Panasonic NE-1643 User manual

Operating Instructions ...... Microwave Ovens ...............For Commercial Use
(Original instructions)
Bedienungsanleitung ........Mikrowellengeräte ..... Für Gewerbliche Nutzung
(Übersetzung der ursprünglichen Anweisungen)
Mode d’emploi ................. Fours à Micro-ondes ... Pour Usage Professionnel
(Traduction des instructions d’origine)
Gebruiksaanwijzing ............Magnetronovens ....Voor Professioneel Gebrui k
(Vertaling van de oorspronkelijke instructies)
Manual de Instrucciones ... Hornos Microondas ...........Para Uso Commercial
(Traducción de las instrucciones originales)
Istruzioni .............................Forni a Microonde ...........Per Uso Professionale
(Traduzione delle istruzioni originali)
Bruksanvisning ................... Mikrovågsugnar ... För yrkesmässig användning
(Översättning av originalinstruktionerna)
Brugsanvisning .................. Mikrobølgeovne .............. Til professionelt brug
(Oversættelse af originale instruktioner)
Bruksanvisning ................... Mikrobølgeovner ... For profesjonell bruk/storkjøkken
(Oversettelse av de originale instruksjonene)
Käyttöohjeet .........................Mikroaaltouunit ..................... Ammattikäyttöön
(Alkuperäisten ohjeiden käännös)
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.
NE-2153-2/NE-1653
NE-2143-2/NE-1843/NE-1643
NE-2153-2/NE-1653 NE-2143-2/NE-1843/NE-1643
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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
Contents
Sound pressure level is less than
70 dB (A weighted).

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English
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.
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.
Important Safety Instructions

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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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English
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.
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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English
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.
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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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.
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.
Care of Your Microwave Oven
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.
Screw
Post