Panasonic HL-BD82S Operating Instructions - Page 9

ENGLISH General Oven Tips Default Settings The Cooking Modes automatically select a suitable temperature when the Temperature Dial is in the PRESET position. These can be changed when a different one is needed. It's also possible to set a user option in order to save the last used temperature per every Cooking Mode. Oven Condensation and Temperature • It is normal for a certain amount of moisture to evaporate from the food during any cooking process. The amount depends on the moisture content of the food. The moisture may condense on any surface cooler than the inside of the oven, such as the control panel. • Your new oven has an electronic temperature sensor that allows maintaining an accurate temperature. Your previous oven may have had a mechanical thermostat that drifted gradually over time to a higher temperature. It is normal that you may need to adjust your favorite recipes when cooking in a new oven. Operational Suggestions • Use the Cooking Charts as a guide. • Do not set pans or any weight on the open oven door. • Use the interior oven lights to view the food through the oven door window rather than opening the door frequently. Utensils • Glass baking dishes absorb heat. Reduce oven temperature 25 °F (15 °C) when baking in glass. • Use pans that give the desired browning. The type of finish on the pan will help determine the amount of browning that will occur. • Shiny, smooth metal or light non-stick / anodized pans reflect heat, resulting in lighter, more delicate browning. Cakes and cookies require this type of utensil. • Dark, rough or dull pans will absorb heat resulting in a browner, crisper crust. Use this type for pies. • For brown, crisp crusts, use dark non-stick / anodized or dark, dull metal utensils or glass bake ware. Insulated baking pans may increase the length of cooking time. • Do not cook with the empty Broiler Pan in the oven, as this could change cooking performance. Store the Broiler Pan outside of the oven. Oven Racks • The oven has rack guides 6 at six levels as shown in the 5 illustration. 4 • Rack positions are numbered 3 from the bottom rack guide 2 1 (#1) to the top (#6). • Check Cooking Charts for best rack positions to use when cooking. • Each level guide consists of paired supports formed in the walls on each side of the oven cavity. • Always be sure to position the oven racks before turning on the oven. Make sure that the racks are level once they are in position. Please refer to illustration on Page 6 if there is any question as to which side is the front or top of the rack. • The racks are designed to stop when pulled forward to their limit. CAUTION! Never use aluminum foil to cover the oven racks or to line the oven. It can cause damage to the oven liner if heat is trapped under the foil. CAUTION Make sure you do not force it to avoid damage to the enamel. Front Back 9