 24  
Cooking charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 - 26  
Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 - 30  
Care & cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31  
What to do if... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32  
Service & spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33  
Guarantee conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34  
Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34  
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 - 36  
The symbol  
on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as  
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of  
electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent  
potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused  
by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this  
product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where  
you purchased the product.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE  
To avoid the danger of fire.  
To avoid the possibility of injury  
The microwave oven should not be left  
unattended during operation. Power levels  
that are too high, or cooking times that are  
too long, may overheat foods resulting in a  
fire.  
The electrical outlet must be readily accessible so that  
the unit can be unplugged easily in an emergency.  
The AC power supply must be 230 V, 50 Hz, with a  
minimum 10 A distribution line fuse, or a minimum  
10 A distribution circuit breaker.  
It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only  
this appliance be provided.  
Do not store or use the oven outdoors.  
If food being heated begins to smoke, DO  
NOT OPEN THE DOOR. Turn off and unplug  
the oven and wait until the food has  
stopped smoking. Opening the door while  
food is smoking may cause a fire.  
Only use microwave-safe containers and  
utensils. See pages 7 - 8.  
Do not leave the oven unattended when  
using disposable plastic, paper or other  
combustible food containers.  
Clean the waveguide cover, the oven  
cavity, the turntable and turntable support  
after use. These must be dry and free from  
grease. Built-up grease may overheat and  
begin to smoke or catch fire.  
Do not place flammable materials near the oven or  
ventilation openings. Do not block the ventilation  
openings.  
Remove all metallic seals, wire twists, etc., from food  
and food packages. Arcing on metallic surfaces may  
cause a fire.  
WARNING:  
Do not operate the oven if it is damaged or  
malfunctioning. Check the following before use:  
a)The door; make sure the door closes properly and  
ensure it is not misaligned or warped.  
b)The hinges and door safety latches; check to make  
sure they are not broken or loose.  
c)The door seals and sealing surfaces; ensure that  
they have not been damaged.  
d)Inside the oven cavity or on the door; make sure  
there are no dents.  
e)The power supply cord and plug; ensure that they  
are not damaged.  
Never adjust , repair or modify the oven  
yourself. It is hazardous for anyone other  
than a competent person to carry out any  
service or repair operation which involves the  
removal of a cover which gives protection  
against exposure to microwave energy.  
Do not operate the oven with the door open or alter  
the door safety latches in any way.  
Do not operate the oven if there is an object between  
the door seals and sealing surfaces.  
Do not allow grease or dirt to build up on the  
door seals and adjacent parts. Follow the  
instructions for “Care & Cleaning” on page  
31. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean  
condition could lead to a deterioration of the  
surface that could adversely affect the life of  
the appliance and possibly result in a  
hazardous situation.  
Individuals with PACEMAKERS should check with their  
doctor or the manufacturer of the pacemaker for  
precautions regarding microwave ovens.  
To avoid the possibility of electric shock  
Under no circumstances should you remove the outer  
cabinet.  
Never spill or insert any objects into the door lock  
openings or ventilation openings. In the event of a  
spill, turn off and unplug the oven immediately and  
call an authorised ZANUSSI service agent.  
Do not immerse the power supply cord or plug in  
water or any other liquid.  
Do not allow the power supply cord to run over any  
hot or sharp surfaces, such as the hot air vent area at  
the top rear of the oven.  
Do not use the microwave oven to heat oil for deep  
frying. The temperature cannot be controlled and the  
oil may catch fire.  
To make popcorn, only use special microwave  
popcorn makers.  
Do not store food or any other items inside the oven.  
Check the settings after you start the oven to ensure  
the oven is operating as desired.  
See the corresponding hints in the operation manual.  
Do not attempt to replace the oven lamp yourself or  
allow anyone who is not authorised by ZANUSSI to  
do so. If the oven lamp fails, please consult your  
dealer or an authorised ZANUSSI service agent.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
If the power supply cord of this appliance is damaged, it  
Keep children away from the door to prevent them  
burning themselves.  
To avoid misuse by children  
must be replaced with a special cord. The exchange  
must be made by an authorised ZANUSSI service agent.  
To avoid the possibility of explosion and  
sudden boiling:  
WARNING: Liquids and other foods must  
not be heated in sealed containers since  
they are liable to explode.  
WARNING: Only allow children to use the  
oven without supervision when adequate  
instructions have been given so that the child  
is able to use the oven in a safe way and  
understands the hazards of improper use.  
Never use sealed containers. Remove seals and lids  
before use. Sealed containers can explode due to a build  
up of pressure even after the oven has been turned off.  
Take care when microwaving liquids. Use a wide-  
mouthed container to allow bubbles to escape.  
Microwave heating of beverages can result in  
delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care has  
to be taken when handling the container.  
Do not lean or swing on the oven door. Do not play  
with the oven or use it as a toy.  
Children should be taught all important safety  
instructions: use of pot holders, careful removal of  
food coverings; paying special attention to packaging  
(e.g. self-heating materials) designed to make food  
crisp, as they may be extra hot.  
Other warnings  
Never modify the oven in any way.  
This oven is for home food preparation only and may  
only be used for cooking food. It is not suitable for  
commercial or laboratory use.  
To promote trouble-free use of your oven  
and avoid damage.  
Never operate the oven when it is empty.  
When using a browning dish or self-heating material,  
always place a heat-resistant insulator such as a  
porcelain plate under it to prevent damage to the  
turntable and turntable support due to heat stress. The  
preheating time specified in the dishes instructions  
must not be exceeded.  
Do not use metal utensils, which reflect microwaves and  
may cause electrical arcing. Do not put cans in the oven.  
Only use the turntable and the turntable support  
designed for this oven. Do not operate the oven without  
the turntable.  
To prevent the turntable from breaking:  
(a)Before cleaning the turntable with water, leave the  
turntable to cool.  
(b)Do not put hot foods or hot utensils on a cold  
turntable.  
(c) Do not put cold foods or cold utensils on a hot  
turntable.  
Do not place anything on the outer cabinet during  
operation.  
NOTE:  
If you are unsure how to connect your oven, please  
consult an authorised, qualified electrician.  
Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer can accept  
any liability for damage to the oven or personal injury  
resulting from failure to observe the correct electrical  
connection procedure.  
To prevent sudden eruption of boiling liquid and  
possible scalding:  
1. Stir liquid prior to heating/reheating.  
2. It is advisable to insert a glass rod or similar utensil  
into the liquid whilst reheating.  
3. Let liquid stand for at least 20 seconds in the oven  
at the end of cooking time to prevent delayed  
eruptive boiling.  
Do not cook eggs in their shells, and whole  
hard boiled eggs should not be heated in  
microwave ovens since they may explode  
even after microwave cooking has ended.  
To cook or reheat eggs which have not  
been scrambled or mixed, pierce the yolks  
and the whites, or the eggs may explode.  
Shell and slice hard boiled eggs before  
reheating them in the microwave oven.  
Pierce the skin of such foods as potatoes, sausages  
and fruit before cooking, or they may explode.  
To avoid the possibility of burns  
Use pot holders or oven gloves when removing food  
from the oven to prevent burns.  
Always open containers, popcorn makers, oven  
cooking bags, etc., away from the face and hands to  
avoid steam burns.  
To avoid burns, always test food temperature  
and stir before serving and pay special  
attention to the temperature of food and  
drink given to babies, children or the elderly.  
Temperature of the container is not a true indication of  
the temperature of the food or drink; always check the  
food temperature.  
Always stand back from the oven door when opening  
it to avoid burns from escaping steam and heat.  
Slice stuffed baked foods after heating to release  
steam and avoid burns.  
Water vapour or drops may occasionally form on the  
oven walls or around the door seals and sealing  
surfaces. This is a normal occurrence and is not an  
indication of microwave leakage or a malfunction.  
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OVEN & ACCESSORIES  
1
2
3
4
1 Front trim  
2 Oven lamp  
8
7
6
5
9
3 Control panel  
4 Door opening button  
5 Waveguide cover  
6 Oven cavity  
14  
13  
7 Seal packing  
10  
11  
8 Door seals and sealing surfaces  
9 Fixing points (4 points)  
10 Ventilation openings  
11 Outer cover  
12 Rear cabinet  
13 Power supply cord support clip  
14 Power supply cord  
12  
ACCESSORIES:  
Check to make sure the following accessories are  
provided:  
(15) Turntable (16) Turntable support  
(17) 4 fixing screws (not shown).  
• Place the turntable support in the seal packing on  
the floor of the cavity.  
15  
16  
• Then place the turntable on the turntable support.  
To avoid turntable damage, ensure dishes or  
containers are lifted clear of the turntable rim when  
removing them from the oven.  
NOTE: When you order accessories, please  
mention two items: part name and model name to  
your dealer or authorised ZANUSSI service agent.  
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CONTROL PANEL  
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.  
1
2
Stir  
Turn over  
Weight  
3
Portion  
Microwave power level  
Cooking in progress  
3 TIME/WEIGHT/PORTION knob  
4 AUTO COOK 1 button  
4
5
6
7
Press to select one of the 2 automatic  
programmes.  
5 AUTO COOK 2 button  
8
Press to select one of the 2 automatic  
programmes.  
6 COOK FROM FROZEN button  
Press to select one of the 3 automatic  
programmes.  
9
10  
7 AUTO DEFROST button  
Press to select one of the 5 automatic  
programmes.  
8 MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button  
9 START/+30 button  
10STOP button  
11  
11DOOR OPENING button  
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BEFORE OPERATION  
Using the STOP button  
Plug in the oven.  
1. The oven display will flash:  
Use the STOP button to:  
1. Erase a mistake during programming.  
2. Stop the oven temporarily during cooking.  
3. Cancel a programme during cooking, touch twice.  
2. Touch the STOP button the display will show:  
x1  
To set the clock, see below.  
SETTING THE CLOCK  
There are two setting modes: 12 hour clock and 24 hour clock.  
1. To set the 12 hour clock, hold the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button  
down for 3 seconds.  
will appear in the display.  
2. To set the 24 hour clock, press the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button once  
x1 and hold  
for 3 secs.  
more after Step 1, in the example below  
will appear in the display.  
To set the clock, follow the example below.  
Example:  
To set the 24 hour clock to 23:35.  
2. Set the hours. Rotate the  
TIMER/WEIGHT/PORTION  
knob until the correct hour is  
displayed (23).  
1. Choose the clock function.  
Choose the 24 hour  
clock.  
3. Press the MICROWAVE  
POWER LEVEL button  
to change from hours to  
minutes.  
(12 hour clock)  
x1  
x1 and hold  
x1  
for 3 secs.  
4. Set the minutes. Rotate the TIMER/  
WEIGHT/PORTION knob until the  
correct minute is displayed. (35).  
5. Press the MICROWAVE  
POWER LEVEL button to  
start the clock.  
Check the display.  
x1  
NOTE:  
show  
after the power is reinstated. If this  
1. You can rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT/PORTION  
knob clockwise or counter-clockwise.  
2. Press the STOP button if you make a mistake  
during programming.  
3. If the electrical power supply to your microwave  
oven is interrupted, the display will intermittently  
occurs during cooking, the programme will be  
erased. The time of day will also be erased.  
4. When you want to reset the time of day, follow the  
above example again.  
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WHAT ARE MICROWAVES?  
WHAT ARE MICROWAVES?  
Like radio and television waves, microwaves are  
electromagnetic waves.  
THE CHARACTERISTICS OF MICROWAVES  
Microwaves penetrate all non-metal objects made  
of glass, china, earthenware, plastic, wood or  
paper. This is why the microwaves never make  
these materials hot. Dishes become hot only  
because the food inside them is hot.  
The food absorbs the microwaves and is heated.  
Microwaves cannot pass through objects made of  
metal and so they are deflected. For this reason  
metal objects are not normally suitable for  
microwave cookery. There are exceptions where  
you can actually make use of the fact that the  
microwaves cannot pass through metal. If you  
cover food with aluminium foil at specific points  
while it is defrosting or cooking, you can prevent  
those parts from getting too warm, too hot, or  
overcooked. Please check out the advice given in  
the guide.  
Microwaves are produced by a magnetron inside  
the microwave oven, and these vibrate the  
molecules of water present in the food. The friction  
this causes produces heat, which ensures that the  
food is defrosted, heated, or cooked through.  
The secret of the reduced cooking times is the fact  
that the microwaves penetrate the food from every  
direction. Energy is used to the full. In comparison,  
the energy from a conventional hob passes from  
the burner through the pan and so to the food. This  
method wastes a great deal of energy.  
SUITABLE COOKWARE  
GLASS AND CERAMIC GLASS  
PLASTIC AND PAPER UTENSILS  
Heat-resistant glass utensils are  
very suitable. The cooking  
process can be observed from all  
sides. They must not, however,  
contain any metal (e.g. lead  
Heat resistant plastic utensils which  
are suitable for use in the  
microwave can be used to thaw,  
heat and cook food. Follow the  
manufacturers recommendations.  
Heat-resistant paper made for use  
in a microwave oven is also  
suitable. Follow the manufacturers  
recommendations.  
crystal), nor have a metallic overlay (e.g. gold  
edge, cobalt blue finish).  
CERAMICS  
Generally very suitable. Ceramics must be glazed,  
since with unglazed ceramics moisture can get into  
the ceramic. Moisture causes the material to heat  
up and may make it shatter. If you are not certain  
whether your utensil is suitable for the microwave,  
carry out the utensil suitability test.  
KITCHEN PAPER  
can be used to absorb any moisture which occurs  
in short heating methods, e.g. of bread or  
products in bread crumbs. Insert the paper  
between the food and the revolving plate. The  
surface of the food will stay crispy and dry.  
Covering greasy food with kitchen paper will  
catch splashes.  
PORCELAIN  
Very suitable. Ensure that the porcelain does not  
have a gold or silver overlay and that it does not  
contain any metal.  
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SUITABLE COOKWARE  
MICROWAVE CLING FILM  
They must, however, be small in  
relation to the food, e.g.  
aluminium containers must be at  
This, or heat-resistant film, is very suitable for  
covering or wrapping. Please follow the  
manufacturer's recommendations.  
2/  
3/  
4
3
least  
to  
filled with food. It  
is recommended that you transfer  
the food into a dish suitable for use in the  
microwave. When using aluminium containers or  
other metal utensils there must be a gap of approx.  
2 cms between them and the walls of the cooking  
area, otherwise the walls could be damaged by  
possible arcing.  
ROASTING BAGS  
Can be used in a microwave oven. Metal clips are  
not suitable for fastening them since the roasting  
bag foil might melt. Fasten the roasting bag with  
string and pierce it several times with a fork. Non  
heat-resistant food wraps are not recommended for  
use in a microwave oven.  
NO UTENSIL SHOULD HAVE A METAL  
OVERLAY metal parts such as screws, bands or  
handles.  
BROWNING DISH  
A special microwave dish made from ceramic  
glass with a metal alloy base, which allows food  
to be browned.  
UTENSIL SUITABILITY TEST  
When using the browning dish a suitable insulator,  
e.g. a porcelain plate, must be placed between  
the turntable and the browning dish. Be careful to  
adhere exactly to the pre-heating time given in the  
manufacturer's instructions. Excessive pre-heating  
can damage the turntable and the turntable stand  
or can trigger the safety-device which will switch  
off the oven.  
If you are not sure whether your utensil is suitable  
for use in your microwave oven,  
carry out the following test: Place  
the utensil into the oven. Place a  
glass container filled with 150 ml  
of water on or next to the utensil.  
Switch on the oven at 900 W power for 1 to 2  
minutes. If the utensil stays cool or just warm to  
the touch, it is suitable. Do not use this test on a  
plastic utensil. It could melt.  
METAL  
Generally speaking, metal should not be used,  
since microwaves do not pass  
through metal and therefore  
cannot reach the food. There  
are, however, exceptions: small  
strips of aluminium foil may be  
used to cover certain parts of the food, so that  
these do not thaw too quickly or begin to cook  
(e.g. chicken wings). Small metal skewers and  
aluminium containers (e.g. of ready- cooked  
meals) can be used.  
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TIPS & ADVICE  
BEFORE YOU START...  
ALL INDICATED COOKING TIMES...  
To make it as easy as possible to use the  
microwave oven, we have put together a few hints  
and tips for you.  
are guidelines only. Cooking times may vary  
depending on starting temperature, the weight and  
composition (water, fat content, etc) of the food.  
Only switch on the oven when the food is already  
inside.  
SALT, HERBS & SPICES  
Food cooked in the microwave oven retains its  
taste better than with conventional cooking  
methods. Use salt sparingly and as a rule only add  
salt after the food has cooked. Salt binds liquids  
and dries out the surface of food. Herbs and  
spices can be used as normal.  
SETTING THE COOKING TIME  
Defrosting, re-heating and cooking times are  
generally much shorter than in a conventional  
oven or hob. So you will need to consult this book  
for the recommended cooking times. It is better to  
set shorter rather than longer cooking times.  
Always test the food after the cooking time has  
elapsed. It is better to then continue cooking it for  
a little longer, than to have overcooked food.  
TESTING THE FOOD  
You can test whether food is cooked in the same  
way as conventional cookery.  
STARTING TEMPERATURE  
• Using a food thermometer. After cooking or re-  
heating all foods have a certain internal  
temperature. You can use a food thermometer to  
test whether the food is hot enough, or ‘done’.  
Defrosting, re-heating and cooking times depend  
on the temperature of the food when you start. For  
example, deep-frozen and refrigerated food will  
need longer than food that is at room temperature.  
Standard storage temperatures of food are assumed  
for re-heating and cooking times (refrigerator  
temperature of 5 °C, room temperature of  
approximately 20 °C). For defrosting food a starting  
temperature of approximately -18 °C is assumed.  
Cook popcorn only in special microwave safe  
containers. Refer exactly to the manufacturer’s  
instructions. Do not use a normal paper or glass  
container.  
• Using a fork. Test fish with a fork. If the flesh is  
not transparent and comes off the bone easily, it  
is done. If it is overcooked, it will be brittle and  
dry.  
• Wooden skewer. Test cakes and bread by  
sticking in a wooden skewer. If the skewer  
comes out clean and dry, the food is ready.  
Do not cook eggs in their  
unbroken shells. Pressure builds  
up inside the shell and this may  
result in the egg exploding. Prick  
the yolk before you cook it.  
Do not heat oil or fat for deep-  
frying inside the microwave  
oven. It is impossible to control  
WORKING OUT COOKING TIMES USING  
THE FOOD THERMOMETER  
After it has cooked, every drink or item of food  
has a certain internal temperature. When it is  
reached the cooking can be stopped, and the  
result will be good. You can test the internal  
temperature with a food thermometer. The  
temperature chart on the next page gives most of  
the important temperatures.  
the temperature of the oil and it  
may suddenly splash out of the  
pan.  
Do not heat sealed containers such as jars or  
tins. The pressure inside the container could cause  
the container to explode. (The exception is when  
you are making preserves).  
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TIPS & ADVICE  
CHART: USING A FOOD THERMOMETER  
TO DEFINE COOKING TIMES  
Plunge into cold water immediately after the  
blanching process to prevent further cooking, and  
then allow it to drain. Pack and freeze the  
vegetable in airtight containers.  
Drink/food items  
Internal  
Internal  
temperature at  
the end of  
temperature after  
10-15 mins  
standing time  
PRESERVING FRUIT  
VEGETABLES  
&
cooking time  
o
Heating drinks (coffee,  
water, tea, etc)  
Heating milk  
Heating soup  
Heating stews  
Poultry  
65-75  
C
Preserving fruit and vegetables  
using the microwave is a quick  
and easy process. You can buy  
o
o
o
o
60-65  
75-80  
75-80  
80-85  
C
C
C
C
preserving jars, seals and preserving jar clamps  
specially designed for microwave use. Precise  
instructions are provided by the manufacturers of  
these items.  
o
85-90  
C
Lamb  
o
o
o
Rare  
70  
C
70-75  
80-85  
C
C
o
Well roasted  
Roast beef  
Rare  
Medium done  
Well done  
Pork, veal  
75-80  
C
SMALL & LARGE QUANTITIES  
Microwave cooking times depend directly upon  
the amount of food you want to defrost, re-heat or  
cook, i.e. small portions cook faster than big ones.  
The rule of thumb is:  
TWICE AS MUCH = ALMOST TWICE AS LONG  
HALF AS MUCH = HALF AS LONG  
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
50-55  
60-65  
75-80  
80-85  
C
C
C
C
55-60  
65-70  
80-85  
80-85  
C
C
C
C
ADDING WATER  
TALL CONTAINERS, FLAT DISHES  
Vegetables and other foods containing a lot of  
water can be cooked in their own juices or by  
adding just a small amount of water. This will  
retain many vitamins and minerals in the food.  
Both types of container have the  
same capacity but cooking times  
are longer for tall containers than  
for flat ones. Therefore it is  
preferable to use dishes that are  
FOOD WITH SKIN OR PEEL  
Pierce foods such as sausages, chickens, chicken  
legs, potatoes in their skins, tomatoes, egg yolk,  
etc with a wooden skewer. This allows the steam to  
escape and the food won’t explode.  
as flat as possible, with the  
largest possible flat surface.  
Only use tall containers for foods that are likely to  
boil over, e.g. noodles, rice, milk etc.  
FATTY FOODS  
ROUND & OVAL DISHES  
Food ‘marbled’ with fat or with layers of fat cook  
faster than lean meat. You should therefore cover  
these parts with some aluminium foil, and place  
the food fatty side downward.  
Food cooks more evenly in round and oval dishes  
than in rectangular ones, because the microwave  
energy concentrates into the corners of rectangular  
dishes and the food there may get overcooked.  
BLANCHING VEGETABLES  
Before they are frozen vegetables should be  
blanched. This is the best way of retaining the  
quality and flavour.  
How to blanch vegetables:  
Wash and chop the vegetable, place 250g of the  
vegetable in a bowl with 275ml of water, cover  
and heat for 3-5 minutes.  
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TIPS & ADVICE  
TURNING  
COVERING THE FOOD  
Turn medium sized portions, such as burgers and  
steaks, once during cooking, to reduce cooking  
time. Large items such as roasts and chickens must  
be turned because they receive more microwave  
energy on the uppermost side and could dry out if  
not turned.  
By covering the food as it cooks  
moisture is retained and cooking  
time is reduced. Use a lid,  
microwave film, or cover. Do not  
cover food that should have a  
crispy surface, such as roast meat or chicken. As a  
rule if you would cover it in a conventional oven,  
cover it in the microwave. If you would cook it in a  
conventional oven without a cover, you can cook it  
without a cover in the microwave.  
STANDING TIME  
One of the most important rules  
of microwave cooking is  
standing time. Almost all foods  
IRREGULAR SHAPED FOOD  
that are defrosted, heated or  
cooked in a microwave oven  
require standing time. This may  
be fairly short or quite long. During this time the  
temperature is balanced and the liquids inside the  
food are evenly distributed.  
Place the thicker, more compacted  
end of the food pointing towards  
the outside. Place vegetables  
(such as broccoli) with the stalks  
pointing outward.  
BROWNING AGENTS  
STIRRING  
After more than 15 minutes cooking time food  
acquires a brownness, although this is not  
comparable to the deep brownness and crispness  
obtained through conventional cooking. In order to  
obtain an appetising brown colour you can use  
browning agents. For the most part they  
simultaneously act as seasoning agents. In the  
following table you will find some suggestions for  
substances you can use as browning agents and  
some of the uses to which you might put them.  
You need to stir the food because  
the microwaves heat the outer  
areas first. Stirring the food  
balances the temperature and  
the food heats evenly.  
ARRANGING  
Arrange individual portions (pudding moulds, cups  
or baked potatoes) in a circle on the turntable.  
Leave space between the portions for the  
microwave energy to penetrate from all sides.  
DISH  
METHOD  
Coat the poultry with the  
butter/paprika mixture  
Dust with paprika  
Coat with the sauce  
Coat with the sauce  
BROWNING AGENT  
Melted butter and dried paprika  
Poultry  
Dried paprika  
Oven baked dishes - Cheese toasties  
Meat and poultry  
Roasts, Rissoles, Small roasted items  
Oven baked dishes, toasted items,  
soups, stews  
Soya sauce  
Barbecue and Worcestershire sauce, Gravy  
Rendered down bacon fat or dried onions  
Sprinkle pieces of bacon or  
dried onions on top  
Sprinkle pieces on top of cakes  
& desserts or use to glaze  
Cocoa, chocolate flakes, brown icing, honey and Cakes and desserts  
marmalade  
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HEATING  
• Ready-prepared meals in aluminium containers  
should be removed from the aluminium  
container and heated on a plate or in a dish.  
• Remove the lids from firmly closed containers.  
• Food should be covered with microwave cling  
film, a plate or cover (obtainable from stores),  
so that the surface does not dry out. Drinks need  
not be covered.  
• When boiling liquids such as water, coffee, tea  
or milk, place a glass stirrer in the container.  
• If possible, stir large quantities from time to  
time, to ensure that the temperature is evenly  
distributed.  
• The times are for food at a room temperature of  
20 °C. The heating time for food stored in a  
refrigerator should be increased slightly.  
• After heating allow the food to stand for 1-2  
minutes, so that the temperature inside the food  
can be evenly distributed (standing time).  
• The times given are guidelines which can be  
varied according to the initial temperature,  
weight, water content, fat content or the result  
which you want to achieve.  
DEFROSTING  
Your microwave is ideal for thawing. Thawing TURNING/STIRRING  
times are usually considerably shorter than in  
traditional methods. Here are a few tips. Take the  
frozen item out of its packaging and place on a  
plate for thawing.  
Almost all foods have to be  
turned or stirred from time to  
time. As early as possible,  
separate parts which are stuck  
together and re-arrange them.  
BOXES & CONTAINERS  
Boxes and containers suitable for microwaves are SMALL AMOUNTS...  
particularly good for thawing and heating food,  
since they can withstand temperatures in a deep  
freeze (down to approx. -40 °C) as well as being  
heat resistant (up to approx. 220 °C). You can  
therefore use the same container to freeze, thaw,  
heat and even cook the food, without having to  
transfer it.  
Thaw more quickly and evenly than large ones.  
We recommend that you thaw portions which are  
as small as possible. By doing so you will be able  
to prepare whole menus quickly and easily.  
FOODS REQUIRING CAREFUL HANDLING  
Foods such as gateaux, cream, cheese and bread  
should only be partially thawed and then left to  
thaw completely at room temperature. By doing so  
you will avoid the outer areas becoming too hot  
whilst the inside is still frozen.  
COVERING  
Cover thin parts with small strips of aluminium foil  
before thawing. Thawed or warm  
parts should likewise be covered  
with aluminium strips during  
thawing. This stops the thin parts  
becoming too hot while thicker  
parts are still frozen.  
STANDING TIME  
This is particularly important after thawing food, as  
the thawing process continues during this period. In  
the thawing table you will find the standing times  
for various foods. Thick, dense foods require a  
longer standing time than thinner foods or foods of  
a porous nature. If the food has not thawed  
sufficiently, you may continue thawing it in the  
microwave or lengthen the standing time  
accordingly. At the end of the standing time you  
should process the food as soon as possible and  
not re-freeze it.  
CORRECT SETTING  
It is better to choose a setting which is too low  
rather than one which is too high. By doing so you  
will ensure that the food thaws evenly. If the  
microwave setting is too high, the surface of the  
food will already have begun to cook while the  
inside is still frozen.  
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COOKING FRESH VEGETABLES  
• When buying vegetables, try to ensure that, as • Vegetables are usually cooked in a dish with a  
far as possible, they are of similar size. This is  
particularly important when you want to cook  
the vegetables whole (e.g. boiled potatoes).  
lid. Those with a high moisture content, e.g.  
onions or boiled potatoes, can be cooked in  
microwave cling film without adding water.  
• Wash the vegetables before preparing them, • After half the cooking time has elapsed  
clean them and only then weigh the required  
quantity for the recipe and chop them up.  
vegetables should be stirred or turned over.  
• After cooking allow the vegetables to stand for  
approx. 2 minutes, so that the temperature  
disperses evenly (standing time).  
• Season them as you would normally, but as a  
rule only add salt after cooking.  
• Add about 5 tbsps of water for 500 g of • The cooking times given are guidelines and  
vegetables. Vegetables which are high in fibre  
require a little more water. You will find  
information in the table (see page 26).  
depend upon the weight, initial temperature and  
condition of the type of vegetables in question.  
The fresher the vegetables, the shorter the  
cooking time.  
COOKING MEAT, FISH & POULTRY  
• When buying food items, try to ensure that, as  
enhanced by the use of a browning agent. If, in  
addition, you would like the surface to be crisp  
you should either use the browning dish or sear  
the food on your cooker and finish cooking it in  
your microwave. By doing this you will  
simultaneously obtain a brown base for making  
a sauce.  
far as possible, they are of similar size. This will  
ensure that they are cooked properly.  
• Before preparation wash meat, fish and poultry  
thoroughly under cold running water and pat  
them dry with kitchen paper. Then continue as  
normal.  
• Turn large pieces of meat, fish or poultry half  
way through the cooking time, so that they are  
cooked evenly from all sides.  
• Beef should be well hung and have little gristle.  
• Even though the pieces may be of a similar size,  
cooking results may vary. This is due, amongst  
other things, to the kind of food, variations in  
the fat and moisture content as well as the  
temperature before cooking.  
• After cooking, cover roasts with aluminium foil  
and allow them to stand for approx. 10 minutes  
(standing time). During this period the roast  
carries on cooking and the liquid is evenly  
distributed, so that when it is carved a minimum  
amount of juice is lost.  
• After the food has been cooking for 15 minutes  
it acquires a natural brownness, which may be  
COOKING & DEFROSTING  
Deep-frozen dishes can be thawed and cooked at refer to the manufacturer’s instructions on the  
the same time in one process in your microwave. packaging when preparing deep-frozen dishes.  
You will find some examples in the table (see page These usually contain precise cooking times and  
25). Do take note, however, of the general advice offer advice on preparation.  
given on “heating” and “thawing” food. Please  
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MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS  
Your oven has 5 power levels. To choose the power  
level for cooking, follow the advice given in the  
recipe section. Generally the following  
recommendations apply:  
450 W - for dense foods which require a long  
cooking time when cooked conventionally, eg. beef  
dishes, it is advisable to use this power setting to  
ensure the meat will be tender.  
900 W - used for fast cooking or reheating e.g.  
soup, casseroles, canned food, hot beverages,  
vegetables, fish, etc.  
270 W - (Defrost setting) to defrost, select this  
power setting, to ensure that the dish defrosts  
evenly. This setting is also ideal for simmering rice,  
pasta, dumplings and cooking egg custard.  
630 W - used for longer cooking of dense foods  
such as roast joints, meat loaf and plated meals,  
also for sensitive dishes such as cheese sauce and  
sponge cakes. At this reduced setting, the sauce  
will not boil over and food will cook evenly without  
over cooking at the sides.  
90 W - For gentle defrosting, eg. cream gateaux  
or pastry.  
W = WATT  
To set the microwave power level :  
1. Rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT/PORTION knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to select cooking time.  
2. Press the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button until the desired power level appears on the display.  
(If the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button is touched once,  
will be displayed. If you miss  
your desire level, continue pressing the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button until you reach the  
level again).  
3. Press the START/+30 button.  
NOTE: If the power level is not selected, 900 W is automatically set.  
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MICROWAVE COOKING  
Your oven can be programmed for up to 90 minutes.  
(90.00) The input unit of cooking (defrosting) time  
varies from 10 seconds to five minutes. It depends on  
the total length of the cooking (defrosting) time as  
shown on the table.  
Cooking time  
0-5 minutes  
5-10 minutes  
10-30 minutes  
30-90 minutes  
Increasing unit  
10 seconds  
30 seconds  
1 minute  
5 minutes  
Example:  
Suppose you want to heat soup for 2 minutes and 30 seconds on 630 W microwave power.  
3. Press START/+30  
button once to begin  
cooking.  
1. Enter desired cooking  
time by rotating the  
TIMER/WEIGHT/  
PORTION knob  
clockwise.  
2. Choose desired power  
level by pressing  
MICROWAVE POWER  
LEVEL button twice.  
x1  
x2  
Check the display.  
NOTE:  
1. When the door is opened during the cooking process, the cooking time on the digital display stops  
automatically. The cooking time starts to count down again when the door is closed and the START/+30  
button is pressed.  
2. If you wish to know the power level during cooking, press the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button. As  
long as your finger is touching the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button, the power level will be displayed.  
3. You can rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT/PORTION knob clockwise or counter-clockwise. If you rotate the  
knob counter-clockwise, the cooking time will decrease from 90 minutes by degrees.  
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OTHER CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS  
1. MULTIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING  
A maximum of 3 sequences can be input, consisting of manual cooking time and mode.  
Example:  
To cook:  
5 minutes on 900 W power (Stage 1)  
16 minutes on 270 W power (Stage 2)  
STAGE 1  
1. Enter the desired cooking  
time by rotating TIMER/  
WEIGHT/PORTION  
knob.  
2. Choose the desired power  
level by pressing the  
MICROWAVE POWER  
LEVEL button once.  
x1  
STAGE 2  
4. Choose the desired power  
level by pressing the  
3. Enter desired time by  
rotating TIMER/  
WEIGHT/PORTION  
knob.  
5. Press the START/+30  
button once to begin  
cooking.  
MICROWAVE POWER  
LEVEL button four times.  
x1  
x4  
Check the display.  
(The oven will begin to cook for 5 minutes on 900 W, and then for 16 minutes on 270 W.)  
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OTHER CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS  
2. ADD 30 SECONDS FUNCTION  
The START/+30 button allows you to operate the two following functions:  
a. Direct start  
You can directly start cooking on 900 W microwave power level for 30 seconds by pressing the  
START/+30 button.  
NOTE:  
To avoid the misuse by children the START/+30 button can be used only within 3 minutes after preceding  
operation, i.e., closing the door, pressing the STOP button or cooking completion.  
b. Extend the cooking time  
You can extend the cooking time for multiples of 30 seconds if the button is pressed while the oven is in  
operation.  
3. TO CHECK THE POWER LEVEL  
To check the microwave power level during cooking press the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button.  
x1  
As long as your finger is touching the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button the power level will be  
displayed.  
The oven continues to count down although the display shows the power level.  
4. SAFETY LOCK FUNCTION  
TO SET THE SAFETY LOCK FUNCTION  
1. Press and hold the STOP key for 3  
seconds.  
TO CANCEL THE SAFETY LOCK FUNCTION  
1. Press and hold the STOP key for 3 seconds.  
x1 for 3 seconds  
x1 for 3 seconds  
The display will show the  
time of day, if set.  
The display will show:  
NOTE: When the Safety Lock is set you cannot input any buttons except the STOP button.  
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AUTO COOK, COOK FROM FROZEN &  
AUTO DEFROST OPERATION  
AUTO COOK, COOK FROM FROZEN and AUTO DEFROST automatically work out the correct  
cooking mode and cooking time. You can choose from 4 AUTO COOK, 3 COOK FROM FROZEN and  
5 AUTO DEFROST menus. What you need to know when using this automatic function:  
For example:  
Menu number  
1a.  
1b.  
1a. AUTO COOK 1: The AUTO COOK 1 button  
has two menus. Press the AUTO COOK 1  
button once, the display will appear as shown.  
Menu number  
Menu number  
1b. AUTO COOK 2: The AUTO COOK 2 button  
has two menus. Press the AUTO COOK 2  
button once, the display will appear as shown.  
1c. COOK FROM FROZEN: The COOK FROM  
FROZEN button has three menus. Press the  
COOK FROM FROZEN button once, the  
display will appear as shown.  
1c.  
Menu number  
1d.  
1d. AUTO DEFROST: The AUTO DEFROST button  
has 5 menus. Press the AUTO DEFROST button  
once, the display will appear as shown.  
The menu can be chosen by pressing the COOK FROM FROZEN, AUTO DEFROST or desired AUTO  
COOK button until the desired menu number is displayed. See pages 20-23 “AUTO COOK, COOK  
FROM FROZEN & AUTO DEFROST charts”.  
The menu will be changed automatically by holding down the AUTO COOK 1, AUTO COOK 2,  
COOK FROM FROZEN or AUTO DEFROST button.  
2. The weight or quantity of the food can be input  
2.  
by rotating the TIMER/WEIGHT/PORTION  
TIMER/WEIGHT/  
PORTION knob  
knob until the desired weight/quantity is  
displayed.  
• Enter the weight of the food only.  
Do not include the weight of the container.  
• For food weighing more or less than weights/  
quantities given in the AUTO COOKCOOK  
FROM FROZEN & AUTO DEFROST charts, use  
manual operation. For best results, follow the  
cooking charts on pages 25 - 26.  
3.  
START/+30 button  
x1  
3. To start cooking press START/+30 button.  
The final temperature will vary according to the  
initial temperature. Check food is piping hot after  
cooking. If necessary, you can extend the  
cooking manually.  
NOTE: If you use the START/+30 function  
during the cooking/defrosting, the food  
may be overcooked.  
When action is required (e.g. to turn food over)  
the oven stops and the audible signals sound,  
remaining cooking time and any indicator will  
flash on the display. To continue cooking, press  
the START/+30 button.  
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AUTO COOK, COOK FROM FROZEN &  
AUTO DEFROST OPERATION  
Example 1 for AUTO COOK:  
To cook Fish Fillet with Sauce 1,5 kg (3 units) using Auto Cook 2 (A2-1).  
1. Select the menu required by  
pressing the AUTO COOK 2  
button once.  
2. Enter the quantity by rotating  
the TIMER/WEIGHT/  
3. Press the START/+30  
button once.  
PORTION knob clockwise.  
x1  
x1  
Check the display.  
Example 2 for COOK FROM FROZEN:  
To cook Frozen Gratin 0,6 kg using Cook from frozen (FC-3).  
1. Select the menu required by  
pressing the COOK FROM  
FROZEN button 3 times.  
2. Enter the weight by rotating  
the TIMER/WEIGHT/  
3. Press the START/+30  
button once.  
PORTION knob clockwise.  
x1  
x3  
Check the display.  
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AUTO COOK, COOK FROM FROZEN &  
AUTO DEFROST CHARTS  
BUTTON  
AUTO COOK WEIGHT (Increasing  
PROCEDURE  
1
Unit) / UTENSILS  
A1-1 Cook  
Chicken Pan  
0,5 - 1,5 kg* (1-3)  
(initial temp Chicken 5 °C)  
• See recipe for “Chicken Pan with  
Vegetables” on page 23.  
with Vegetables Gratin dish with  
microwave cling film  
x1  
* Total weight of all ingredients  
A1-2 Cook  
Mince and  
Onion  
0,5 - 1,5 kg* (1-3)  
(initial temp Mince 5 °C)  
Casserole dish with lid  
• See recipe for “Mince & Onion” on page  
23.  
x2  
* Total weight of all ingredients  
BUTTON  
AUTO COOK WEIGHT (Increasing  
PROCEDURE  
2
Unit) / UTENSILS  
A2-1 Cook  
Fish fillet with  
sauce  
0,5 - 1,5 kg* (1-3)  
(initial temp fish 5 °C,  
sauce 20 °C)  
Gratin dish &  
microwave cling film  
• See recipe for “Fish Fillet with Sauce” on  
page 24.  
x1  
x2  
* Total weight of all ingredients  
A2-2 Cook  
Gratin  
0,5 - 1,5 kg* (1-3)  
(initial temp 20 °C)  
Gratin dish  
• See recipe for “Gratin” on page 24.  
* Total weight of all ingredients  
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AUTO DEFROST CHARTS  
BUTTON COOK FROM WEIGHT (Increasing  
PROCEDURE  
FROZEN  
Unit) / UTENSILS  
FC-1 Cook  
Frozen  
Vegetables  
e.g. Brussel  
sprouts, green  
beans, peas,  
mixed  
0,1 - 0,6 kg (100 g)  
(initial temp -18 °C)  
Bowl & lid  
Casserole dish &  
microwave cling film or • When the oven stops and the audible  
• Add 1tbsp water per 100 g. (For  
mushrooms no additional water is  
necessary).  
x1  
• Cover with microwave cling film or a lid.  
lid  
signals sound, stir and re-cover.  
• After cooking, let stand for approx. 1-2  
minutes.  
NOTE: If frozen vegetables are compacted  
together, cook manually.  
vegetables,  
broccoli  
FC-2 Cook  
Frozen Ready  
Meals  
Stirrable type  
e.g. Noodles,  
Bolognese,  
0,3 - 1,0 kg* (100 g)  
(initial temp -18 °C)  
Casserole dish &  
microwave cling film or  
lid  
• Transfer meal to suitable microwave-proof  
dish.  
• Add some liquid if recommended by the  
manufacturer.  
• Cover with microwave cling film or lid.  
• Cook without cover if the manufacturer  
instructs.  
• When the audible signal sounds, stir and  
re-cover.  
x2  
* If the manufacturer  
Chinese Menus. instructs to add water,  
calculate the total  
amount for the  
programme with  
additional liquid.  
After cooking, stir and let stand for approx. 1 - 2  
minutes.  
FC-3 Cook  
Frozen Gratin  
e.g. macaroni  
gratin, lasagne, dish  
etc. and microwave cling  
0,2 - 0,6 kg (100 g)  
(initial temp -18 °C)  
Shallow, oval gratin  
• Remove the frozen gratin from the package.  
If the container is not suitable for  
microwave ovens, place in a gratin dish  
and cover with microwave cling film.  
• If the container is suitable for microwave  
ovens, remove original paper cover and  
cover with microwave cling film.  
x3  
film or original  
container and  
microwave cling film  
• After cooking, let stand for approx. 5  
minutes.  
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AUTO COOK, COOK FROM FROZEN &  
AUTO DEFROST CHARTS  
BUTTON  
AUTO  
DEFROST  
WEIGHT (Increasing  
Unit) / UTENSILS  
PROCEDURE  
Ad-1 Defrost 0,2 - 1,0 kg (100 g)  
• Place the food on a plate in the centre of the  
turntable.  
Steak and  
Chops  
(initial temp -18 °C)  
(See note on page 23) • When the oven stops and the audible  
signals sound, turn the food over, rearrange  
and separate. Shield thin parts and warm  
spots with aluminium foil.  
x1  
• After defrosting, wrap in aluminium foil for  
10 - 15 minutes, until thoroughly defrosted.  
Ad-2 Defrost 0,2 - 1,0 kg (100 g)  
• Cover the turntable with cling film.  
• Place the block of minced meat onto the  
turntable.  
Minced Meat  
(initial temp -18 °C)  
Cling film  
x2  
x3  
(See note on page 23)  
When the oven stops and the audible signals  
sound, turn the food over. Remove the defrosted  
parts if possible.  
• After defrosting, stand for 5 - 10 minutes,  
until thoroughly defrosted.  
Ad-3 Defrost 0,9 - 1,8 kg (100 g)  
• Place a plate upside down on the turntable  
and put the poultry breast side down on the  
plate.  
• When the oven stops and the audible signal  
sounds, turnover and shield thin parts and  
warm spots with aluminium foil.  
Poultry  
(initial temp -18 °C)  
(See note on page 23)  
• After defrosting, cover with aluminium foil  
and stand for 15 - 30 minutes until  
thoroughly defrosted.  
• Finally clean the poultry under running water.  
Ad-4 Defrost 0,1 - 1,4 kg (100 g)  
• Remove all packaging from the cake.  
• Place on a flat dish in the middle of the  
turntable.  
Cake  
(initial temp -18 °C)  
Flat dish  
x4  
x5  
• After defrosting, cut the cake into similar  
sized pieces keeping space between each  
piece and let stand for 15 - 60 minutes until  
evenly defrosted.  
Ad-5 Defrost 0,1 - 1,0 kg (100 g)  
• Distribute on a flat dish in the centre of the  
turntable.  
• When the audible signal sounds rearrange,  
and remove defrosted slices.  
• After defrosting separate all slices and  
distribute on a large plate. Cover the bread  
with aluminium foil and let stand for 5 - 10  
minutes until thoroughly defrosted.  
Bread  
(initial temp -18 °C)  
Flat dish  
(Only sliced bread is  
recommended for this  
programme.)  
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AUTO COOK, COOK FROM FROZEN &  
AUTO DEFROST CHARTS  
NOTE: Auto Defrost  
1 Steaks and Chops should be frozen in one layer.  
2 Minced meat should be frozen in a thin shape.  
3 After turning over, shield the defrosted portions with small, flat pieces of aluminium foil.  
4 Gateaux topped and coated with cream are very sensitive to microwave energy. For the best result, if  
the cream begins to soften rapidly, it is best to remove it from the oven immediately and stand for 10 -  
30 minutes at room temperature.  
5 For Ad-1 and Ad-3 arrange the food in the oven as shown:  
Steaks and Chops  
Poultry  
Food  
Plate  
Turntable  
RECIPES FOR AUTO COOK MENUS  
CHICKEN PAN WITH VEGETABLES (A1-1)  
Preparation  
1. Mix the rice and saffron and place in the  
greased dish.  
Spicy chicken fricassee  
Ingredients  
2. Mix the onions, red pepper, leek and chicken.  
Season and place on the rice.  
0,5 kg (1) 1,0 kg (2) 1,5 kg (3)  
60 g  
1
25 g  
50 g  
50 g  
150 g  
120 g  
1
50 g  
100 g  
100 g  
300 g  
180 g long grain rice (parboiled)  
3. Put butter on the top.  
1
sachet saffron  
4. Pour the stock over and cover with microwave  
cling film and cook on AUTO COOK 1 (A1-1),  
“Chicken Pan with Vegetables”.  
75 g onion (sliced)  
150 g red pepper (in strips)  
150 g leek (in strips)  
450 g fillet of chicken breast (cubed)  
pepper, paprika powder  
30 g butter  
5. After cooking, let stand for 5-10 minutes.  
10 g  
20 g  
150 ml 300 ml 450 ml meat stock  
MINCE AND ONION (A1-2)  
Preparation  
Ingredients  
1. Mix together the minced meat, onion, egg and  
the breadcrumbs. Season with salt and pepper.  
Place the meat dough into a casserole dish.  
2. Mix the meat stock with the tomato purée.  
3. Add the liquid, potatoes, carrots and parsley to  
the meat, mix it up well.  
0,5 kg (1) 1,0 kg (2) 1,5 kg (3)  
1
/
450 g minced meat (1 2 beef, 2 pork)  
/
150 g  
50 g  
300 g  
100 g  
1
150 g onion (finely chopped)  
11  
egg  
1
/
2
/
2
15 g  
30 g  
45 g white breadcrumbs  
salt and pepper  
4. Cover and cook on AUTO COOK 1 (A1-2),  
“Mince and Onion”.  
5. When the oven stops and the audible signals  
sound, stir and re-cover.  
6. After cooking, stir and stand for approx. 5  
minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.  
115 ml 230 ml 345 ml meat stock  
20 g  
65 g  
65 g  
40 g  
125 g  
125 g  
60 g tomato purée  
190 g potatoes (finely chopped)  
190 g carrots (finely chopped)  
/
1
2 tbsp 1 tbsp 11 2 tbsp chopped parsley  
/
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FISH FILLET WITH SAUCE (A2-1)  
Preparation  
Fish fillet with piquant sauce  
1. Mix ingredients for the sauce.  
Ingredients  
0,5 kg (1) 1,0 kg (2) 1,5 kg (3)  
2. Place the fish fillet in a gratin dish with the thin  
ends toward the centre and sprinkle with salt.  
3. Spread the sauce on the fish fillet.  
4. Cover with microwave cling film and cook on  
AUTO COOK 2 (A2-1), “Fish Fillet with  
Sauce”.  
175 g  
50 g  
5 g  
15 g  
1 tsp  
350 g  
100 g  
10 g  
525 g canned tomatoes (drained)  
150 g corn  
15 g chilli sauce  
30 g  
45 g onion (finely chopped)  
1-2 tsp 2-3 tsp red wine vinegar  
5. After cooking, let stand for approx. 2 minutes.  
mustard, thyme, cayenne pepper  
750 g fish fillet  
salt  
250 g  
500 g  
FISH FILLET WITH SAUCE (A2-1)  
Fish fillet with curry sauce  
Ingredients  
Preparation  
1. Place the fish fillet in a gratin dish with the thin  
ends toward the centre and sprinkle with salt.  
2. Spread the banana and the ready-made curry  
sauce on the fish fillet.  
0,5 kg (1) 1,0 kg (2) 1,5 kg (3)  
250 g  
500 g  
750 g fish fillet  
3. Cover with microwave cling film and cook on  
AUTO COOK 2 (A2-1), “Fish Fillet with  
Sauce”.  
salt  
50 g  
200 g  
100 g  
400 g  
150 g banana (sliced)  
600 g ready-made curry sauce  
4. After cooking, let stand for approx. 2 minutes.  
GRATIN (A2-2)  
Spinach gratin  
Ingredients  
Preparation  
1. Mix together the leaf spinach with the onion  
and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.  
2. Grease the gratin dish. Place alternate layers of  
potato slices, diced ham and spinach in the  
dish. The top layer should be spinach.  
3. Mix the eggs with crème fraîche, add salt and  
pepper and pour over the vegetables.  
4. Cover the gratin with the grated cheese,  
sprinkle with paprika powder and cook on  
AUTO COOK 2 (A2-2), “Gratin”.  
0,5 kg (1) 1,0 kg (2) 1,5 kg (3)  
150 g  
15 g  
300 g  
30 g  
450 g leaf spinach (defrosted, drained)  
45 g onion (finely chopped)  
salt, pepper, nutmeg  
150 g  
35 g  
50 g  
1
300 g  
75 g  
100 g  
2
450 g boiled potatoes (sliced)  
110 g cooked ham (diced)  
150 g crème fraîche  
3
eggs  
40 g  
75 g  
115 g grated cheese  
paprika powder  
5. After cooking, let stand for 5-10 minutes.  
GRATIN (A2-2)  
Preparation  
Potato-courgette-gratin  
1. Grease the gratin dish and place alternate  
layers of potato slices and courgette in the dish.  
2. Mix the eggs with crème fraîche, season with  
salt, pepper and garlic and pour over the  
vegetables.  
Ingredients  
0,5 kg (1) 1,0 kg (2) 1,5 kg (3)  
200 g  
115 g  
75 g  
1
400 g  
230 g  
150 g  
2
600 g boiled potatoes (sliced)  
345 g courgette (finely sliced)  
225 g crème fraîche  
3
2
3. Crumble the feta cheese and sprinkle over the  
gratin.  
eggs  
1
/
2
1
clove of garlic (crushed)  
salt, pepper  
4. Finally sprinkle the gratin with sunflower kernel  
and paprika powder and cook on AUTO  
COOK 2 (A2-2), “Gratin”.  
40 g  
10 g  
80 g  
20 g  
120 g feta cheese (diced)  
30 g sunflower kernel  
paprika powder  
5. After cooking, let stand for 5-10 minutes.  
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ABBREVIATIONS USED  
tbsp = tablespoon  
tsp = teaspoon  
Cup = cupful  
kg = kilogram  
g = gram  
l = litre  
ml = millilitre  
cm = centimetre  
min = minutes  
TABLE : HEATING FOOD & DRINK  
Food / Drink  
Quantity Power Time  
Hints  
-g/ml-  
-Level- -Min-  
Coffee,  
Milk,  
Water,  
1 cup  
1 cup  
1 cup  
6 cups  
1 bowl  
150  
150  
150  
900  
1000  
400  
900 W approx.1 do not cover  
900 W approx.1 do not cover  
900 W approx. 2 do not cover, bring to the boil  
900 W 8-10  
900 W 9-11  
900 W 3-5  
do not cover, bring to the boil  
do not cover, bring to the boil  
sprinkle some water onto the sauce, cover  
stir half way through the heating time  
cover, stir after heating  
Platters  
(Vegetables, meat and trimmings)  
Stew / Soup  
Vegetables  
1
2
200  
200  
500  
200  
200  
150  
190  
900 W 1 / -2  
900 W 2-3  
900 W 3-5  
900 W 3-4  
900 W 3-5  
if necessary add some water, cover  
stir half way through the heating time  
thinly spread sauce over the top, cover  
cover  
place on a cake stand  
remove the lid, after heating stir well and test the  
temperature  
Meat,  
Fish fillet*  
Cake,  
1 slice*  
1 piece  
1
2
450 W  
450 W  
/ -1  
/ -1  
1
2
Baby food, 1 glass  
1
2
/
Melting butter or margarine*  
Melting chocolate  
50  
100  
900 W  
cover  
450 W 3-4  
stir from time to time  
* Refrigerator temperature  
TABLE : DEFROSTING & COOKING  
Food  
We-igg-ht Power Time Added water  
Hints  
Standing time  
-Level- -Min- -tbsps/ml-  
-Min-  
Fish fillet  
One plate meal  
Broccoli  
300 900 W 9-11  
-
-
cover  
1-2  
2
2
2
2
400 900 W 8-10  
300 900 W 6-8  
300 900 W 6-8  
cover, stir after 6 minutes  
3-5 tbsps  
3-5 tbsps  
3-5 tbsps  
cover, stir halfway through cooking time  
cover, stir halfway through cooking time  
cover, stir halfway through cooking time  
Peas  
Mixed vegetables 500 900 W 9-11  
TABLE: DEFROSTING  
Food  
Quantity Power Time Hints  
Stand-iMngin-time  
-g-  
-Level-  
-Min-  
Roasts  
1500  
1000  
500  
500  
600  
300  
200  
400  
80  
90 W  
90 W  
90 W  
55-60  
38-42  
20-25  
Place on an upturned plate,  
turn halfway through  
30 - 90  
30 - 90  
30 - 90  
10 - 15  
5 - 10  
5 - 10  
10 - 15  
5 - 10  
-
(pork, beef,  
veal, lamb)  
Goulash  
Sausages 8  
4
Chicken legs  
Fish fillet  
Rolls, 2  
270 W 8-9  
270 W 6-8  
270 W 3-5  
270 W 3-4  
270 W 5-7  
270 W 1-11/  
270 W 1-3  
270 W 3-5  
Break up and stir halfway through  
Place alongside one another,  
turn halfway through  
Turn halfway through  
Turn halfway through  
Thaw only  
2
Cakes, 1 piece  
Soft fruit: Strawberries  
Raspberries, Cherries, Plums  
150  
250  
Place on a cake tray  
Position evenly next to each other, turn halfway through  
5
5
Times given in this chart are guidelines only and may vary according to the starting temperature of the frozen food, its  
composition, and its weight.  
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TABLE: COOKING MEAT, FISH, POULTRY & VEGETABLES  
Food  
Quantity Power Time Hints  
Standing time  
-g-  
-Level-  
-Min-  
-Min-  
Roasts  
(pork,  
veal, lamb)  
Roast beef (medium)  
500 630 W 17-22  
1000 630 W 34-38  
1500 630 W 53-58  
1000 630 W 20-24  
1500 630 W 27-31  
season to taste, place in a shallow flan dish  
turn over halfway through cooking time  
10  
10  
10  
10  
10  
3
season to taste, place in a quiche dish,  
turn over halfway through cooking time  
season to taste, place on a plate, cover  
season to taste, place in a casserole dish,  
turn halfway through cooking time  
Fish fillet  
Chicken  
200 900 W  
4-6  
1200 630 W 29-32  
3
Chicken legs  
Broccoli  
Peas  
Onions  
Carrots  
200 900 W  
3-6  
season to taste, place on a plate, cover  
divide into florets, cover, stir occasionally during cooking  
cover, stir occasionally during cooking  
3
500  
500  
250  
500  
500  
900 W 6-8  
900 W 6-8  
900 W 4-5  
900 W 7-9  
900 W 7-9  
4-5 tbsp  
4-5 tbsp  
-
4-5 tbsp  
150 ml  
whole, cook in microwave cling film  
cut into rings, cover, stir occasionally during cooking  
cut into large pieces of a similar size, add a little salt,  
cover, stir occasionally during cooking  
Boiled potatoes (salted)  
RECIPES  
All the recipes in this book are calculated on the basis  
of 4 servings - unless otherwise stated.  
platters of food, should have the surface moistened  
prior to heating or cooking.  
ADAPTING RECIPES FOR THE MICROWAVE The amount of liquid to be added to raw foods, which  
OVEN  
are to be braised, should be reduced to about two  
thirds of the quantity in the original recipe. If  
necessary, add more liquid during cooking.  
The amount of fat to be added can be reduced  
considerably. A small amount of butter, margarine or  
oil is sufficient to flavour food. For this reason your  
microwave is excellent for preparing low-fat foods as  
part of a diet.  
If you would like to adapt your favourite recipes for the  
microwave, you should take note of the following:  
Shorten cooking times by a third to a half. Follow the  
example of the recipes in this book.  
Foods which have a high moisture content such as  
meat, fish, poultry, vegetables, fruit, stews and soups  
can be prepared in your microwave without any  
difficulty. Foods which have little moisture, such as  
BARLEY SOUP  
1. Place the butter and chopped onion into the  
bowl, cover and braise.  
Total cooking time approx. 27-34 minutes  
Utensil: bowl with lid (3 l capacity)  
Ingredients  
approx. 1-2 min.  
900 W  
2. Add the vegetables to the bowl. Add the bones,  
the streaky bacon and the barley, and fill the  
bowl with the meat stock. Season with pepper,  
cover and cook.  
2 tbsp butter or margarine (20 g)  
1
onion (50 g), finely chopped  
carrots (130 g) sliced  
1-2  
15 g  
1
celery, roughly chopped  
1. 9-11 min.  
2. 17-21 min.  
900 W  
450 W  
leek (130 g), cut into rings  
white cabbage leaves (100 g), in strips  
3
3. Chop the frankfurters into small pieces and heat  
with the rest of the soup for the last five minutes.  
4. Allow to stand for about 5 minutes after it has  
cooked. Take the bones out just before you serve  
the soup.  
200 g veal bones  
50 g  
50 g  
streaky bacon, cut into strips  
barley corn  
700 ml meat stock  
pepper  
4
frankfurters (300 g)  
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RECIPES  
ROAST CHICKEN WITH STUFFING  
2 Portions  
Total cooking time: approx. 36-40 minutes  
Utensils: bowl (2 l capacity), kitchen twine  
Ingredients  
1. Wash the chicken, dab dry with kitchen towel  
and season with salt, rosemary and marjoram.  
2. To make the stuffing, soak the roll for about 10  
minutes in cold water, then press the water out.  
Mix in the salt, parsley, nutmeg butter and egg  
yolk and stuff the chicken with the mixture. Tie up  
the opening with ties or butchers twine.  
1
chicken (1000 g)  
salt  
rubbed rosemary  
rubbed marjoram  
stale bread roll (white bread, 40 g)  
bunch of parsley, chopped finely (10 g)  
3. Heat the butter (30 g).  
approx. 1 min.  
900 W  
1
1
Stir the paprika pepper and the salt into the  
butter, and drizzle the mixture over the chicken.  
4. Place the chicken in the greased bowl and cook  
without lid. Turn halfway through.  
pinch nutmeg  
2 tbsps butter or margarine (20 g)  
1
yolk of egg  
35-39 min.  
630 W  
3 tbsps butter or margarine (30g)  
1 tbsp paprika pepper  
Allow the chicken to stand for about 3 minutes  
after cooking.  
1 tbsp butter or margarine to grease the dish  
SPICY TURKEY FRICASSEE  
2 servings  
Total cooking time: approx. 20-25 minutes  
Utensil: flat, oval dish with a lid (about 26 cm long)  
Ingredients  
1. Mix the rice with the saffron stigma and place in  
the greased dish. Mix in the onion slices, strips of  
pepper and leek and the diced turkey breast and  
season. Stack them on top of the rice. Dot with  
butter.  
1
cup of long grain rice, parboiled (120 g)  
2. Pour the stock over the dish, cover and cook.  
1 pack saffron (containing the whole stigma)  
1. 4-6 min.  
2. 16-19 min.  
900 W  
270 W  
1 tsp  
butter or margarine to grease the dish  
onion (50 g), sliced  
red pepper (100 g), cut into strips  
small leek (100 g), cut into strips  
1
1
1
Allow the turkey fricassee to stand for about 5  
minutes after cooking.  
300 g turkey breast, diced  
pepper  
paprika pepper  
2 tbsps butter or margarine (20 g)  
2 cups meat stock (300 ml)  
ZÜRICH VEAL IN CREAM  
Total cooking time: approx. 9-14 minutes  
Utensil: dish with lid (2 l capacity)  
Ingredients  
1. Cut the fillet into finger-width strips.  
2. Grease the dish all over with the butter. Put the  
onion and the meat into the dish, cover and  
cook. Stir once during cooking.  
600 g veal fillet  
6-9 min.  
900 W  
1 tbsp butter or margarine  
3. Add the white wine, gravy browning and cream,  
stir, cover and continue cooking. Stir occasionally.  
1
onion (50 g), finely chopped  
100 ml white wine  
3-5 min.  
900 W  
seasoned gravy browning, for approx.  
4. Test the veal, stir the mixture once more and allow  
to stand for approx. 5 minutes. Serve garnished  
with parsley.  
1
/ I gravy  
300 ml cr2eam  
1 tbsp parsley, chopped  
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RECIPES  
STUFFED HAM  
1. Chop the spinach into small pieces, mix with the  
cheese and the fromage frais and season to taste.  
2. Place a tablespoon of the filling on top of each  
slice of cooked ham, and roll up. Spear the ham  
with a wooden skewer to fasten it.  
Total cooking time: approx. 16-20 minutes  
Utensils: Bowl with lid (2 l capacity)  
Flat oval soufflé dish (about 32 cm long)  
Ingredients  
150 g leaf spinach, with stalks removed  
150 g fromage frais, 20 % fat content  
3. Make a béchamel sauce; to do this pour the liquid  
into the bowl, cover, and heat.  
50 g  
8
grated Emmental cheese  
pepper  
3-4 min.  
900 W  
Mix the flour and butter to make a roux, add to the  
liquid, and whisk with an egg whisk until dissolved.  
Cover, bring to the boil, and allow the thicken.  
paprika  
slices of cooked ham (400 g)  
125 ml water  
1-2 min.  
Stir and taste.  
900 W  
125 ml cream  
2 tbsps flour (20 g)  
2 tbsps butter or margarine (20 g)  
4. Place the sauce into the greased dish, position the  
filled rolls of ham onto the sauce and cook with lid.  
1 tsp  
butter or margarine to grease the dish  
12-14 min.  
630 W  
Allow the rolls of ham to stand for about 5 minutes  
after cooking.  
Tip: You can buy ready-made béchamel sauce and  
use it for this recipe  
SOLE FILLETS  
1. Wash the sole fillets and pat them dry. Remove  
any bones.  
Total cooking time: approx. 11-13 minutes  
Utensil: shallow, oval oven dish with lid  
(approx. 26 cm long)  
2. Cut the lemon and the tomatoes into thin slices.  
3. Grease the oven dish with butter. Place the fish fillets  
inside and drizzle the vegetables oil over them.  
4. Sprinkle parsley over the fish, place the tomato slices  
on top and season. Place the lemon slices on top of  
the tomatoes and pour the white wine over them.  
5. Place small pots of butter on top of the lemon, cover  
and cook.  
Ingredients  
400 g sole fillets  
1
lemon, whole  
2
tomatoes (150 g)  
1 tsp  
butter or margarine for greasing  
1 tbsp vegetable oil  
1 tbsp parsley, chopped  
salt & pepper  
11-13 min.  
630 W  
After cooking allow the fish fillets to stand for approx.  
2 minutes.  
4 tbsps white wine (30 ml)  
2 tbsps butter or margarine (20 g)  
Tip: This recipe can also be used for Haddock,  
Halibut, Mullet, Plaice or Cod.  
TAGLIATELLE WITH CREAM AND BASIL  
SAUCE  
1. Place the water and the salt into the bowl, cover  
and bring to the boil.  
makes 2 servings  
9-11 min.  
900 W  
Total cooking time: approx. 16-22 minutes  
Utensils: bowl with lid (2 l capacity)  
round soufflé dish (approx. 20 cm diameter)  
Ingredients  
2. Add the pasta, bring to the boil again, and then  
simmer.  
1. 1-2 min.  
2. 6-9 min.  
900 W  
270 W  
1 I  
water  
salt  
3. Meanwhile rub the garlic cloves over the soufflé  
dish. Chop the basil leaves. Keep some aside for  
garnishing.  
1 tsp  
200 g tagliatelle  
1
clove of garlic  
4. Drain the pasta well. Stir in the crème fraîche and  
sprinkle the basil over the pasta.  
5. Add the parmesan cheese, salt and pepper,  
place into a soufflé dish and stir. Garnish the dish  
with basil and serve hot.  
15-20 basil leaves  
200 g crème fraîche  
30 g  
grated Parmesan cheese  
salt & pepper  
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TESSINER RISOTTO  
1. Cut the bacon into cubes. Spread the butter over  
the base of the bowl. Place the onions and bacon  
cubes, cover, and braise.  
Total cooking time: approx. 20-25 minutes  
Utensil: bowl with a lid (2 l capacity)  
Ingredients  
2-3 min.  
900 W  
50 g  
streaky bacon  
2. Add the rice, fill with the meat stock, bring to the  
boil, and then simmer.  
2 tbsps butter or margarine (20 g)  
1
onion (50 g), finely chopped  
1. 3-5 min.  
900 W  
270 W  
200 g pudding rice (Arboris)  
400 ml meat stock  
2. 15-17 min.  
Allow the rice to stand for about 3-5 minutes after  
cooking.  
3. Mix the cheese with the saffron and season to taste.  
70 g  
Sbrinz cheese (if you are unable to obtain  
this type of Swiss cheese, use Emmental  
instead)  
Tip: Braised chanterelle mushrooms, or button  
mushrooms and a mixed salad go very well with  
this dish.  
pinch saffron  
salt & pepper  
LASAGNE AL FORNO  
1. Cut the tomatoes into slices, mix with the ham,  
onion cubes, garlic, minced meat and mashed  
tomato. Season and cook with the lid on.  
Total cooking time: approx. 18-25 minutes  
Utensils: Bowl with lid (2 l capacity)  
shallow square soufflé mould with lid  
(approx. 20 x 20 x 6 cm)  
5-8 min.  
900 W  
2. Mix the cream with the milk, Parmesan cheese,  
herbs, oil and spices.  
Ingredients  
300 g tinned tomatoes  
3. Grease the soufflé mould and cover the bottom of  
the mould with about 1/ of the pasta. Put half of  
the minced meat mixture3on the pasta and pour  
50 g  
1
ham, finely cubed  
onion (50 g), finely chopped  
clove of garlic, crushed  
on some sauce. Put an additional 1/ of the  
1
3
250 g minced meat (beef)  
2 tbsps mashed tomato (30 g)  
salt & pepper  
pasta on top followed by another layer of the  
minced meat mixture and some sauce, finishing  
with the remaining pasta on top. Finally, cover the  
pasta with lots of sauce and sprinkle with  
Parmesan cheese. Place butter flakes on top and  
cook with the lid on.  
oregano, thyme, basil, nutmeg  
150 ml cream (crème fraîche)  
100 ml milk  
50 g  
1 tsp  
1 tsp  
1 tsp  
grated Parmesan cheese  
mixed chopped herbs  
olive oil  
13-17 min.  
630 W  
After cooking, let the lasagne stand for  
approximately 5-10 minutes.  
vegetable oil to grease the mould  
125 g lasagne verde  
1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese  
1 tbsp butter or margarine  
SEMOLINA PUDDING WITH RASPBERRY  
SAUCE  
1. Place the milk, sugar and almonds in the bowl,  
cover and heat.  
Total cooking time: approx. 15-20 minutes  
Utensil: bowl with lid (2 l capacity)  
Ingredients  
3-5 min.  
900 W  
2. Add the semolina, stir, cover and cook.  
10-12 min. 270 W  
500 ml milk  
3. Beat the egg yolk with the water in a cup, and  
stir into the hot mixture. Beat the egg white until it  
is stiff, and fold it into the mixture. Pour the  
pudding mixture into ramekins or small dishes.  
4. To make the sauce wash the raspberries, dab  
them dry carefully, and place them in a bowl with  
the water and sugar. Cover, and heat.  
40 g  
15 g  
50 g  
1
sugar  
chopped almonds  
semolina  
egg yolk  
1 tbsp water  
1
egg white  
250 g raspberries  
50 ml water  
2-3 min.  
900 W  
5. Purée the raspberries and serve either hot or cold  
with the semolina pudding.  
40 g  
sugar  
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RECIPES  
CHOCOLATE CAKE  
Total cooking time: 15-21 minutes  
Utensils: Round cake dish (diam. 21 cm, height 10  
cm)  
1. Beat the butter until frothy and slowly mix in the  
sugar. Add the eggs gradually, mixing well. Mix  
together the flour, baking powder and cocoa. Add  
milk and mix thoroughly.  
Ingredients  
2. Grease the pan. pour in dough and cook.  
175 g butter or margarine  
175 g sugar  
8-10 min.  
630 W  
3. Use a wooden skewer to check that the cake is  
done.  
3
eggs  
175 g flour  
Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes in the dish.  
1 tsp  
baking powder  
2 tbsps cocoa (20 g)  
50 ml milk  
PEARS IN CHOCOLATE SAUCE  
Total cooking time: approx. 8-13 minutes  
Utensils: bowl with lid (2 l capacity)  
bowl with lid (1 l capacity)  
1. Peel the pears whole.  
2. Place the sugar, vanilla sugar, the pear liqueur  
and the water into the bowl, stir, cover and heat.  
1-2 min.  
900 W  
Ingredients  
3. Place the pears into the liquid, cover and cook.  
4
60 g  
pears (600 g)  
sugar  
5-8 min.  
900 W  
Take the pears out of the cooking liqueur, and  
place in a cold place.  
1 pack vanilla sugar (10 g)  
1 tbsps pear liqueur, 30 % vol  
150 ml water  
4. Pour 50 ml of the cooking liqueur into the smaller  
bowl. Add the chopped chocolate and the crème  
fraîche, cover, and heat.  
130 g dark chocolate  
100 g crème fraîche  
Tip: Delicious when served with a ball of vanilla  
ice cream.  
2-3 min.  
900 W  
5. Stir the sauce well. Pour the sauce over the pears,  
and serve.  
CHEESECAKE  
1. Mix the flour and cocoa with the baking flour.  
Add the sugar, egg and butter and use the  
kneading hook on the hand-held blender to  
knead.  
makes 12 portions  
Total cooking time: approx. 21-27 minutes  
Utensil: spring form pan (approx. 26 cm diameter)  
Ingredients  
300 g flour  
1 tbsp cocoa  
2. Grease the pan, roll out 2/ of the dough and  
3
place it in the pan. Lift the edges 2 cm to form a  
rim. Pre-bake the pastry.  
3 tsp  
baking powder (9 g)  
6-8 min.  
630 W  
150 g sugar  
egg  
3. Whisk the butter until light and fluffy, add the  
sugar and eggs one at a time. Finally add the  
fromage frais and the powdered vanilla pudding  
mix.  
1
150 g butter or margarine  
1 tsp  
butter or margarine to grease the form  
100 g butter or margarine to grease the pan  
100 g sugar  
4. Spread the filling over the pre-baked dough and  
add the remaining crumbling dough on the cake  
and bake.  
1 pack vanilla sugar (10 g)  
3
eggs  
15-19 min.  
630 W  
400 g fromage frais, 20 % fat content  
1 pack powdered vanilla pudding mix (40 g)  
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CARE & CLEANING  
CAUTION: DO NOT USE COMMERCIAL  
OVEN CLEANERS, STEAM CLEANERS,  
ABRASIVE, HARSH CLEANERS, ANY THAT  
CONTAIN SODIUM HYDROXIDE OR  
SCOURING PADS ON ANY PART OF YOUR  
MICROWAVE OVEN.  
Oven Interior  
1. For cleaning, wipe any spatters or spills with a  
soft damp cloth or sponge after each use while  
the oven is still warm. For heavier spills, use  
mild soap and wipe several times with a damp  
cloth until all residues are removed.  
2. Make sure that mild soap or water do not  
penetrate the small vents in the walls which may  
cause damage to the oven.  
3. Do not use spray type cleaners on the oven  
interior.  
CLEAN THE OVEN AT REGULAR INTERVALS  
AND REMOVE ANY FOOD DEPOSITS.  
Failure to maintain the oven in a clean  
condition could lead to a deterioration of  
the surface that could adversely affect the  
life of the appliance and possibly result in  
a hazardous situation.  
Turntable and Turntable support  
Remove the turntable and turntable support from  
the oven. Wash the turntable and turntable support  
in mild soapy water. Dry with a soft cloth. Both the  
turntable and the turntable support are dishwasher  
safe.  
Oven exterior  
The outside of your oven can be easily cleaned  
with mild soap and water. Make sure that the soap  
is wiped off with a moist cloth, and dry the exterior  
with a soft towel.  
Door  
To remove all trace of dirt, regularly clean both  
sides of the door, the door seals and surfaces with  
a soft, damp cloth.  
Control panel  
Open the door before cleaning to de-activate the  
control panel. Care should be taken in cleaning the  
control panel. Using a cloth dampened with water  
only, gently wipe the panel until it becomes clean.  
Avoid using excessive amounts of water. Do not  
use any sort of chemical or abrasive cleaner.  
NOTE: A steam cleaner should not be used.  
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WHAT TO DO IF...  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE SYMPTOMS/REMEDIES  
Check that  
... the microwave appliance is not  
working properly?  
-
-
-
the fuses in the fuse box are working,  
there has not been a power outage.  
If the fuses continue to blow, please contact a  
qualified electrician.  
... the microwave mode is not working? Check that  
-
-
-
the door is properly closed,  
the door seals and their surfaces are clean,  
the START/+30-button has been pressed.  
... the turntable is not turning?  
Check that  
-
-
-
-
the turntable support is correctly connected to the  
drive,  
the ovenware does not extend beyond the  
turntable,  
food does not extend beyond the edge of the  
turntable preventing it from rotating.  
there is nothing in the well beneath the turntable.  
... the microwave will not switch off?  
... the interior light is not working?  
-
-
Isolate the appliance from the fuse box.  
Call an authorised ZANUSSI service agent.  
-
Call an authorised ZANUSSI service agent. The  
interior light bulb can be exchanged only by a  
trained ZANUSSI service agent.  
... the food is taking longer to heat  
through and cook than before?  
-
-
-
Set a longer cooking time (double quantity =  
nearly double time) or  
if the food is colder than usual, rotate or turn from  
time to time or  
set a higher power setting.  
NOTE: If you cook the food over the standard time with only 900 W, the power of the oven will lower  
automatically to avoid overheating. (The microwave power level will be reduced to 630 W).  
After pausing for 75 seconds, 900 W power can be reset.  
Cooking Mode  
Standard time  
Reduced Power  
Microwave 900 W  
40 minutes  
Microwave 630 W  
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SERVICE & SPARE PARTS  
If you wish to purchase spare parts or require an engineer, contact your local authorised service agent.  
The telephone number can be obtained from the operator.  
GUARANTEE CONDITIONS  
Standard Guarantee conditions  
We, Zanussi, undertake that if within 24 months of  
the date of the purchase this Zanussi 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 CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on  
condition that:  
European Guarantee  
If you should move to another country within  
Europe then your guarantee moves with you to  
your new home subject to the following  
qualifications:  
• The guarantee starts from the date you first  
purchased your product.  
• The guarantee is for the same period and to the  
same extent for labour and parts as exist in the  
new country of use for this brand or range of  
products.  
• 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 instructions.  
• The appliance has not been serviced,  
maintained, repaired, taken apart or tampered  
with by any person not authorised by us.  
• All service work under this guarantee must be  
undertaken by an authorised Zanussi service  
agent.  
• This guarantee relates to you and cannot be  
transferred to another user.  
Your new home is within the European  
Community (EC) or European Free Trade Area.  
• The product is installed and used in accordance  
with our instructions and is only used  
domestically, i.e. a normal household.  
The electrical supply complies with the  
specification given in the rating label.  
• The product is installed taking into account  
regulations in your new country.  
• Any appliance or defective part replaced shall  
become the Company’s property.  
• This guarantee is in addition to your statutory  
and other legal rights.  
Home visits are made between 8.30am and  
5.30pm Monday to Friday.  
Visits may be available outside these hours in  
which case a premium will be charged.  
Before you move, please contact your nearest  
Customer Care centre, listed below, to give them  
details of your new home. They will then ensure  
that the local Service Organisation is aware of  
your move and able to look after you and your  
appliances.  
Exclusions  
France  
Germany  
Italy  
Sweden  
UK  
Senlis  
+33 (0) 3 44 62 22 22  
This guarantee does not cover:  
Nürnberg +49 (0) 911 323 2600  
Pordenone +39 (0) 1678 47053  
Stockholm +46 (0) 20 78 77 50  
• Damage or calls resulting from transportation,  
improper use or neglect, the replacement of any  
light bulbs or removable parts of glass or plastic.  
• Costs incurred for calls to put right an appiliance  
which is improperly installed or calls to  
appliances outside your country of residence.  
• Appliances found to be in use within commercial  
or similar environment, plus those which are  
subject to rental agreements.  
Slough  
+44 (0) 1753 219 898  
• Products of Zanussi manufacture which are not  
marketed by Zanussi.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
AC Line Voltage  
: 230 V, 50 Hz, single phase  
: Minimum 10 A  
: 1.3 kW  
: 900 W (IEC 60705)  
: 2450 MHz * (group 2/class B)  
: 592 mm(W) x 460 mm(H) x 437 mm(D)  
: 342 mm(W) x 207 mm(H) x 368 mm(D) **  
: 26 litres **  
Distribution line fuse/circuit breaker  
AC Power required:  
Output power:  
Microwave Frequency  
Outside Dimensions  
Cavity Dimensions  
Oven Capacity  
Turntable  
Weight  
Oven lamp  
Microwave  
Microwave  
: ø325 mm  
: approx. 20 kg  
: 25 W/240-250 V  
* This Product fulfils the requirement of the European standard EN55011.  
In conformity with this standard, this product is classified as group 2 class B equipment.  
Group 2 means that the equipment intentionally generates radio-frequency energy in the form of electromagnetic  
radiation for the heat treatment of food.  
Class B equipment means that the equipment is suitable to be used in domestic establishments.  
** Internal capacity is calculated by measuring maximum width, depth and height.  
Actual capacity for holding food is less.  
This oven complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as  
amended by 93/68/EEC.  
SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AS PART OF  
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT  
IMPORTANT INFORMATION  
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 environment 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.  
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INSTALLATION  
INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE  
1. Remove all packaging and check carefully for  
any signs of damage.  
3. Fit the appliance into the kitchen cupboard  
slowly, and without force, until the front frame of  
the oven seals against the front opening of the  
cupboard.  
4. Ensure the appliance is  
stable and not leaning.  
2. If fitting the microwave oven above a  
conventional oven (position A) then use the mylar  
sheet provided.  
a. Cut the Mylar sheet to fit the internal width of  
the unit.  
Ensure that a 5 mm gap  
is kept between the  
cupboard door above  
and the top of the frame  
(see diagram).  
5 mm  
b. Peel back the protective cover on the tape  
and fix to the rear of  
the shelf so  
that it covers  
the service  
gap. (See  
5. Fix the oven in position with the  
screws provided.  
diagram).  
Mylar sheet  
The fixing points are located  
on the top and bottom  
corners of the oven (see  
diagram, item 9, on page 4).  
6. It is important to ensure that the installation of  
this product conforms to the instructions in this  
operation manual and the conventional oven  
manufacturer’s installation instructions.  
Conventional  
oven  
The microwave can be fitted in position A or B:  
Chimney  
Chimney  
Position A  
Position B  
Conventional  
oven  
POSITION  
NICHE SIZE  
CHIMNEY  
(min)  
Gap Between  
Cupboard & Ceiling  
W
D
H
A
B
560x550x450  
560x500x450  
50  
40  
50  
50  
Measurements in (mm)  
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INSTALLATION  
CONNECTING THE APPLIANCE TO THE POWER SUPPLY  
The electrical outlet should be readily accessible so that  
(A)  
the unit can be unplugged easily in an emergency.  
The socket should not be positioned behind the  
cupboard.  
• The best position is above the cupboard, see (A).  
When not connecting the power supply cord to position (A) it should  
be removed from the support clip (see diagram, item 13, on page 4)  
and routed under the oven.  
• Connect the appliance to a single phase 230 V/50 Hz alternating  
current via a correctly installed earth socket.  
The socket must be fused with a 10 A fuse.  
The power supply cord may only be replaced by an electrician.  
• Before installing, tie a piece of string to the power supply cord to facilitate connection to point (A) when  
the appliance is being installed.  
• When inserting the appliance into the high-sided cupboard, DO NOT crush the power supply cord.  
• Do not immerse the power supply cord or plug in water or any other liquid.  
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS  
WARNING:  
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED  
The manufacturer declines any liability  
should this safety measure not be  
observed.  
If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not  
suitable for your socket outlet, you must call your  
local Zanussi service agent.  
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TINS-A371URR1  
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