Panasonic NE1257R, NE2157R, NE1258R, NE1757R User Manual
Operating Instructions
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Commercial Microwave Ovens
NE-1257R/NE-1258R/NE-1757R/NE-2157R
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
Caution...................................................................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 Number/Memory pads...single stage heating .....................9
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 or 3 stage heating ....................10
D. Programming Double or Triple Quantity pad .................................11
E. Program Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
F. Beep Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
G. Program List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
H. Cycle Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
I. Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Installation Instructions for Stacking............................................15
Sanitary Counter Top Seal ...................................................15
Care of Your Oven .........................................................16
Self Diagnostics Failure Code Explanation.......................................17
Heating and Defrosting Time Charts..........................................18
Technical Specifications .....................................................32
Owner’s Record
Model No.
Serial No.
The serial number of this products
may be found on the side of the oven.
Dealer’s Name
Dealer’s Address
Date of Purchase
See page 17 before calling
Toll Free
Service Information
To locate a convenient service agent call
1-888-350-9590
Chef Support: 201-348-7305
www.panasonic.com/cmo
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PRECAUTIONS
TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
Do not attempt to operate this oven with the (a)
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.
Do not place any object (b) between the oven front
face and the door, or allow soil or cleaner residue
to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
Do not operate the oven (c) if it is damaged. It is
particularly important that the oven door close
properly and that there is no damage to the :
door (bent)(1)
hinges and latches (broken or loose)(2)
door seals and sealing surfaces.(3)
The oven should not be adjusted or repaired (d)
by anyone except properly qualified service
personnel.
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:
Read all instructions before using the appliance. 1.
Read and follow 2. “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY,” found on page 3.
This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a 3.
properly grounded outlet. See “Grounding
Instructions” found on page 4.
Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with 4.
the provided installation instructions found on page 4.
Do not cover or block any openings on this appliance. 5.
Do not store or use this appliance outdoors. Do not use 6.
this product near water for example, near a kitchen sink,
in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.
Use this appliance only for its intended use as 7.
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.
When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come 8.
together on closing the door, use only mild, non-abrasive
soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.
As with any appliance, close supervision is 9.
necessary when used by children.
Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged 10.
cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has
been damaged or dropped.
Do not immerse cord or plug in water.11.
Keep cord away from heated surfaces.12.
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.13.
This appliance should be serviced only by qualified 14.
service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized
service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
Some products such as whole eggs and sealed 15.
containers (for example, closed glass jars) may
explode and should not be heated in this oven.
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:16.
Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance (a)
if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials
are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic (b)
bags before placing bag in oven.
If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep (c)
oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect
the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or
circuit breaker panel.
Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. (d)
Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or
food in the cavity when not in use.
Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be 17.
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:
Do not overheat the liquid.(a)
Stir the liquid both before and halfway through (b)
heating it.
Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.(c)
After heating, allow the container to stand in the (d)
microwave oven for a short time before removing
the container.
Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or (e)
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 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.
Grounding Instructions
This oven must be grounded electrically. In the event of
an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of
electric shock by providing an escape wire for the
electric current. The appliance is equipped with a cord
having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The
plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly
installed and grounded.
WARNING — improper use of the grounding plug can
result in a risk of electric shock.
Consult a qualified electrician or service person if the
grounding instructions are not completely understood,
or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is
properly connected.
If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a
three wire extension cord that has a three blade
grounding plug, and a three slot receptacle that will
accept the plug on the appliance. The marked rating of
the extension cord should be equal to or greater than
the electical rating of the oven.
Removal of Protective Film
A blue protective film is used to prevent scratching of
the outer case during transportation. Peel the film from
the exterior of the oven before installation or use.
Wiring Requirements
No other appliance should share the circuit with the
microwave oven. If it does, the branch circuit fuse may
overload and either cause the oven to heat slower than
expected or blow the fuse.
A. For Model NE-1257/NE-1258
The oven must be on a SEPARATE, 20 amp,
60 Hz-120 V GROUNDED CIRCUIT.
NEMA#
5-20P
B. For Models NE-1757/NE-2157
1. This oven must be on a separate, 60 Hz
GROUNDED CIRCUIT - minimum 15 amps for
NE-1757; minimum 20 amps for NE-2157.
2. The microwave ovens are built to operate on 2
different voltages (230-240 V or 208 V). Be sure
that the voltage selector connector (on the back of
the oven) is set for your power supply (see
page 5). Using a higher voltage setting is
dangerous and may result in overheating of the
electrical components thus shortening their life
expectancy or possibly causing a fire or other
accident. Using a lower voltage will lower the
power output of the oven, resulting in slower
heating of the food. Panasonic is NOT responsible
for damage resulting from the use of the oven with
other than the specified voltage.
NE-1757 NE-2157
NEMA#
6-15P
208 V/230-240 V
Grounded Outlet
NEMA# 6-15R or 6-20R
120 V
Grounded
Outlet
NEMA# 5-20R
NEMA#
6-20P
208 V/230-240 V
Grounded Outlet
NEMA# 6-20R
Caution
Do not attempt to tamper with or make any 1.
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.
Do NOT operate the oven empty. The microwave 2.
energy will reflect continuously throughout the oven
if no food or water is present to absorb energy.
If a fire occurs in the oven, press the Stop/Reset 3.
Pad and LEAVE THE DOOR CLOSED. Disconnect
the power cord, or shut off the power at the fuse or
circuit breaker panel.
Do NOT attempt to dry clothes, newspapers or 4.
other materials in the oven, as they may catch on
fire.
Do NOT use recycled paper products, as they may 5.
contain impurities which may cause sparks and/or
fires.
Do NOT use newspapers or paper bags for cooking. 6.
Do NOT hit or strike the control panel. Damage to 7.
controls may occur.
POT HOLDERS may be needed when removing 8.
food from the oven. Heat is transferred from the hot
food to the container.
Do NOT store flammable materials next to, on top 9.
of, or in the oven. It could be a fire hazard.
Do NOT operate the oven without the spatter 10.
shields (located in the top of inner cavity) in place.
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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.
(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 and plug the
black connector into the socket.
(Step 4) Store the unused white connector in the
rectangular opening.
(Step 5) Reattach the voltage adjustment panel cover
to the cabinet.
For 230 V - 240 V – Use black connector
plug.
For 208 V – Use white connector plug.
To go from 230 V - 240 V to 208 V circuit follow steps
1-5 above, except at step 3, plug the white connector
plug into the socket and store the black plug in the
rectangular opening.
VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT
CONNECTOR
VOLTAGE
ADJUSTMENT
PANEL
COVER
SCREW
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;
approximately five inches long. Electricity is converted
into microwave energy by the magnetron tube. From the
magnetron tube, microwave energy is transmitted to the
oven cavity where it is: reflected, transmitted and
absorbed.
Reflection
Microwave are reflected by metal just as a ball is
bounced off a wall. A combination of stationary (interior
walls) and rotating antenna, located underneath the
bottom shelf and above the ceiling cover assure that the
microwaves are well distributed within the oven cavity to
produce even heating or cooking of foods.
Transmission
Microwave pass through some materials such as paper,
glass and plastic much like sunlight shining through a
window. Because these substances do not absorb or
reflect the microwave energy, they are ideal materials
for microwave oven heating containers when covered.
Absorption
During heating, microwaves will be absorbed by food.
They penetrate to a depth of about
Microwave energy excites the molecules in the food
(especially water, fat and sugar molecules), and causes
them to vibrate at a rate of 2,450,000,000 times per
second. This vibration causes friction, and heat is
produced just as you will feel heat produced if you
vigorously rub your hands together. The internal heating
of larger foods is done by conduction. The heat which is
produced by friction is conducted to the center of the
food. Foods also continue to heat by conduction during
standing time. (“carry-over” cooking)
Because microwave dissipate, much like sunlight as it
reaches the Earth’s surface, they are not stored in food.
Radio Inference
Operation of the microwave oven may cause 1.
interference to your radio, TV or similar equipment.
When there is interference, it may be reduced or 2.
eliminated by taking the following measures:
Clean door and sealing surfaces of the oven. a.
(See Care of Your Microwave Oven found on page
16.)
Place the radio, TV, etc. away from the microwave b.
oven as far as possible.
Use a properly installed antenna, to obtain c.
stronger signal reception.
3
⁄4 to 11⁄2 inches.
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Outline Diagram
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(12)
(14)
(8)
(1) (2)
(3)(4) (5) (6)(7)
(9)
(10)
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START
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LEVEL
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PROG
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AB
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Digital Display Window (see below)(1)
Power Level Indicator Display(2)
Program pad(3)
Shift (A/B) pad(4)
Power Level Selector pad(5)
Double Quantity pad(6)
Triple Quantity pad(7)
This oven is preset at the factory as follows:
Manual operation X
Number/Memory pads preset HIGH power at the indicated heating times for single stage heating X
1 = 10 sec. 2 = 20 sec. 3 = 30 sec. 4 = 40 sec. 5 = 50 sec.
6 = 1 min. 7 = 1 min. 15 sec. 8 = 1 min. 30 sec. 9 = 1 min. 45 sec. 0 = 2 min.
(There are two sides, A and B. Only A-side is preset.)
Program Unlocked X
Cycle Counter set to “0” on all pads X
If you wish to change these settings, please consult the operating instructions for programming procedure.
Number/Memory pads(8)
Stop/Reset pad(9)
Start pad(10)
Oven Lamp Cover(11)
Door Handle(12)
Air Filter(13)
Splatter Shield (top of inner cavity)(14)
A –– Program Display
B –– Heating Time Display (min. sec.)
C –– Memory Pad Number Display
D –– 1st Stage Heating Indicator
E –– 2nd Stage Heating Indicator
F –– 3rd Stage Heating Indicator
G –– Power Level Indicator
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How to Operate
POWER
LEVEL
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2 0 0
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A. MANUAL HEATING –– single stage heating ––
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.
2
Press Power Level Selector pad once.
The selected power level will be indicated and 1st Stage Heating
Indicator “1” will start to blink.
Note: To select HIGH power, press once. To select MEDIUM power, press
twice. To select DEFROST power, press three times.
3
Press Number/Memory pads “2”, “0” and “0”.
The set heating time will appear.
Note: up to 15 min. on HIGH or MEDIUM power, 30 min. on DEFROST
4
Press Start pad.
The oven lamp will turn on and heating will start. Power Level Indicator
will start to blink, and heating time will count down.
• Whenalltimeexpires,beeptonewillsoundandheatingwillstop.Theovenlampwillturn
off. “0” will blink until the door is opened. One minute later, cooling fan will stop.
• Openthedoorandtakethefoodout.Theovenlampwillturnon.DigitalDisplayWindow
will show the originally selected time and power.
• Closethedoor.Theovenlampwillturnoff.Oneminutelater,DigitalDisplayWindowwill
go blank.
DIGITAL DISPLAY WINDOW
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How to Operate
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START
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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
Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 7.
4
Press Power Level Selector pad three times.
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”.
The set heating time will appear.
Note: up to 15 min. on HIGH or MEDIUM power, 30 min. on DEFROST
6
Press Start pad.
The oven lamp will turn on. The total time for both stages will appear
and start to count down. 1st Stage Heating Indicator “1” and Power
Level Indicator for the first stage heating will start to blink.
• Afterthefirststageheating,beeptonewillsound.2ndHeatingStageIndicator“2”and
Power Level Indicator for the second stage heating will start to blink and the remaining
heating time will count down.
• Whenalltimeexpires,beeptonewillsoundandheatingwillstop.Theovenlampwillturn
off. “0” will blink until the door is opened. One minute later, cooling fan will stop.
• Openthedoorandtakethefoodout.Theovenlampwillturnon.DigitalDisplayWindow
will show the originally set time and power.
• Closethedoor.Theovenlampwillturnoff.Oneminutelater,DigitalDisplayWindowwill
go blank.
DIGITAL DISPLAY WINDOW
Note: For 3 stage heating, select a power level once again after step 5 and set a heating time.
SPECIAL NOTE: For both single and 2 stage heating
While heating, one touch on Stop/Reset pad stops the operation. You can restart it by pressing Start pad or a 1.
second touch on Stop/Reset pad will cancel the selected program.
While not heating, one touch on Stop/Reset pad cancels the selected program.2.
You can repeat exactly the same manually selected heating time by pressing only Start pad you use the oven 3.
again within one minute.
One minute later of non-use with door closed, the repeat feature will be cancelled.4.
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How to Operate
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PROG
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START
PROG
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HI
PROG
PROG
B. PROGRAMMED HEATING
In Program Unlock Mode: X
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
1
2
3
• Whenalltimeexpires,beeptonewillsoundandheatingwillstop.Theovenlampwillturn
off. “0” will blink until the door is opened. One minute later, cooling fan will stop.
• Openthedoorandtakethefoodout.Theovenlampwillturnon.
• Closethedoor.Theovenlampwillturnoff.Oneminutelater,DigitalDisplayWindowwill
go blank.
Note:
• WhenyouwanttoselectthenumberatBside,pressShift(A/B)padbeforepressingthedesired
Number/Memory pad.
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.
Press the desired Number/Memory pad “3”.
The currently programmed information will be indicated.
Press Start pad.
The oven lamp will turn on and heating will start. The heating time will
count down.
DIGITAL DISPLAY WINDOW
In Program Lock Mode: X
Just press the desired Number/Memory pad. Heating will automatically start without pressing Start pad.
For Double (or Triple) Quantity heating:
Press Double (or Triple) Quantity pad before pressing the desired Number/Memory pad.
C.
PROGRAMMING NUMBER/MEMORY PADS –– single stage heating ––
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 cooking at DEFROST power for 1 minute into Number/Memory pad “5”
PAD INSTRUCTION
keep the door closed.
Digital Display Window must be blank.
Press Program pad.
“PROG” will start to blink.
1
2
DIGITAL DISPLAY WINDOW
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How to Operate
5
PROG
1
HI
POWER
LEVEL
PROG
1
DEF
0 01
PROG
1
DEF
PROG
PROG
1
DEF
PROG
1
DEF
POWER
LEVEL
PROG
21
HI
2 0 0
PROG
21
HI
PROG
PROG
21
HI DEF
3
Press Number/Memory pad “5”.
The selected pad number will appear and currently programmed
information will be indicated.
4
Press Power Level Selector pad three times.
The selected power level will be indicated, 1st Stage Heating Indicator
“1” will start to blink, and Heating Time Display will go blank.
5
Press Number/Memory pads “1”, “0” and “0”.
The set heating time will appear.
Note: up to 15 min. on HIGH or MEDIUM power, 30 min. on DEFROST
6
Press Program pad.
“PROG” and 1st Stage Heating Indicator “1” will stop blinking.
This means that you have completed programming.
• Threesecondslater,DigitalDisplayWindowwillgoblank.
Note:
• ProgramtheremainingNumber/Memorypadsasdesiredbyrepeatingsteps1-6above.
• When“PROG”isblinkinginDigitalDisplayWindow,theprogramcanbecancelledand/oronetouchon
Stop/Reset pad erases the programmed Number/Memory pad number.
• WhenyouwanttoprogramtheBside,pressShift(A/B)padbeforeselectingthedesiredNumber/Memorypad.
C.
PROGRAMMING NUMBER/MEMORY PADS –– 2 or 3 stage heating ––
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 cooking at DEFROST power for 1 minute and at HIGH power for 2 minutes into
Number/Memory pad “5”
PAD INSTRUCTION
Follow steps 1 to 5 above.
6
Press Power Level Selector pad once.
The power level for 2nd stage will be indicated, 2nd Stage Heating
Indicator “2” will start to blink, and Heating Time Display will go blank.
7
Press Number/Memory pads “2”, “0” and “0”.
The set heating time will appear.
Note: up to 15 min. on HIGH or MEDIUM power, 30 min. on DEFROST
8
Press Prog pad.
“PROG” and 2nd Stage Heating Indicator “2” will stop blinking. The total
time for both stages will appear. This means that you have completed
programming.
• Threesecondslater,DigitalDisplayWindowwillgoblank.
Note:
• ProgramtheremainingNumber/Memorypadsasdesiredbyrepeatingstepsabove.
• When“PROG”isblinkinginDigitalDisplayWindow,theprogramcanbecancelledand/oronetouchon
Stop/Reset pad erases the programmed Number/Memory pad number.
• WhenyouwanttoprogramtheBside,pressShift(A/B)padbeforepressingNumber/Memorypad.
• For3stageheating,selectapowerlevelonceagainafterstep7andenterthetimedesired.
DIGITAL DISPLAY WINDOW
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