Panasonic HL-SF498S Operating Instructions Manual page 94

Troubleshooting
Sympton
Food cooks too slowly when
cooked by microwave.
■ Oven not receiving
correct power.
■ Food temperature from
fridge colder than room
temperature.
Meat is tough when
cooked by microwave or
combination.
■ Power setting too high.
■ Meat salted before cooking.
Cake remains uncooked
in centre when cooked by
microwave.
■ Too short a cooking
and/or standing time.
Scrambled or poached eggs
are tough and rubbery when
cooked by microwave.
■ Cooking time too long.
Quiche/egg custards are
tough and rubbery when
cooked by microwave.
■ Power level too
high.
■ Cooked too long.
Dish size larger than stated
in recipe.
Cheese sauce is tough and
stringy when cooked by
microwave.
■ Cheese cooked with
sauce.
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Solution
■ For liquid foods, use a container twice the
volume of food.
■ Extra time required for cooking colder foods.
■ Use reduced power level for meats.
■ Do not salt before cooking. Add salt if
necessary, after cooking.
■ Add extra cooking time/standing time.
■ Take care when cooking small quantities of
eggs, once spoiled they cannot be saved.
Check frequently during cooking.
■ Use reduced power levels for these items.
■ Take care when cooking small quantities of
eggs, once spoiled they cannot be saved.
Check frequently during cooking.
■ Add cheese at the end of cooking time. The
heat of the sauce will melt the cheese.