Operating Instructions Commercial Microwave Ovens Models No. NE-12521 / NE-12523 / NE-17521 / NE-17523 / NE-21521 / NE-21523 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use. Before Calling for Service: If failure code “F☐☐” appears in the display, unplug oven and wait for 5 seconds before reconnecting. If normal operation does not resume, call the service agent with the information of failure code.
Contents page PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Installation and GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the : (1) door (bent) (2) hinges and latches (broken or loose) (3) door seals and sealing surfaces. (d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
Installation and GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Placement of the Oven Locate the oven on a smooth, flat and stable surface. There should be no gap between the table surface and the bottom of the oven. Do not place the oven in a hot or damp area, ie. near a stove, sink or directly above heat lamps on a serving line. Free airflow around the oven is important. There is a possibility of a small amount of interference with weak broadcast signals if the microwave oven is too close to a radio or TV. A. For Models No.
ATTENTION PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAUTIONS BEFORE USING THIS MICROWAVE OVEN Failure to follow these instructions and properly maintain this unit may lead to premature failure of the Microwave and may void the warranty. Please read the following guidelines along with the included owner’s manual prior to operating this unit. • Unit must be placed in an open area, making certain that there is adequate clearance and ventilation in the back and front of the unit.
Power Source Voltage Adjustment Models No. NE-17521/NE-17523/NE-21521/NE-21523 The microwave automatically detects 208 V and 230 V–240 V. Insert the plug, and if the Digital Display Window goes blank 10 seconds after use, unplug and insert the plug again. How Does The Microwave Work? Microwaves are a form of high frequency radio waves similar to those used by a radio including AM, FM, and CB. They are, however, much shorter than radio waves.
Outline Diagram (2) (3) (4) (5)(6) (1) (7) (8) (9) (12) (10) (11) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) Digital Display Window (see below) Program pad Shift (A/B/C) pad Power Level Selector pad Double Quantity pad Triple Quantity pad • Number/Memory pads • Time input A B C D (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) Stop/Reset pad Start pad Door Handle Air Filter Splatter Shield (top of inner cavity) A – Program Display B – Heating Time Display (“min. sec.” or “hour min.
How to Operate POWER LEVEL SELECTOR PAD Each time the pad is pressed, the Power Level switches as the illustration below. P10 P9 P8 P7 P6 P5 P4 P3 P2 P1 P0 PU1 PU2 PL1 PL2 P10 HIGH MEDIUM HIGH MEDIUM again. P10: Models No.
How to Operate A. MANUAL HEATING — 2 to 5 stage heating — Example: To cook food at HIGH power for 2 minutes and at LOW power for 1 minute PAD INSTRUCTION Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 8. 4 Press Power Level Selector pad. Each time the pad is pressed, the Power Level switches as the Power Level Selector pad illustration on page 8. The selected power level will be indicated and 2nd Stage Heating Indicator “2” will start to blink. 5 Press Number/Memory pads “1”, “0” and “0”.
How to Operate B. PROGRAMMED HEATING XX In Program Unlock Mode: Example: To select Number/Memory pad “5” at A side in which your desired heating program (at HIGH power for 3 min., single stage heating) is set 1 PAD INSTRUCTION Place food inside the oven and close the door. The oven lamp will turn on and “0” will appear. Note: While “0” appears, operation is available. 1 minute after the door is closed, “0” will disappear. 2 Press the desired Number/Memory pad “5”.
How to Operate 5 PAD 6 INSTRUCTION Press Number/Memory pads “1”, “0” and “0”. The set heating time will appear. Note: The maximum set time for “DEFROST” and “P0” is 30 minutes, and 15 minutes for all others. DIGITAL DISPLAY WINDOW Press Prog pad. “PROG” and 1st Stage Heating Indicator “1” will stop blinking. This means that you have completed programming. • 3 seconds later, “0” will appear. Note: • Program the remaining Number/Memory pads as desired by repeating steps 1-6 above.
How to Operate D. PROGRAMMING DOUBLE OR TRIPLE QUANTITY PAD THE OVEN CAN NOT BE PROGRAMMED WHEN PROGRAM LOCK IS ACTIVATED! (See pages 12-13) Example: To program 1.5 times of heating time for double quantity into Number/Memory pad “5” at A side 1 PAD INSTRUCTION Open the door and leave it open. The oven lamp will turn on, and “0” will appear. 2 Press Prog pad. “PROG” will start to blink. 3 Press Number/Memory pad “5”.
How to Operate XX To Release Program Lock: 1 PAD 2 INSTRUCTION Open the door and leave it open. The oven lamp will turn on, and “0” will appear. DIGITAL DISPLAY WINDOW While pressing Start pad, press Prog pad until “PROG” and “P” appear. (more than 2 seconds) “PROG” and “P” will appear. 3 seconds later, “0” will appear. In Program Unlock mode: • Oven reverts to a two-press operating mode (Number/Memory pad + Start pad). • Repeat and interrupt feature are operational.
How to Operate 5 PAD INSTRUCTION DIGITAL DISPLAY WINDOW Within 3 seconds after pressing Prog pad at step 4, press Start pad. “PROG” will start to blink. The display changes to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd each time the Start pad is pressed and the settings change. *The length of beep tone at the end of heating cycle 1st : 3 beeps 2nd : short beeps for 60 seconds 3rd :“Beep” sounds for 5 seconds, and then 3 beeps sound 30 seconds later and again 60 seconds later.
How to Operate G. PROGRAM LIST 1 2 PAD INSTRUCTION Open the door and leave it open. The oven lamp will turn on and “0” will appear. While pressing Start pad, press Number/Memory pad “1”. All currently programmed information (the program set into each Number/Memory pad (000 to 999), Beep Tone, Program Lock, Oven Lamp settings when the door is open, Oven Lamp blink settings at the end of heating cycle and Oven Lamp reduction settings during cooking information) will continuously appear.
How to Operate H. CYCLE COUNTER XX To display all cooking times ever used: 1 PAD 2 INSTRUCTION Open the door and leave it open. The oven lamp will turn on and “0” will appear. While pressing Start pad, press Number/Memory pad “3”. All the cooking times that were ever used appear. DIGITAL DISPLAY WINDOW e.g. XX To display the cumulative number of times the oven was used: 1 PAD 2 INSTRUCTION Open the door and leave it open. The oven lamp will turn on and “0” will appear.
How to Operate Example: To display the filter cleaning alarm counter 1 PAD 2 INSTRUCTION Open the door and leave it open. The oven lamp will turn on, and “0” will appear. While pressing Start pad, press Number/Memory pad “5”. The cumulative total cooking time starts over and displayed after it is cleared. DIGITAL DISPLAY WINDOW e.g. • 3 seconds later, “0” will appear. J.
How to Operate XX Oven Lamp blinks at the end of heating cycle. Example: To turn the blinking Oven Lamp ON at the end of heating cycle 5 PAD INSTRUCTION Within 3 seconds after pressing Prog pad at step 4, press Start pad. “PROG” will start to blink. The previously set Oven Lamp blink settings are displayed. 6 Press Start pad. “oFF” “on” “oFF” is repeated each time the pad is pressed. 7 Press Prog pad. “PROG” will stop blinking, and the Oven Lamp blink settings will appear for 3 seconds.
Installation Instructions for Stacking IMPORTANT PREPARATION 1. Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket before attempting installation. 2. For stacking installation, you must use the PANASONIC Joint Plate (sold separately). 3. The combination of the units for stacking is limited to only the following PANASONIC models: Models No. NE-12521, NE-12523, NE-17521, NE-17523, NE-21521, NE-21523 4. The maximum stacking height is the total heights of two units. Be sure the oven cavity is empty.
Care of Your Oven 1. Remove the plug from the electrical socket before cleaning. 2. Keep the inside of the oven clean. If pieces of food or spilled liquids stick to the oven walls, or between door seal and door surface, they will absorb microwaves and may cause arcing or sparks. Wipe up all spills with a damp cloth. Kitchen detergent or an approved sanitizing solution may be used if the oven gets very dirty. Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives. 3.
Cleaning and Maintenance procedures ALWAYS COVER pan(s). Use a ½ Pan for smaller portions and add a little water in pan to create steam. DO NOT stack pans. DO NOT OPERATE EMPTY! ALWAYS clean oven interior DAILY with rag SOAKED with Sanitizer, set Microwave for 1 minute and 30 seconds-this softens any hardened residue inside oven. DO NOT HEAT BAGGED PRODUCTS! Place the food in a microwave-safe container with a lid and heat or defrost. The rag will now be very hot.
Heating and Defrosting Time Charts TABLE OF CONTENTS MICROWAVE BASICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR HEATING IN A PANASONIC MICROWAVE OVEN . . . APPETIZERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BAKED GOODS AND DESSERTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BREAKFAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heating and Defrosting Time Charts MICROWAVE BASICS GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR HEATING IN A PANASONIC MICROWAVE OVEN Fundamental principles determine the success of microwave food preparation. They include: For specific time, see each food category for appropriate heating techniques, plus necessary prepreparation of foods. 1. TEMPERATURE OF FOODS – Frozen or refrigerated food items will require longer heating times to reach a desired serving temperature than foods from room temperature. 2.
Heating and Defrosting Time Charts APPETIZERS Quantities of appetizers can be prepared conventionally in advance and refrigerated until needed. Most appetizers, with the exception of “nacho” platters and potato skins, should be heated covered. Appetizers of the same basic shape and size can be reheated together. Item BBQ Ribs Chicken Wings Chili con Queso Meatballs Nachos Potato Skins Quantity Instructions for Pre-preparation 8 oz. (224 g) Prepare conventionally, refrigerate, covered. 5-6 oz.
Heating and Defrosting Time Charts BAKED GOODS AND DESSERTS Breads, pastries and pies should be heated uncovered, at HIGH power. They should be placed on absorbent material, such as a napkin or paper towel to prevent sogginess. DO NOT OVERHEAT breads and pastries. Baked goods should only be heated until the crust feels warm to the touch (120˚F-130˚F). Item Bread, miniloaf white or wheat Coffee cake frozen Muffins, fruit Quantity 8 oz.
Heating and Defrosting Time Charts BREAKFAST All foods listed are prepared in advance and reheated at HIGH power from refrigerated temperatures (40˚F). Most breakfast foods are heated covered to retain moisture, with the exception of breads and pastries, which should be heated uncovered on absorbent material such as a napkin or paper towel to prevent sogginess. For poached eggs, pierce yolks before heating and allow eggs to stand for 1 minute after cooking so pressure subsides before cutting into them.
Heating and Defrosting Time Charts Item Quantity French toast with bacon French toast with sausage Ham steak 2 slices 4 strips Hash, corned beef, canned Pancakes 3 oz. (84 g) Pancakes with bacon Pancakes and sausage patty Potatoes, hashed brown Sausage links Sausage patties 2 slices 4 links 4 oz. (112 g) Instructions for Pre-preparation Instructions for Microwave Heating Prepare conventionally, refrigerate, covered. Prepare conventionally, refrigerate, covered.
Heating and Defrosting Time Charts FISH AND SEAFOOD Defrost Fish and seafood can be defrosted and heated successfully in this microwave oven. To defrost evenly, fish should be arranged in a single layer in container and should only be thawed to the point of being flexible so it does not begin to cook at the edges. Primary Cooking Cooking individual portions demands close attention as well as slight undercooking. Delicate fish and shellfish should always be cooked covered and should rest after heating.
Heating and Defrosting Time Charts GRAVIES, SAUCES AND SOUPS Some water-based gravies, sauces and soup mixes may be prepared in large portions using this oven to heat water and thicken the blended mixes. Refrigerated gravies, sauces and soups can be reheated quickly at HIGH and requires stirring during heating to produce an even temperature. Gravies Item Brown gravy Chicken gravy Quantity 1 qt. 1 qt.
Heating and Defrosting Time Charts PLATED MEAT AND POULTRY ENTREES Meat and poultry can be reheated successfully in this oven. Undercook meat slightly. Arrange meat or poultry slices in single layer, overlapping pieces as little as possible.
Heating and Defrosting Time Charts RICE AND PASTA For best results: reheat covered at HIGH power. Adding moisture, such as a sauce, can facilitate reheating though its not essential. Rice and pasta dishes with cheese sauce, require more stirring than tomato-based sauces to avoid overheating and stringiness of cheese. Rice Item Quantity Chicken rice pilaf 4 oz. (112 g) Rice, long grain and wild rice 4 oz.
Heating and Defrosting Time Charts SANDWICHES Preassembled sandwiches can be heated quickly and easily in this microwave oven. For best results, assemble sandwiches no more than 3 hours in advance. Meat fillings such as hamburgers and sausage should be precooked and preferably not be more than 1⁄2 inch thick. Thin sliced means, lightly packed, allow for more even heating. Place meat over bread.
Heating and Defrosting Time Charts VEGETABLES Most vegetables, small and bulk portions, defrost, heat, and cook very successfully in the microwave, retaining fresh color and texture as well an nutritional value. The thicker and more fibrous the vegetable, the longer the cooking time. (ie. Root vegetables) Frozen vegetables can be defrosted and heated in one step. One to two tablespoons of water should be added to frozen vegetables.
Heating and Defrosting Time Charts Vegetable, Fresh—Heating Item Quantity Carrots (cook) & other root vegetables (blanch) 1.8 kg (4 lb.) 2.3 kg (5 lb.) 2.7 kg (6 lb.) 3.2 kg (7 lb.) 1.8 kg (4 lb.) 2.3 kg (5 lb.) 2.7 kg (6 lb.) 3.2 kg (7 lb.) Instructions for Pre-preparation Instructions for Microwave Heating Peel carrots; cut Wash vegetables well. into 1⁄8˝ slices. Cut into uniform size pieces. Place in microwave safe Cambro 4˝ half pan. Cover with lid. Stir midway through heating.
Heating and Defrosting Time Charts CASSEROLES Food-Service casseroles can be cooked successfully in this microwave oven. For best results, follow instructions below. Preparation Remove all casseroles from their foil baking trays, while still frozen and place in a microwave safe 4-inch half pan. Place in refrigerator and thaw for about 30 minutes per ounce. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
Panasonic PRO 1 Microwave Oven Limited Warranty (For USA Only) Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA Only) If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Corporation of North America (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it with a new or a refurb
Technical Specifications NE-12521 / NE-12523 120 V, 60 Hz., single phase 17.3 A (120 V) Model No. Power Source Required Power (Voltage) Receptacle Required Output HIGH (approx.) MEDIUM HIGH MEDIUM LOW DEFROST — HEAT FROM TOP DOWN HEAT FROM BOTTOM UP Frequency Outer dimensions (W x D x H) Cavity dimensions (W x D x H) Net weight (approx.) NE-17521 / NE-17523 NE-21521 / NE-21523 208 V / 230 V, 60 Hz., single phase 13.6 A (208 V) 16.3 A (208 V) 12.2 A (230 V) 14.
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