Zanussi ZM266ST manual What are MICROWAVES?, Suitable Ovenware

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WHAT AREMICROWAVES?

WHAT ARE MICROWAVES?

Like radio and television waves, microwaves are electromagnetic waves.

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.

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.

SUITABLE OVENWARE

GLASS AND CERAMIC GLASS

PLASTIC AND PAPER UTENSILS

Heat-resistant glass utensils are ver y suitable. The cooking process can be observed from all sides. They must not, however, contain any metal (e.g. lead

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.

PORCELAIN

Very suitable. Ensure that the porcelain does not have a gold or silver overlay and that it does not contain any metal.

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.

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.

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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 & AccessoriesAppropriate indicator will flash or light up IndicatorsJust above each symbol according to Symbol or carry out the necessary operationUsing the Stop button Before OperationExample Suitable Ovenware What are MICROWAVES?Suitable Ovenware Tips & Advice Adding Water Chart Using a Food Thermometer To Define Cooking TimesFood with Skin or Peel Fatty FoodsIrregular Shaped Food Covering the FoodTurning Standing TimeDefrosting HeatingCooking Fresh Vegetables Cooking MEAT, Fish & PoultryCooking & Defrosting = Watt Microwave Power LevelsMicrowave Cooking TIMER/WEIGHT Microwave PowerCooking time Increasing unit Press START/+30Microwave Power Level button once WEIGHT/PORTIONOther Convenient Functions Multiple Sequence CookingSafety Lock Function To SET the Safety Lock Function To Check the Power LevelTo Cancel the Safety Lock Function ADD 30 Seconds FunctionAuto COOK, Cook from Frozen Auto Defrost Operation TIMER/WEIGHT1a. Auto Cook 1 The Auto Cook 1 button Portion knob START/+30 buttonExample 1 for Auto Cook Auto COOK, Cook from Frozen & Auto Defrost OperationSelect the menu required Example 2 for Cook from FrozenAuto COOK, Cook from Frozen Auto Defrost Charts ProcedureButton Auto Cook Frozen Button Cook fromUnit / Utensils FC-1 Cook FC-2 CookDefrost Button AutoMince and Onion A1-2 Chicken PAN with Vegetables A1-1 Spicy chicken fricasseeRecipes for Auto Cook Menus Fish Fillet with Sauce A2-1Gratin A2-2 Cooking Charts Table Heating Food and DrinkTable Cooking MEAT, Fish and Poultry 250 270 W Table DefrostingRecipes HOW to USE RecipesTable Cooking Fresh Vegetables Adapting Recipes for Microwave OvenAvocado Cream Soup SoupsCrab Soup Barley SoupRoast Chicken with Stuffing MEAT, Fish & PoultryQuails in Cheese and Herb Sauce Approx min WMince and Onions Spicy Turkey FricasseeZürich Veal in Cream Stuffed HAM Aubergines with Mince StuffingMin W Stir and taste VEGETABLES, NOODLES, Rice & Dumplings Sole FilletsSpinach Gratin Tagliatelle with Cream and Basil Sauce Kohlrabi in DillsauceTessiner Risotto Min W Pour off the liquidPOTATO-GARLIC Paté Lasagne AL FornoBread Dumplings DRINKS, Desserts & CakesSemolina Pudding with Raspberry Sauce HOT LemonadeHOT Punch Chocolate CakeChocolate with Whipped Cream 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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