Panasonic NE-1643, NE-2143, NE-1843, NE-1653 Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions ...... Microwave Ovens ...............For Commercial Use

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Bedienungsanleitung ........Mikrowellengeräte ..... Für Gewerbliche Nutzung

(Übersetzung der ursprünglichen Anweisungen)

Mode d’emploi .................

(Traduction des instructions d’origine)

Gebruiksaanwijzing ............Magnetronovens ....Voor Professioneel Gebrui

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Manual de Instrucciones

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Fours à Micro-ondes

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Hornos Microondas

... Pour Usage Professionnel

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...........Para Uso Commercial

Istruzioni .............................Forni a Microonde ...........Per Uso Professionale

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Bruksanvisning ...................

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Mikrovågsugnar

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Bruksanvisning ...................

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Mikrobølgeovner

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Käyttöohjeet .........................Mikroaaltouunit ..................... Ammattikäyttöön

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NE-2153-2/NE-1653

NE-2143-2/NE-1843/NE-1643

NE-2153-2/NE-1653 NE-2143-2/NE-1843/NE-1643

Please read these instructions completely before operating this oven and keep for future reference.
Bitte lesen Sie diese Anweisungen sorgfältig durch, bevor Sie diesen Herd bedienen und bewahren Sie sie zum Nachschlagen auf.
Veuillez lire ces instructions dans leur intégralité avant d’utiliser le four et conservez-les pour future référence.
Lees deze handleiding eerst volledig door voordat u de oven in gebruik neemt en bewaar deze goed.
Lea las instrucciones detenidamente antes de empezar a usar el horno y conserve este manual para futuras consultas.
Leggere a fondo queste istruzioni prima di utilizzare il forno e conservarle per riferimento futuro.
Läs noggrant igenom denna bruksanvisning i sin helhet innan du använder denna ugn och behåll den som en framtida referens.
Læs disse instruktioner omhyggeligt, før du betjener denne ovn, og gem instruktionerne til fremtidig brug.
Les nøye igjennom disse bruksanvisningen før du tar i bruk ovnen, og ta vare på den for fremtidig referanse.
Lue nämä ohjeet kokonaan ennen uunin käyttöä ja säilytä ne myöhempää tarvetta varten.

Contents

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Care of Your Microwave Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Outline Diagram of NE-2143-2/NE-1843/NE-1643 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

How to Operate NE-2143-2/NE-1843/NE-1643 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Outline Diagram of NE-2153-2/NE-1653 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

How to Operate NE-2153-2/NE-1653 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

A. Manual Single Stage Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

B. Manual 2 to 5 Stage Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

C. Programming Memory Pads for Single Stage Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

D. Programming Memory Pads for 2 to 5 Stage Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

E. Memory Pad Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

F. Programming Double/Triple Quantity Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

G. Memory Pad Heating for Double/Triple Quantity Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

H. +10s/+20s Pad Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

I. To Read the Cycle Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

J. To Activate Program Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

K. To Deactivate Program Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

L. To Read Program List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

M. To Select Beep Tone Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

N. Procedure to Program the Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

O. Oven Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Before Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Cooking Instructions — Heating and Defrosting Time Charts — . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Self Diagnostics Failure Code Explanation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Installation Instructions for Stacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282

This product is an equipment that fulfills the European standard for EMC disturbances (EMC = Electromagnetic
Compatibility) EN 55011. According to this standard this product is an equipment of group 2, class B and is
within required limits. Group 2 means that radio-frequency energy is intentionally generated in the form of
electromagnetic radiation for warming and cooking of food. Class B means that this product may be used in
normal household areas.

Manufactured by: Panasonic Corporation, 1006 Oaza Kadoma,

Kadoma City, Osaka, Japan
Importer: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Panasonic Testing Centre,
Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg,
Germany

Sound pressure level is less than
70 dB (A weighted).

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Important Safety Instructions

INSTALLATION

REMOVAL OF PROTECTIVE FILM

A protective film is used to prevent scratching of the outer case during
transportation. Peel this film off before installation or use.

ATTACH CAUTION LABEL.

If a caution label is enclosed with your oven, please attach it to the top of
the appliance before using.

EARTHING
IMPORTANT: FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE

PROPERLY EARTHED.
When an outlet is not earthed, it is personal responsibility and obligation
of the customer to have it replaced with a properly earthed outlet.

English

VOLTAGE AND POWER WARNING

The voltage used must be the same as specified on the microwave oven.
Using a higher voltage than that which is specified is dangerous, and may
result in a fire or other type of accident causing damage.

PLACEMENT OF THE OVEN

Locate the oven on a surface which is flat and stable. Do not place the
oven in a hot or damp place;
e.g. near a gas or electric range. Do not operate the oven when the room
temperature is higher than 40°C and/or the humidity is more than 85%.
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.
For safe and efficient operation, the oven must have sufficient air flow to
the air vents i.e. 5 cm at the side and rear; 20 cm at the top.
Do not install appliances at higher than 1.6 m and also, less than 0.8 m.
Oven must be placed for easy access to control panel and door and also,
for disconnect power or shut off power by fuse or circuit breaker.

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Important Safety Instructions

WARNING

1. To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or

excessive microwave energy:
Read all instructions before using microwave oven.

2. If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated

until it has been repaired by a competent person.

3. The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be stirred or

shaken and the temperature checked before consumption, in order to
avoid burns.

4. Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since

they are liable to explode.

5. Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling,

therefore care must be taken when handling the container.

6. It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out

any service or repair operation that involves the removal of a cover
which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.

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Important Safety Instructions

CAUTION

1. In order to maintain the high quality of the magnetron tubes and other

components, you are requested not to turn the oven on with no food
inside.

2. High voltages are present inside the cabinet. Repairs and adjustments

should be done only by qualified service personnel.

3. This microwave oven requires free airflow in the back for maximum

cooling efficiency. You should keep the air vents clear while cooking.

4. Do not dry clothes in the microwave oven since there is a possibility of

the clothes burning if left in the oven for too long of a time.

English

5. Use this microwave oven only for its intended use as described in this

manual.

6. Do not operate this microwave oven, if it is not working properly, or if it

has been damaged or dropped.

7. Do not use outdoors.

8. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

9. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

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

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

a) Do not overcook food. Carefully attend microwave oven if paper,

plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to

facilitate cooking.
b) Remove wire twist-ties from bags before placing bag in oven.
c) If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven door closed,

turn oven off at the wall switch, or shut off power at the fuse or

circuit breaker panel.

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Important Safety Instructions

12. Do not store flammable materials next to, on top of, or in the oven. It
could be a fire hazard.

13. Do NOT use this oven to heat chemicals or other non-food products.
Do NOT clean this oven with any product that is labelled as containing
corrosive chemicals. The heating of corrosive chemicals in this oven
may cause microwave radiation leaks.

14. Do not use your oven for home canning or the heating of any closed
jar. Pressure will build up and the jar may explode. In addition, the
microwave oven cannot maintain the food at the correct canning
temperature. Improperly canned food may spoil and be dangerous to
consume.

15. Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your microwave oven.

16. Potatoes, apples, egg yolks, whole squash and sausages are
examples of foods with nonporous skins. This type of food must be
pierced before cooking, to prevent bursting.

17. DO NOT USE A CONVENTIONAL MEAT THERMOMETER IN THE
MICROWAVE OVEN. To check the degree of cooking of roasts and
poultry use a MICROWAVE THERMOMETER. Alternatively, a
conventional meat thermometer may be used after the food is
removed from the oven. If undercooked, return meat or poultry to the
oven and cook for a few more minutes at the recommended power
level. It is important to ensure that meat and poultry are thoroughly
cooked.

18. Extreme care should be taken when cooking popcorn in a microwave
oven. Cook for minimum time as recommended by manufacturer. Use
the directions suitable for the wattage of your microwave oven. NEVER
leave oven unattached when popping popcorn.

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Important Safety Instructions

19. When reheating babies bottles always remove top and teat. Liquid at
the top of the bottle will be much hotter than at the bottom and must
be shaken thoroughly before checking the temperature. The lid must
also be removed from babies food jars, the contents must also be
stirred or shaken before the temperature is checked.

20. The door seals and door seal areas should be cleaned with a damp
cloth.

21. If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the
door closed in order to stifle any flames.

22. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order
to avoid a hazard.

English

23. Before use, the user should check that utensils are suitable for use in
the microwave ovens.

24. When heating liquids, e.g. soup, sauces and beverages in your
microwave oven, overheating the liquid beyond boiling point can occur
without evidence of bubbling. This could result in a sudden boil over
the hot liquid. To prevent this possibility the following steps should be
taken:
a) Avoid using straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
b) Do not overheat.
c) Stir the liquid before placing the container in the oven and again

halfway through cooking time.

d) After heating, allow to stand in the oven for a short time, stirring

again before carefully removing the container.

25. When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the
oven due to the possibility of ignition.

26. Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in
microwave ovens since they may explode, even after microwave
heating has ended.

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Important Safety Instructions

27. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above
and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.

28. The appliance should not be cleaned with a water jet.

29. There is possibility of danger due to electromagnetic fields, and
persons with heart pacemakers are advised to move away from areas
with electromagnetic fields. In this case, take note of the instructions
provided by the manufacturer.

30. If this product is not going to be used, do not keep items inside. Doing
so may result in danger to the surroundings if the switch is accidentally
turned on.

31. Do not use recycled paper products, as they may contain impurities
which may cause sparks and/or fires when used, unless packaging
states they are specifically designed for microwave use.

32. The appliance shall be disconnected from its power supply during
service and whilst replacing parts. Following the removal of the supply
plug, the plug should remain visible to the service operator to ensure
that inadvertent reconnection is avoided.

33. The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed.

34. Do not use metal ware, ceramics trimmed with gold or silver, or any
container with a metal content.

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Care of Your Microwave Oven

Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to
deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the
appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.

1. Remove the plug from the electrical socket before cleaning.

2. Keep the inside of the oven [and Middle Shelf (NE-2143-2, NE-2153-2
only)] 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 Food Sanitizer Solution may be used if the oven
gets very dirty. Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives.

3. The outside surface of this microwave oven should be cleaned with
soap and water, then dried with a soft cloth. Make sure that water does
not get into the back ventilation or control panel opening since this can
damage the unit.

English

4. The window of the door should be washed with very mild soap and
water. Be sure to use a soft cloth. Never use window cleaner. The front
door can be scratched by harsh soap or cleaners.

CLEANING OF THE SPLATTER SHIELD

1. Hold snap in / snap out stoppers of splatter shield with both hands and
pull them in and down. Then take the splatter shield out of the oven
cavity.

2. Rinse splatter shield in soapy water or Food Sanitizer Solution.

3. Be sure to replace the shield before using the oven.

CAUTION

Splatter shield must be in place securely when you use the oven.

StopperSplatter Shield

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Care of Your Microwave Oven

CLEANING AIR FILTER

Clean the Air Filter regularly according to the following instructions. The
oven may have problems when the Air Filter becomes clogged with
dust(*).

1. Remove the Air Filter from the front bottom skirt by turning the right
screw to the left. Then slide the filter to the right and lift it off the post
at the left.

2. Wash this filter in warm soapy water.

3. Be sure to replace the Air Filter before using the oven.

(*) If the Air Filter becomes clogged with debris this will cause an

overheating problem with the oven.

Post

Screw

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Before Use

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COOKWARE

1. Before using the oven always check that containers

are suitable. DO NOT MICROWAVE sealed
containers as they may explode.
N.B. Always check manufacturer’s instructions as
some food manufacturers are producing food in
containers that do not require piercing.

2. DO NOT leave the appliance unattended if paper,

plastic or other combustible containers are used.
Do not use recycled paper products, as they may
contain impurities which may cause sparks and/or
fires when used, unless packaging states they are
specifically designed for MICROWAVE use.

3. Heat-proof glassware, such as Pyroceram and

Pyrex, is best suited for use in the microwave oven.

4. If “arcing” should occur, check the cookware

carefully again for metal.

5. You may use ordinary glassware, chinaware,

plastic-ware and paper-ware, when cooking food
that requires a low temperature. Using this type of
cookware for high temperature cooking may cause
cracking or warping.

6. You can cook steamed vegetables in special “see-

through” wrapping film, such as Saran Wrap, or wax
paper. Do not cook in a plastic bag.

CAUTION

Do not use METAL UTENSILS in this oven.

DEFROSTING FROZEN
FOODS

OTHER HELPFUL
INSTRUCTIONS

FOR BEST RESULTS

1. When determining time for particular foods, always
figure minimum time and check occasionally during
cooking for progress. The microwave oven cooks so
quickly, therefore it is easy to overcook your foods.

2. Be careful of the cooking time for small quantities
of foods, or foods with low water content. They may
burn if cooked too long.

3. Do not use the oven for drying kitchen towels or
napkins. They may burn if heated too long.

4. Do not try to boil eggs in the oven.

5. When you cook an egg be sure to pierce the yolk
membrane prior to placing into the oven to prevent
the egg bursting.

HOW TO GET BROWNED FINISH

Generally foods do not brown when cooked by a
microwave oven. This is one of the features of the
equipment. To brown chickens, brush sauce on the
surface before or during cooking. You can also brown
meat in a conventional frying pan before cooking in the
oven. A browning skillet for the microwave oven can
obtain the same result.

FOR EVEN FINISHED COOKING

Open the door and give the dish a half turn, or turn
the food over during cooking. This helps to achieve
more even cooking. When you cook chicken the legs
cook faster than other parts. Wrap the legs with
aluminium foil during cooking to reflect the microwave
energy in order to create even cooking.

1. If you try to completely defrost frozen foods in the
microwave oven, uneven defrosting may occur due
to the differences in the thickness and shape of the
food. Drippings may also result, and sometimes
a part of the food cooks although other parts still
remain frozen. In actual usage of frozen foods,
you should not normally defrost them 100%. 70%
defrosting in the microwave oven is ideal and
helpful for the next cooking operation.

2. To defrost evenly, turn over or rearrange the food
during defrosting.

3. To defrost fatty meat, heat it in the microwave
oven for a short time and leave it to stand at room
temperature, or heat it intermittently until defrosted.

4. When you defrost a whole chicken, or any frozen
food of irregular shape, wrap legs or thin parts with
aluminium foil. Otherwise thin parts will be defrosted
faster and sometimes cooked before other parts
have properly defrosted. For big pieces of meat,
wrap the sides with aluminium foil so that they will
be uniformly thawed by vertical microwaves only.

5. Ice should be removed at times during defrosting.

TWO LEVEL COOKING
(NE-2143-2/2153-2 only)

When heating, one item always place the container in
the centre of the bottom shelf.

When using the microwave mainly for reheating one
item at a time, remove the middle shelf and work on
the bottom shelf.

When reheating two items at a time place both dishes
on the bottom shelf side by side, unless the containers
are too large and then place one on the shelf.

When heating more than two plates, place the dishes
evenly on the two shelves.

Allow some space between each plate, do not cram
too much food into the oven.

If the middle shelf is not used, it should be stored
outside the oven and must not be put on the bottom
shelf.

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Outline Diagram of NE-2143-2/NE-1843/NE-1643

❶

❷

❻

1 Digital Display Window (see below)
2 Power Level Indicator Display
3 Power Level Selector Buttons
4 Timer Dial
5 Start Button
6 Door Handle

❸ ❹

❺

❽

❾

❼

 Air Filter
 Splatter Shield (top of inner cavity)
 Middle Shelf (NE-2143-2 only)
 Power Cord
 Power Plug

Caution label is attached on the outside surface.

❿ ⓫

A

B

A — Heating Time Display (min. sec.)
B — Power Level Indicator

:

HIGH

: MEDIUM
: DEFROST

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How to Operate NE-2143-2/NE-1843/NE-1643

Example: To cook food at MEDIUM power for 4 minutes

1. Make sure the oven is plugged into a properly earthed electrical outlet.

2. Open the door.
The oven lamp will turn on. “0” will appear in the Digital Display Window and Power
Level Indicator

3. Put the food into a suitable container, place it in the centre of the oven and then close
the door securely.
The oven lamp will turn off.
Note: While “0” appears, operation is available. 1 minute after the door is closed,

“0” will disappear.

4. Press the desired Power Level Selector Button, if other than (HIGH).
The selected Power Level Indicator will be displayed under the Digital Display
Window.
[Example]: Press Power Level Selector Button once for

5. Set the desired heating time.
Please check the heating time will appear.
Note: The maximum set time for
[Example]: Set heating time for 4 minutes.

6. Press Start Button.
A. The oven lamp will turn on.
B. Heating will start.
C. Power Level Indicator will start to blink.
D. The heating time on digital display will count down.

will appear.

(MEDIUM).

is 25 minutes, and 30 minutes for or .

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7. When all time expires, beep tone will sound and all heating will stop.
The oven lamp will turn off. “0000” will blink until the door is opened. 1 minute later,
cooling fan will stop.

8. Open the door and take the food out.
The oven lamp will turn on. Digital Display Window will show “0” and Power Level
Indicator

9. Close the door.
The oven lamp will turn off and 1 minute later, the Digital Display Window will go
blank.

• When you press the Start Button with door open, “0” will appear in the display in all

cases.

• Even after setting the heating time you can still change the power level.

• If you wish to change the heating time during heating, simply adjust the timer to

desired minutes and seconds.

will appear.

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❶ ❷ ❸ ❹ ❺❻ ❼ ❽ ❾

Outline Diagram of NE-2153-2/NE-1653

⓬
⓭

❿

⓯

⓫

1 Digital Display Window (see below)
2 Prog (Program) Pad
3 Shift (A/B/C) Pad
4 Power Level Selector Pad
5 Double/Triple Quantity Pad
6 +10s/+20s Pad
 Number/Memory Pads

Time Input

 Stop/Reset Pad

A B

C

D

E

 Start Pad
 Door Handle
 Air Filter
 Splatter Shield (top of inner cavity)
 Middle Shelf (NE-2153-2 only)
 Power Cord
 Power Plug

Caution label is attached on the outside surface.

A—Program Display
B— Heating Time Display

(“min. sec.” or “hour min.”)

C— Memory Pad Number Display

Heating Stage Indicator
D—Pattern of Buzzer Sound Setting
E—Calling Programmed Heating:

Stage Number Indicator

Programmed Heating in Progress:

Operation Indicator

Beep Tone Setting: Scale Indicator

⓮

This oven is preset at the factory for the following:

1. Manual operation

2. Number Pads preset to HIGH power at the indicated heating times for single stage heating.
A1=10 sec. A2=20 sec. A3=30 sec. A4=40 sec. A5=50 sec.
A6=1 min. A7=1 min. 15 sec. A8=1 min. 30 sec. A9=1 min. 45 sec. A0=2 min.

3. Program unlock

4. Double Quantity=1.6 times Triple Quantity=2.2 times

5. Cycle counter set to “0” on all pads.

6. Oven Lamp When the door is open = ON Blinking at the end of heating cycle = OFF

Decrease brightness during cooking = OFF

7. The default filter cleaning time is set to “500”.

If you wish to change these times, please consult the operating instructions to find how to program them.

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How to Operate NE-2153-2/NE-1653

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

English

P2 P1 P0 PU1 PU2 PL1 PL2 P10

HIGH

MEDIUM

HIGH

MEDIUM

*IEC Test Procedure

P10: 1600 W* (NE-1653)
2100 W* (NE-2153)

P9: 90%
P8: 80%
P7: 70%
P6: 60%

P5: 50%
P4: 40%

LOW

DEFROST

OFF

HEAT FROM

TOP DOWN

HEAT FROM
BOTTOM UP

A. Manual Single Stage Heating

1. Make sure the oven is plugged into a properly earthed electrical outlet.

2. Open the door.
The oven lamp will turn on. “0” will appear in the Digital Display Window.

3. Put the food into a suitable container, place it in the centre of the oven and then close
the door securely.
The oven lamp will turn off.
Note: While “0” appears, operation is available. 1 minute after the door is closed,

“0” will disappear.

again.

P3: 30%
P2: 25%

P1: 340 W
P0: 0%

PU1: 50%
PU2: 25%

PL1: 50%
PL2: 25%

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4. Select the desired Power Level by touching Power Level Selector Pad.
The selected Power Level will be displayed in the Digital Display Window and the
single stage heating indicator “1” will start to blink.
[Example]: Touch Power Level Selector Pad once for HIGH power.
Note: Each time Power Level Selector Pad is touched, the Power Level switches as

the above Power Level Selector illustrates.

5. Set the desired heating time by touching the appropriate Number Pads.
Note: The maximum set time for “DEFROST” and “P0” is 30 minutes, and

15 minutes for all others.

[Example]: Touch Number Pads “2”, “0” and “0” for 2 minutes.

6. Touch Start Pad.
A. The oven lamp will turn on.
B. Heating will start.
C. During operation, the indicator appears from the left.
D. The heating time on digital display will count down.

7. When all time expires, the end of cycle beep tone will sound and all heating will stop.
The oven lamp will turn off. The display will blink “0000” until the door is opened.
1 minute later cooling fan will stop.

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8. Open the door and take the food out.
The oven lamp will turn on. The digital display will show the originally selected time
and heating stage number.

9. Close the door.
The oven lamp will turn off and 1 minute later the Digital Display Window will go
blank.

SPECIAL NOTE: For both single and 4 stage heating.

1. While heating, one touch on Stop/Reset Pad stops the oven. You can restart it by
touching Start Pad or a second touch on Stop/Reset Pad will cancel the selected
program.

2. While not in a heating cycle, one touch on Stop/Reset Pad cancels the selected
program.

REPEAT FEATURE

1. You can repeat exactly the same manually selected heating time by touching only
Start Pad, if you use the oven again within 1 minute.

2. After 1 minute of non-use with the door closed, the repeat feature will be cancelled.

B. Manual 2 to 5 Stage Heating

1. Follow Steps 1–5 on page 15.

2. Select the desired Power Level for the second stage heating by touching Power Level
Selector Pad the appropriate number of times.
The Power Level will be displayed in the Digital Display Window and the second
stage indicator “2” will start to blink.
[Example]: Touch Power Level Selector Pad 8 times for LOW power.

3. Set the desired heating time for the second stage by touching the appropriate
Number Pads.
Note: The maximum set time for “DEFROST” and “P0” is 30 minutes, and

15 minutes for all others.
However, the TOTAL TIME can be set up to 25 minutes for continuous heating
(1 to 5 stage heating) that excludes “DEFROST” and “P0”.

[Example]: Touch Number Pads “1”, “0” and “0” for 1 minute.

4. Touch Start Pad.
A. The total time for both stages will be displayed.
B. The oven lamp will turn on.
C. During operation, the indicator appears in order from the left.
D. The heating time for the first stage will count down.

5. After the first stage heating time expires, a single beep tone will sound, the second
stage heating indicator “2” will start to blink, and the heating time will continue to
count down.

6. When all time expires, the end of cycle beep tone will sound. All heating will stop. The
oven lamp will turn off. The time display will blink “0000” until the door is opened.
1 minute later cooling fan will stop.

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7. Open the door and take the food out.
The oven lamp will turn on. The digital display will show the originally selected time
and heating stage number.

8. Close the door.
The oven lamp will turn off and 1 minute later the Digital Display Window will go
blank.

Note: For the heating cycle of the third and later stages, select Power Level once again

after Step 3 on page 16 and set a heating time.

See Special Note of “Manual Single Stage Heating” on page 16.

C. Programming Memory Pads for Single Stage Heating

The oven can not be programmed until the program lock feature is deactivated.
(See page 21, J. To Activate Program Lock.)

1. Make sure the oven is plugged into a properly earthed electrical outlet.

2. Open the door and leave it open.

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3. Touch Prog Pad.
“PROG” sign will start to blink in the Digital Display Window.

4. Touch Memory Pad you desire to program.
The pad number and the previously programmed information will appear in the
Digital Display Window.
[Example]: Touch Memory Pad “5”.

5. Select the desired Power Level by touching Power Level Selector Pad.
The selected power level will be displayed in the window and the single stage heating
indicator “1” will start to blink.
[Example]: Touch Power Level Selector Pad 10 times for DEFROST power.

6. Set the desired heating time by touching the appropriate Number Pad.
Note: The maximum set time for “DEFROST” and “P0” is 30 minutes, and

15 minutes for all others.

[Example]: Touch Number Pads “1”, “0” and “0” for 1 minute.

7. Touch Prog Pad again.
The “PROG” sign and the single stage heating indicator “1” will stop blinking. This
means that you have completed programming the selected Memory Pad for the
single stage heating.

8. 3 seconds after programming is completed, “0” will appear.

9. Program the remaining Memory Pads as desired by repeating Steps 3–7 above.

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Note:

When the “PROG” Display is blinking, the program can be cancelled and/or one
touch on Stop/Reset Pad erased the programmed Number/Memory Pad
number.



When you want to program B or C side, touch Shift (A/B/C) Pad before touching
Program Number Pad.

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D. Programming Memory Pads for 2 to 5 Stage Heating

1. Complete Steps 1–6 above.

2. Select Power Level for the second stage by touching Power Level Selector Pad.
The selected Power Level will be displayed in the window and the second stage
heating indicator “2” will start to blink.
[Example]: Touch Power Level Selector Pad once for HIGH power.

3. Set the desired heating time by touching appropriate Number Pads.
Note: The maximum set time for “DEFROST” and “P0” is 30 minutes, and

15 minutes for all others.
However, the TOTAL TIME can be set up to 25 minutes, and 15 minutes for
continuous heating (1 to 5 stage heating) that excludes “DEFROST” and “P0”.

[Example]: Touch Number Pads “2”, “0” and “0” for 2 minutes.

4. Touch Prog Pad again and the “PROG” sign and the second stage heating indicator
“2” will stop blinking. The total time for both stages will be displayed. This means that
you have completed programming the desired Memory Pad for the second stage
heating.

5. 3 seconds after programming is completed, “0” will appear.

6. Program the remaining pads as desired by repeating the Steps above.



Note:

When you want to program B or C side, touch Shift (A/B/C) Pad before touching
Program Number Pad.

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Repeat the above procedure to set Heating for the third stage and later stages.

E. Memory Pad Heating

1. Make sure the oven is plugged into a properly earthed electrical outlet.

2. Open the door.
The oven lamp will turn on. “0” will appear in the Digital Display Window.
Note: While “0” will appear, operation is available. 1 minute after the door is closed,

3. Put the food into a suitable container, place it in the centre of the oven and then close
the door securely.
The oven lamp will turn off.

4. Touch the desired Memory Pad.
A. The currently programmed information will be indicated.
[Example]: Memory Pad “5” (Program No. A-5)

5. Touch Start Pad.
A. The oven lamp will turn on.
B. During operation, the indicator appears in order from the left.
C. The heating time will count down.

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“0” will disappear.

The heating program (at DEFROST power for 1 minute, at HIGH power
for 2 minutes) as programmed on pages 17–18 is set.

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6. When all the time expires, the end of the cycle beep tone will sound. All heating will
stop. The oven lamp will turn off. The time display will blink “0000” until the door is
opened. 1 minute later, cooling fan will stop.

7. Open the door and take the food out.
The oven lamp will turn on.

8. Close the door.
The oven lamp will turn off and 1 minute later the Digital Display Window will go
blank.

Note: To use B or C side Program, touch Shift (A/B/C) Pad before touching Program

Number Pad.

F. Programming Double/Triple Quantity Pad

(The oven can not be programmed until the program lock feature is deactivated.)

1. Open the door and leave it open.
The oven lamp will turn on, and “0” will appear.

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2. Touch Prog Pad.
“PROG” will blink in the Digital Display Window.

3. Touch Memory Pad for the desired program.
The pad number and the previously programmed information will appear in the
display. “PROG” will start to blink.

4. Touch Double/Triple Quantity Pad once.
The previously selected magnification number will appear in the display.

[Example]: 1.6 times is

5. Set the desired magnification by touching the appropriate Number Pad.
[Example]: 1.5 times; Touch Number Pads “1” and “5”.

6. Touch Prog Pad again.
The “PROG” will stop blinking. This means that you have completed programming the
selected Memory Pad for appropriate double quantity.

7. After 3 seconds later, “0” will appear.

Note: If you want to change appropriate time for triple quantity, you touch Double/Triple

Quantity Pad twice as in Step 4 above. The magnification is preset.
Each magnification must be programmed separately for alterations.

N.B. Please test for correct times when setting the program to achieve correct
temperatures.

. (Double quantity) 2.2 times is . (Triple quantity)

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G. Memory Pad Heating for Double/Triple Quantity Heating

[Make sure the unit is properly programmed. (See page 19.)]

1. Follow Steps 1–3 in “E. Memory Pad Heating”.

2. Touch Double/Triple Quantity Pad once.
Note: When you want triple quantity heating, touch Double/Triple Quantity Pad twice.

3. Touch the desired Memory Pad.
[Example]: Memory Pad 5 (Program No. A-5)

4. Touch Start Pad.
A. The oven lamp will turn on.
B. During operation, the indicator appears in order from the left.
C. The heating time will count down.
Note: If program lock is activated, the heating program starts immediately,

i.e. there is no need to touch Start Pad. (See page 21.)

5. When all time has expired, the end of the cycle beep tone will sound. All heating will
stop. The oven lamp will turn off. The time display will blink “0000” until the door is
opened.

6. Open the door and remove the food. Close the door.
1 minute later the Digital Display Window will go blank.

Note: To use B or C side Program, touch Shift (A/B/C) Pad before touching Program

Number Pad.

H. +10s/+20s Pad Heating

1. Make sure the oven is plugged into a properly earthed electrical outlet.

2. Open the door.
The oven lamp will turn on. “0” will appear in the Digital Display Window.
Note: While “0” will appear, operation is available. 1 minute after the door is closed,

3. Put the food into a suitable container, place it in the centre of the oven and then close
the door securely.
The oven lamp will turn off.

4. Touch +10s/+20s Pad once.
A. The oven lamp will turn on.
B. During operation, the indicator appears in order from the left.
C. Heating will start on HIGH power for 10 seconds.
[Example]: Touch +10s/+20s Pad once for 10 seconds.

5. When all the time expires, the end of cycle beep tone will sound. All heating will stop.
The oven lamp will turn off. The time display will blink “0000” until the door is opened.
1 minute later, cooling fan will stop.

“0” will disappear.

Touch +10s/+20s Pad twice for 20 seconds.

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6. Open the door and take the food out.
The oven lamp will turn on.

7. Close the door.
The oven lamp will turn off and 1 minute later the Digital Display Window will go
blank.

Note: While heating, one touch on Stop/Reset Pad or opening the door will cancel the

heating program.

I. To Read the Cycle Counter

To display all cooking times ever used

1. Open the door and leave it open.
The oven lamp will turn on. “0” will appear in the display.

2. While touching Start Pad, touch Number Pad “3”.
All the cooking times that were ever used will appear.

To display the cumulative number of times the oven was used

1. Open the door and leave it open.
The oven lamp will turn on. “0” will appear in the display.

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2. While touching Start Pad, touch Power Level Selector Pad.
The Number of cycles that the oven has been used will appear.

Note:

The last two digits are dropped from the cumulative number of times the oven
was used, which is displayed in units of 100 when used over 100 times.

J. To Activate Program Lock

1. Make sure the oven is plugged into a properly earthed electrical outlet.

2. Open the door and leave it open.
The oven lamp will turn on. “0” will appear in the display. While touching Start Pad,
touch Prog Pad until the display show “PROG”, “P” and “L” (for more than 2 seconds).

3. Program Lock feature is now activated.

Note: In “Program Lock”
a. The oven is started by touching the desired Memory Pad. There is no need to touch

Start Pad.

b. The Interrupt feature is deactivated—opening the door cancels the remaining time

on the program.

c. The oven can not be programmed or run manually until the Program Lock feature is

deactivated.

K. To Deactivate Program Lock

1. Make sure the oven is plugged into a properly earthed electrical outlet.

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2. Open the door and leave it open.
The oven lamp will turn on. “0” will appear in the display. While touching Start Pad,
touch Prog Pad until the Digital Display Window show “PROG” and “P” (for more than
2 seconds).

3. Program Lock feature is now deactivated.

Note: In “Program Unlock”
a. Oven reverts to a two-touch operating mode (Number/Memory Pad + Start Pad).
b. Repeat and interrupt features are operational.
c. Memory Pads can be programmed.
d. Manual heating is operational.
e. Tone loudness control, length control and pitch control (beep tone at the end of

heating cycle/filter cleaning alarm) are operational.

L. To Read Program List

1. Open the door and leave it open.

2. While touching Start Pad, touch Number Pad “1”.
All currently programmed information (the program set into each Number/Memory
Pad (A0 to C9), 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.

Note: When the filter cleaning alarm counter is set, this appears after Program Lock.

How to erase memory content

1. Open the door (keep it open) and touch Prog Pad.

2. Select the memory number you want to erase, and touch Power Level Selector Pad.

3. Touch Stop/Reset Pad, and “0” is displayed to indicate that memory is erased.
*Memory content is automatically erased if overwritten.

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M. To Select Beep Tone Options

(The oven can not be programmed until the program lock feature is deactivated.)

The beep tone can be set for loudness—(4 Levels), length of tone— (3 Options), pitch of tone—(3 Options) and
pitch of filter cleaning alarm—(3 Options). You can select the combination of loudness, length and pitch that best
suits your needs.
The beep tone is set at the factory to the loudest level (#3), to 3 beeps and to normal pitch.

To Select Loudness Level

1. Make sure the oven is plugged into a properly earthed electrical outlet.

2. Open the door and leave it open.
The oven lamp will turn on. “0” will appear in the display.

3. Touch Prog Pad first and then touch Start Pad.
“3 bEEP” and pattern of buzzer sound settings indicator “1” will appear in the Digital
Display Window and “PROG” will blink.

4. Select the desired sound loudness level by touching Start Pad.
Repeated touching of Start Pad will lower the loudness of the tone all the way to
silent. The tone will sound at its loudness level and the Digital Display Window will
display loudness level in digits (3 to 0—loud to silent) followed by the word “bEEP”.
[Example]: 3 bEEP—Loudest (Factory Setting) 1 bEEP—Low

2 bEEP—Mid 0 bEEP—Silent

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5. Touch Prog Pad again, and “PROG” will stop blinking, and the set loudness of beep
tone will appear for 3 seconds. Then “0” will appear.

To proceed to set length of beep tone, touch Start Pad before “0” is displayed after
Step 5.

To Select Length of Tone

There are 3 options for the length of beep tone at the end of heating cycle.
1st. 3 beeps (Factory Setting)
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. (Buzzer reminder functions to prevent food from being
forgotten in the oven.)

6. Within 3 seconds after touching Prog Pad at Step 5, touch Start Pad.
A. “PROG” will blink.
B. Current length of beep tone will be displayed.
C. The display changes to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd each time Start Pad is touched and the

settings change.

7. When the desired length of tone has been selected, touch Prog Pad again. “PROG”
will stop blinking, and the set length of tone at the end of heating cycle will appear for
3 seconds, then “0” will appear.

To proceed to set pitch of beep tone, touch Start Pad before “0” is displayed after Step 7.

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To Select Pitch of Tone

There are 3 options for the pitch of tone at the end of the heating cycle.

: Low, : Normal (Factory Setting), : High

8. Within 3 seconds after touching Prog Pad at Step 7, touch Start Pad.
A. “PROG” will start to blink.
B. Current pitch of tone will be displayed.
C. The display changes to “

settings change (Under the “bE” in “bEEP”).

9. When the desired pitch of tone has been selected, touch Prog Pad again.

“PROG” will stop blinking, and the set pitch of tone at the end of heating cycle will
appear for 3 seconds. Then “0” will appear.

To proceed to set pitch of filter cleaning alarm, touch Start Pad before “0” is displayed
after Step 9.

To Select Pitch of Filter Cleaning Alarm

There are 3 options for the pitch of the filter cleaning alarm.

: Low, : Normal (Factory Setting), : High

10. Within 3 seconds after touching Prog Pad at Step 9, touch Start Pad.

A. “PROG” will start to blink.
B. Current pitch of filter cleaning alarm will be displayed.
C. The display changes to “

settings change (Under the “EP” in “bEEP”).

”, “ ”, and “ ” each time Start Pad is touched and the

”, “ ”, and “ ” each time Start Pad is touched and the

11. When the desired pitch of filter cleaning alarm has been selected, touch Prog Pad

again.
“PROG” will stop blinking, and the set pitch of filter cleaning alarm will appear for
3 seconds. Then “0” will appear.
Note: When the programmed hour of cleaning Air Filter is “0”, the pitch of filter

cleaning alarm can not be selected.

N. Procedure to Program the Air Filter

1. Open the door and leave it open.
The oven lamp will turn on. “0” will appear in the Digital Display Window.

2. While touching Start Pad, touch Number Pad “7”.

3. The display will show the length of time (in hours) between cleaning the Air Filter you
have programmed in or the original time preset by the manufacturer.

4. Set the desired time between cleaning by touching the appropriate Number Pads.
(Up to 9999 hours)
[Example]: Touch Number Pads “6”, “0” and “0” for 600 hours.

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5. Touch Prog Pad.
This completes the procedure to program time between cleaning of the Air Filter.

6. After 3 seconds, “0” will appear in the Digital Display Window. The oven is now ready
for use.

Note: When “FILt” sign appears in Digital Display Window, remove the Air Filter and

clean it.
Touch Stop/Reset Pad for 2 seconds to clear the display.

To display the filter cleaning alarm counter

1. Open the door and leave it open.

2. While touching Start Pad, touch Number Pad “5”.

3. The cumulative total cooking time starts over and is displayed after it is cleared.

After 3 seconds, “0” will appear in the Digital Display Window.

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N.B. If the oven cuts out after short operation, check the Air Filter is clean before calling

an engineer.

O. Oven Lamp

(The oven can not be programmed until the program lock feature is deactivated.)

Oven Lamp settings when the door is open

To turn Oven Lamp settings OFF

1. Open the door and leave it open.
The oven lamp will turn on, and “0” will appear.

2. While touching Start Pad, touch Number Pad “9”.
“PROG” will start to blink. The previously set Oven Lamp settings are displayed.

3. Touch Start Pad.
Note: “on”

4. Touch Prog Pad.
“PROG” will stop blinking, and the Oven Lamp settings will appear for 3 seconds.
Then “0” will appear.

To proceed to Step 5, touch Start Pad before “0” is displayed after Step 4.

“oFF” “on” is repeated each time the Pad is touched.

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Oven Lamp blinks at the end of heating cycle

To turn the blinking Oven Lamp ON at the end of heating cycle

5. Within 3 seconds after touching Prog Pad at Step 4, touch Start Pad.
“PROG” will start to blink. The previously set Oven Lamp blink settings are displayed.

6. Touch Start Pad.
Note: “oFF”

7. Touch Prog Pad.
“PROG” will stop blinking, and the Oven Lamp blink settings will appear for
3 seconds. Then “0” will appear.

To proceed to Step 8, touch Start Pad before “0” is displayed after Step 7.

Adjusting Oven Lamp brightness during cooking

To decrease brightness of the inner cavity during cooking

“on” “oFF” is repeated each time the Pad is touched.

8. Within 3 seconds after touching Prog Pad at Step 7, touch Start Pad.
“PROG” will start to blink. The previously set Oven Lamp reduction settings are
displayed.

9. Touch Start Pad.
Note: “oFF”

10. Touch Prog Pad.
“PROG” will stop blinking, and the Oven Lamp reduction settings will appear for
3 seconds. Then “0” will appear.

“on” “oFF” is repeated each time the Pad is touched.

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Before Cooking

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MICROWAVE BASICS

Fundamental principles determine the success of
microwave food preparation.

They include:

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. FOOD COMPONENTS — Foods high in sugar, salt,
fats and moisture content heat faster because these
properties attract microwave energy. Denser foods
high in protein and fibre, absorb microwave energy
slower which means a lengthier heating time.

3. BULK/VOLUME — The greater the mass of food,
the longer it takes to heat.

4. CONTAINERS — Ceramic, paper, china, styrofoam,
glass and plastic are suitable for use in microwave
ovens with the following caution.

Heating foods with either high sugar or high fat
content should be done ONLY in high
temperature-resistant containers since these
foods get very hot. Using styrofoam containers
for these foods will cause the styrofoam to warp.
Other low temperature restaurant glass or
plastic platters may crack or warp under similar
conditions.

DO NOT HEAT foods in a SEALED container or

bag. Foods expand when heated and can break the
container or bag.

5. AVOID METAL because it “bounces” the
microwaves, causing uneven heating and
sometimes even flashes, which may pit or mark the
interior of the oven, the metal container or plate trim.

6. Heated liquids can erupt if not mixed with air. Do
not heat liquids in your microwave oven without first
stirring.

GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR
HEATING IN A MICROWAVE OVEN

For specific time, see each food category for
appropriate heating techniques, plus necessary pre­preparation of foods.

HEATING FOODS FROM REFRIGERATED TEMPERATURE

Foods stored in the refrigerator (5°C) should be
covered before reheating with the exception of breads,
pastries or any breaded product, which should be
heated uncovered to prevent sogginess.

Most conventionally prepared foods should be slightly
undercooked, and held in the refrigerator, so that
overcooking does not occur during microwave heating.

Cooked items, such as vegetables, may be portion
plated and covered for reheating without loss of colour,
texture or nutritional content.

HEATING FOODS FROM ROOM TEMPERATURE

Food items such as canned entree, vegetables, etc.
will require significantly less heating time than those
from refrigerated temperatures.

IMPORTANT RECOMMENDATIONS

1. For best results it is recommended that foods
conventionally prepared be slightly undercooked
when subsequently heated in this oven.

2. REMEMBER that after the heating cycle has been
completed, internal food temperatures continue to
rise slightly in foods heated in this oven.

3. A major abuse of microwave applications is the
category of breads, pastries and pies. They are
drier than insides or fillings, they heat more slowly.
Therefore, baked goods should ONLY be heated
until the crust is warm to the touch (50°C–55°C).

4. DO NOT OVERHEAT YOUR FOOD: 99% of all food
quality complaints of microwave heated foods can
be traced to overheating.

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Cooking Instructions — Heating and Defrosting Time Charts —

The times given in the chart below are a guideline only. Many factors eg starting temperature of the food can
affect the final heating time required. The cooking and defrosting times must be adjusted when necessary.
All times are tested using foods at starting temperatures as below;

Always check for the correct core temperature with a temperature probe to comply with current Government Food
Hygiene Regulations.

Chilled foods ............ Approx. +5°C

Frozen foods ............ Approx. –18°C

Function Food Weight

Defrosting

Cooking from
Chilled Raw
Food

Cooking and/or
Reheating from
Frozen

Reheating from
Cooked Chilled

Fish Fillets
Minced Beef
Whole Chicken
C omposite Dish

Multi portion

Single portion
Apple Pie
Gateau
Bread Rolls

Scrambled Egg
Broccoli
Fish Fillets
Bacon
Chicken Portions

Peas
Cooked Rice
Cooked Sausages
C ooked Wings of

Fire
C ooked Boxed

Cheeseburger
C hocolate Fudge

Cake

Lasagne
Chilli
Apple Pie
Pepper Sauce
Baked Beans
Soup

500 g
500 g

1.36 kg

1.36 kg
275 g

1 portion
1 portion
1 portion 50 g

2 eggs + 2 tbsp. milk
500 g
500 g
2 rashers
500 g

500 g
167 g
x 3 (50 g each)

x 7 pieces

75 g

1 portion

325 g
325 g
1 portion
100 ml
100 ml
125 ml

Power

Level

DEFROST

(P1)

HIGH
(P10)

HIGH
(P10)

DEFROST

(P1)

HIGH
(P10)

NE-2153-2
NE-2143-2

8 min
5 min
25 min

20 min
8 min

1 min 15 s
2 min
30 s

20–25 s
3 min
2 min 20 s
40 s
4 min

3 min 20 s
1 min 20 s
50 s

1 min 20 s

50 s

30 s

3 min 20 s
2 min 30 s
14 s
40 s
40 s
48 s

Approx. Time

NE-1843

8 min
5 min
25 min

20 min
8 min

1 min 15 s
2 min
30 s

20–25 s
3 min 30 s
2 min 45 s
50 s
4 min 45 s

4 min
1 min 40 s
1 min

1 min 40 s

1 min

30 s

4 min
3 min
16 s
50 s
50 s
56 s

NE-1653
NE-1643

8 min
5 min
25 min

20 min
8 min

1 min 15 s
2 min
30 s

30–40 s
3 min 55 s
3 min
1 min
5 min 20 s

4 min 30 s
1 min 55 s
1 min 5 s

1 min 55 s

1 min 5 s

30 s

4 min 30 s
3 min 15 s
18 s
56 s
56 s
1 min 10 s

HINTS: • Do not cook/reheat/defrost directly onto the base of the oven — use a suitable container.

• When defrosting multi portions of foods, turn over and break apart halfway through defrost time to
allow better penetration of microwave energy.

• Solid/dense foods should not be cooked from frozen as they will be overcooked round the edges
before the centre has reached the required temperature.

• Cover dishes where appropriate during cooking/reheating. This will retain moisture and prevent
splashing/spillages.

• Loosen lids/pierce clingfilm before cooking/reheating covered foods.

• Stir or shake foods halfway through cooking/defrosting time to distribute the heat evenly.

• Allow a Stand Time before food temperature is checked and/or offered for consumption.

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Self Diagnostics Failure Code Explanation

This oven monitors its operation and displays a Failure Code in the Digital Display Window when a problem occurs.

What to do when a failure code appears:

Unplug the oven and wait more than 10 seconds before reconnecting.
If normal operation does not resume, follow next chart.

CODE PROBLEM WHAT TO DO (BELOW)

F01 Temperature of exhaust air too High 1./2./3./4./5.
F33 Defective Thermistor Circuit 1./5.
F44 Defective Control Panel 1./5.
F81–82 Defective Relay Circuit 5./6./7.
F86–87 Defective Relay Circuit 1./5.
U30 Memory cooking has exceeded the maximum time during

double quantity and triple quantity setting.

1. Oven shuts off automatically. Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket.

2. Oven beeps continuously.

3. Oven resets for operation when cool.

4. Move oven to cooler location.

5. If problem persists call service agent.

6. Oven will operate even if failure code appears, just not as designed. Call service agent.

7. Press Stop/Reset Pad and try again.
Note: Above Codes shown in the display do not indicate all the possible failures on the unit.

Check and change the time.
— See page 15, step 3 “Note”.

English

Installation Instructions for Stacking

Important

1. Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket
before attempting installation.

2. For stacking installation, you must use the
Panasonic Joint Plate A1134-3280 (Available via
service route).

3. Combination of the unit for stacking is limited within
only the following models.
NE-2153-2, NE-1653, NE-2143-2, NE-1843,
NE-1643

4. Do not stack more than one oven above bottom
oven.



Joint Plate
Projection

Preparation

Be sure the oven cavity is empty.

Installation

1. Stack the units and remove five screws a as shown
in Fig. 1.

2. Loosen the screw b.

3. The projection on the Joint Plate must face away
from the oven. Place the Joint Plate on the screw
b.

4. Attach and tighten five screws a and the screw b.
See Fig. 2.

5. Ensure the top oven is at a safe and workable
height.

Joint
Plate

Projection



Fig. 1 Fig. 2

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Technical Specifications

NE-1643 NE-1843 NE-2143-2 NE-1653 NE-2153-2

Power Source 50 Hz, single phase 230 V 50 Hz, single phase 230 V
Required Power 11.7 A 2590 W 12.7 A 2830 W 14.3 A 3160 W 11.7 A 2590 W 14.3 A 3160 W
Output HIGH

MEDIUM
HIGH

MEDIUM

LOW

DEFROST
OFF ——— P0: 0%
HEAT

FROM TOP
DOWN

HEAT
FROM

BOTTOM
Frequency 2450 MHz 2450 MHz
Outer Dimensions

(WDH)
Cavity Dimensions

(WDH)
Net Weight 30 kg 30 kg
Timer

1600 W* 1800 W* 2100 W* P10: 1600 W* P10: 2100 W*

P9: 90%

———

800 W 900 W 1050 W

———

340 W P1: 340 W

———

———

422508337 mm 422508337 mm

330310175 mm 330310175 mm

Maximum programmable time for heating

=25 minutes

, =30 minutes

30 minutes (digital)/10 touch pads

Maximum programmable time for

P10 – P2, PU1 – PL2=15 minutes

P8: 80%
P7: 70%
P6: 60%

P5: 50%
P4: 40%

P3: 30%
P2: 25%

PU1: 50%
PU2: 25%

PL1: 50%
PL2: 25%

single stage heating

P1 and P0=30 minutes

*IEC Test Procedure
Specifications subject to change without notice.

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Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment
(private households)

This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used
electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to
designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis.
Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your products to your local
retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product.
Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent
any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could
otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. Please contact your local authority
for further details of your nearest designated collection point.

Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

For business users in the European Union

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for
further information.

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct
method of disposal.

Benutzerinformationen zur Entsorgung von elektrischen und elektronischen
Geräten (private Haushalte)

Dieses Symbol auf Produkten und/oder begleitenden Dokumenten bedeutet,
dass verbrauchte elektrische und elektronische Produkte nicht mit gewöhnlichem
Haushaltsabfall vermischt werden sollen.
Bringen Sie zur ordnungsgemäßen Behandlung, Rückgewinnung und Recycling
diese Produkte zu den entsprechenden Sammelstellen, wo sie ohne Gebühren
entgegengenommen werden. In einigen Ländern kann es auch möglich sein, diese
Produkte beim Kauf eines entsprechenden neuen Produkts bei Ihrem örtlichen
Einzelhändler abzugeben.
Die ordnungsgemäße Entsorgung dieses Produkts dient dem Umweltschutz und

verhindert mögliche schädliche Auswirkungen auf Mensch und Umgebung, die
aus einer unsachgemäßen Handhabung von Abfall entstehen können. Genauere Informationen zur
nächstgelegenen Sammelstelle erhalten Sie bei Ihrer Gemeindeverwaltung.
In Übereinstimmung mit der Landesgesetzgebung können für die unsachgemäße Entsorgung dieser Art
von Abfall Strafgebühren erhoben werden.

Für Geschäftskunden in der Europäischen Union

Bitte treten Sie mit Ihrem Händler oder Lieferanten in Kontakt, wenn Sie elektrische und elektronische
Geräte entsorgen möchten. Er hält weitere Informationen für sie bereit.

Informationen zur Entsorgung in anderen Ländern außerhalb der Europäischen
Union

Dieses Symbol ist nur in der Europäischen Union gültig.
Bitte treten Sie mit Ihrer Gemeindeverwaltung oder Ihrem Händler in Kontakt, wenn Sie dieses Produkt
entsorgen möchten, und fragen Sie nach einer Entsorgungsmöglichkeit.

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