Panasonic Commercial Microwave Ovens Ne 1024 54 Operating Instructions

							Panasonic,
Operati ng I nstructions
Commercial Microwave Ovens
Models NE-1054
NB-1024
Before operating this oven, please read these instructions completely. 
						

							TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MlcRowAVE ENERGY............. ........s
IMPOBTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................3
lnstallation and Grounding Instructions ........4
Safety Precautions.,.......... ....................5
How Does the Microwave Work? .........6
Outline Diagram (NE-f024) .......7
How to Operate (NE-f024)... .. .. ... .............7
Outline Diagram (Nn-tOS+; .....,............8
How to Operate (NB-fOSl) ,
Before Operating ......,....9
Heating
A. Manual Single Stage Heating..... ....... .. . ........10
B. Manual 2 or 3 Stage Heating ..............10
C. Programmed Heatin9............... .......................11
Programming
A. Programming Memory Pads for Single Stage Heating..... ...................12
B. Programming Memory Pads lor 2 or 3 Stage Heating ......13
C. Programming the Double Quantity Pad for Multiple Portion Heating .................. ....................14
Other Features
A. llc Activate Program Lock .............15
B. To Release Program Lock..,....... ......................1S
C. To Read Program List.........., .........16
D. To Select Beep Tone Options............,. ............17
E. To Read the Cycle Counter .............17
Self Diagnostics Failure Code Explanation (NE-1054)............. .........18
Care of Your Microwave Oven ...........:.... ...........18
Technical Specifications......... ...........19
Owners RecordToll Free
Model No.
Serial No.
Service Information
The serial number ol this product maybe {ound on the side of the oven.
Deale/s Name
To locate a convenient service agent call
1-888-350-9590
Chef support:
201-348-7305Deale/s Address
Date of Purchase 
						

							Your mtcrowave oven is a cooking devtce and you should Lrse as much care as you use with a stove or any other cooking device
When using this electric appliance, basic safety precautionsshould be followed, including the following:
WA R N I N G-ro reduce the risk of burns, erecrrcshock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessivemicrowave energy:
|. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. Flead and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOTDPOSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVEENERGY, found at the bottom of this page.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properlygrounded outlet. See GROUNDTNG INSTRUCTIONSfound on page 4.
4. lnstall or locate lhls appliance only in accordance with theinstallation Instructions found on page 4.
5. Do not cover or block any openings on this appliance.
6. Do not store or use this appllance outdoors.Do not use this product near water-for example, near akitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool,and the like.
7. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in thismanual. DO NOT use corrosive chemicald, vapours, or non{oodproducts in this appliance. This type of oven is specificallydesigned to heat or cook. lt is not designed for industrial orlaboratory use. The use of conosive chemicals in heating orcleaning will damage the appliance and may result in radiationleaks.
8. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that cometogether on closing the door, use only mild, non-abrasivesoaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.
9. Do not allow children to use this appliance, unless closelysupervised by an adult..10. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord orplug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damagedor dropped.
11. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
12. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
1 3. Do not let cord hang over edge of a table or counter.
14. This appliance should be serviced only by qualilied servicepersonnel. Contact the nearest authorized servicentre forexamrnation, repair or adjustment.
15. Some products such as whole eggs, narrow neck bottlesand sealed containers-for example, closed glass jars-
may explode and should not be heated in this oven.
16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
(a) Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper,plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside theoven to facilitate cooking.
(b) Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags beloreplacing bag in oven.
(c) lf materials inside the oven should ignite, keep ovendoor closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the powercord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breakerpanel.
(d) Do not use the cavity lor storage purposes.
Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food inthe cavity when not in use.
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the dooropen since open-door operation can result in harmfulexposure to mtcrowave energy. lt is important not todefeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
(b) Do not place any object between the oven front faceand the door, or allow soil or cleaner residue roaccumulate on sealino surfaces.
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. lt is particularlyimportant that the oven door close properly and that thereis no damage to the:(1) door (bent)
(2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened)(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyoneexcept properly qualified service personnel.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY
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							Examine Your Oven
Unpack oven, remove all packing material, and examine theoven for any damage such as dents, broken door latches orcracks in the door. Notify dealer immediately if oven isdamaged. DO NOT install if oven is damaged.
Remove Protective Plastic Filmlf a plastic film has been wrapped around the oven to protecl
the painted finish from scratching during shipping, pleaseremove this plastic film prior to using lhe oven. (However, allovens do not have plastic film wrapping.)
Placement of Oven1. Oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface. For proper
operation, the oven must have sufficient air flow. Allow3-inches of space on both sides of the oven and f-inch ofspace on top of oven.
a. DO NOT block air vents. ll they are blocked duringoperation, the oven may overheat. lf the oven overheats,a thermal safety device will turn the oven off. The ovenwill remain inoperable until it has cooled.b. DO NOT place oven near a hot damp surface such as agas or electric range,
c. DO NOT operate oven when room humidity is too high.
Grounding Instructions
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electricalshort circuil, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock byproviding an escape wire for the electric current. Thisappliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wirewith a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into anoutlet that is properly installed and grounded.
WARNING-lmproper use of the grounding plug can result ina risk of electric shock.
Consult a qualified electrician or service person if thegrounding instructions are not completely understood, or ifdoubt exists as to whether the appliance is properlygrounded.
lf it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a threewire extension cord that has a three blade grounding plug,
and a three slot receptacle that will accept the plug on theappliance. The marked rating of the exlension cord should beequal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance.
Wiring Requirements
1. The oven must be plugged into at least a 15 AMP 120VOLT, 60 Hz GROUNDED OUTLET.
Where a standard two-prong outlet is encountered, it is thepersonal responsibility and obligation of the user to have it
replaced with a properly grounded three-prong
outlet (Fig. 1).
Fig. 1
2. The oven must be on a SEPARATE CIRCUIT. No other
appliance should share the circuit with the microwave ovenlf it does, the branch circuit fuse may blow, or the circuitbreaker may trip or the food may cook slower than thetimes recommended in this manual.
3. The VOLTAGE used must be the same as specified on thismicrowave oven (120 V). Using a higher voltage isdangerous and may result in a fire or other accidentcausing oven damage. Using a lower voltage will causeslow heating. Panasonic is NOT responsible for damageresulting from the use of the oven with other than specifiedvoltaoe.
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Safety Precautions
General Use
1. DO NOT tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs todoor, control panel housing, safety interlock switches or anyother part of the oven. Do NOT remove outer panel fromoven. Repairs should only be done by a qualified serviceperson.
2. DO NOT operate the oven if empty. The microwave energywill reflect continuously throughout the oven causingoverheating, if no food or water is present to absorbenergy. This could damage the oven and result in a risk off ire.
3, lf a fire occurs in the ovdn, turn the timer to the0 position or press STOP/RESET Time Pad and LEAVEDOOR CLOSED.
Disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse orcircuit breaker panel.
4. DO NOT dry clothes, newspapers or other materials inoven or use newspapers or paper bags for cooking. Firecould result.
5. DO NOT use recycled paper products unless the paperproduct is labelled as safe for microwave oven use.Recycled paper products may contain impurities which maycause sparks, and result in fires when used.
6. DO NOT hit or strike control panel. Damage to controlsmay occur.
7. POT HOLDERS should always be used when removingitems from the oven. Heat is transferred from the HOT foodto lhe heating container and from the cooking container tothe Glass Tray. The Glass Tray can be very HOT afterremoving cooking container from oven.
8. DO NOT store flammable materids ne)d to, on top of, or inthe oven. lt could be a fire hazard.
Utensils
Use only containers and materials specified by theirmanufacturers to be for microwave use.
1. METAL CONTAINERS or dishes with metallic trims shouldnot be used. Arcing may occur.
2. METAL TWIST-TIES may not be used in the microwaveoven.
3. DO NOT use SEALED JARS or NARROW NECK bottles forcooking or reheating. They may shatter.
4. DO NOT use CONVENTIONAL THERMOMETERS in themicrowave oven. They may cause arcing.
5. Remove PLASTIC STORE WRAPS, before heating in theoven.
6. When using foil, skewers, warming rack or utensils made ofmetal in the oven allow at least one inch ol space betweenmetal material and interior oven walls. lf arcing (sparking)
occurs remove metal material (skewers, etc.) and/ortransfer to a nonmetallic container.
Food
1. It is betteT to UNDERHEAT RATHER THAN OVERHEATfoods. lf food is underheated, rt can always be returned to
the oven for further heating. lf food is overheated, nothingcan be done. Always start with minimum heating times.
2. SMALL OUANTITIES of food or foods with LOW
MOISTURE content can burn, drv out or catch on fire ifheated too long.
3. Microwave popcorn which pops in its own package isavailable. Each brand of microwave popcorn recommendsthat their popcorn be used in microwave ovens listed at aspecific wattage. For example: Use in a microwave oven600 watts or greatei, or Tested in microwaves of 450 to1000 watts.  Follow popcorn manufacturers directionsand use a brand suitable for at least a 650 wattsmicrowave oven.
4. Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your microwave oven.
5. Do not boil eggs in their shell in a microwave oven.Pressure will build up and the eggs will explode.
6. Potatoes, apples, egg yolks, whole acorn squash andsausages are examples of foods with nonporous skins.These types of foods must be pierced before cooking, toprevent bursting.
7. Liquids can become superheated in a microwave, andwhen the container is moved in any way, thesuperheated liquids can explode out of thecontainer. Superheated water is hotler than boilingwater, EVEN THOUGH lT DOES NOT APPEAR TOBUBBLE. To reduce the possibility of this occurrence:Always make sure that liquids are stirred vigorouslybefore heating to assure that the liquid is mixed with air.NEVER HEAT LIQUIDS FOR AN EXCESSIVE LENGTHOF TIME.
8. Do not use paper towels or cloths which conlain asynthetic fiber woven into them, such as nylon. Thesynthetic fiber may cause lhe lowel or cloth to ignite.
9. Do not use the oven for any reason other than thepreparation of food.
10. Your oven is equipped with a protective device designedto turn the unit off in the event of overheating. The ovenwill automatically reset itself after rt has cooled. (approx.
30-60 min.)
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							How Does The Microwave Work?t):::1.)t::l:t:.1:.tt::
Microwaves are a form of high frequency radio waves similarto those used by a radio including AM; FM and CB. They are,however, much shorter than radio waves; approximately fiveinches long. Electricity is converted into microwave energy bythe magnetron tube. From the magnetron tube, microwaveenergy is transmitted and absorbed.
Reflection
Microwaves are reflected by metal just as a ball is bouncedoff a wall. A combination of stationary (interior walls) androtating antenna, located underneath the bottom shelf assurethat the microwaves are well distributed within the oven cavitvto produce even heating or cooking of foods.
Transmission
Microwaves pass through some materials such as paper,glass and plastic much like sunlight shining through a windowBecause these substances do not absorb or reflect themicrowave energy, they are ideal materials for microwaveoven heatino containers.
Absorption
During heating, microwaves will be absorbed by food. Theypenetrate to a depth of about 3/, to 1lz-inches. Microwaveenergy excites the molecules in the food (especially water, fatand sugar molecules), and causes them to vibrate at a rate of2,450,000,000 times per second. This vibration causesfriction, and heat is produced just as you will leel heatproduced if you vigorously rub your hands together. Theinternal heating of larger foods is done by conduction. Theheat which is produced by friction travels by conduction to thecenter of the food. Foods also continue to heat by conductionduring standing time.Because microwaves dissipate, much like sunlight as itreaches the Earths surface, thev are not stored in food.
Radio Interference
1. Operation of the microwave oven may cause interference toyour radio, TV or similar equipment.
2. When there is interference, it may be reduced or eliminatedby taking the following measures:
a. Clean door and sealing sufaces of the oven. See Careof Your Microwave Oven found on page 18.)b. Place the radio, TV, etc, away from the microwave ovenas far as possible.
c. Use a properly installed antenna, to obtain strongersignal reception.
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1 . Make sure unit is plugged into a three-prong grounded 120 Vcircuit.
2. Open the door. PLACE CONTAINER OF FOOD in theoven.
3. CLOSE THE DOOR securely.
4. SET A DESIRED HEATING TIME.> MICROWAVE HEATING BEGINS. Oven light turns on.
5. You may open the door while the oven is operating. Assoon as the door is opened, the safety mechanisms stopmicrowave power and heating time.To continue heating, close door.Microwave heating begins again.lf you wish to change the time during heating, simply adjustthe timer to desired minutes.
6. When time has elapsed, a bell will ring and the unit will turnoff .
> Oven light turns off.
NOTE:
1. lf heating is completed BEFORE thetimer has elapsed, turn the TIMER TO0 position. The unit will operate untilthe timer returns to 0
When setting timer for less than 30
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Memory Pads
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STOP/RESET Pad
DOUBLE QUANTIW (x 2) Pad
START Pad
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D - Stage Heating lndicator - 3 maximum
POWER LEVEL
E - Power Level Indicator
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MED (MEDIUM)
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DEF (DEFROST)
HOLD (Power OFF)
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							How to Operate
Before Operating
Make sure the oven is connected to a properly grounded electrical outlet.When the door is closed, the Display Window is still blank. When the door is opened, the Display Window shows 0.
For the detail operation, see the page on each feature.
This oven is preset at the factory for the following:
1. Memory Pads are preset to High Power for the indicated heating times for single stage heating.
1 - 10 sec.
2 - 20 sec.
3 - 30 sec.4 - 45 sec.
5- 1min.
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To set the cooking time:
You can set uD to 99 minutes 99 seconds.
Example 1 : To set 15 minutes 45 seconds
1time. ..H|GH
2 times . . MEDIUM HIGH
3times ..MEDIUM
4times ..LOW
Stimes .. DEFROST
6times .. HOLD
6 - 1 min. 30 sec.
7 -2min.
I - 2 min. 30 sec.
9-3min.0 - 3 min. 30 sec.
The Double Ouantity (x 2) Pad is preset to automatically double the programmed time of each Memory Pad.
Exampte: orrm+ m 
=2mins.
2. Program Unlock.
3. Cycle counter set to 0 on all pads.
To set the power level:
Select power level before programming the cooking time.
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Example 2: To set 85 minutes 30 seconds
Display:
The Display Window will go blank (when the door is closed):. at more than 1 minute interruotion.. at more than 1 minute after completion of heating and
removing food.
The display will flash 0:
. continuously if food is not removed.
Press E;] + E;-l + EI| + 0;l
When you press the START Pad, the Display Window showst hour 25 minutes instead of 85 minutes 30 seconds. When selected
cooking time is over an hour, the Display Window shows hours and minutes,
but the oven works for your setting time.
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Oven light will be turned on, when:. you open the door.. heating starts.
Oven light will be turned off, when:. you close the door (no heating).. healing finishes.
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							Open the door and place food in the oven cavity. Close the door. 0 must be showing ln the Display window.
A. $g1ual Single Stage Heating:This.feature gives the usei maximum tteliuitity to set the oven to desired heating time and power level. ldeal for menus thatrequire various heating requirements.
Example: To heat for 2 minutes at High power
.Press the POWER Level SelectorPad one time.
.Press the Memory Pads 2, 0 and 0.
[email protected] the START Pad.Heating will start.The time in the Display Window willcount down.
.All heating will stop.When opening the door, thedisplay will stop blinking.
4. Beep tone will sound.
Manual 2 or 3 Stage Heating:This feature allows you to set to begin Feating at one power level then shift automatically to a difterent power level after thedesignated amount of heating time.
Example; To heat for 2 minutes at Defrost power for 2 stage heating
1. Follow steps 1 and 2 above.
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.Press the POWER Level SelectorPad 5 times. lndicator will changeeach time the pad is pressed.
.Press the Memory Pads 2, 0 and 0.
.Press lhe START Pad.The total time for both stages will bedisplayed. The oven lamp will beturned on. Heating will start..The time in the Display Window willcount down..When oven shifts to the next stage, asingle beep tone will sound.
.All heating will stop.When opening the door, the displaywillstop blinking.
5. Beep tone will sound.
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l9-19-tt-qq19at1n9 cycle, select a power level again and set the cooking time, between steps 3 and 4 above.SPECIAL NOTE: For both single and 2 or 3 stage heating.1 While heating one touch on the STOP/RESET Fad stops-the oven. You can restarl by pressing the START pad or a seconotouch on the STOP/RESET pad will cancel the selected program.2 One touch on the STOP/RESET Pad, before the heating cycle is started, will cancel the selected program.
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