Zanussi ZFM20100SA User Manual

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Suitable cookware and materials
Cookware / Material
Microwave
Defrosting
Heating
Cooking
Ovenproof glass and porcelain (with no metal compo-
nents, e. g. Pyrex, heat-proof glass)
X
X
X
Non-ovenproof glass and porcelain 
1)
X
--
--
Glass and glass ceramic made of ovenproof/frost-
proof material (e. g. Arcoflam), grill shelf
X
X
X
Ceramic 
2)
, earthenware
2)
.
X
X
X
Heat-resistant plastic up to 200 °C 
3)
X
X
X
Cardboard, paper
X
--
--
Clingfilm
X
--
--
Roasting film with microwave safe closure 
3)
X
X
X
Roasting dishes made of metal, e. g. enamel, cast iron --
--
--
Baking tins, black lacquer or silicon-coated 
3)
--
--
--
Baking tray
--
--
--
Browning cookware, e. g. Crisp pan or Crunch plate
--
X
X
Ready meals in packaging 
3)
X
X
X
1) With no silver, gold, platinum or metal plating / decorations
2) Without quartz or metal components, or glazes which contain metals
3) You must follow the manufacturer’s instructions about the maximum temperatures.
X suitable
-- not suitable
Activating and deactivating the
microwave
CAUTION!
Do not let the microwave operate
when there is no food in it.
1. Turn the power setting knob to select a
power setting.
2. Turn the timer knob to set a time, this
automatically activates the microwave. 
The microwave starts to cook automatically after
the power level and the time are set and the
door is closed.
To deactivate the appliance:
• wait until the appliance deactivates
automatically when the timer knob reaches
the 0 position.
• turn the timer knob to the 0 position.
• open the door. The appliance stops
automatically. Close the door to continue
cooking. Use this option to inspect the food.
Defrosting
You can choose between 2 defrosting modes:
• Weight defrosting
• Time defrosting
Do not use weight defrosting on
food that is left out of the freezer for
more than 20 minutes, or for frozen
ready-made food.
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