Panasonic HL-SF498S Operating Instructions Manual page 31

Manual Mode
Note
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Use the accessories provided, as
explained.
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The steam will only operate with
the oven door closed.
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Fill the water tank before using the
steam function.
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The maximum time for cooking in
this mode is 60 minutes. However,
after approximately 30 minutes
it may be necessary to re-fill the
water tank.
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If during operation the water tank
becomes empty, the oven will
stop operation. The prompt in the
display will ask you to re-fill the
water tank. After re-filling the water
tank and positioning back in the
oven, touch Stop/Start. The oven
will not continue cooking until the
water tank has been re-filled and
Stop/Start touched.
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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.
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It is possible to refill water tank at
any time during cooking, without
having to touch Stop/Start first.
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Wipe away excess water in the
cavity and around the water tank
and drain tank after cooking with
steam.
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After each steam operation
carefully remove and empty the
drain tank. After emptying, wash in
warm soapy water.
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For manual steam cooking charts
see pages 70-71.
Caution
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The accessories and surrounding
oven will get very hot. Use oven
gloves.
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When removing the food or cooking
accessories, hot water may drip
from the oven top.
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Steam may billow out when you
open the door. If there is steam in
the oven, do not reach in with your
bare hands! Risk of burns! Use
oven gloves.
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During and after cooking with
steam function, do not open the
oven door when your face is close
to the oven. Care must be taken
when opening the door as steam
may cause injury.
Water tank
Carefully remove the water tank from
the oven. Fill with tap water (do not use
mineral water) and position back in the
oven. It is recommended to clean the
water tank in warm water once a week.
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