Operating Instructions - Regale Microwave Ovens
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1. Chilled Chicken Tikka 1 36 kg 4 5 30s 6 min 30s Masala Cooked Mixed 2 5 kg 4 5min30s 7 30 12 min Vegetables Cooking Peas 1 5 kg 6 7 min 30s 9 min 12 min from Frozen Reheating Baked Beans 2 6 kg 3min30s 4min30s 6min 8 min from Ambient Temperature 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 allowbetter penetration of microwave energy Solid dense foods should not be cooked from frozen as they will be overcooked round the edges beforethe 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 21 NE 1540 NE 1880 NE 2180 NE 3280 Power Source 230 240 V 50 Hz single phase Required Power 2700 W 12 3 A 3400 W 14 8 A 3670 W 16 0 A 5220 W 22 3 A Output Hi 1500W S 1800W SN 2100 W HI 3200 W CE MED 750W MED 900W MED 1050W MED 1600W TM LOW 32. 10 How to Operate NE 3280 NE 2180 NE 1880 2 or 3 stages heating Example To cook food at HIGH power for 2 minutes and at DEFROST power for 1 minute PAD INSTRUCTION DIGITAL DISPLAY WINDOW Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 10 Press Power Level Selector pad four times The selected power level will be indicated and 2nd Stage Heating Indicator 2 will start to blink Set the desired heating time for the second stage using the Timer Dial The set heating time will appear Note up to 15 min ae or 60 on c or amp 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 e After the first stage heating a single beep tone will sound 2nd Heating Stage Indicator 2 and Power Level Indicator for the second stage heating will start to blink and the remaining heating time will count down When all time expires beep tone will sound and heating will stop The oven lamp will turn off O will blink until the door is opened One minute later cooling fan will stop Open the door and take the food out The oven lamp will turn on Digital Display Window Tt Ak will show the originally set time and power Close the door The oven lamp will turn off One minute later Digital Di
3. Three seconds later Digital Display Window will go blank D PROGRAM LOCK To Activate Program Lock PAD INSTRUCTION DIGITAL DISPLAY WINDOW 1 Keep the door closed Digital Display Window must be blank 2 Press Program Lock Switch until PROG P and L appear for five seconds PROGLOCK PROG and L will appear In Program Lock mode The oven is started by pressing the desired Memory pad There is no need to press Start pad Opening the door cancels the remaining time on the program The oven can not be programmed until the program lock is released 14 How to Operate 3280 NE 2180 NE 1880 To Release Program Lock PAD INSTRUCTION DIGITAL DISPLAY WINDOW 1 Keep the door closed Digital Display Window must be blank 2 Press Program Lock Switch until PROG and P appear for five seconds PROGLOCK PROG and will appear In Program Unlock mode Oven reverts to a two touch operating mode Memory pad Start pad Repeat and interrupt feature are operational Memory pads can be programmed Tone loudness control and length control are operational E BEEP TONE The loudness of beep tone and the length of beep tone at the end of heating cycle can be set There are four levels of the loudness There are two options of the length of beep tone at the end of
4. Set the desired heating time using Timer Dial The set heating time will appear Note up to 15 min ex or 60 min on lt sor Press Program Entry Switch again PROG and 1st Stage Heating Indicator 1 will stop blinking This means that you have completed programming Three seconds later Digital Display Window will go blank Note Program the remaining Memory pads as desired by repeating steps 2 6 above When you want to select Memory Area B press Memory Shift pad before selecting the desired Memory pad 13 How to Operate NE 3280 NE 2180 NE 1880 2 or 3 stages heating THE OVEN CAN NOT BE PROGRAMMED WHEN PROGRAM LOCK IS ACTIVATED see page 14 15 DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR WHILE PROGRAMMING Example To program cooking at DEFROST power for 1 minute and at HIGH power for 2 minutes into Memory pad 5 PAD INSTRUCTION Follow steps 1 to 5 on page 13 Press Power Level Selector pad once The power level for 2nd stage will be indicated 2nd Stage Heating Indicator 2 will start to blink Set the desired heating time using Timer Dial The set heating time will appear Note up to 15 min on ex or 60 min on lt or Press Program Entry Switch again 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
5. 13 2 or 3 stages 14 D Program LOCK mresa aie ete eter ade eae eee 14 15 E Beep TODO aa a aa de 15 16 E Program EISE ico ee por e hp uet Re att tae DECR bari d S 16 G Cycle 16 Self Diagnostics Failure 17 Care of Your Microwave Oven 17 COOKING Instructions aepo DA DP EX Relat a Ra eee Oe ane ogee 18 19 Cooking Defrosting Guide 20 21 Technical Specificati ns 235 18 moo CE ORE Ne aes EIE t ORDERS 22 S 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 For Your Safety Earthing Instructions WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED WARNING NE 3280 NE 2180 NE 1880 This appliance must be connected to an outlet having a rated current greater than 13 amps A 13 amp B S 1363 plug is therefore not suitable It is recommended that this unit
6. 3 min 25s 6 min 50s 9 min 40 s Cooking Peas 500 g 2mini0s 3min25s 4min 4 min 50 s and or Cooked Rice 167g 1 min 1min25s 1min40s 2min Cooked Sausages x 3 50 g each 40s 50s 1 min 1 min 10 s Cooked Wings of Fire x 7 pieces min 1min25s 1min40s 2min Cooked Boxed Cheeseburger 75g 405 50s 1 min 1 10s Chocolate Fudge Cake 1 portion 25s 25s 30s 30s Reheating Lasagne 325g imin40s 2min30s 3 3 min 30s from Chilli 325g imin40s 2min30s 3min 3 min 30 s CES Apple Pie 1 portion 85 145 16s 20s Pepper Sauce 100 ml 35s 40s 50s 1 min Baked Beans 100 ml 355 40s 50s 1 min Soup 125 ml m 26s 40s 50s 1 min 20 Cooking Defrosting Guide Multi Portions and Large Quantities 5 Power Approx Time Function Fogg Weight Level NE 3280 NE 2180 NE 1880 NE 1540 Defrosting Composite dish 1 36 kg 17 min 17 min 20 min 20 min Multi Portion whole 1 kg 17 min 17 min 20 min 20 min Apple Pie Cooking Jacket Potatoes x 1 i min20s 2min30s 3min30s 4min30s from 10 oz 290g 3 min 4 min 5 min Chilled x2 2min30s 5min 6 min30s 8 min Raw Food 5 min 30 s x3 4 7 9 11 min 4 5 305 9 12 15 Mixed Vegetables 2 5 kg 7 min 9 min 11 min 14 min Reheating Lasagne 1 58 kg 5 5 455 6 455 8 from Leek amp Bacon 1 76 kg 6 6 45s 7 9
7. Open the door and take the food out 0 will appear in the display window and the Power Level will be displayed The oven lamp will be turned on Close the door The oven lamp will go off and 1 minute later the 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 The microwave oven can also be turned OFF by turning the Timer Dial to the left until 0 appears in the digital display and beep tone can be heard 7 How to Operate NE 1540 B CYCLE COUNTER To Read Total Cumulative Times That The Oven Has Been Used PAD INSTRUCTION DIGITAL DISPLAY WINDOW 1 Open the door The oven lamp will be turned on 0 will appear in the display 2 Close the door NOTE Carry out Step 3 within 60 seconds of closing the door or the display will go blank 3 4 While pressing Buzzer Switch press Program Entry Switch Example 99999 times BUZZ PROG C BEEP TONE To Cancel Beep PAD INSTRUCTION DIGITAL DISPLAY WINDOW 1 Press Program Entry Switch E So The door may be open or closed at this stage 2 Press Buzzer Switch m DEEP and first stage heating indicator 1 will appear in Digital Display Window Press Buzzer Switch aga
8. The rear panel of model NE 3280 can become hot take care when handling Unpacking Your Oven 1 Examine Your Oven Unpack the oven remove all packing material and examine the oven for any damage such as dents broken door latches or cracks in the door Notify dealer immediately if the unit is damaged DO NOT install it if the unit is damaged 2 Guarantee Card Fill out and post the pre addressed guarantee card 3 Cord If the supply cord of this appliance is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard 4 Door Seal The appliance should be inspected for damage to the door seals and door seal areas and if these areas are damaged the appliance should not be operated until it has been repaired by service technician trained by the manufacturer 5 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 6 Attach caution label Before using this appliance please attach the caution label to top of appliance 1 Oven must be placed on a flat stable surface For proper operation the oven must have sufficient air flow to the air vent i e 5 cm 2 inches at the side and rear 20 cm 8 inches at the top 2 Do not place the microwave oven on a shelf directly above a gas or electric hob This may be a safety hazard and the oven may be dam
9. be traced to overheating 19 Cooking Defrosting Guide The times given in the following charts 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 Chilled foods Approx 5 C Frozen foods Approx 18 C Always check for the correct core temperature with a temperature probe to comply with current Government Food Hygiene Regulations Standard Portion Heating Chart Approx Time Function Food Weight ever NE 3280 NEZ 80 NE 1880 NE 1540 Defrosting Fish Fillets 500 g 6min 40s 6min40s 8 8 min Minced Beef 500 g 4min 15s 4mini5s 5min 5 min Whole Chicken 1 36 kg 21 min 15 s 21 min 15 s 25 min 25 min Composite Dish Multi portion 1 36 kg 17 min 17 min 20 min 20 min Single portion 275g 6 40s 40s 8 8 min Apple Pie 1 portion 1 055 1minO5s 1 min 15s 1 min 15s Gateau 1 portion 1min40s 1min40s 2 min 2 min Bread Rolls 1 portion 50 g 25s 25s 30s 30s Cooking Scrambled Egg 2 eggs m 13 175 22 255 26 305 30 405 from 2 tbsp milk es Broccoli 500 g 1 405 3 30s 4 20s Fish Fillets 500 g 2 205 4min 4 45s 4 50s Bacon 2 rashers m 255 40s 50s 1 min Chicken Portions 5000 2 305 6min 7 8 8 min 20 s
10. occasionally according to the following instructions Problems may occur with the oven if the filters become clogged with dirt or dust Remove the right Air Filter from the front bottom skirt by pulling the Right Pop Pin straight out Then slide the filter to the right and lift it off the post at the centre Remove the left Air Filter the same as right one Wash the filters with soap and water To replace align the filter with the centre post and holding the front of the Pop Pin forward locate the back of the pin into its hole Press the front of the lt 5 pin and it will pop into place Be sure to replace the v V air filters before using this oven If the Air Filter becomes clogged with dust or grease this will cause an overheat problem on the Pop Pin Pop Pin oven AITINA ee m e 17 Cooking Instructions DEFROSTING FROZEN FOODS 1 If you try to completely defrost frozen food in the Microwave Oven uneven defrosting may occur due to the differences in the thickness and shape of the food In actual usage of frozen food 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 the food 180 or turn it over 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 h
11. should be installed by a professional contractor as the installation wiring should be in accordance with current IEE regulation and connected to the circuit with all poles having a disconnection of at least 3 mm When the mains lead is connected to supply terminals please observe the wiring code as shown below If in doubt please consult a qualified electrician For model NE 1540 This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 13 amps and that itis approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark Q on the body of the fuse If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer HOW TO REPLACE THE FUSE Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse ss IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY AND AN APPROPRIATE ONE FITTED THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMP SOCKET If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring
12. using a fork before cooking to prevent bursting Liquids 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 of 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 Stir the liquid before placing the container in the oven and again halfway through the heating time d After heating allow it to stand in the oven for a short time stirring again before carefully removing the container Lids Always remove the lids of jars and containers and take away food containers before you microwave them If you don t steam and pressure might build up inside and cause an explosion even after the microwave cooking has stopped Deep Fat Frying Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your oven Temperature probe Use a temperature probe to check the temperature of foods when they have been removed from the microwave If undercooked return to the oven and cook for a few more minutes at the recommended power level Do not leave the temperature probe in the oven when microwaving Paper Plastic When heating food in plastic or paper containers check the oven frequently as these types of containers ignite if overheated Do not use wire twist ties with roasting bags as arcin
13. 40W CC LOW 340W CC LOW 340W LOW 340W t9 DEF 170W amp DEF 170W DEF 170W DEF 170W STAND STAND OW STAND OW Frequency 2450 MHz Outer Dimensions 650 mm x 526 mm x 471 mm WxDxH 25 16 x 203 4 x 189 6 Cavity Dimensions 535 mm x 330 mm x 250 mm WxDxH 211 16 x 13 x 97 8 Net Weight 54 kg 65 kg Timer Maximum programable time for single stage heating 60 min and 15 min C and 60 Memory Capability 16 programs IEC Test Procedure Specifications subject to change without notice 471 mm Front View Side View Side View with Opened Door 22 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd Cooking Systems Division 800 Tsutsui cho Yamatokoriyama City Nara 639 1188 Japan http www panasonic co jp global A00033A43BP F0701 1064 Printed in Japan
14. Operating Instructions NE 3280 NE 2180 NE 1880 NE 1540 3200 2100 1800 1500 Watts Microwave Oven S FOR COMMERCIAL USE Panasonic Please read these instructions completely before operating this oven and keep for future reference SAIC faethe cates BRA A CT 2 Unpacking YoUF Ovens 15 08 exea ORO ase ae Mes 2 Placement of Your Oven 3 Using Your Ovens OR reg ida e EEA go RIR EEAS 3 Maintenance of Your Oven 3 Important Safety Instructions Read Carefully 4 5 How Does the Microwave Work 6 NE 1540 Outline Diagrames sS ina Sith Shawn eae CR ce ADM UR ERIT ER a eee mons 7 How 10 ola I RE ERE RERO c dne ps 7 8 NE 3280 NE 2180 NE 1880 One Diagram uie tex Phat a Re E EROR Ro up a detis d 9 How to Operate A Manual Heating single stage heating 10 2 or 3 stages heating 11 Repeat 11 Programmed Heating 12 C Programming Memory Pads single stage heating
15. aged 4 It is dangerous to position the oven on a shelf which is so high that food cannot be safely removed by the user If a shelf is used in a suitable position ensure that it is capable of supporting the weight of the oven 1 This oven must not be operated without food in the oven Operation when empty will damage the appliance 2 Children should be kept 5 away from the oven at all times and should only be allowed to operate the oven under supervision Ensure that children do not touch 6 the hot outer casing 3 Storage of accessories Do not store any objects other than oven accessories inside the oven in case it is accidentally turned on In case of electronic failure the oven can be turned off at wall socket 1 WHEN YOUR OVEN REQUIRES A SERVICE call 2 your local Panasonic engineer 08701 591590 for service It is dangerous for anyone other than a service technician trained by the manufacturer to perform repair service Do not attempt to remove the outer casing of the oven Panasonic Service E 3 4 Do not block air vents on the rear and bottom of the cabinet If air vents are blocked during operation the oven may overheat If the oven overheats a thermal safety device will turn the oven off The oven will remain inoperable with blank display until it has cooled Do not use the oven outdoors Do not dry fabrics in the oven since there is a possibility of t
16. ase or food from the interior Disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply before cleaning 15 16 14 Babies Bottles and Food Jars 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 The temperature has to be checked before consumption to avoid burns Containers Before use check that utensils containers are suitable for use in microwave ovens DO NOT USE METAL UTENSILS IN THIS OVEN Sealed Containers Liquids or other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode 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 12 cm long Electricity is converted into microwave energy by the magnetron tube From the magnetron tube microwave energy is transmitted and absorbed Reflection Microwaves 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 p
17. ch again PROG will stop blinking This means that you have completed PROG programming Three seconds later the display window will go blank when the door is closed F PROGRAM LIST PAD INSTRUCTION Open the door and leave it open The oven lamp will turn on and 0 will appear DIGITAL DISPLAY WINDOW While pressing Stop Reset pad press Start pad All currently programmed information the program set into each Memory pad A B sides Beep Tone and Program Lock information will continuously appear G CYCLE COUNTER To Read Total Cumulative Times That The Oven Has Been Used PAD INSTRUCTION DIGITAL DISPLAY WINDOW 1 Open the door and leave it open The oven lamp will turn on and 0 will appear 2 Close the door Carry out Step within 60 seconds of closing the door or the display will go blank 3 While pressing Buzzer Switch press Program Entry Switch t The display shows the total cumulative number of times the oven has been used BUZZ PROG 16 This oven monitors its operation and displays a Failure Code in the display window when a problem occurs What to do when a failure code appears CODE CAUSE WHAT TO DO F01 Overcooked food Disconnect appliance from electricity supply to stop beep Temperature of exhaust air too high Wait for appliance to cool down to reset operat
18. code as shown below If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician IMPORTANT The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green and yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals proceed as follows The wire which is coloured GREEN AND YELLOW must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or by the Earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN AND YELLOW The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED Voltage amp Power The voltage used must be the same as specified on this 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 Do not immerse cord plug or oven in water Keep cord away from heated surfaces Do not let cord hang over the edge of table or worktop Do not plug your oven in via an extension cable as this can be dangerous It is important to plug the oven directly into a wall socket The back of the appliance heats up during use Do not allow the cord to be in contact with the back of the appliance or cabinet surface CAUTION
19. eat it intermittently until defrosted 4 When you defrost a whole chicken or any frozen food of irregular shape wrap legs or thin parts with aluminum foil Otherwise thin parts will be defrosted faster and sometimes cooked before other parts have properly defrosted 5 Ice should be removed during defrosting OTHER HELPFUL INSTRUCTIONS For best results 1 When determining heating time for a particular food always calculate the minimum time and check occasionally during cooking for progress The Microwave Oven cooks so quickly it is easy to overcook foods 2 Be careful of the cooking time for small quantities of food or food 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 6 To achieve a more even cooking result give the dish a half turn or turn the food over 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 re cycled pap
20. er 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 Pyrocream and Pyrex is best suited for use in the Microwave Oven 4 Do not use metal ware ceramics trimmed with gold or silver or any container with a metal content 5 If arcing should occur check the cookware carefully again for metal 6 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 CAUTION Do not use METAL UTENSILS in this oven TWO LEVEL COOKING When heating one item always place the container in the centre of the base plate When using the microwave mainly for reheating one item at a time remove the shelf and work on the base plate When reheating two items at a time place both dishes on the base plate 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 base and shelf Allow some space between each plate do not cram too much food into the oven 18 Cooking Instructions MICROWAVE BASICS Fundamental principles determine the success of microwave food preparation They include 1 TEMPERATURE OF FOODS Frozen or refri
21. g will occur Do not use recycled paper products e g kitchen roll unless they say they are specifically designed for use in a microwave oven These products contain impurities which may cause sparks and or fires when used 11 Reheating It is essential that reheated food is served piping hot Remove the food from the oven and check that it is piping hot i e steam is being emitted from all parts and any sauce is bubbling If you wish you may choose to check the food has reached 72 C with a food thermometer but remember do not leave this thermometer inside the microwave or to a temperature recommended by Government Food Hygiene Regulations For foods that cannot be stirred e g lasagne shepherds pie the centre should be cut with a knife to test it is well heated through Even if a manufacturer s packet instructions have been followed always check the food is piping hot before serving it If in doubt return your food to the oven for further heating 12 Standing Time Standing time refers to the period at the end of cooking or reheating when food is left before being eaten i e itis a rest time which allows the heat in the food to continue to conduct to the centre thus eliminating cold spots 13 Keeping Your Oven Clean It is essential for the safe operation of the oven that it is wiped out regularly Use warm soapy water or a food sanitizer solution Squeeze the cloth out well and use it to remove any gre
22. gerated food items will require longer heating times to reach a desired serving temperature than foods from room temperature 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 BULK VOLUME The greater the mass of food the longer it takes to heat 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 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 Heated liquids can erupt if not mixed with air Do not heat liquids in the microwave oven without first stirring GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR HEATING IN A PANASONIC MICROWAVE OVEN For specific time see each f
23. he clothes burning if left in the oven for too long If smoke is observed press the Stop Reset Pad or turn the Timer Dial back to zero 0 position and leave the door closed Disconnect the power cord or shut off the power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel Removable shelf Do not slide the removable shelf in or out when placing or removing food This action could cause damage to the shelf or cause hot food to tip towards the operator Do not attempt to tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to the door control panel housing safety interlock switches or any other part of the oven Do not remove outer panel from the oven The door seals and door seal areas should always be kept clean use a damp cloth The oven lamp must be replaced by a service technician trained by the manufacturer DO NOT attempt to remove the outer casing from the oven Important Safety Instructions Read Carefully Short Cooking Times As microwave cooking times are much shorter than other cooking methods it is essential that recommended cooking times are not exceeded without first checking the food Factors that may affect cooking times are preferred degree of cooking starting temperature altitude volume size and shape of foods and utensils used As you become familiar with the oven you will be able to adjust these factors 5 It is better to undercook rather than overcook foods If 6 food is undercooked it ca
24. heating cycle The loudest level and 3 beeps are preset at the factory To Select Loudness Level and Length beeps PAD INSTRUCTION DIGITAL DISPLAY WINDOW 1 Press Program Entry Switch E PROG sign will start to blink in the display window The door may be pe PROG open or closed at this stage 2 Press Buzzer Switch tone will sound at its loudness level and the loudness level 3 BUZZ followed by the word bEEP will appear PROG will start to blink and 1st Stage Heating Indicator 1 the length of beep tone 3 beeps will be indicated Note Repeatedly pressing the Buzzer Switch will lower the loudness level all the way to silent 3bEEP loudest 2bEEP middle 1bEEP quietest and ODEEP silent 3 Press Program Entry Switch again PROG will stop blinking That means that you have completed PROG program Three seconds later the display window will go blank when the door is closed 15 How to Operate NE 3280 NE 2180 NE 1880 To Select Length of Tone short beeps 60 seconds PAD INSTRUCTION 4 Follow step 1 3 on page 15 5 Within three seconds after pressing Program Entry Switch at step 3 press Buzzer Switch BUZZ PROG will start to blink and 2nd Stage Heating Indicator 2 the length of beep tone short beeps for 60 seconds will be indicated 6 Press Program Entry Swit
25. in 0 bEEP will appear in Digital Display Window Press Program Entry Switch again PROG will stop blinking You have completed setting silent level Outline Diagram 3280 NE 2180 NE 1880 DO Digital Display Window Oven Lamp Cover Power Level Indicator Display Q Door Handle Power Level Selector Pad Control Panel Memory Shift Pad 1 Air Filters Memory Pads Program Entry Switch behind Air Filters Stop Reset Pad Q Buzzer Switch behind Air Filters Start Pad Program Lock Switch behind Air Filters O Timer Dial Middle Shelf A Program Display B Memory Area Code Display C Memory Pad Number Display D Stage Heating Indicator E Heating Time Display min sec F F Power Level Indicator HIGH MEDIUM C3 LOW DEFROST amp STAND This oven is preset at the factory for the following Manual operation Memory pads preset HIGH power at the indicated heating times for single stage heating 1 10 sec 2 20 sec 3 30 sec 4 45 sec 5 1 min 6 1 min 15 sec 7 1 min 30 sec 8 2 There two sides Only A side is preset Program Unlock Cycle Counter set to 0 on all pads If you wish to change these times please consult the operating instruction
26. ion If food ignites do not open the door If normal operation does not resume call the service agent with information of failure code F05 e Defective Memory IC e Disconnect appliance from electricity supply and wait F33 34 Defective thermistor circuit more than 1 minute and reconnect F44 Defective control panel If normal operation does not resume call the service F81 F84 Defective relay circuit agent with information of failure code F86 F89 Note Above codes shown in the display do not indicate all the possible failures on the unit 1 Disconnect the appliance from the electricity 3 The outside surface of this Microwave Oven supply before cleaning should be cleaned with soap and water then dried 2 Keep the inside of the oven clean If pieces of food with a soft cloth Make sure that water does not or spilled liquids stick to the oven walls or get into the back ventilation opening since this can between door seal and door surface they will damage the unit absorb microwave and may cause arcing or 4 The window of the door should be washed with sparks Wipe up all spills with a damp cloth very mild soap and water Be sure to use a soft Kitchen detergent may be used if the oven gets cloth Never use window cleaner The door front very dirty Do not use harsh detergents or can be scratched by harsh soap or detergents abrasives Cleaning the Air Filters Clean the Air Filters
27. n always be returned to the oven for further cooking If food is overcooked nothing can be done Always start with minimum cooking times IMPORTANT If the recommended cooking times are exceeded the food will be spoiled and in extreme circumstances it could catch fire and possibly damage the interior of the oven 1 Small Quantities of Food Take care when heating small quantities of food as these can easily burn dry out or catch on fire if cooked too long Always set short cooking times and check the food frequently N B If materials inside the oven should ignite keep the oven door closed turn the oven off Disconnect the power cord or shut off the power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel NEVER OPERATE THE OVEN WITHOUT FOOD Foods Low in Moisture Take care when heating foods low in moisture e g bread items chocolate popcorn biscuits and pastries These can easily burn dry out or catch on fire if cooked too long Christmas Pudding Christmas puddings and other foods high in fats or sugar e g jam mince pies must not be over heated These foods must never be left unattended as with over cooking these foods can ignite Boiled Eggs Do not boil eggs in their shells in the microwave Raw eggs boiled in their shells can explode causing injury 10 Foods with Skins Potatoes apples egg yolk whole vegetables and sausages are examples of food with non porous skins These must be pierced
28. ood category for appropriate heating techniques plus necessary pre preparation 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
29. properly installed antenna to obtain stronger signal reception A Outline Diagram NE 1540 o Timer Dial Start Button Door Handle Air Filters Middle Shelf MEDIUM c LOW DEFROST How to Operate NE 1540 MANUAL HEATING Digital Display Window Power Level Indicator Display Power Level Selector Dial Oven Lamp Cover Program Entry Switch behind Air Filter Buzzer Switch behind Air Filter A Program Display B Beep Tone Mode Display Heating Time Display min sec D Power Level Indicator HIGH Example To cook food at HIGH power for 2 minutes PAD INSTRUCTION Open the door and put the food in the oven The oven lamp will turn on 0 and Power Level Indicator will appear Select the desired Power Level by turning the Power Level Selector Dial DIGITAL DISPLAY WINDOW 3 Set the desired heating time The heating time will appear in the digital display while turning the Timer Dial Note upto 60 minutes 4 Press Start Button The oven lamp will turn on and heating will start Power Level Indicator will start to blink and heating time will count down At the end of the time the beep tone will sound and all heating will stop The oven lamp will go off 1 minute later the cooling fan will stop The display will blink 0 until the door is opened
30. roduce even heating or cooking of foods Transmission Microwaves 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 cooking containers d Absorption During heating microwaves will be absorbed by food They penetrate to a depth of about 1 5 cm 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 travels by conduction to the centre of the food Foods also continue to heat by conduction during standing time Because microwaves dissipate much like sunlight as it reaches the Earth s surface they are not stored in food Radio Interference 1 Operation of the microwave oven may cause interference to your radio TV or similar equipment 2 When there is interference it may be reduced or eliminated by taking the following measures a Clean the door and sealed surfaces of the oven See Care of Your Microwave Oven found on page 17 Place the radio TV etc as far away as possible from the microwave Use a
31. s to find how to program them How to Operate NE 3280 NE 2180 NE A MANUAL HEATING Single stage heating 1880 Example To cook food at HIGH power for 2 minutes PAD INSTRUCTION DIGITAL DISPLAY WINDOW Open the door and put the food in the oven The oven lamp will turn on and 0 will appear Note While 0 appears operation is available One minute after the door is closed 0 will disappear Press Power Level Selector pad once The selected power level will be indicated and 1st Stage Heating Indicator 1 will start to blink Note Press once for HIGH power twice for MEDIUM power 3 times for LOW four times for DEFROST and 5 times for STAND Set the desired heating time using the Timer Dial The selected heating time will appear Note up to 15 min as or 60 min on co es Or d 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 When all time expires beep tone will sound and heating will stop The oven lamp will turn off O will blink until the door is opened One minute later cooling fan will stop Open the door and take the food out The oven lamp will turn on Digital Display Window will show the originally selected time and power Close the door The oven lamp will turn off One minute later Digital Display Window will go blank
32. splay Window will go blank Note For stages Heating repeat steps 4 and 5 above before pressing Start SPECIAL NOTE For both single and 2 or 3 stages heating 1 While heating one press on Stop Reset pad stops the operation You can restart it by pressing Start pad or a second press on Stop Reset pad will cancel the selected program 2 While not heating one press on Stop Reset pad cancels the selected program Repeat Feature e You can repeat the last manually selected heating time by pressing the Start pad if the oven is used within 1 minute The Repeat Feature will be cancelled after 1 minute of non use The display goes blank 11 How to Operate NE 3280 NE 2180 NE 1880 B PROGRAMMED HEATING In Program Unlock Mode MAKE SURE THE UNIT IS PROPERLY PROGRAMMED see page 14 15 Example To select Memory pad 5 at A side in which your desired heating program at HIGH power for 3 min single stage heating is set PAD INSTRUCTION DIGITAL DISPLAY WINDOW 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 the Desired Memory Pad 5 5 The currently programmed information will be indicated 3 Press Start pad gt The oven lamp will turn on and heating will start The hea
33. ting time will count down When all time expires beep tone will sound and heating will stop The oven lamp will ri turn off will blink until the door is opened One minute later cooling fan will stop Open the door and take the food out The oven lamp will turn on AK Close the door The oven lamp will turn off One minute later Digital Display Window will go blank Note When you want to select Memory Area B press Memory Shift pad before pressing the desired Memory pad In Program Lock Mode Just press the desired Memory pad Heating will automatically start without pressing Start pad 12 How to Operate NE 3280 NE 2180 NE 1880 C PROGRAMMING MEMORY PADS Single stage heating THE OVEN CAN NOT BE PROGRAMMED WHEN PROGRAM LOCK IS ACTIVATED see page 14 15 DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR WHILE PROGRAMMING Example To program cooking at DEFROST power for 1 minute into Memory pad 5 PAD INSTRUCTION DIGITAL DISPLAY WINDOW Keep the door closed Digital Display Window must be blank or show 0 Press Program Entry Switch PROG will start to blink Press Memory pad you wish to program The selected pad number will appear and currently programmed information will be indicated Press Power Level Selector pad four times The selected power level will be indicated PROG and 1st Stage Heating Indicator 1 will start to blink
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