Page 2 - Contents; Owner’s Record; Toll Free
- 2 - Contents page PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 4 - Caution; Installation and GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
- 4 - 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 o...
Page 5 - ATTENTION
- 5 - PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAUTIONS BEFORE USING THIS MICROWAVE OVEN Failure to follow these instructions and properly maintain this unit may lead to premature failure of the Microwave and may void the warranty. Please read the following guidelines along with the included owner’s manual prior t...
Page 6 - What to do when a Failure Code appears:; If a “U” Appears In The Display; Self Diagnostics Failure Code Explanation
- 6 - This oven monitors its operation and displays a Failure Code in Digital Display Window when a problem occurs. What to do when a Failure Code appears: When “F ” is displayed, remove the plug, wait 5 seconds, and reinsert. If “F” is displayed again, call the service agent. Note : Not all code...
Page 7 - How Does The Microwave Work?; Power Source Voltage Adjustment
- 7 - Models No. NE-17521/NE-17523/NE-17723/NE-21521/NE-21523The microwave automatically detects 208 V and 230 V–240 V. Insert the plug, and if the Digital Display Window goes blank 10 seconds after use, unplug and insert the plug again. How Does The Microwave Work? Microwaves are a form of high fre...
Page 8 - Outline Diagram
- 8 - (7) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5)(6) (8) (9) (11) (10) (13) (12) Digital Display Window (see below) (1) Program pad (2) Shift (A/B/C) pad (3) Power Level Selector pad (4) Double Quantity pad (5) Triple Quantity pad (6) s.UMBER-EMORYPADS (7) s Time input Stop/Reset pad (8) Start pad (9) Door Handle (10) ...
Page 9 - How to insert / remove the SD Memory Card; SD Memory Card
- 9 - *Model No. NE-17723 only ( An SD Memory Card is included in the unit purchased. ) s !N3$-EMORY#ARDISINCLUDEDINTHEUNITPURCHASED)TALLOWSYOUTOSTOREUPTO-EMORY0ROGRAMMES in the oven. s 5SETHECARDWHENSTORINGORRECALLING-EMORY0ROGRAMMES How to insert / remove the SD Memory Card * Before you insert /...
Page 10 - How to Operate; POWER LEVEL SELECTOR PAD
- 10 - How to Operate POWER LEVEL SELECTOR PAD Each time the pad is pressed, the Power Level switches as the illustration below. P10 P9 P8 P7 P6 P5 P4 P3 P2 P1 P0 PU1 PU2 PL1 PL2 P10 again. HIGH P10: Models No. NE-12521 / NE-12523 (1200 W), NE-17521 / NE-17523 / NE-17723 (1700 W), NE-21521 / NE-2...
Page 11 - A. MANUAL HEATING — 2 to 5 stage heating —
- 11 - How to Operate A. MANUAL HEATING — 2 to 5 stage heating — Example: To cook food at HIGH power for 2 minutes and at LOW power for 1 minute PAD INSTRUCTION DIGITAL DISPLAY WINDOW Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 10. 4 Press Power Level Selector pad. Each time the pad is pressed, the Power Level swit...
Page 12 - PROGRAM MEMORY; B. PROGRAMMED HEATING
- 12 - How to Operate PROGRAM MEMORY Model No. NE-17723 (1300 memory): 1 digit input = 0 to 9, 2 digit input = 00 to 99, 3 digit input = 000 to 999 and A00 to C99Other models (30 memory): A0 to C9 *For only A0 through A9 settings, you do not need to press Shift (A/B/C) pad. To change the number of m...
Page 13 - C. PROGRAMMING NUMBER/MEMORY PADS — 2 to 5 stage heating —
- 13 - PAD INSTRUCTION DIGITAL DISPLAY WINDOW 3 Press Shift (A/B/C) pad, Number/Memory pads “1” and “5”. The selected pad number will appear and currently programmed information will be indicated. 4 Press Power Level Selector pad. Each time the pad is pressed, the Power Level switches as in the ...
Page 14 - D. PROGRAMMING DOUBLE OR TRIPLE QUANTITY PAD
- 14 - D. PROGRAMMING DOUBLE OR TRIPLE QUANTITY PAD THE OVEN CAN NOT BE PROGRAMMED WHEN PROGRAM LOCK IS ACTIVATED! (See pages 14-15) Example: To program 1.5 times of heating time for double quantity into Number/Memory pads “1” and “5” at A side PAD INSTRUCTION DIGITAL DISPLAY WINDOW 1 Open the door ...
Page 18 - I. AIR FILTER CLEANING
- 18 - How to Operate H. CYCLE COUNTER 4ODISPLAYALLCOOKINGTIMESEVERUSED PAD INSTRUCTION DIGITAL DISPLAY WINDOW 1 Open the door and leave it open. The oven lamp will turn on and “0” will appear. 2 While pressing Start pad, press Number/Memory pad “3”. All the cooking times that were ever used app...
Page 21 - IMPORTANT; PREPARATION; Sanitary Counter Top Seal
- 21 - IMPORTANT Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket 1. before attempting installation.For stacking installation, you must use the 2. PANASONIC Joint Plate (sold separately).The combination of the units for stacking is limited to 3. only the following PANASONIC models: Models No. NE-12...
Page 22 - CLEANING THE AIR FILTER; Care of Your Oven
- 22 - Remove the plug from the electrical socket before 1. cleaning.Keep the inside of the oven clean. If pieces of food 2. 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 c...
Page 23 - Cleaning and Maintenance procedures
- 23 - Cleaning and Maintenance procedures ALWAYS COVER pan(s). Use a ½ Pan for smaller portions and add a little water in pan to create steam. DO NOT stack pans.DO NOT OPERATE EMPTY! ALWAYS clean oven interior DAILY with rag SOAKED with Sanitizer, set Microwave for 1 minute and 30 seconds-this soft...
Page 24 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Heating and Defrosting Time Charts
- 24 - TABLE OF CONTENTS MICROWAVE BASICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR HEATING IN PANASONIC MICROWAVE OVEN . . . . . 25APPETIZERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 25 - MICROWAVE BASICS
- 25 - MICROWAVE BASICS Fundamental principles determine the success of microwave food preparation. They include: TEMPERATURE OF FOODS 1. – Frozen or refrigerated food items will require longer heating times to reach a desired serving temperature than foods from room temperature. FOOD COMPONENTS 2. ...
Page 26 - APPETIZERS
- 26 - APPETIZERS Quantities of appetizers can be prepared conventionally in advance and refrigerated until needed. Most appetizers, with the exception of “nacho” platters and potato skins, should be heated covered. Appetizers of the same basic shape and size can be reheated together. Most cooked ap...
Page 27 - BAKED GOODS AND DESSERTS
- 27 - BAKED GOODS AND DESSERTS Breads, pastries and pies should be heated uncovered, at HIGH power. They should be placed on absorbent material, such as a napkin or paper towel to prevent sogginess. DO NOT OVERHEAT breads and pastries. Baked goods should only be heated until the crust feels warm to...
Page 28 - BREAKFAST
- 28 - BREAKFAST All foods listed are prepared in advance and reheated at HIGH power from refrigerated temperatures (40˚F). Most breakfast foods are heated covered to retain moisture, with the exception of breads and pastries, which should be heated uncovered on absorbent material such as a napkin o...
Page 30 - FISH AND SEAFOOD
- 30 - FISH AND SEAFOOD Defrost Fish and seafood can be defrosted and heated successfully in this microwave oven. To defrost evenly, fish should be arranged in a single layer in container and should only be thawed to the point of being flexible so it does not begin to cook at the edges. Primary Cook...
Page 31 - GRAVIES, SAUCES AND SOUPS
- 31 - GRAVIES, SAUCES AND SOUPS Some water-based gravies, sauces and soup mixes may be prepared in large portions using this oven to heat water and thicken the blended mixes. Refrigerated gravies, sauces and soups can be reheated quickly at HIGH and requires stirring during heating to produce an ev...
Page 32 - PLATED MEAT AND POULTRY ENTREES
- 32 - PLATED MEAT AND POULTRY ENTREES Meat and poultry can be reheated successfully in this oven. Undercook meat slightly. Arrange meat or poultry slices in single layer, overlapping pieces as little as possible. CAUTION Pork products must be fully cooked prior to reheating. When appropriate, cover...
Page 33 - RICE AND PASTA
- 33 - RICE AND PASTA For best results: reheat covered at HIGH power. Adding moisture, such as a sauce, can facilitate reheating though its not essential. Rice and pasta dishes with cheese sauce, require more stirring than tomato-based sauces to avoid over-heating and stringiness of cheese. Rice Ite...
Page 34 - SANDWICHES
- 34 - SANDWICHES Preassembled sandwiches can be heated quickly and easily in this microwave oven. For best results, assemble sandwiches no more than 3 hours in advance. Meat fillings such as hamburgers and sausage should be precooked and preferably not be more than 1 ⁄ 2 inch thick. Day-old, toaste...
Page 35 - VEGETABLES
- 35 - VEGETABLES Most vegetables, small and bulk portions, defrost, heat, and cook very successfully in the microwave, retaining fresh color and texture as well an nutritional value. The thicker and more fibrous the vegetable, the longer the cooking time. (ie. Root vegetables) Frozen vegetables can...
Page 37 - CASSEROLES
- 37 - CASSEROLES Food-Service casseroles can be cooked successfully in this microwave oven. For best results, follow instructions below. Preparation Remove all casseroles from their foil baking trays, while still frozen and place in a microwave safe 4-inch half pan. Place in refrigerator and thaw f...
Page 38 - Panasonic Pro 1 Commercial Microwave Oven
- 38 - Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Pro 1 Commercial Microwave Oven Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage (For ...
Page 40 - Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Model No. NE-12521 / NE-12523 NE-17521 / NE-17523 NE-17723 NE-21521 / NE-21523 Power Source 120 V, 60 Hz., single phase 208 V / 230 V, 60 Hz., single phase Required Power (Voltage) 17.3 A (120 V) 13.6 A (208 V) 12.2 A (230 V) 16.3 A (208 V) 14.9 A (230 V) Receptacle Required...