Operating / Installation Instructions Built-in Electric Oven Model No.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: Before operating this appliance, please read these instructions carefully and keep for future reference.
Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic appliance. English Contents Operating Instructions .................4-52 ■ Plate Warming ........................ 27 Safety Instructions ............................4-8 ■ Child Lock ............................... 28 Disposal of Waste Products ................ 9 ■ Oven Lighting ......................... 28 Energy Saving Tips ............................. 9 ■ Kitchen Timer ......................... 28 Before Using Your Oven ....................
Operating Instructions Safety Instructions n 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 use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
English Safety Instructions n The appliance is not intended to be controlled with external timers or special control systems. n The appliance is intended for household use. Do not use it for any other purpose, such as room heating, the drying of paper or fabrics, etc. as this may lead to injury or fire hazard. n Tampering with the appliance or non-professional repair thereof may result in risk of severe injury or damage to the product.
Safety Instructions n Spray canisters, aerosols and other inflammable substances can ignite when heated. Do not store or use these items near the oven. n Do not use sealed tins or containers in the appliance. n Take care when cooking with fats and oils. n 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.
English Safety Instructions Pyro cleaning n Before activating the automatic cleaning process, remove any cookware that is not part of the oven equipment. n During the automatic cleaning process, the oven gets very hot from the outside. Risk of burns! Keep children away from the oven. n Before activating the automatic cleaning process, carefully read and follow the instructions in the chapter Maintenance and Cleaning (see page 44). n Do not place anything directly onto the base of the oven.
Safety Instructions Pyro cleaning n In case of a power outage during the pyrolytic cleaning process, the program is terminated after two minutes and the oven door remains locked. The door will be unlocked approximately 30 minutes after power supply is restored, regardless of whether the appliance has cooled down. n When using the pyrolytic cleaning function the surfaces may get hotter than usual and children should be kept away.
Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis.
Before Using Your Oven This manual constitutes an integral part of the appliance. It should be kept intact and at hand for the appliance’s entire life cycle. It is important to carefully read this manual and all of the instructions contained herein before using the appliance. Examine your oven Please make sure the appliance was supplied to you undamaged. Remove all packaging and examine the oven for any damage such as dents, broken door latches or cracks in the door.
1 English Features and Functions 2 3 8 4 7 5 6 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Features and Functions Wire guides The wire guides allow cooking of the food in five shelf positions (please note that the shelf positions are counted from the bottom up). Shelf positions 4 and 5 are intended for grilling. The appliance can be operated safely without wire guides. Telescopic guides Fully extendible telescopic guides are fitted for the 2nd, 3rd and 4th shelf positions.
English Oven Equipment and Accessories The Meat Probe is used for checking the core temperature of the meat. The Wire Shelf is used for grilling or as a shelf for cookware, baking tray or baking dish. There is a safety latch on the wire shelf. Therefore, lift the wire shelf slightly at the front when removing it from the oven. The Shallow Baking Tray is used for baking cakes, cookies and small pastry items. The Deep Baking Tray is used for roasting meat and baking pastry.
General Controls 2 1 5 4 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 3 On/Off Key Display – For selection and display of settings. Child Lock Key - Touch and hold to turn child lock on. Back Key - Touch briefly to return to previous menu. Touch and hold to return to clock mode. Stop/Start Key Information Panel 6 Note ■ ■ 14 The keys will respond more effectively if you touch them with a larger area of your fingertip. Each time you touch a key, there will be a short acoustic signal.
English Using the Appliance Switching on the appliance for the first time Note ■ After switching the oven on for the first time, the oven will perform a self check for approximately 30 seconds. During this time, to prevent any errors, do not open the oven door. If an error does occur, please refer to the troubleshooting guide. (see page 52). Setting the clock After connecting your appliance to the power mains or after an extended power outage, Clock settings will appear in the display.
Using the Appliance Cooking Modes There are several cooking modes: Navigate the menu by sliding your finger left and right. Select the desired mode by tapping the corresponding image. The name of the selected mode will appear in the information panel at the top of the display. Manual mode Use this mode to prepare food manually. All settings are selected manually by the user. Auto mode In this mode, first select the type of food.
English Using the Appliance Auto Mode Select Auto mode. Select the type of food. Choose from the following categories: Meat, seafood, vegetables, soufflés and au gratin, bread, pastry, frozen food, international dishes, quick foods, slow baking, preserve. Select the desired auto mode. Values will be displayed: - quantity (weight), - intensity (doneness level), - info - temperature, cooking mode and shelf position, - cooking time (cooking end time is displayed in grey).
Using the Appliance Preheat During auto mode it is possible to preheat the oven before cooking. When a program is selected that requires preheating, a message will appear on the display 'Selected program includes a preheat phase'. Touch the display and then the Stop/Start key and the message ' The preheat phase is starting' will be displayed and preheating will begin. The symbol will appear in the information panel during preheating.
English Using the Appliance Manual Mode Select Manual mode. Choose your own manual settings: Tap the symbol to select the cooking time. (Cooking end time is displayed in grey during cooking). Additional settings Additional settings can be accessed by tapping the information panel at the top of the display. - oven lighting - preheating - mutli-stage cooking (see page 23) - kitchen timer (see page 28) If you select duration, extra settings will be available in the information panel.
Using the Appliance Preheat During manual mode it is possible to preheat the oven before cooking. This option can be found in the information panel menu at the top of the display. After the temperature is selected, touch the Stop/Start key and the message 'The preheat phase is starting' will be displayed and preheating will begin. The symbol will appear in the information panel during preheating. When the set temperature is reached, preheating is completed and an acoustic signal will be sounded.
English Using the Appliance Operation modes Operation Description Preset Temp (°c) Upper / Lower Heater The heaters on the upper and lower side of the oven radiate uniformly and evenly into the oven interior. Pastries, cakes and meat can be cooked on one shelf position. 200 Upper Heater Only the upper cavity heater will radiate heat. Use this heater to brown the upper side of the food. 150 Lower Heater The heat is radiated by the heater installed in the bottom of the oven.
Using the Appliance Delayed Start Setting the delayed start It is possible to specify the duration of the cooking process (cooking time) and the time when you wish the cooking process to stop (end time). Make sure the clock is accurately set to current time. Example: Current time: 12:00 Cooking time: 2 hours End of cooking: 18:00 First, set the cooking time (cooking duration), e.g. 2 hours. Then, set the Cooking End Time (found in the information panel) and set the time (18:00).
English Using the Appliance Multi-Stage Cooking This mode allows you to combine three different settings successively in a single cooking process. To select Multi-stage cooking, press the found in the information panel menu. Touch the corresponding part of the display to select a 2nd and 3rd phase. To change settings, touch the desired stage and select the required setting. Touch the tick in the information panel to confirm.
Using the Appliance Starting the Cooking Process Start the cooking process by touching the Stop/Start key. Some settings can be changed during operation by touching the display unit. Touch the Stop/Start key to end the cooking process. The following warning and menu will appear: "The program has been paused. Would you like to stop it?" End of Cooking After the cooking process, a menu will appear. End Select the symbol to end the cooking process. The display will revert to Main Menu.
English Using the Appliance Saving to Memory At the end of cooking it is possible to save your settings for future use. Select the symbol and specify a name. If required, delete a character using the backspace key (found just below the time in the display). Touch the Stop/Start key to save the settings. Your saved reheating and cooking tasks can be retrieved at any time by selecting Memory from the main menu.
Using the Appliance Extras and Additional Functions Navigate the menu by sliding your finger left and right. Select the Extras menu by touching it. Extras menu will appear. Pyro Clean This function allows automatic cleaning of the oven cavity/interior. It uses a high temperature, to burn off residues and other impurities. When the automatic cleaning program is completed and the oven has cooled down, just wipe the oven cavity clean with a damp cloth.
English Using the Appliance Fast Preheat Use the preheat function if you wish to heat the oven to the desired temperature as quickly as possible. This mode is not appropriate for cooking. When the oven heats up to the selected temperature, the preheat process is completed and the oven is ready for cooking with the selected cooking mode. Plate Warming Use this function to warm your dinnerware (plates, cups etc) before serving food. Select the symbol to set the temperature from 30 - 80 °C.
Using the Appliance Child Lock Activate the child lock by touching and holding the Lock key (key symbol). The following message will appear in the display: "The appliance is locked." Touch and hold the key again to deactivate the child lock. If the child lock is activated when the oven is in operation, then the oven will operate normally; however, it will not be possible to change the settings. When the child lock is activated, systems (cooking modes) or additional functions cannot be changed.
English Using the Appliance General Settings Navigate the menu by sliding your finger left and right. Select the Settings menu by touching it. Language Select the language (See page 15). Time Set the current time after the appliance is first switched on or after being disconnected from the power mains for a longer period of time (more than one week). The clock display mode can also be set (digital or analogue) See page 15.
Cooking Modes and Charts If your desired food cannot be found in the cooking chart, find information for a similar food type. The information displayed applies to cooking on a single level. An interval of suggested temperature is indicated. Start with a lower temperature setting and increase it if you find the food is not cooked sufficiently. Cooking times are rough estimates and may vary subject to certain conditions. The symbol * means that the oven should be preheated using the selected cooking mode.
English Cooking Modes and Charts Upper / Lower Heater The heaters on the upper and lower side of the oven radiate uniformly and evenly into the oven interior. Pastries, cakes and meat can be cooked on one shelf position. 2 Roasting meat It is recommended to use enamel coated, Pyrex®, earthernware, or cast iron pans or trays.
Cooking Modes and Charts Baking Only use one level and dark baking trays. On light-coloured baking trays, the browning of the pastry will be less effective. Always place the baking trays on the wire shelf. If you are using the supplied baking tray, remove the wire shelf. Cooking time will be shorter if the oven is preheated.
English Cooking Modes and Charts Full Grill / Half Grill Full Grill 4 2 The inner and the outer heaters are activated simultaneously. This operation mode is appropriate for cooking smaller pieces of meat, such as steaks, chops, sausages, etc. Half Grill The inner heater is activated. This mode is appropriate for grilling smaller quantities of toasted sandwiches or bread. Preheat the grill for five minutes. When cooking with grill, do not leave unattended.
Cooking Modes and Charts Full Grill Weight (g) Shelf position (from the base) Temperature (°C) Cooking time (minutes) Beef steak, rare 180 / piece 4 240 14-16 Beef steak, well done 180 / piece 4 240 18-21 Pork neck fillet 180 / piece 4 240 19-23 Cutlets/chops 180 / piece 4 240 20-24 Veal escalope 180 / slice 4 240 19-22 Grill sausages 100 / piece 4 240 11-14 600 3 240 19-22 6 slices of white bread / 4 240 1.
English Cooking Modes and Charts Fan Grill 4 The upper heater and the fan are activated simultaneously. It is appropriate for grilling and browning poultry pieces, ribs or gratins on one shelf position.
Cooking Modes and Charts Convection and Lower Heater The back heater, the fan and the lower heater operate simultaneously. This is suitable for making pizza, pastries, fruit cakes or baked cheesecakes.
English Cooking Modes and Charts Convection 2 The back heater and the fan operate simultaneously in order for the hot air to circulate constantly. This mode is appropriate for roasting meat and baking on several shelves simultaneously. Cooking temperature should be set lower than conventional operation. Roasting meat It is recommended to use enamel coated, Pyrex®, earthernware or cast iron pan or tray. Provide enough liquid during the cooking process to prevent the meat from burning.
Cooking Modes and Charts Baking Preheating is recommended. Biscuits and cookies can be baked in shallow baking trays on two shelf positions simultaneously (2nd and 3rd shelf positions). Position the wire shelf in the 3rd shelf positon. Place your own baking tray directly on the wire shelf. For the lower level use the shallow baking tray in the 2nd shelf position. Note that baking time can differ. The biscuits on the upper shelf may be ready sooner than those on the lower one.
ECO Cooking English Cooking Modes and Charts The back heater and the fan will operate. The fan installed in the back wall of the oven cavity makes sure the hot air constantly circulates. 3 Warning Do not insert the deep baking tray into the 1st shelf position. Lower Heater and Fan 2 The lower heater and the fan operate simultaneously. Used for baking sweet bread dough and preserving fruit and vegetables. Use the 1st shelf position from the bottom and shallow tray.
Cooking Modes and Charts Preserving Prepare the food to be preserved and jars as usual. Use jars with a rubber sealing ring and a glass cover. Do not use jars with threaded or metal caps or metal tins. Make sure the jars are of equal size, filled with the same contents, and tightly sealed. Pour 1 litre of hot water into the deep tray (approx. 70 °C) and place 6 1-litre jars into the tray. Place the tray into the oven in the 2nd shelf position.
English Cooking Modes and Charts Roasting with a meat probe The food core temperature is measured by the temperature probe. The oven operates until the food core reaches the set temperature. 1 Unscrew the metal cap. 2the probe into the centre of the food. To ensure an Connect the meat probe plug to the socket. Insert accurate temperature reading the meat probe must be fully inserted into the thickest part of the meat. If any timer settings were activated, they will be cancelled.
During cooking, the food core temperature will be displayed. The set core temperature may be adjusted during the cooking process. When the set core temperature is reached, the cooking process will stop and an acoustic signal will be heard. You may turn off the acoustic signal by touching any key. After one minute, the acoustic signal will be switched off automatically. Clock will appear in the display. After cooking and once the oven has cooled, replace the metal cap on the meat probe socket.
English Cooking Modes and Charts Auto Roast mode In the Auto Roast mode, the upper heater will operate in combination with the grill heater and the back heater. It is used for roasting all types of meat. 3 2 When grilling directly on the wire shelf, brush it with oil to prevent the meat from sticking onto it and insert it into the 3rd shelf position. Insert the deep baking tray into the 2nd shelf position. When roasting meat in a baking tray, insert it into the 2nd shelf position.
Maintenance and Cleaning Do not use a steam cleaner or a high-pressure steam cleaner to clean the appliance. External surfaces Clean the surfaces with non-abrasive detergents and a soft cloth. Apply the detergent on the cloth and wipe off the dirt; then, rinse with water. Do not use abrasive cleaners, sharp objects or steel wool, as these will scratch the appliance. Door handle Door handle should be cleaned with non-abrasive detergent.
English Maintenance and Cleaning Dealing with stubborn stains: The oven should be cooled down before each cleaning process. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Clean the oven and accessories after each use to prevent any food residues from being burnt onto the oven. The easiest way to remove grease is by regularly cleaning with a mild detergent. In case of stubborn stains, use conventional oven cleaners. Then, rinse the oven thoroughly with clean water to remove all residues.
Maintenance and Cleaning Pyro clean - automatic oven cleaning For normal oven use, it is advised to run the pyro cleaning program once per month. Before starting the cleaning function, remove the worst dirt from the cooking compartment, then wipe the oven with a damp cloth. Food and fat residues may ignite during the process. Before activating pyro cleaning program, remove all guides and accessories.
English Maintenance and Cleaning When the temperature reaches 250 °C the oven door will lock automatically. Do not open the oven door while the automatic cleaning program is in progress. The program may be terminated. Unpleasant odours may be emitted from the oven during the cleaning process. After the cleaning process: "The door is locked. The oven is cooling down." appears in the display. When the oven has cooled down, wipe it with a damp cloth. Wipe the oven door and the adjacent surfaces.
Maintenance and Cleaning Removing the guides 1 Undo the screw. the guides from the 2 Remove holes in the back wall. Note After cleaning, replace guides and tighten screws.
English Maintenance and Cleaning Removing and inserting the oven door 1 First, fully open the door. 2pull the door towards you. Slightly lift the hinge retainers and B A 3(relative to the position of the fully Slowly close the door to a 45° angle closed door); then, lift the door and pull it out. To replace the door, follow the reverse order. If the door does not open or close properly, make sure the notches on the hinges are aligned with the hinge beds.
Maintenance and Cleaning Removing and inserting the oven door glass Oven door glass pane can be cleaned from the inside, but it has to be removed first. Remove the oven door (see page 49). 1and right side of the door (1 on the Slightly lift the supports on the left diagram) and pull them away from the glass pane (2 on the diagram). 2lower edge. Slightly lift it so that it is Hold the door glass pane by the no longer attached to the support then remove it. 3lift and remove it.
English Maintenance and Cleaning Replacing the bulb The bulb is a consumable and therefore not covered by warranty. Before changing the bulb, remove the trays, the wire shelf, and the guides. Warning Before replacing the light bulb, make sure the appliance has been disconnected from the mains power, in order to prevent an electric shock. (Halogen lamp: G9, 230 V, 25 W) Unplug the appliance from the power supply and wait for the appliance to cool down. 1bulb cover and remove it.
Troubleshooting Symptom The display does not respond the display is frozen. The main fuse in your home trips often. The oven lighting does not work. Error code is displayed: ERRXX ... * XX denotes the number/code of the error. The mechanical door lock has remained in the locked position (either with door open or closed). Possible cause Disconnect the appliance from the main power switch for a few minutes, then reconnect the appliance and switch it on. Call a service technician.
English Installation Instructions Installation and Connection Please fully observe the following safety precautions. Important ■ Unpack the appliance, remove all packing material, and examine for any damage. If the appliance is damaged do not install and notify your dealer immediately. ■ Install the appliance in accordance with the Installation Instructions. Otherwise, the performance of the appliance may be affected.
Safety Instructions ■ For the appliance to function correctly, it is important that the base of the appliance is level. A spirit level should be used. ■ 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. ■ The manufacturer will not be held liable for any damages resulting from incorrect or improper installation.
English Installing the Appliance Electrical connection ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Before connection, check that the mains voltage corresponds to that indicated on the rating plate fixed to the inside of the appliance. This data must correspond in order to avoid the risk of damage to the appliance. Check that the domestic power supply guarantees adequate earthing. Once installed, it should be easy to isolate the appliance from the electricity supply by pulling out the plug or operating a circuit breaker.
Installing the Appliance Door Handle Adjustment The door handle of this oven can be adjusted in order to align with an appliance fitted alongside. 1glass (see page 50). Open oven door and remove inner 2at the top of the door directly behind Slightly loosen each screw located the door handle. 3with the appliance alongside. Close the door and align the handle 4holding the handle in place Carefully open the door while ensuring it does not move or change position. 5the inner glass (see page 50).
English Dimensions (measurements: mm) 40 Do not remove spacers from both sides - Total x4 min 564 590 - 595 min 550 595 44 579 595 546 566 590 min 564 40 min 550 40 min 550 57
Specifications Manufacturer Panasonic HL-PF697SEPG HL-PF697BEPG Model identification Type of oven Built-in 39 kg Mass of the appliance Number of cavities 1 Heat source per cavity Electric Volume per cavity 70 l Energy consumption required to heat a standardised load in a cavity of an electric heated oven during a cycle in conventional mode per cavity 1.
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