R Operating Instructions TM Commercial Microwave Ovens NE-2180/NE-3280 PROG A B 1 23 STAGE A HI POWER MED LOW DEF HOLD B (AM) (PM) SHIFT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 STOP START CLEAR TIME !"#ΙΙ 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.
Contents PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Installation and Grounding Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Power Source Voltage Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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. (See page 2.
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.
Power Source Voltage Adjustment Your microwave oven is factory set for 208 V operation. For 220 V - 240 V operation, the following adjustment MUST be made. CAUTION Make sure that the power cord is unplugged before removing the voltage adjustment cover. (Step 1) Unplug the oven. (Step 2) Unscrew the voltage adjustment cover which is located on the back of the oven. Do not remove any other parts from the oven.
Outline Diagram PROG A B 1 23 STAGE A HI LOW B (AM) (PM) POWER MED SHIFT DEF HOLD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 STOP START CLEAR TIME 16 !"#ΙΙ PROG BEEP PROG LOCK 15 Digital Display Window (see below) Power Level Indicator Display Power Level Selector Pad Memory Shift Pad Memory Pads Stop/Clear Time Pad Start Pad Timer Dial E A B C D PROG A B F 1 23 STAGE Oven Lamp Cover Door Handle Control Panel Air Filters Program Entry Button (behind Air Filters) Beep Control Button (behind Air Filters
How to Operate A. MANUAL HEATING ◆ Single stage heating This feature gives the user maximum flexibility to set the oven to desired heating times and power levels. Ideal for menus that require variations in heating requirements. Example: To cook food at HIGH power for 2 minutes PAD INSTRUCTION 1 Open the door and put the food in the oven. ☛ 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.
How to Operate ◆ 2 or 3 stage heating This feature allows you to set to begin heating at one power level then shift automatically to a different power level after designated amount of heating time. 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 STAGE 4 POWER 5 6 START HI Press Power Level Selector pad four times.
How to Operate B. PROGRAMMED HEATING ◆ In Program Unlock Mode: MAKE SURE THE UNIT IS PROGRAMMED TO YOUR SPECIFICATION OR NEEDS(see page 10). Example: To select Memory pad “5” on the A side in which your desired heating program (at HIGH power for 3 min., single stage heating) is set PAD 1 2 INSTRUCTION DIGITAL DISPLAY WINDOW Open the door and put the food in the oven. ☛ The oven lamp will turn on and “0” will appear. Note: While “0” appears, operation is available.
How to Operate C. PROGRAMMING MEMORY PADS ◆Single stage heating THE OVEN CAN NOT BE PROGRAMMED WHEN PROGRAM LOCK IS ACTIVATED! (see page 11) DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR WHILE PROGRAMMING! Example: To program cooking on DEFROST power for 1 minute into Memory pad “5” PAD INSTRUCTION DIGITAL DISPLAY WINDOW 1 Keep the door closed. ☛ Digital Display Window must be blank or show “0”. 2 Press Program Entry Button. ☛ “PROG” will start to blink. PROG PROG 3 5 4 POWER 5 Press Memory pad you wish to program.
How to Operate ◆2 or 3 stage heating THE OVEN CAN NOT BE PROGRAMMED WHEN PROGRAM LOCK IS ACTIVATED! (see below on this page) DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR WHILE PROGRAMMING! Example: To program cooking at DEFROST power for 1 minute and at HIGH power for 2 minutes into Memory pad “5” PAD INSTRUCTION Follow steps 1 to 5 on page 10. DIGITAL DISPLAY WINDOW PROG A 1 STAGE 6 POWER 7 Press Power Level Selector pad once.
How to Operate E. BEEP TONE The loudness of beep tone and its duration at the end of heating cycle can be set. There are four levels of the loudness and two levels of duration. The loudest level and 3 beeps are preset at the factory. ◆To select loudness level and length “3 beeps”: PAD INSTRUCTION PROG Press Program Entry Button. ☛ “PROG” sign will start to blink in the display window. (The door may be open or closed at this stage.) 1 2 BEEP 3 PROG Press Beep Control Button.
How to Operate G. CYCLE COUNTER ◆To Read Total Cumulative Times That The Oven Has Been Used: PAD INSTRUCTION 1 Open the door and leave it open. ☛ The oven lamp will turn on and “0” will appear. 2 Close the door. ☛ Carry out Step 3 within 60 seconds of closing the door, or the display will go blank. 3 + BEEP PROG DIGITAL DISPLAY WINDOW While pressing Beep Control Button, press Program Entry Button. ☛ The display shows the total cumulative number of times the oven has been used.
Sanitary Counter Top Seal When microwave oven is placed on a counter top, its base must be sealed in accordance with N.S.F. Standards as per the following instructions. 1. Microwave oven should be located on a level counter top surface. Complete the electrical connections. 2. Thoroughly clean and sanitize the microwave oven bottom perimeter and the counter top area around the microwave oven perimeter. 3. Remove the Air Filter from the front of the oven before applying silicone. 4.
Cooking Instructions Fundamental principles determine the success of microwave food preparation. GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR STEAMING IN A PANASONIC SONIC STEAMER They include: Please refer to the USDA/FDA Food Code guidelines. 1. Always cook or heat foods in covered containers. - This accomplishes the followings; a) Retains steam to keep foods moist. b) Evens cooking temperatures. c) Keeps the interior of the oven clean. STEAMING FOODS FROM REFRIGERATED TEMPERATURE 2.
Technical Specifications NE-3280 NE-2180 208/230 V, 60 Hz., single phase Power Source Required Power (Voltage) 28.0 A (208 V) 25.3 A (230 V) Receptacle Required 20.0 A (208 V) 18.
