Zanussi ZM17ST, ZM17STS Automatic defrost by weight

ZM17ST / ZM17STS t T

1. Open the door, place the food on the turntable.

Close the door.

2. Press the Power setting button dEF (Automatic

Defrost) is reached.

3. Set the desired weight by pressing the required

’weight buttons.

4. Press Start (The oven begins defrosting.)

To turn off the oven during automatic defrost mode,

simply touch the ’ Start / Reset ’ button.

Note: After use, be sure to press the

’ Start / Reset ’ button whilst the door is open as

this will ensure that you have reset the

microwave.

NOTE : During Auto Defrost the oven will automatically select the required microwave power and

defrost time.

NOTE : The maximum weight setting for Auto Defrost is 2.0Kg (2000g)

If you wish to defrost any item of food which is lar ger than this, then it is recommended

that the item be split into two or more pieces of equal size.

If the item cannot be split then you should not defrost it in this microwave.

Example: To automatically defrost 1200g of food.

1. Press the ’ Power ’ button six times ( ’ dEF ’ should now be showing in the display window ).

2. Press the ’ 1min / 1.0Kg ’ button once ( ’ 1.0 ’ should now be showing in the display window ).

3. Press the ’ 10 Sec / 01.Kg ’ button twice ( ’ 1.2 ’ should now be showing in the display window ).

4. Press start. The Oven will now defrosting.

1. It is better to underestimate defrosting time if you are unsure. Food will continue to defrost during the

standing time.

2. Separate food as soon as possible.

3. Turn large items, e.g. joints, halfway through the defrosting time.

4. Remove any thawed food as soon as possible.

5. Remove or open any packaging before defrosting.

6. Place food in a larger container than that which it was frozen in, this will allow for easy stirring.

7. Begin thawing poultry, breast side down and turn over halfway through defrosting time or at pause.

Delicate areas such as wing tips can be shielded with small pieces of smooth foil.

8. Standing time is very important, particularly for large, dense foods which cannot be stirred to ensure that

the centre is completely defrosted before cooking.

Automatic defrost by weight