Zanussi ZM266ST manual Tips & Advice

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TIPS & ADVICE

BEFORE YOU START...

To make it as easy as possible to use the microwave oven, we have put together a few hints and tips for you.

Only switch on the oven when the food is already inside.

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.

STARTING TEMPERATURE

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.

ALL INDICATED COOKING TIMES...

are guidelines only. Cooking times may vary depending on starting temperature, the weight and composition (water, fat content, etc) of the food.

SALT, HERBS AND 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.

TESTING THE FOOD

You can test whether food is cooked in the same way as conventional cookery.

•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’.

•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 e g g s 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- fr ying inside the microwave oven. It is impossible to control 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).

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.

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Contents Microwave Oven ZM266ST Page Contents To avoid the possibility of injury Important Safety InstructionsTo avoid the possibility of explosion and sudden boiling Accessories Oven & AccessoriesSymbol or carry out the necessary operation IndicatorsAppropriate indicator will flash or light up Just above each symbol according toExample Using the Stop buttonBefore Operation Suitable Ovenware What are MICROWAVES?Suitable Ovenware Tips & Advice Fatty Foods Chart Using a Food Thermometer To Define Cooking TimesAdding Water Food with Skin or PeelStanding Time Covering the FoodIrregular Shaped Food TurningDefrosting HeatingCooking & Defrosting Cooking Fresh VegetablesCooking MEAT, Fish & Poultry = Watt Microwave Power LevelsPress START/+30 TIMER/WEIGHT Microwave PowerMicrowave Cooking Cooking time Increasing unitMultiple Sequence Cooking WEIGHT/PORTIONMicrowave Power Level button once Other Convenient FunctionsADD 30 Seconds Function To Check the Power LevelSafety Lock Function To SET the Safety Lock Function To Cancel the Safety Lock FunctionPortion knob START/+30 button TIMER/WEIGHTAuto COOK, Cook from Frozen Auto Defrost Operation 1a. Auto Cook 1 The Auto Cook 1 buttonExample 2 for Cook from Frozen Auto COOK, Cook from Frozen & Auto Defrost OperationExample 1 for Auto Cook Select the menu requiredButton Auto Cook Auto COOK, Cook from Frozen Auto Defrost ChartsProcedure FC-2 Cook Button Cook fromFrozen Unit / Utensils FC-1 CookDefrost Button AutoMince and Onion A1-2 Chicken PAN with Vegetables A1-1 Spicy chicken fricasseeGratin A2-2 Recipes for Auto Cook MenusFish Fillet with Sauce A2-1 Table Cooking MEAT, Fish and Poultry Cooking ChartsTable Heating Food and Drink 250 270 W Table DefrostingAdapting Recipes for Microwave Oven HOW to USE RecipesRecipes Table Cooking Fresh VegetablesBarley Soup SoupsAvocado Cream Soup Crab SoupApprox min W MEAT, Fish & PoultryRoast Chicken with Stuffing Quails in Cheese and Herb SauceZürich Veal in Cream Mince and OnionsSpicy Turkey Fricassee Min W Stir and taste Stuffed HAMAubergines with Mince Stuffing Spinach Gratin VEGETABLES, NOODLES, Rice & DumplingsSole Fillets Min W Pour off the liquid Kohlrabi in DillsauceTagliatelle with Cream and Basil Sauce Tessiner RisottoPOTATO-GARLIC Paté Lasagne AL FornoHOT Lemonade DRINKS, Desserts & CakesBread Dumplings Semolina Pudding with Raspberry SauceChocolate with Whipped Cream HOT PunchChocolate Cake Pistachio Rice Pudding with Strawberries Pears in Chocolate SauceFold in the sugar and the lemon juice Fruit Jelly with Vanilla SauceCare & Cleaning What to do if Symptom Possible SYMPTOMS/REMEDIESService & Spare Parts Standard Guarantee conditions Guarantee ConditionsDisposal of old appliances Important InformationInstalling the Appliance InstallationConnecting the Appliance to the Power Supply TINS-A373URR0
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