Panasonic HL-SF498S Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic HL-SF498S Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions / Installation instructions
Steam Combination Oven
Model No. HL-SF498S
HL-SF498B
HL-SF498S
FOR DOMESTIC USE ONLY

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions / Installation instructions Steam Combination Oven Model No. HL-SF498S HL-SF498B HL-SF498S FOR DOMESTIC USE ONLY...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: Before operating this appliance, please read these instructions carefully and keep for future reference.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Operating Instructions ....2-93 § Combination cooking ....32-33 Safety Instructions ......2-6 § Advice for cooking using combination mode ......34 § Personal Safety ....... 2 § Combination cooking § Product Safety......2-4 with steam ....... 35-36 § Cooking Safety - General ....4 §...
  • Page 4: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Personal Safety § This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory and mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction by a person responsible for their safety concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved, including escaping...
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions § Warning! Do not attempt to tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to the door, control panel housing, safety interlock switches or any other part of the oven. § This oven should only be serviced by qualified personnel. For maintenance and repair of the oven contact the nearest authorised dealer.
  • Page 6: Cooking Safety - General

    Safety Instructions § Warning! This appliance produces boiling hot steam. § Do not use the water tank if it is cracked or broken, as leaking water could result in electrical failure and danger of electric shock. If the water tank becomes damaged, please contact your dealer.
  • Page 7: Cooking Safety - Containers

    Safety Instructions Cooking Safety - Containers § Only use utensils/containers that are suitable for use in microwave ovens. § When heating food in plastic or paper containers, check the oven frequently as these types of containers can ignite if overheated. §...
  • Page 8: Cleaning

    Safety Instructions Cleaning § After the oven has cooled down, clean the inside and all accessories with warm water and mild detergent. § Clean the inside of the oven, door seals and door seal areas regularly. When food splatters or spilled liquids adhere to the oven walls, base of the oven, door seals and door seal areas wipe off with a damp cloth.
  • Page 9: Disposal Of Old Equipment

    Disposal of Old Equipment Only for European By disposing of them correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and Union and countries prevent any potential negative effects with recycling on human health and the environment. systems For more information about collection and recycling, please contact your local This symbol on the products, municipality.
  • Page 10: User Instructions

    User Instructions Fan motor operation Standing time After using the oven, the fan motor Dense foods e.g. meat, jacket potatoes and cakes, require a standing time may rotate for a few minutes to cool the electric components. This is normal and (inside or outside of the oven) after you can remove food even though the cook ing, to allow heat to finish...
  • Page 11 User Instructions Moisture content Spacing Vegetables and fruit vary in Foods cook more quickly moisture content throughout and evenly if spaced apart. the season, particularly Never pile foods on top of each other. jacket potatoes. For this reason cooking times may have to be adjusted. Dry Shape ingredients e.g.
  • Page 12: Quick Check Guide To Cooking Utensils

    User Instructions Liquids All liquids must be stirred before, during and after heating. Water When heating liquids, e.g. especially must be stirred before and soup, sauces and beverages during heating, to avoid eruption. Do not in microwave mode, overheating the heat liquids that have previously been liquid beyond boiling point can occur boiled.
  • Page 13: Parts Of Your Oven

    Parts of Your Oven 1. Control panel 5. Grill elements 2. Door handle. Pull the door handle 6. Shelf positions. 1-4 as shown. downwards to open. When you 7. Power supply cord open the oven door during cooking, 8. Door hinges. To prevent injury the cooking is stopped temporarily when opening or closing the door, without clearing earlier made...
  • Page 14 Parts of Your Oven Water tank and drain tank 1. The oven is equipped with a water tank and drain tank. 2. The water tank is used for steam, steam combination and steam shot cooking modes. 3. The drain tank must be in place for the oven to run with steam functions.
  • Page 15: Oven Accessories

    Oven Accessories Accessories Wire shelf The oven comes equipped with a 1. The wire shelf can be used in variety of accessories. Always follow shelf position 3 or 4 for grilling the directions given for use of the foods. It can be used in any of the accessories.
  • Page 16: General Controls

    General Controls 00 : 00 12:00 Note Manual Auto Combi § The keys will respond more effectively if you touch them with a larger area of your fingertip. § Navigate the menu screen by sliding your finger up and down or left and right.
  • Page 17: Cooking Modes

    Cooking Modes The diagrams shown below are examples of the accessories. It may vary depending on recipe/dish used. Accessories Cooking modes Uses Containers to use Microwave Use your own Microwaveable, § Defrosting. Pyrex dishes, no metal. ® § Reheating. plates or bowls, §...
  • Page 18: Combination Cooking Modes

    Combination Cooking Modes Accessories Cooking modes Uses Containers to use Enamel Heatproof, § Roasting red meats, thick steak (rib shelf, glass metal tin / tray of beef, T bone steaks). Grill + Convection shelf and can be used. § Cooking fish. wire shelf.
  • Page 19 Combination Cooking Modes Accessories Cooking modes Uses Containers to use § Part baked rolls. Wire shelf, Heatproof, Steam + Grill + § Part baked dough balls. enamel shelf metal tin / tray Convection § Garlic bread. or glass can be used. shelf.
  • Page 20: Switching On The Appliance For The First Time

    Switching on the appliance for the first time Language Setting the Clock To change the language go to the After connecting your appliance to main menu, select settings and select the power mains or after an extended language. The name of the currently power outage, Current Time will appear selected language will be enlarged.
  • Page 21: General Settings

    General Settings Time 12:00 Memory Cleaning Settings Time 12:00 Current Time Clock Display Type Navigate the Main menu by Current Time: Set the current time. sliding your finger left and right. The current time must be set again after being disconnected from the power mains for a long period of time (more Settings 12:00...
  • Page 22: Sound

    General Settings Sound Other settings Sound Volume: Three bars indicate Other 12:00 the highest sound setting. The lowest Oven lighting switch-off volume level is silent. Entry into standby mode Factory settings Sound Volume 12:00 Oven lighting switch-off: Select whether the oven lighting will be switched off automatically or manually.
  • Page 23: Manual Mode

    Manual Mode Steam Shot Use this cooking mode to prepare food manually. All settings are selected (see page 30-31) Steam Shot manually by the user. symbol appears when Steam Shot function is available. Select Manual mode. Delayed start 12:00 (see page 41) Manual Auto Combi...
  • Page 24: Saving To Memory

    Manual Mode Saving to Memory Memory 12:00 This will allow you to save the Saved Menu 1 selected settings into the oven memory Saved Menu 2 and use them again at a later time. Extend program It is possible to extend the cooking time.
  • Page 25: Microwave Cooking And Defrosting

    Manual Mode Microwave cooking Preheating 12:00 and defrosting There are 6 different microwave power °C levels available (see the chart below). Wattage System Temperature Power Level Level When the set temperature is reached, 1000 Watts 30 minutes preheating is completed and an acoustic Medium 600 Watts 90 minutes...
  • Page 26 Manual Mode Use of accessory Wattage Use Pyrex or microwave safe dishes, Level ® plates or bowls covered with a lid or Reheating meals and sauces; pierced cling film directly on the base of 1000 W Cooking fish, vegetables, the oven. Do not place food directly on sauces, and preserves.
  • Page 27: Grilling

    Manual Mode Grilling Note There are 3 different Grill settings available. § Never cover foods when grilling. Manual 12:00 § The grill will only operate with the oven door closed. § The grill will glow on and off during cooking - this is normal. Always clean the oven after using the Grill System Level...
  • Page 28: Convection Cooking

    Manual Mode Convection Cooking Approximate Times for Grilling (Grill 1) The back heater and the fan operate First Side Second Side simultaneously in order for the hot air to Rib of beef (rare) 15 - approx. 10 - circulate constantly. 700 g 20 minutes 15 minutes...
  • Page 29 Manual Mode Note on preheating § When the preheat function is set, delayed start function cannot be used. § Do not open the door during For 1 level convection cooking use the preheating. After preheating an enamel shelf or wire shelf in any shelf acoustic signal sounds.
  • Page 30: Steam Cooking

    Manual Mode Steam cooking The chart below is only for using convection heating, and not for There are 3 different Steam settings combination cooking. available. Use the Steam mode to cook vegetables, fish, chicken and rice. Level Temperature Pre-prepared dishes Proving bread or Manual 12:00...
  • Page 31 Manual Mode Note Caution § § The accessories and surrounding Use the accessories provided, as oven will get very hot. Use oven explained. gloves. § The steam will only operate with § When removing the food or cooking the oven door closed. accessories, hot water may drip §...
  • Page 32: Steam Shot

    Manual Mode Steam Shot Drain tank This feature allows you to add steam during cooking (for 1, 2 or 3 minutes). It can be set with all cooking modes except steam or steam combi. There are seven modes that you can use Steam shot - Microwave Grill...
  • Page 33 Manual Mode If a Steam Shot operation has previously been set, once the duration reaches Caution zero, the prompt will show. The display § The accessories and surrounding will return to the previous cooking oven will get very hot. Use oven operation before Steam Shot was gloves.
  • Page 34: Combi Mode

    Combi Mode Combination Cooking 12:00 Combi Steam Convection Grill Use this when two or more cooking modes are needed at the same time. There are 10 combination modes in total. There are 4 using a combination of Grill, Microwave and Convection and 6 using a combination of Grill, Microwave, Convection and Steam.
  • Page 35 Combi Mode Note § Change the cooking time during cooking if required. Slide your finger up or down to increase or decrease time. Alternatively tap the time to increase or decrease. Use the wire shelf in any of the shelf positions.
  • Page 36: Combination Cooking

    Combi Mode Advice for cooking using the combination mode Combi Cooking Recommended uses Meat or vegetable 1, 2 600 W, 440 W, gratins/ crispy tops, grilled or 3 300 W or 100 W (no preheating) meat, cheese on toast Chicken legs, beef rib (rare), 180 °C thick sausages, braised fish, 1, 2...
  • Page 37: Combination Cooking With Steam

    Combi Mode Combination cooking 12:00 Combi with Steam Steam Convection Grill Steam can be used to cook foods simultaneously with Microwave, Grill or Convection mode. This can often reduce traditional oven cooking times and keep the food moist. Next select the type of combination cooking modes.
  • Page 38 Combi Mode Note § Wipe away excess water in the cavity and around the water tank and drain tank after cooking with steam. Steam + Grill or Convection Wire shelf or enamel shelf in any shelf position. Caution Note § The accessories and surrounding oven will get very hot.
  • Page 39: Turbo Cook

    Combi Mode Turbo Cook Manual 02:44 The oven can be programmed 09 55 to cook or reheat food more efficiently 10 00 by using the Turbo Cook function to 11 05 support Steam, Convection, Grill and Grill + Convection cooking. Selecting System Watts Level...
  • Page 40 Combi Mode Note § Preheat is only available with Turbo Cook and Convection or with Turbo Cook, Grill and Convection. § Change the cooking time during cooking if required. Slide your finger up and down to increase or decrease the cooking time. Alternatively tap the time to increase or decrease.
  • Page 41: Cooking Guidelines For Turbo Cook

    Combi Mode Cooking guidelines for Turbo Cook Food Weight Combi Time Instructions 200 g Place on wire shelf, Croque monsieur 4 min (2 pcs) position 3. Turn when golden. 140 g Breaded fish 4 min Place on glass shelf, position 3. fillets (1 pce) Place on wire shelf, position 3...
  • Page 42: Multi-Stage Cooking

    Multi-Stage Cooking Multi-stage cooking To change settings, touch the desired stage and select the required setting. This mode allows you to Once you have set the stages, touch combine up to three different stages Stop/Start to start cooking. The oven successively in a single cooking starts operating immediately, with the process.
  • Page 43: Using The Timer

    Using the Timer Delayed start The following note will appear in the display: It is possible to specify the duration of the cooking process (cooking time) and the time when you wish the cooking process to stop The program has been delayed. (end time).
  • Page 44: Stand Time

    Using the Timer Stand time Kitchen timer By using the Timer, you can The Kitchen timer setting program Stand time during cooking or allows the user to set an alarm. This after cooking is completed or use to can be selected in additional settings. program the oven as a minute timer.
  • Page 45: Defrosting Guidelines

    The biggest problem when defrosting food in a microwave is getting the inside defrosted before the outside starts to cook. For this reason Panasonic have made the defrosting on the oven cyclic defrost, just select the 270 W power level and set the required time.
  • Page 46: Auto Mode

    Defrosting Guidelines Auto Mode Bread Use this mode to cook some of your favourite foods by setting the weight Loaves will require a standing time of 15 only. The oven determines the cooking - 30 minutes to allow the centre to thaw. modes and cooking time automatically.
  • Page 47 Auto Mode Note § The shape and size of the food will determine the maximum weight the oven can accommodate. Important! Chops 12:00 See pages 43-44 for defrosting 0.79 guidelines. 0.80 00 15 12:15 0.81 Program Instruction Weight Info Duration Turbo Defrost - Meat - Minced Meat Touch Stop/Start.
  • Page 48 Auto Mode Program Instruction Program Instruction Turbo Defrost - Meat - Pork Joint Turbo Defrost - Chicken - Chicken without Bones To defrost pork joints. Select Turbo Defrost program - Pork To defrost chicken pieces without Joint. Enter the weight. Turn and bones (each 100 g - 400 g).
  • Page 49: Auto Steam Programs

    Auto Mode Auto Steam Carrots 12:00 This feature allows you to steam some 0.31 of your favourite foods by setting the 0.32 00 14 weight only. The oven determines 12:14 the steam level and the cooking time automatically. Select the category and Weight Turbo Cook Info...
  • Page 50 Auto Mode Program Instruction Note Auto Steam - Reheat - § Vegetables To allow for some variations that occur in food, check that food is To reheat fresh pre-cooked thoroughly cooked and piping hot vegetables e.g. carrots, broccoli, before serving. cauliflower, green beans, asparagus.
  • Page 51 Auto Mode Program Instruction Program Instruction Auto Steam - Auto Steam - Frozen Vegetables - Frozen carrots Fresh Vegetables - Carrots To steam fresh carrots. Fill water To steam frozen carrots. Fill water tank. Place prepared carrots onto tank. Place frozen carrots onto plastic trivet.
  • Page 52 Auto Mode Program Instruction Program Instruction Auto Steam - Auto Steam - Potatoes - Frozen Vegetables - Potatoes without Skin Peas / Sweetcorn To steam potatoes without skins. To steam frozen peas / sweetcorn. Fill water tank. Peel potatoes and Fill water tank.
  • Page 53 Auto Mode Program Instruction Program Instruction Auto Steam - Fresh Fish - Auto Steam - Fresh Fish - Cod / Haddock Plaice To cook fresh cod or haddock To cook fresh plaice fillets. Fill fillets. Fill water tank. Place fresh water tank. Place fresh plaice onto cod or haddock onto plastic trivet. plastic trivet.
  • Page 54 Auto Mode Program Instruction Program Instruction Auto Steam - Frozen Fish - Auto Steam - Whole Fish - Salmon Sea Bass To cook fresh whole seabass. To cook frozen salmon fillets. Fill Each whole fish should weigh water tank. Place frozen salmon between 100 g - 300 g each. onto plastic trivet.
  • Page 55: Auto Cook Programs

    Auto Mode Auto Cook programs Program Instruction A variety of food may be cooked without Auto Steam - Rice - having to enter the cooking time or the Risotto power level. For cooking risotto, 500 g or Select Auto mode. 1000 g.
  • Page 56 Auto Mode It is possible to choose the intensity level of the Auto Cook programs for Note roast beef and roast lamb. For roast § Most foods benefit from a standing beef you can set rare (1 bar), medium time after cooking on an auto (2 bars) or well done (3 bars) intensity.
  • Page 57 Auto Mode Program Instruction Program Instruction Auto Cook - Potatoes - Auto Cook - Potatoes - Frozen Fries Roast Potatoes Peel and cut potatoes into even To cook frozen fries/oven chips. sized pieces. Place on glass shelf. Spread frozen fries/oven chips Add 1-3 tbsp (15-45 ml) olive oil.
  • Page 58 Auto Mode Program Instruction Program Instruction Auto Cook - Meat - Auto Cook - Meat - Roast Beef Roast Pork For cooking fresh roast beef (topside, rump or silverside). Place For cooking fresh roast pork with on enamel shelf in shelf position crackling (leg or loin).
  • Page 59 Auto Mode Program Instruction Program Instruction Auto Cook - Gratin - Auto Cook - Gratin - Pasta Gratin Potato Gratin For cooking potato gratin, 1200 g. For cooking pasta gratin, 1000 g. Prepare as outlined in the recipe Prepare as outlined in the recipe Min./Max.
  • Page 60 Auto Mode Program Instruction Program Instruction Auto Cook - Pasta - Auto Cook - Crispy Top - Pasta Potato Bake To cook dried pasta. Use a large For reheating, browning and bowl. Add 1 tbsp oil and boiling crisping the top of pre-cooked water.
  • Page 61 Auto Mode Program Instruction Auto Cook - Reheat - Frozen Meal To reheat a frozen pre-cooked meal. All foods must be pre- cooked and frozen -18 ºC. Reheat in container as purchased or in a Pyrex dish. Meals in irregular ®...
  • Page 62: Reheating Charts

    Reheating charts Cooking Weight/ Food Power Level Time Instructions Quantity (approx.) Light dishes and snacks 200 g Croque-monsieur 4 min, (2 pcs) 1 min stand Place on wire shelf in shelf 300 W position 3. Turn when golden brown. 200 g Croque-monsieur 5 min (2 pcs)
  • Page 63 Reheating charts Cooking Weight/ Food Power Level Time Instructions Quantity (approx.) Light dishes and snacks 250 g 210 °C + Tartlets Preheat. Place on wire shelf in shelf 8-10 min position 2. (16 pcs) 100 W 270 g 200 °C + Mini puff pastry Preheat.
  • Page 64 Reheating charts Cooking Weight/ Food Power Level Time Instructions Quantity (approx.) Pizza 250 g 220 °C + Baguette pizza 8 min (2 pcs) 300 W Place on wire shelf in shelf position 2. 230 °C + 300 g Pizza 5-7 min 300 W Cheese pizza 220 °C...
  • Page 65: Reheating And Cooking Charts

    Reheating and cooking charts Cooking Weight/ Food Power Level Time Instructions Quantity (approx.) Vegetarian meals Place in a heatproof dish on 1 kg Broccoli gratin 12-14 min wire shelf in shelf position 2. 600 W Dauphinoise Place in heatproof dish on wire 500 g 6-8 min potatoes...
  • Page 66 Reheating and cooking charts Cooking Weight/ Food Power Level Time Instructions Quantity (approx.) Side dishes Place in a covered heatproof 450 g Spinach puree 3-4 min dish on base of oven. 1000 W Stir halfway. 1 min 30 sec- Place in a covered heatproof 200 g 1000 W 2 min...
  • Page 67 Reheating and cooking charts Cooking Weight/ Food Power Level Time Instructions Quantity (approx.) Pieces of cooked meat and fish 210 g Cocktail sausage Place on covered plate on base 3 min 600 W (not cut) of oven. (2 pcs) Preheat grill. Place on glass 320 g Chicken leg 5-6 min...
  • Page 68 Reheating and cooking charts Cooking Weight/ Food Power Level Time Instructions Quantity (approx.) Milk Place in a heatproof jug on Hot chocolate drink 1 ltr 7 min 600 W base of oven. Stir halfway. 600 W 120 g 20-30 sec Place in a covered heatproof check food Baby food...
  • Page 69 Reheating and cooking charts Cooking Weight/ Food Power Level Time Instructions Quantity (approx.) Pastries 270 g Croissants Preheat. Place on wire shelf in 20 min 185 °C (6 pcs) shelf position 2. 200 g Waffles Preheat. Place on wire shelf in 4-6 min (6 pcs) shelf position 3.
  • Page 70 Reheating and cooking charts Cooking Weight/ Food Power Level Time Instructions Quantity (approx.) Bread 200 °C + 200 g Part baked garlic Preheat. Place on glass shelf in 6-8 min dough balls shelf position 2. (12 pcs) 400 g 180 °C + Preheat.
  • Page 71 Reheating and cooking charts Cooking Weight/ Food Power Level Time Instructions Quantity (approx.) Desserts Preheat oven. Place on glass Raspberry tart 200 °C + shelf in shelf position 2. 470 g 6 min Allow to stand for 10 minutes 440 W after cooking.
  • Page 72: Steam Only Cooking Charts

    Steam only cooking charts Fill water tank before steaming. Cooking Weight/ Steam Food Time Instructions Quantity Level (approx.) 200 g 10-12 min Prepare vegetables. Place on trivet on Carrots (rounds) 300 g glass shelf in shelf position 3. 14-16 min 200 g 10-12 min 500 g...
  • Page 73 Steam only cooking charts Fill water tank before steaming. Cooking Weight/ Steam Food Time Instructions Quantity Level (approx.) Place rice in a shallow Pyrex ® bowl. Add 2.5 parts water to 2 parts rice. Do not 100 g Rice 25-27 min cover.
  • Page 74: Defrosting Chart

    Defrosting chart Weight/ Power Minimum Food Defrosting time Quantity Level stand time Meat 500 g Meat for roasting on the bone #* 270 W 18-22 min 60 min 500 g 270 W - meat for roasting # 17-25 min 60 min 500 g - chops # 270 W...
  • Page 75 Defrosting chart Weight/ Power Minimum Food Defrosting time Quantity Level stand time Pastry / Dough 500 g 270 W Sweet or shortcrust pastry* -block 4-5 min 20 min 320 g -rolled 270 W 3-4 min 20 min 275 g Pizza dough* - rolled 270 W 5 min 10 min...
  • Page 76: Meat And Poultry

    Meat and poultry (Cooking time for 500g) As meat will not be browned when using the microwave only, the microwave cooking times indicated below are for meat that has first been browned in a frying pan on all sides (pork, veal, lamb and beef) or for meat that does not need to be browned (poultry fillets, rabbit). Meat should be turned over half-way through cooking time and left to stand for 5-8 minutes at the end of cooking time. Microwaves Combination Cooking...
  • Page 77 Meat and poultry (Cooking time for 500g) As meat will not be browned when using the microwave only, the microwave cooking times indicated below are for meat that has first been browned in a frying pan on all sides (pork, veal, lamb and beef) or for meat that does not need to be browned (poultry fillets, rabbit). Meat should be turned over half-way through cooking time and left to stand for 5-8 minutes at the end of cooking time. Microwaves Combination Cooking...
  • Page 78 Meat and poultry (Cooking time for 500g) As meat will not be browned when using the microwave only, the microwave cooking times indicated below are for meat that has first been browned in a frying pan on all sides (pork, veal, lamb and beef) or for meat that does not need to be browned (poultry fillets, rabbit). Meat should be turned over half-way through cooking time and left to stand for 5-8 minutes at the end of cooking time. Microwaves Combination Cooking...
  • Page 79 Meat and poultry (Cooking time for 500g) As meat will not be browned when using the microwave only, the microwave cooking times indicated below are for meat that has first been browned in a frying pan on all sides (pork, veal, lamb and beef) or for meat that does not need to be browned (poultry fillets, rabbit). Meat should be turned over half-way through cooking time and left to stand for 5-8 minutes at the end of cooking time. Microwaves Combination Cooking...
  • Page 80 Meat and poultry (Cooking time for 500g) As meat will not be browned when using the microwave only, the microwave cooking times indicated below are for meat that has first been browned in a frying pan on all sides (pork, veal, lamb and beef) or for meat that does not need to be browned (poultry fillets, rabbit). Meat should be turned over half-way through cooking time and left to stand for 5-8 minutes at the end of cooking time. Microwaves Combination Cooking...
  • Page 81 Meat and poultry As meat will not be browned when using the microwave only, the microwave cooking times indicated below are for meat that has first been browned in a frying pan on all sides (pork, veal, lamb and beef) or for meat that does not need to be browned (poultry fillets, rabbit). Meat should be turned over half- way through cooking time and left to stand for 5-8 minutes at the end of cooking time. Microwaves Combina- Cooking Cooking with/...
  • Page 82: Fish

    Fish Cooking fish by grill or Cooking by convection mode combination For fish parcels in aluminium foil, or large fish, preheat the oven on convection 180 °C and Brush fish with melted butter or oil to keep place on the enamel shelf in shelf position 1. fish moist. Place on wire shelf with glass shelf For 500 g, 4 salmon fillets approx. 125 g underneath to catch any drips. Do not add each, cook on convection 180 °C for approx.
  • Page 83: Vegetables - Microwave Only

    Vegetables - microwave only 1000 W for 500 g (time in minutes) Fresh/frozen vegetables manual cooking charts - use Vegetables Fresh Frozen Vegetables Fresh Frozen Artichokes: Mixed vegetables* 14-16 - whole 250 g (1 pce) Corn on cob (2 cobs)* 8-10 12-15 Sweetcorn...
  • Page 84: Vegetable Cooking Charts

    Vegetable Cooking charts Time to Weight/ Food Power Level Select Instructions/Guidelines Quantity (approx.) Frozen vegetables 200 g Beans - baby broad 10 min 300 W 200 g Beans - green 12 min 300 W 250 g 10-12 min Broccoli - florets 300 W 200 g Carrots - sliced 9 min...
  • Page 85: Parsnips

    Vegetable Cooking charts Time to Weight/ Food Power Level Select Instructions/Guidelines Quantity (approx.) Fresh vegetables 150 g Spinach 4 min 250 g Cabbage - sliced 16 min 200 g Carrots - sliced 9 min 400 g Cauliflower - florets 11-12 min 250 g Courgettes - sliced 8 min Corn on the cob...
  • Page 86: Tips For Microwave Cooking

    Tips for microwave cooking Soften butter which has been in Melt chocolate. Break the chocolate the refrigerator. Soften for 3 minutes at into small pieces in a bowl and heat at 100 W (for 250 g). Remove the foil 600 W for 1 minutes 30 seconds - 2 minutes for 100 g (the heating time wrapper first.
  • Page 87: Cleaning Programs

    Cleaning Programs Select Clean mode. Note 12:00 Memory Cleaning Settings § Only run this program with 200 ml of water in the tank. § Do not remove the drain tank during the drain water program. If the drain tank is removed during the program, it will stop and goes Then choose from one of the following back to clock display.
  • Page 88: System Clean

    Cleaning Programs System Clean Cleaning System Clean 12:00 Cleaning 12:00 30 00 Drain Water System Clean Steam Clean Duration The program will start and the time in the display will count down. The An alert will show in the display at the program will run for approximately end of a cooking program indicating a 30 minutes.
  • Page 89: Steam Clean

    Cleaning Programs Steam Clean Note This program generates steam inside the cavity to help remove the dirt easily. § Do not remove the drain tank Cleaning Steam Clean 12:00 during the Steam Clean program. If the drain tank is removed during the program, it will stop and goes 20 00 back to clock display.
  • Page 90: Cleaning The Water Tank And Drain Tank

    Cleaning the Water Tank and Drain Tank Removing the rubber seal Remove the water tank and drain tank and clean the compartments where the Ensure that the rubber seal is not tanks are inserted. inside out when re-fitting. If the seal is not fitted correctly the lid will not close Clean with a soft sponge in water.
  • Page 91: Care Of Your Oven

    Care of your Oven 1. Before cleaning turn the oven off 7. The base of the oven should be and allow to cool. cleaned regularly. Simply wipe the bottom surface of the oven with mild 2. Clean the inside of the oven, door detergent and hot water then dry seals and door seal areas regularly.
  • Page 92: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Sympton Solution Why will not my oven turn When the oven does not turn on, check the following: ■ Is the oven plugged in securely? Remove the plug from the outlet, wait 10 seconds and reinsert. ■ Check the circuit breaker and the fuse. Reset the circuit breaker or replace the fuse if it is tripped or blown.
  • Page 93 Troubleshooting Sympton Solution My oven has an odour and After repeated use, it is recommended to clean generates smoke when using the oven and then run the oven without food. This the combination and grill will burn off any food, residue or oil which may function.
  • Page 94 Troubleshooting Sympton Solution Food cooks too slowly when ■ For liquid foods, use a container twice the cooked by microwave. volume of food. ■ Oven not receiving ■ Extra time required for cooking colder foods. correct power. ■ Food temperature from fridge colder than room temperature.
  • Page 95 Troubleshooting Sympton Solution Vegetables are dry when ■ Cover with a lid or pierced cling film. cooked by microwave. ■ Add extra 30-45 ml of water. ■ Cooked uncovered. ■ Salt after cooking if necessary. ■ Low moisture content, e.g. old root vegetables.
  • Page 96: Installation Instructions

    Do not remove. Safety Instructions § This appliance can be built above or alongside a standard Panasonic oven. § When the appliance is installed with another suitable appliance, it must be fitted above a fixed shelf in the housing unit that is able to support the weight of both appliances.
  • Page 97: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions § The appliance must only be operated when built-in. This is to ensure that all electrical parts are shielded and live parts are not exposed. § Ensure power is not supplied to the appliance until after installation work has been carried out. §...
  • Page 98: Dimensions

    Dimensions (measurements: mm) min 550...
  • Page 99: Installing The Appliance

    Installing the Appliance Electrical connection Electrical cable Electrical work must be performed by a legally qualified electrician. Improper wire connections may cause electric leakages or fires. § Turn off power at the circuit breaker. § Before connection, check that the mains voltage and frequency Wire connection corresponds to that indicated on the rating label fixed to the inside...
  • Page 100 Installing the Appliance Installation § Veneer or other finish of the furniture the appliance is being built into should be processed with heat- resistant glue (100 °C); otherwise, high temperatures may cause them to deform. § There must be no rear wall fitted to appliance housing.
  • Page 101: Specifications

    Class B means that this product may be used in normal household areas. Manufactured by: Panasonic Manufacturing U.K. Ltd. Wyncliffe Road, Pentwyn Industrial Estate, Cardiff, S.Glam. CF23 7XB U.K. REP. EU: Panasonic Testing Centre...
  • Page 103 Panasonic Manufacturing U.K. Ltd. http://www.panasonic.com E000344R0BP M0319-0 Printed in U.K. © Panasonic Corporation 2019...

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