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Operating Instructions
Commercial Microwave Ovens
NE-1257R/NE-1258R/NE-1757R/NE-2157R
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POWER
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Please read these instructions completely before operating this oven.
Before Calling for Service:
If failure code “F**” appears in the display, unplug oven and wait for
10 seconds before reconnecting. If normal operation does not resume,
call the service agent with the information of failure code.
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Contents PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY......................................................3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .........................................3 Installation and Grounding Instructions ..........................................4 Caution...................................................................4 Power Source Voltage Adjustment..............................................5 How Does The Microwave Work?...........................
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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the (c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is door open since open-door operation can result particularly important that the oven door close in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is properly and that there is no damage to the : important not to defeat or tamper with the safety (1) door (bent) interlocks. Under normal conditions, the oven will (2) hinges and latche
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Installation and GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Placement of the Oven expected or blow the fuse. Locate the oven on a smooth, flat and stable surface. A. For Model NE-1257/NE-1258 There should be no gap between the table surface and The oven must be on a SEPARATE, 20 amp, the bottom of the oven. Do not place the oven in a hot 60 Hz-120 V GROUNDED CIRCUIT. 120 V or damp area, ie. near a stove, sink or directly above Grounded NEMA# heat lamps on a serving line. Free airflow around the Outlet 5
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Power Source Voltage Adjustment The microwave oven Models NE-1757 and NE-2157 are factory set for 208 V operation. For 230 V - 240 V operation, the following adjustment MUST be made. VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT CONNECTOR (Step 1) Make sure that the power cord is unplugged before removing the voltage adjustment panel cover. (Step 2) Unscrew the voltage adjustment panel cover which is located on the back of the oven. Do not remove any other parts from the oven. (Step 3) Remove the white connector
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Outline Diagram (3)(4) (5) (6)(7) (8) (9) (10) (1) (2) PROG x 2 POWER STOP/ START 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 RESET LEVEL x 3 A B HI MED DEF (11) (14) (12) (13) (1) Digital Display Window (see below) (8) Number/Memory pads (2) Power Level Indicator Display (9) Stop/Reset pad (3) Program pad (10) Start pad (4) Shift (A/B) pad (11) Oven Lamp Cover (5) Power Level Selector pad (12) Door Handle (6) Double Quantity pad (13) Air Filter (7) Triple Quantity pad (14) Splatter Shield (top of inner cavity) A –– P
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How to Operate A. MANUAL HEATING –– single stage heating –– Example: To cook food at HIGH power for 2 minutes PAD INSTRUCTION DIGITAL DISPLAY WINDOW Open the door and put the food in the oven. 1
The oven lamp will turn on and “0” will appear. Note: While “0” appears, operation is available. One minute after the door is closed, “0” will disappear. Press Power Level Selector pad once. 2 POWER
The selected power level will be indicated and 1st Stage Heating LEVEL Indicator “1” will start to
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How to Operate A. MANUAL HEATING –– 2 or 3 stage heating –– Example: To cook food at HIGH power for 2 minutes and at DEFROST power for 1 minute PAD INSTRUCTION DIGITAL DISPLAY WINDOW Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 7. 1 HI Press Power Level Selector pad three times. 4 POWER
The selected power level will be indicated and 2nd Stage Heating LEVEL 1 2 Indicator “2” will start to blink. DEF Press Number/Memory pads “1”, “0” and “0”. 5 1 0 0
The set heating time will appear. 1 2 Note: up to 15 min.
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How to Operate B. PROGRAMMED HEATING X In Program Unlock Mode: Example: To select Number/Memory pad “3” at A side in which your desired heating program (at HIGH power for 3 min., single stage heating) is set PAD INSTRUCTION DIGITAL DISPLAY WINDOW Open the door and put the food in the oven. 1
The oven lamp will turn on and “0” will appear. Note: While “0” appears, operation is available. One minute after the door is closed, “0” will disappear. PROG Press the desired Number/Memory pad “3”.
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How to Operate Press Number/Memory pad “5”. PROG 3
The selected pad number will appear and currently programmed 5 1 information will be indicated. HI Press Power Level Selector pad three times. PROG 4 POWER
The selected power level will be indicated, 1st Stage Heating Indicator LEVEL 1 “1” will start to blink, and Heating Time Display will go blank. DEF Press Number/Memory pads “1”, “0” and “0”. PROG 5 1 0 0
The set heating time will appear. 1 Note: up to 15 min. on HIGH or MEDIUM p
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How to Operate D. PROGRAMMING DOUBLE OR TRIPLE QUANTITY PAD THE OVEN CAN NOT BE PROGRAMMED WHEN PROGRAM LOCk IS ACTIVATED! (SEE PAGE 11-12) DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR WHILE PROGRAMMING! Example: To program 1.5 times of heating time for double quantity into Number/Memory pad “5” PAD INSTRUCTION DIGITAL DISPLAY WINDOW k eep the door closed. 1
Digital Display Window must be blank. Press Prog pad. PROG 2 PROG
“PROG” will start to blink. Press Number/Memory pad “5”. PROG 3
The selected pad number w
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How to Operate X To Release Program Lock: PAD INSTRUCTION DIGITAL DISPLAY WINDOW Open the door and leave it open. 1
The oven lamp will turn on, and “0” will appear. While pressing Stop/Reset pad, press Prog pad until “PROG” and PROG 2 STOP/ PROG “P” appear. (more than five seconds) RESET
“PROG” and “P” will appear. In Program Unlock mode: • Ov en re v er ts to a tw o-touch oper ating mode (Number/Memor y pad + Star t pad). • Repeat and interr upt f eature are oper ational. • Number/Mem
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How to Operate For selecting length of tone “short beeps for 60 seconds”: Example: To select short beeps for 60 seconds PAD INSTRUCTION DIGITAL DISPLAY WINDOW PROG Follow step 1-4 on page 12. DO NOT CLOSE THE DOOR! 1 Within three seconds after pressing Prog pad at step 4, press 5 PROG Number/Memory pad “0” once. 0
“PROG” will start to blink and 2nd Stage Heating Indicator “2” (the 2 length of beep tone “short beeps for 60 seconds”) will be indicated. PROG Press Prog pad. 6 PROG
“PROG”
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How to Operate X To Read The Number Of Times Each Memory Pad Has Been Used: Example: To read tthe number of imes of Number/Memory pad “3” at A side (6666 times used) PAD INSTRUCTION DIGITAL DISPLAY WINDOW Open the door and leave it open. 1
The oven lamp will turn on and “0” will appear. While pressing Stop/Reset pad, press Number/Memory pad “3”. e.g. 2 STOP/ 3 RESET
The number of times this Number/Memory pad has been used will appear. Note: • T o read B side . press Shift (A/B) pad whil
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Installation Instructions for Stacking NE-1247, NE-1257, NE-1258, NE-1757, NE-2157, IMPORTANT NE-DF20G 4. The maximum stacking height is the total heights of 1. Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket two units. before attempting installation. 2. For stacking installation, you must use the PANASONIC Joint Plate which is enclosed with this PREPARATION unit. 3. The combination of the units for stacking is limited Be sure the oven cavity is empty. Be sure surfaces to only the followin
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Care of Your Oven 1. Remove the plug from the electrical socket before 3. The outside surface of this microwave oven should cleaning. be cleaned with soap and water, then dried with a 2. Keep the inside of the oven clean. If pieces of food soft cloth. Make sure that water does not get into the or spilled liquids stick to the oven walls, or between back ventilation or control panel opening since this door seal and door surface, they will absorb can damage the unit. microwaves and may cause ar
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Self Diagnostics Failure Code Explanation This oven monitors its operation and displays a Failure Code in Digital Display Window when a problem occurs. What to do when a Failure Code appears: Unplug the oven and wait more than ten seconds before reconnecting. If normal operation does not resume, follow the next chart. CODE PROBLEM WHAT TO DO F01 Too high temperature of The oven shuts off automatically. Disconnect the power cord from the exhausted air wall socket. The oven beeps continuously
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Heating and Defrosting Time Charts TABLE OF CONTENTS Microwave Basics............................................19 General Guidelines for Heating in Panasonic Microwave Oven . . . . . . . . .19 Appetizers..................................................20 Baked Goods and Desserts ....................................21 Breakfast...................................................22 Fish and Seafood ............................................24 Gravies, Sauces and Soups..........................
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Heating and Defrosting Time Charts MICROWAVE BASICS GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR HEATING IN A NATIONAL Fundamental principles determine the success of microwave food preparation. MICROWAVE OVEN They include: For specific time, see each food category for appropriate heating techniques, plus necessary pre- 1. TEMPERATURE OF FOODS Frozen or – preparation of foods. refrigerated food items will require longer heating HEATING FOODS FROM REFRIGERATED times to reach a desired serving temperature than
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Heating and Defrosting Time Charts APPETIzERS Quantities of appetizers can be prepared Most cooked appetizers heat on HIGH power, between conventionally in advance and refrigerated until 7 and 11 seconds per ounce depending on weight, needed. Most appetizers, with the exception of “nacho” density, and bone content. “Nacho’s” need 30 to platters and potato skins, should be heated covered. 37 seconds per ounce depending on the amount of Appetizers of the same basic shape and size can be toppin
