ZBC34350X - Combined refrigerator ZANUSSI - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Microwave oven combined with grill and convection
Brand	Zanussi
Model	ZBC34350X
Dimensions (W x D x H)	450 mm x 560 mm x 550 mm (minimum)
Capacity	Approximately 34 liters (estimate)
Microwave Power	Variable from 10% to 100% (levels P10, P30, P50, P80, P100)
Grill Power	Not specified
Convection Power	Not specified
Power Supply	230 V ~ 50 Hz (estimate)
Functions	Microwave, Grill, Natural Convection, Combination cooking (multiple modes), Defrost by weight or time, Auto cooking (10 programs)
Included Accessories	Glass turntable, roller support, wire rack
Installation Type	Built-in (installation in cabinet)
Control	Rotary knobs and buttons (Start/+30s, Stop/Cancel)
Display	Digital (displays settings and time)
Child Safety	Yes (lock by holding down Stop button)
Interlock System	Yes (prevents operation with door open)
Cleaning	Clean with soapy water, do not use steam cleaner or abrasives
Maintenance	Regular cleaning of interior and seals
Repairability	Use genuine parts, contact authorized service center
Weight	Not specified

Frequently Asked Questions - ZBC34350X ZANUSSI

How do I set the time on my Zanussi ZBC34350X microwave oven?

What is the maximum microwave power?

How do I use the defrost function by weight?

Can I use metal containers in this microwave?

How do I activate the child lock?

What should I do if sparks appear inside the cavity?

How do I clean the interior of the microwave oven?

What are the available automatic cooking programs?

How do I use the Grill function?

The appliance does not turn on, what should I check?

USER MANUAL ZBC34350X ZANUSSI

BESCHRIJVING VAN HET PRODUCT

ALGEMEEN OVERZICH

Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or damages that are the result of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and accessible location for future reference.

CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE PEOPLE SAFETY

WARNING!

Risk of suffocation, injury or permanent disability.

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Do not let children play with the appliance.

Children under 3 years must not be left unsupervised in the vicinity of the appliance.

• Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of it appropriately.
• Keep children and pets away from the appliance when it operates or when it cools down. Accessible parts are hot.
• If the appliance has a child safety device, this should be activated.
• Children shall not carry out cleaning and user maintenance of the appliance without supervision.
• Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years.

GENERAL SAFETY

• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

• Farm houses, staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments

• By clients in hotels, motels, bed and breakfast and other residential type environments.

• WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements. Children less than 8 years of age shall be kept away unless continuously supervised.

• Always use oven gloves to remove or put in accessories or ovenware.
• Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance.
• Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the socket.
• If the door or door seals are damaged, the appliance must not be operated until it has been repaired by a qualified person.
• If the mains power supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or similarly qualified persons to avoid an electrical hazard.
• Only a qualified person can carry out any service or repair operation that involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.
• Do not operate the appliance by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
• Do not heat liquids and other foods in sealed containers. They are liable to explode.
• Metallic containers for food and beverages are not allowed during microwave cooking. This requirement is not applicable if the manufacturer specifies size and shape of metallic containers suitable for microwave cooking.
• Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
• When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the appliance due to the possibility of ignition.

• The appliance is intended for heating food and beverages. Drying of food or clothing and heating of warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloth and similar may lead to risk of injury, ignition or fire.

• If smoke is emitted, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames.

• Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling. Care must be taken when handling the container.
• The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be stirred or shaken and the temperature checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns.
• Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in the appliance since they may explode, even after microwave heating has ended.
• The appliance should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed.
• Failure to maintain the appliance in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
• The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating.
• The microwave oven shall not be placed in a cabinet unless it has been tested in a cabinet.
• The rear surface of appliances shall be placed against a wall.
• Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the glass door since they can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass.
• Do not activate the appliance when it is empty. Metal parts inside the cavity can create electric arcing.
• Pay attention to the minimum dimensions of the cabinet (if applicable). Refer to the installation chapter.
• The appliance must be operated with the decorative door open (if applicable).

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION

WARNING! Only a qualified person must install this appliance.

• Remove all the packaging.
• Do not install or use a damaged appliance.
• Follow the installation instructions supplied with the appliance.

Always take care when moving the appliance as it is heavy. Always use safety gloves and enclosed footwear.
- Do not pull the appliance by the handle.
- Keep the minimum distance from other appliances and units.
- Make sure that the appliance is installed below and adjacent safe structures.

• The sides of the appliance must stay adjacent to appliances or units with the same height.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

WARNING! Risk of fire and electric shock.

• All electrical connections should be made by a qualified electrician.
  The appliance must be earthed.
• Make sure that the parameters on the rating plate are compatible with the electrical ratings of the mains power supply.
• If the appliance is connected to the socket via an extension cord, make sure the cord is earthed.
• Make sure not to cause damage to the mains plug and to the mains cable. Contact the Service or an electrician to change a damaged mains cable.
• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always pull the mains plug.

USE

WARNING! Risk of injury, burns and electric shock or explosion.

• Do not change the specification of this appliance.
• Do not let the appliance stay unattended during operation.
• Do not apply pressure on the open door.
• Make sure that the ventilation openings are not blocked.
• Do not use the appliance as a work surface and do not use the cavity for storage purposes.

CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING! Risk of injury, fire, or damage to the appliance.

• Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
• Clean regularly the appliance to prevent the deterioration of the surface material.
• Do not allow food spills or cleaner residue to accumulate on door sealing surfaces.
• Fat and food remaining in the appliance can cause fire and electric arcing when the microwave function operates.
• Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. Only use neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.
  If you use an oven spray, obey the safety instructions on the packaging.

SERVICE

• To repair the appliance contact the Authorised Service Centre. Use original spare parts only.
• Concerning the lamp(s) inside this product and spare part lamps sold separately: These lamps are intended to withstand extreme physical conditions in household appliances, such as temperature, vibration, humidity, or are intended to signal information about the operational status of the appliance. They are not intended to be used in other applications and are not suitable for household room illumination.

DISPOSAL

WARNING! Risk of injury or suffocation.

• Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply.
• Cut off the mains electrical cable close to the appliance and dispose of it.

GENERAL OVERVIEW

1 Lamp
2 Safety interlock system
3 Control panel
4 Door opener
5 Waveguide cover
6 Grill
7 Turntable shaft

CONTROL PANEL

	Function	Description
1	Display	Shows the settings and current time.
2	Control knob	Turn to set the power level.
3	Weight / Time knob	Turn to set the cooking time or weight.
4	Start / +30 seconds button	Press ↗*ok to start the appliance or increase the cooking time by 30 seconds at full power.
5	Stop / Clear button	Press ◆ to deactivate the appliance or delete the cooking settings.

Control knob

Symbol	Function	Description
	Microwave	To choose the microwave func- tion.
	Grill	To choose the grill function.
	Fan	To choose the fan cooking function.
	Combi Cooking	To use the grill and microwave function together.
	Combi Cooking	To use the fan and microwave function together.
	Combi Cooking	To use the grill and fan function together.
	Combi Cooking	To use the fan, grill and micro- wave function together.
	Weight Defrosting	To defrost food by weight.
	Time Defrosting	To defrost food by time.
	Clock	To set the clock.
	Auto Cook	To use Auto Cooking.

ACCESSIONS

Turntable set

Always use the turntable set to prepare food in the microwave.

Glass cooking tray and roller guide.

Grill Rack

BEFORE FIRST USE

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

INITIAL CLEANING

WARNING! Refer to "Care and cleaning" chapter.

DAILY USE

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT USING THE APPLIANCE

After you deactivate the appliance, let the food stand for several minutes.
- Remove the aluminium foil packaging, metal containers, etc. before you prepare the food.

Cooking

If possible, cook food covered with a material suitable for use in the microwave. Only cook food without a cover if you want to keep it crusty
- Do not overcook the dishes by choosing too high a power setting and too long a time. The food can dry out, burn or catch fire in some places.
- Do not use the appliance to cook eggs or snails in their shells as they may explode. With fried eggs, pierce the yolks first.
- Pierce the skin or peel of potatoes, tomatoes, sausages and similar types of food with a fork several times before cooking so that the food does not burst.
- For chilled or frozen food, set a longer cooking time.
- Dishes which contain sauce must be stirred from time to time.

Use for:

grilling food
- combi cooking
convection cooking

• Remove all the accessories from the microwave.
  Clean the appliance before the first use.

• Vegetables that have a firm structure, such as carrots, peas or cauliflower, must be cooked in water.

• Turn larger pieces of food halfway through the cooking process.
  If possible, cut vegetables into similar-sized pieces.
  Use flat, wide dishes.
• Do not use cookware made of porcelain, ceramic or earthenware with unglazed bottoms or small openings, for example, on handles. Moisture may get into these openings causing the cookware to crack when heated up.
• The glass cooking tray is necessary for the operation of the microwave. Place the food or liquids on it.

Defrosting meat, poultry, fish

• Put frozen, unwrapped food on a small angled plate with a container below so that the defrosting liquid collects in the container.
• Turn the food halfway through the defrosting time. If possible, separate and then remove the pieces that started to defrost.

Defrosting butter, portions of gateau, quark

• Do not fully defrost the food in the appliance, but let it defrost at room temperature. It gives a more even result. Remove all metal or aluminium packaging before defrosting.

Defrosting fruit, vegetables

• If fruit and vegetables should remain raw, do not defrost them fully in the appliance. Let them defrost at room temperature.
• To cook fruit and vegetables without defrosting them first use a higher microwave power.

Ready meals

• You can prepare ready meals in the appliance only if their packaging is suitable for microwave use.

• You must follow the manufacturer's instructions printed on the packaging (e.g. remove the metal cover and pierce the plastic film).

Suitable cookware and materials

Cookware / Material	Microwave			Grilling / Convection
	Defrosting	Heating	Cooking
Ovenproof glass and porcelain with no metal components, e. g. Pyrex, heat-proof glass	✓	✓	✓	✓
Non-ovenproof glass and porcelain 1)	✓	X	X	X
Glass and glass ceramic made of oven-proof/frost-proof material (e. g. Arcoflam), grill shelf	✓	✓	✓	✓
Ceramic 2), earthenware 2)	✓	✓	✓	X
Heat-resistant plastic up to 200 °C 3)	✓	✓	✓	X
Cardboard, paper	✓	X	X	X
Clingfilm	✓	X	X	X
Roasting film with microwave safe closure 3)	✓	✓	✓	X
Roasting dishes made of metal, e. g. enamel, cast iron	X	X	X	✓
Baking tins, black lacquer or silicon-coated 3)	X	X	X	✓
Baking tray	X	X	X	✓
Browning cookware, e. g. crisp pan or crunch plate	X	✓	✓	X
Ready meals in packaging 3)	✓	✓	✓	✓

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.

ACTIVATING AND DEACTIVATING THE MICROWAVE

CAUTION! Do not let the microwave operate if there is no food in it.

1. Turn the Control knob to set the desired function.
2. Turn the Weight / Time knob to set the time.
3. Press ^OK to confirm and activate the microwave.

To clear all the settings, press

To deactivate the microwave:

• wait until the microwave deactivates automatically, when the time comes to an end.

• open the door. The microwave stops automatically. Close the door and press OK to continue cooking. Use this option to check if the food is ready.

• press .

When the microwave deactivates automatically, an acoustic signal sounds.

POWER SETTING FOR MICROWAVE FUNCTION

Display	Percentage of full power
P100	100%
P 80	80%
P 50	50%
P 30	30%
P 10	10%

QUICK START

The maximum cooking time is 95 minutes.

AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMES

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

AUTO COOKING

Use this function to easily cook favourite food. The microwave automatically sets the optimum settings.

To activate the microwave for 30 seconds at the full power press OK.

The cooking time increases by 30 seconds with each additional press of the button.

To set the cooking time in the standby mode turn the Weight / Time knob counterclockwise then press OK to activate the microwave at the full power.

DEFROSTING

You can choose between two 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.

To activate weight defrosting you must use more than 100g of food and less than 2000g .

To defrost less than 200g of food place it on the edge of the turntable.

1. Turn the Control knob and set ^3n for Weight Defrosting or ^3n for Time Defrosting.
2. Turn the Weight / Time knob anticlockwise to set the weight or clockwise to set the time. For Weight Defrosting the time is set automatically. The microwave starts automatically after a few seconds.

3. Press OK to confirm and activate the microwave.

4. Turn the Control knob clockwise to choose the desired menu.

5. Press ^*0k to confirm.

6. Turn the Weight / Time knob to set the weight of the menu.

7. Press OK to confirm and activate the microwave.

Menu	Amount	Approximate percentage of power
A1 Auto reheat	150 g	100%
	250 g
	350 g
	450 g
	600 g
A2 Potato	1 (about 230 g)	100%
	2 (about 460 g)
	3 (about 690 g)
A3 Meat	150 g	100%
	300 g
	450 g
	600 g
A4 Vegetable	150 g	100%
	350 g
	500 g
A5 Fish	150 g	80%
	250 g
	350 g
	450 g
	650 g

Menu	Amount	Approximate percentage of power
A6 Pasta	50 g (add 450 ml of water)	80%
	100 g (add 800 ml of water)
	150 g (add 1200 ml of water)
A7 Soup	200 g	100%
	400 g
	600 g
A8 Cake1)	475 g	Preheat at 180 °C
A9 Pizza	200 g	C - 4
	300 g
	400 g
A10 Chicken	500 g	C - 4
	750 g
	1000 g
	1200 g

1) The Cake menu needs preheating.

USING THE ACCESSORIES

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

INSERTING THE TURNTABLE SET

CAUTION! Do not cook food without the turntable set. Use only the turntable set provided with the microwave.

Never cook food directly on the glass cooking tray.

1. Place the roller guide around the turntable shaft.
2. Place the glass cooking tray on the roller guide

Place the grill rack on the turntable set.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

CHILD SAFETY LOCK

The Child Safety Lock prevents an accidental operation of the microwave.

Press and hold for 3 seconds.

An acoustic signal sounds.

HINTS AND TIPS

When the Child Safety Lock is active the display shows the current time.

To deactivate the Child Safety Lock Press and hold

for 3 seconds.

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

Problem	Remedy
You cannot find details on the amount of food prepared.	Look for a similar type of food. Increase or shorten the length of the cooking times according to the following rule: · Double the amount almost double the time. · Half the amount is a half time.
The food got too dry.	Set a shorter cooking time or select a lower microwave power.
The food is not defrosted, hot or cooked when the time ends.	Set a longer cooking time or a higher power. Note that large dishes need a longer time.
After the cooking time ends, the food is overheated on the outside, but still not ready inside.	Next time set a lower power and a longer time. Stir liquids halfway through, e.g. soup.
Rice cooking results are poor.	To get better results for rice use a flat, wide dish.

DEFROSTING

Always defrost roast fat side down.

Do not defrost covered meat as it may cause cooking instead of defrosting.

Always defrost whole poultry breast side down.

COOKING

Always remove chilled meat and poultry from the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before cooking.

Let the meat, poultry, fish and vegetables stay covered after cooking.

Brush a little oil or melted butter over the fish.

All vegetables should be cooked at the full microwave power.

Add 30 - 45 ml of cold water for every 250 g of vegetables.

Cut fresh vegetables into even sized pieces before cooking. Cook all vegetables with a cover on the container.

REHEATING

When you reheat packed ready meals always follow the instruction written on the packaging.

GRILLING

Grill flat food items in the middle of the grill rack.
Turn the food over halfway through the set time and continue grilling.

CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

NOTES AND TIPS ON CLEANING

• Clean the front of the appliance with a soft cloth with warm water and a cleaning agent.
• To clean metal surfaces, use a usual cleaning agent.
• Clean the interior of the appliance after each use. The dirt does not burn and can be removed easily.

TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

WHAT TO DO IF...

Problem	Possible cause	Remedy
The appliance does not operate.	The appliance is deactivated.	Activate the appliance.
The appliance does not operate.	The appliance is not plugged in.	Plug in the appliance.
The appliance does not operate.	The fuse in the fuse box is blown.	Check the fuse. If the fuse blows more than once, contact a qualified electrician.

COMBI COOKING

Use Combi Cooking to keep the crispness of certain foods.

Halfway through the cooking time turn the foods over and then continue cooking.

There are 3 modes for Combi Cooking. Each mode combines the microwave, grill and convection functions at different time periods and power levels.

CONVECTION COOKING

You can cook food as in a traditional oven.

No microwaves are used.

• Clean stubborn dirt with a special cleaner.
• Clean all accessories regularly and let them dry. Use a soft cloth with warm water and a cleaning agent.
• To soften the remains that are hard to remove boil a glass of water at the full microwave power for 2 to 3 minutes.
• To remove odours, mix a glass of water with 2 tsp of lemon juice and boil at full microwave power for 5 minutes.

Problem	Possible cause	Remedy
The appliance does not operate.	The door is not closed properly.	Make sure that nothing blocks the door.
The lamp does not operate.	The lamp is defective.	The lamp has to be replaced.
There is sparking in the cavity.	There is a metal dish or a dish with a metal trim inside.	Remove the dish from the appliance.
There is sparking in the cavity.	There is a metal skewer or some aluminium foil inside that touches the interior walls.	Make sure that the skewer or foil does not touch the interior walls.
The turntable set makes a scratching or grinding noise.	There is an object or dirt below the glass cooking tray.	Clean the area below the glass cooking tray.
The appliance stops operating without a clear reason.	There is a malfunction.	If this situation repeats itself, call the Authorised Service Centre.

SERVICE DATA

If you cannot find a solution to the problem yourself, contact your dealer or an Authorised Service Centre.

The necessary data for the service centre is on the rating plate. The rating plate is on the appliance. Do not remove the rating plate from the appliance.

We recommend that you write the data here:

Model (MOD.)	..................
Product number (PNC)	..................
Serial number (S.N.)	..................

INSTALLATION

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

GENERAL INFORMATION

CAUTION! Do not block the air vents. If you do that, the appliance can overheat.

CAUTION! Do not connect the appliance to adapters or extension leads. This can cause overloading and risk of fire.

CAUTION! The minimum installation height is 85 cm.

• Put the microwave far away from steam, hot air and water splashes.
  If the microwave is too close to a radio or TV set it may cause interference in the received signal.
• If you transport the microwave in the cold weather, do not activate it immediately after the installation. Let is stand in the room temperature and absorb the heat.

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

WARNING! Only a qualified person must do the electrical installation.

The manufacturer is not responsible if you do not follow the safety precautions from the chapter "Safety Information".

This microwave is supplied with a main cable and main plug.

The cable has an earth wire with an earthing plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and earthed. In the event of an electrical short circuit, earthing reduces the risk of electric shock.

INSTALLING THE MICROWAVE

1. Check if the dimensions of the furniture meet the installation distances.

Installation distances

Dimension	mm
A	450 + 2
B	560 + 8
C	minimum 550
D	45

1. Put the template on the bottom of cabinet and check if it fits. If yes, mark the spots for screws. Remove the template and fix the bracket with the screws (A) in the marked spot.

1. Install the microwave. If you fixed the bracket, make sure it locks the back of the appliance.

1. Open the door and fix the microwave to the cabinet with a screw (B).

Recycle materials with the symbol . Put the packaging in relevant containers to recycle it. Help protect the environment and human health by recycling waste of electrical and electronic appliances. Do not dispose of appliances marked

with the symbol with the household waste. Return the product to your local recycling facility or contact your municipal office.

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