Panasonic Sonic Steamer NE-3280 User manual

Operating
Instructions
(Original instructions)
Model No. NE-3280/NE-1880
3200/1800 Watts Microwave Oven
Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.
Please read these instructions completely before operating this oven and keep for future reference.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents .....................................................1
Important Safety Instructions ..........................................2–8
Care of Your Microwave Oven..........................................8–9
Types of Container to Use ..........................................10–11
How Does the Microwave Work? ........................................12
Before Use .........................................................13
Outline Diagram .....................................................14
How to Operate
A. MANUAL HEATING Single stage heating .........................15
2 or 3 stages heating.........................16
B. PROGRAMMED HEATING......................................17
C. PROGRAMMING MEMORY PADS Single stage heating .............18
2 or 3 stages heating.............19
D. PROGRAM LOCK ............................................20
E. BEEP TONE .................................................21
F. PROGRAM LIST..............................................22
G. CYCLE COUNTER............................................22
Before Cooking......................................................23
Cooking/Defrosting Guide ..........................................24–25
Self Diagnostics Failure Code Explanation.................................26
Technical Specifications ...............................................26
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

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INSTALLATION
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 the dealer immediately if the unit is damaged. DO NOT
install it if the unit is damaged.
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.
This appliance must be connected to an outlet having a rated current greater than 13 amps. A 13 amp, B.S.
1363 plug and socket is, therefore, not suitable. It is recommended that this unit should be installed by a
professional contractor, as the installation wiring should be in accordance with current IEE regulations and
connected to the circuit with all poles having a disconnection of at least 3 mm.
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.
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
The rear panel of model NE-3280 can become hot – take care when
handling.
Important Safety Instructions

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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 the appliance at heights above 1.6 m and, also, less than 0.8 m.
The oven must be placed for easy access to the control panel and door
and, also, for easy access to be able to disconnect power or shut off
power by fuse or circuit breaker.
An external equipotential bonding conductor is provided at the back
side of the oven and it is marked by this symbol.
GUARANTEE CARD
Fill out and post the pre-addressed guarantee card.
Sound pressure level is less than 70 dB (A weighted).
WARNING
1. If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be
operated until it has been repaired by a competent person.
2. 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.
3. Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers
since they are liable to explode.
4. Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive
boiling, therefore care must be taken when handling the container.
5. 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.
Important Safety Instructions

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Important Safety Instructions
CAUTION
1. To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or
excessive microwave energy:
Read all instructions before using the microwave oven.
2. 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.
3. High voltages are present inside the cabinet. Repairs and
adjustments should be done only by qualified service personnel.
4. This microwave oven requires free airflow in the back for maximum
cooling efficiency. You should keep the air vents clear while cooking.
5. 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.
6. Use this microwave oven only for its intended use as described in
this manual.
7. Do not operate this microwave oven if it is not working properly, or if
it has been damaged or dropped.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not immerse the cord or plug in water.
10. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
11. Do not let the cord hang over edge of table or counter.
12. 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
13. Do not store flammable materials next to, on top of, or in the oven. It
could be a fire hazard.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your microwave oven.
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. Extreme care should be taken when cooking popcorn in a
microwave oven. Cook for the minimum time as recommended by
the popcorn manufacturer. Use the directions suitable for the
wattage of your microwave oven. NEVER leave the microwave oven
unattended when popping popcorn.
20. 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.

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Important Safety Instructions
21. The door seals and door seal areas should be cleaned with a damp
cloth.
22. If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep
the door closed in order to stifle any flames.
23. 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.
24. Before use, the user should check that utensils are suitable for use
in the microwave ovens.
25. When heating liquids, e.g. soup, sauces and beverages in your
microwave oven, overheating of 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.
26. When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on
the oven due to the possibility of ignition.
27. 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.
28. 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.

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Important Safety Instructions
29. The appliance should not be cleaned with a water jet.
30. 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.
31. 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.
32. 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.
33. 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.
34. The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits
removed.
35. Do not use metal ware, ceramics trimmed with gold or silver, or any
container with a metal content.
36. It is essential reheated food is served “piping hot” (72°C). Always
check before serving and if in doubt return the food to the oven for
further heating.
37. Standing times are essential for foods cooked or reheated by
microwave. During the stand time, heat will continue to conduct to
the centre to cook the food completely. The denser the food, the
longer the stand time.
Reheated foods also require a standing time.

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Important Safety Instructions
USING YOUR OVEN
Do not store any objects inside the oven in case it is accidentally turned on.
In case of electronic failure, the oven can be turned off at wall socket.
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.
MAINTENANCE OF YOUR OVEN
WHEN YOUR OVEN REQUIRES A SERVICE call your local Panasonic
engineer (08701-591590).
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.
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 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.
5. Do not spray anything directly onto the door and the walls, and into
the oven cavity. Spray onto a cloth and wipe over.
6. Failure to follow these cleaning instructions may invalidate the
warranty on this machine.

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CLEANING OF THE DOOR HOOK SYSTEM
Make sure that kitchen detergent or soap does not get into the hole of
the door hook system, since this can get inside the door hook system
and also damage the unit.
Make sure to clean the door hooks with a damp cloth after cleaning the
oven, or when the door hooks are dirty. Never close the door if soap
or kitchen detergent remains on the door hooks. The soap or kitchen
detergent will get into the unit through the hole and then damage the
unit.
CLEANING OF THE AIR FILTERS
Clean the Air Filters occasionally
according to the following
instructions. Problems may occur
with the oven if the Air Filters
become clogged with dirt or dust.*
1. 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
in a similar manner, sliding to the
left.
2. Wash the Air F ilters with soap and water.
3. To replace, align the Air 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 pin and it will pop into place. Be sure to
replace the Air Filters before using this oven.
* If the Air Filter becomes clogged with dust or grease this will cause
an overheat problem on the oven.
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