Panasonic Commercial Microwave Ovens Ne C1153 Operating Instructions

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Operating Instructions
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Please read these instructions completely before operating this oven.
NE-C1153 Commercial Microwave Convection Oven
Before Calling for Service:
If failure code “F**” appears in the display, unplug oven and wait 1 minute
before reconnecting. If normal operation does not resume, 
call the service agent with the information of failure...

Owner’s Record
Model No.
Serial No.
The serial number of this product can be 
found on the lower right hand side of the oven.
Dealer’s Name
Dealer’s Address
Date of Purchase
See page 23 before calling
Toll Free
Service Information
To locate a convenient service agent call
1-888-350-9590
Chef Support: 201-348-7305
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Contents
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

WARNING–To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire,
injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. Read and follow “PRECAUTIONS TO  AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY,”above on this page.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a
properly grounded outlet. See “Grounding
Instructions”found on page 4.
4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with
the provided installation instructions,...

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Examine your Oven
Unpack oven, retain all packing material, and examine
the oven for any damage such as dents, broken door
latches or cracks in the door. Notify supplier
immediately if unit is damaged. DO NOT install if unit is
damaged.
Note: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 a service
technician trained by the manufacturer.
Removal of Protective Film
A...

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Caution
Before Use
Before using CONVECTION or COMBINATION function
for the first time, operate this oven without food on
Convection 500˚F for 20 minutes, removing all
accessories from the oven.This will cause the oil that is
used for rust protection to be burned off.
Operation when empty
DO NOToperate the oven empty in the microwave mode.
The microwave energy will reflect continuously
throughout the oven causing overheating, if food or
water is not present to absorb energy. This could
damage the...

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Shelf Supports
Put the shelf supports on left side wall (shelf support marked L)
and right side (marked R) as follows.
Locate left-hand support marked “L” on left-hand back post.
Slide forward to locate front hole over front post and ensure
that it drops into position. Check to see that shelf support is
securely in place.
Install right-hand support in a similar manner.
Accessories Supplied
Ceramic Insulating TrayPart No. A06033230BP
When using metal dishes on COMBINATION, place
the Ceramic...

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Display Window
The cursor will illuminate and flash to indicate the function being set. Always check the cursor
position before you press Start Pad.
PROGRAM
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Control Panel
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Convection
StartMicrowave
Stop
Cooling
Lamp
Preheat
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Prog Lock Beep
Reset
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Microwave Power
Convection
Time
Preheat
Program
Microwave Power Level %
Cooking Stage Indicator
Microwave Pad
Convection Pad
Number Pads
Preheat Pad
Cooling Pad
Lamp Pad
Timer Dial
Stop/Reset Pad...

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StartMicrowave
Stop
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INFORMATION ACTION DISPLAY
1Open Door.
Put in Food.
Close Door.The oven lamp will come on.
Oven lamp turns off.
2Press. Press Microwave Pad.
When heating at 100 % 
power, skip step 3.
4Select Time.Turn Timer Dial to set a
heating time.
Max time you can set:
100-60 % 15 min
50-10 % 60 min
5Press 
Start Pad.Display will count down time.
The fan will be turned on.
PROGRAM
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TIME MICRO
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Multi-Stage (Sequential) Heating
The oven can be programmed with up to 3 different
functions to operate in sequence. These can be
MICROWAVE, CONVECTION or COMBINATION
programs. If a required heating time is greater than 15
minutes on 100-60 % power, use 2 stage
programming.
For 2 stage programming:
Repeat steps 1-4 on page 8 before then enter the next
heating program, then press Start Pad.
For 3 stage programming:
Follow 2 stage programming and enter a 3rd heating
program before pressing Start...

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INFORMATION ACTION DISPLAY
1Open Door.
Put in Food.
Close Door.The oven lamp will come on.
Oven lamp turns off.
2Press
Convection
Pad.Select required oven 
temperature.
Continue to press 
Convection Pad until 
temperature required 
appears in display window.
Temperature counts up in 
25˚F increments 
from 175˚F-500˚F
3Select Time.Turn Timer Dial to set a
heating time.
Max heating time: 2...