Panasonic NE-2180, NE-3280 User Manual

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Operating Instructions

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Commercial Microwave Ovens

NE-2180/NE-3280

PROG
A
B
123
STAGE	HI	MED LOW DEF HOLD

POWER

A	B
(AM)	(PM)
SHIFT

1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8

STOP	START
CLEAR TIME

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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.

Contents
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.3
Installation and Grounding Instructions . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.4
Power Source Voltage Adjustment . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.5
How Does The Microwave Work? . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.5
Outline Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.6
How to Operate
A. Manual Heating . .single stage heating	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.7
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 or 3 stage heating	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.8
B. Programmed Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.9
C.Programming Memory pads . . . . . . . . .	single stage heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	10
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	2 or 3 stage heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	11
D. Program Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	11
E. Beep Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	12
F. Program List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	13
G.Cycle Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	13
Self Diagnostics Failure Code Explanation . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	13
Sanitary Counter Top Seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	14
Care of Your Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	14
Cooking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	16

	Owner’s Record							See page 13 before calling
								Toll Free
	Model No.
								Service Information
	Serial No.
	The serial number of this products can be							To locate a convenient service agent call
								1-888-350-9590
	found on the lower right hand side of the oven.
	Dealer’s Name
								Chef Support: 201-348-7305
	Dealer’s Address
								www.panasonic.com/cmo
	Date of Purchase
								Virtual Test Kitchens

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PRECAUTIONS

TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

(a)Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks. Under normal conditions, the oven will not operate with the door open.

(b)Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door, or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

(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.)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Your microwave oven is a cooking device and you should use as much care as you use with a stove or any other cooking device.

When using this electric appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

WARNING–––To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

1.Read all instructions before using the appliance.

2.Read and follow “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID

POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY,” above on this page.

3.This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. See “Grounding Instructions” found on page 4.

4.Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions found on page 4.

5.Do not cover or block any openings on this appliance.

6.Do not store or use this appliance outdoors. Do not

use this product near water for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

7.Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, or cook food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

8.When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the door, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.

9.As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.

10.Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

11.Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

12.Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

13.Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

14.This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

15.Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers (for example, closed glass jars) may explode and should not be heated in this oven.

16.To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

(a)Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

(b)Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.

(c)If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

(d)Do not use the cavity for storage purposes.

Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.

17.Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. To reduce the risk of injury to persons:

(a)Do not overheat the liquid.

(b)Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.

(c)Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.

(d)After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container.

(e)Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For proper use of your oven read remaining safety cautions and operating instructions.

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Installation and GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

Placement of the Oven

Locate the oven on a smooth, flat and stable There should be no gap between the table the bottom of the oven. Do not place the oven or damp area, ie. near a stove, sink or directly

heat lamps on a serving line. Free airflow around oven is important. There is a possibility of a amount of interference with weak broadcast

the microwave oven is too close to a radio or

Grounding Instructions

This oven must be electrically grounded. In the an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces electric shock by providing an escape wire for electric current. The appliance is equipped with having a grounding wire with a grounding plug plug must be plugged into an outlet that is installed and grounded.

WARNING improper use of the grounding result in a risk of electric shock.

Consult a qualified electrician or service person grounding instructions are not completely

or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly connected.

Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply is too short, have a qualified electrician or

install an outlet near the appliance.

Removal of Protective Film

A blue protective film is used to prevent scratching the outer case during transportation. Peel the

the exterior of the oven before installation or

appliance should share the circuit with the oven. If it does, the branch circuit fuse

and either cause the oven to produce output or blow the fuse.

ovens are built to operate on 2 voltages (220-240 V or 208 V). Be sure voltage selector connector (on the back of

is set for your power supply (see page 5). higher voltage setting is dangerous and

in overheating of the electrical components their life expectancy or possibly

a fire or other accident. Using a lower will lower the power output of the oven,

in slower heating of the food. Panasonic responsible for damage resulting from the

oven with other than the specified voltage.

NE-3280/NE-2180

must be on a separate 60 Hz CIRCUIT - minimum 30 amps.

	NEMA#	NEMA# 6-30R
		Grounded Outlet
	6-30P

Caution

1.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. Do NOT remove the outer panel of the oven. Repairs should only be done by a qualified service person.

2.Do NOT operate the oven empty.

The microwave energy will reflect continuously throughout the oven if no food or water is present to absorb energy, this could damage the oven and result in the danger of a fire.

3.If a fire occurs in the oven, press the Stop/Clear time Pad and LEAVE THE DOOR CLOSED. Disconnect the power cord, or shut off the power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

4.Do NOT attempt to dry clothes, newspapers or other materials in the oven, as they may catch on fire.

5.Do NOT use recycled paper products, as they may contain impurities which may cause sparks and/or fires.

6.Do NOT use newspapers or paper bags for cooking.

7.Do NOT hit or strike the control panel. Damage to controls may occur.

8.POT HOLDERS may be needed when removing food from the oven. Heat is transferred from the hot food to the container.

9.Do NOT store flammable materials next to, on top of, or in the oven. It is a fire hazard.

10.Do NOT slide the removable middle shelf in or out when placing or removing food. This action could cause damage to the shelf or cause hot food to tip towards the operator.

11.Do NOT use this oven to heat chemicals or any other non - food products. Do NOT clean this oven with any product that is labeled as containing corrosive chemicals. Heating of corrosive chemicals in this oven can cause microwave radiation leaks.

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Power Source Voltage Adjustment

Your microwave oven is factory set for 208 V operation. For 220 V - 240 V operation, the adjustment MUST be made.

(Step 1) Unplug the oven.

(Step 2) Unscrew the voltage adjustment cover which is located on the back of the Do not remove any other parts from oven.

(Step 3) Remove the connector from the white and rotate it 180 degrees and plug it into black socket. (see sketch)

(Step 4) Reattach the voltage adjustment cover

to the cabinet.
For 220	V - 240 V				Plug the connetcor
					black socket.
For 208	V				Plug the connector
					white socket.

CAUTION

Make sure that the power cord is unplugged before removing the voltage adjustment cover.

Voltage Adjustment

Connector

screw

Voltage Adjustment

Cover

How Does The Microwave Work?

Microwaves are a form of high frequency radio similar to those used by a radio including AM, CB. They are, however, much shorter than radio approximately five inches in length. Electricity

converted into microwave energy by the magnetron tube. From the magnetron tube, microwave transmitted to the oven cavity where it is: reflected, transmitted and absorbed.

Reflection

Microwave are reflected by metal just as a ball bounced off a wall. A combination of stationary walls) and rotating antenna, located underneath bottom shelf and above the ceiling cover assure the microwaves are well distributed within the cavity to produce even heating or cooking of

Transmission

Microwave pass through some materials such glass and plastic much like sunlight shining window. Because these substances do not reflect the microwave energy, they are ideal for microwave oven heating containers when

heating, microwaves will be absorbed by food. penetrate to a depth of about 3/4 to 11/2 inches.

energy excites the molecules in the food water, fat and sugar molecules), and causes

vibrate at a rate of 2,450,000,000 times per This vibration causes friction, and heat is

just as you will feel heat produced if you

rub your hands together. The internal heating foods is done by conduction. The heat which is by friction is conducted to the center of the

also continue to heat by conduction during time.(“carry-over” cooking)

microwave energy dissipates, It is not stored

Inference

of the microwave oven may cause

to your radio, TV or similar equipment. there is interference, it may be reduced or

by taking the following measures: door and sealing surfaces of the oven.

Care of Your Microwave Oven found on page

the radio, TV, etc. away from the microwave as far as possible.

properly installed antenna, to obtain stronger reception.