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 code. (See page 23.) 
						

							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
www.panasonic.com/cmo
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Contents
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Installation and Grounding Instructions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Caution  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
How to install the Air Screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Outline Diagram  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Accesorries Supplied  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Display Window  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Control Panel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
How to Operate
Operating Oven in Microwave mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Operating Oven in Convection mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Operating Oven in Combination mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Setting the Memory Programs  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Using the Memory Programs  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
How to activate the Program Lock  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
How to release the Program Lock  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
How to read the Program List  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Keeping the Oven Hot  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Cooling the Oven quickly  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
How to change the Beep Tone  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
How to read the Cycle Counter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
How to program for Scheduled Cleaning Service  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Sanitary Counter Top Seal  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Self Diagnostics Failure Code Explanation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Taking Care of Your Oven  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
How Does The Microwave Work?  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Types of Containers to use  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Cooking Instructions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Technical Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 
						

							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, found on page 4.
5. Do not cover or block any openings on this appliance.
6. Do not store or use this appliance outdoors. Do not
use this product near water    for example, near a
kitchen 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 this manual.DO NOTuse corrosive
chemicals, vapors, or non-food products in this
appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed
to heat or cook. It is not designed for industrial or
laboratory use. The use of corrosive chemicals in
heating or cleaning will damage the appliance and
may result in radiation leaks.
8. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that
come together on closing the door, use only mild,
non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a
sponge or soft cloth.
9. Do not allow children to use this appliance, unless
closely supervised by an adult.
10. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged
cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has
been damaged or dropped.
11. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
12. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
13. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
14. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified
service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized
service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
15. Some products such as whole eggs, narrow neck
bottles and sealed containers - for example, closedglass 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 the oven to facilitate cooking.
(b) Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags
before placing bag in oven.
(c)If materials inside the oven should ignite,
keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and
disconnect the power cord, or shut off power
at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
(d) Do not use the cavity for storage purposes.
Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or
food in the cavity when not in use.
17. Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be
overheated beyond the boiling point without
appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of the
liquid. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container
is removed from the microwave oven is not always
present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT
LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN A
SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO
THE LIQUID. To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
(a) Do not overheat the liquid.
(b) Stir the liquid both before and halfway through
heating it.
(c) Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow
necks.
(d) After heating, allow the container to stand in the
microwave oven for a short time before removing
the container.
(e) Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or
other utensil into the container.
18. The outside of microwave oven becomes very hot
when the convection and combination stages are
being used. With the exception of the door handle
and control panel, DO NOTtouch the outside
surface of the microwave oven, including the front
door, while the convection and combination stages
are being used.
SAVE THESE  INSTRUCTIONSFor proper use of your oven read remaining safety cautions and operating instructions. Your microwave oven is a cooking device and you should use as much care as you use with a stove or any other
cooking device. When using this electric appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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PRECAUTIONS
TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with
the door opensince open-door operation can
result in harmful exposure to microwave energy.
It is important not to defeat or tamper with the
safety interlocks. Under normal conditions, the
oven will not operate with the door open.
(b) Do not place any objectbetween the oven
front face and the door, or allow soil or cleaner
residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.(c) Do not operate the ovenif it is damaged. It is
particularly important that the oven door closes
properly and that there is no damage to the :
(1)door (bent)
(2)hinges and latches (broken or loose)
(3)door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired
by anyone except properly qualified service
personnel. (See page 2.) 
						

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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 protective film is used to prevent scratching of the
outer case during transportation. Remove this film
before installation or use.
Placement of the Oven
Oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface. For
proper operation, the oven must have sufficient air flow.
A gap of at least 2 inches must be available at the right,
left sides and back wall of the oven. A minimum space
of 8 inches must be left above the oven and the 2
exhaust vents at the rear.
There should be no gap between the table surface and
the bottom of the oven. (See instructions “Sanitary
Counter Top Seal” on page 23.) Do not place the oven
in a hot or damp area, ie. near a stove, sink or directly
above heat lamps on a serving line. There is a
possibility of a small amount of interference with weak
broadcast signals if the microwave oven is located too
close to a radio or TV.
Air vents
This oven requires free airflow at the back for maximum
cooling efficiency.
Do not block the air vents.
Maximum room temperature
Do not operate the oven when the room temperature is
higher than 105˚F and/or the humidity is higher than
90%. Free airflow around the oven is important.
Outdoor use
Do not use this oven outdoors.
Shelves
Do not place the oven directly above or beside a gas or
electric range, the oven may be damaged. It is
dangerous to position this oven on a shelf which is so
high that food and accessories cannot be safely
inserted or removed by the user.
Stacking
DO NOT attempt to stack these ovens.Grounding Instructions
This oven must be electrically grounded. In the event of
an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of
electric shock by providing an escape wire for the
electric current. The appliance is equipped with a cord
having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The
plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly
installed and grounded.
WARNING 
Improper use of the grounding plug can
result in a risk of electric shock.
Consult a qualified electrician or service person if the
grounding instructions are not completely understood,
or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is
properly connected.
Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord
is too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman
install an outlet near the appliance.
Wiring Requirements
No other appliance should share the circuit with the
microwave convection oven. If it does, the branch circuit
fuse may overload and either cause the oven to
produce lower power output or blow the fuse.
1. This oven must be operated on a dedicated, separate
60 Hz GROUNDED CIRCUIT - minimum 20 amps.
2. This oven is built to operate only on a 208 V power
supply. Using a power supply voltage higher than 
208 V is dangerous and may result in overheating of
the electrical components, thus shortening their life
expectancy or possibly causing a fire or other
incident.
Panasonic is NOT responsible for any damages
resulting from the use of the oven with any voltage
other than specified.
Installation and GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
NEMA#
6-20P
208 V
Grounded Outlet 
NEMA# 6-20R 
						

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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 oven and result in a risk of fire.
Service
DO NOTtamper with or make any adjustments or
repairs to door, control panel housing, safety interlock
switches or any other part of the oven.
DO NOTremove outer panel from oven. Repairs must
be done only by a qualified service person.
Smoke/Fire
If a fire occurs in the oven, press the Stop/Reset Pad
and KEEP THE DOOR CLOSED.
Disconnect the power cord, or shut off the power at the
fuse or circuit breaker panel.
Hot Surfaces
Exterior oven surfaces, including air vents on the
cabinet and the oven door will get hot during use.
(Convection and Combination) Take care when opening
or closing door and when inserting or removing food
and accessories.
The oven has heaters situated in the back of the oven.
After use, the ceiling, walls and floor will be very hot.
Fan Motor Operation
After using MICROWAVE, CONVECTION and
COMBINATION, the fan motor always rotates for
approx. 5 minutes to cool the electric components. This
is normal and you can take out food even though the
fan motor is operating.Storage of Accessories
When the oven is not being used, 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 only be turned off at the wall
socket or breaker.
Interference
There is a possibility of a small amount of interference
with weak broadcast signals if the oven is too close to a
radio or TV.
General Use
DO NOTdry clothes, newspapers or other materials in
oven, or use newspapaers or paper bags for cooking.
Fire could result.
DO NOTuse recycled paper products unless the paper
product is labeled as safe for microwave oven use.
Recycled paper products may contain impurities which
may cause sparks, and result in fires when used.
DO NOThit or strike control panel. Damage to controls
may occur. Fire could result.
POT HOLDERSshould always be used when removing
items from the oven. Heat is transferred from the HOT
food to the cooking container.
DO NOTstore flammable materials next to, on top of,
or in the oven. These could be fire hazards.
How to install the Air Screen
1. Pull the Pop Pin straight out.
Air Screen
Pin
Post
Press Pop Pin
2. Align the screen with the center Post, and hold the 
front of the Pop Pin forward, insert the back of the 
pin into its hole. Press the front of the pin and it will 
pop into place. Before using the oven, please place the Air Screens to the front bottom skirt.
After the oven has been used for some time,
the internal surface of the cavity may become
permanently dark. Please note this condition
is normal and it does not affect the oven’s
performance. 
						

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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 Insulating Tray between the food container
and the Wire Rack Shelf.
The Ceramic Insulating Tray should remain in the oven
during preheating on a combination program.
DO NOT put it on Shelf Supports directly.
If placing food directly on the Ceramic Insulating Tray,
ensure that it is clean and free of grease.
Cool the Ceramic Insulating Tray before cleaning to
avoid breakage.
Wire Rack ShelfPart No. A06023230BP
The shelf can be used on Convection and Combination
functions. DO NOT leave shelf in oven on
MICROWAVE ONLY function.
DO NOT PLACE METAL CONTAINERS DIRECTLY
ON WIRE RACK SHELF when using Combination
function. Use the Ceramic Insulating Tray.
The oven does not have aNON-TIPsafety Lock on the
Shelf–– take care when removing food.
Door Handle
Oven Window
External Oven Air Vents (back of oven)
Display Window
Control Panel
Door Safety Lock System
Shelf Supports
Door Seal Area
Air Filter
Ceramic Base
L
Outline Diagram 
						

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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
1
2
3
TIME MICRO
% PREHEAT
CONVSTAGE
Control Panel
8
7
6
5
3
2
9
Convection
StartMicrowave
Stop
Cooling
Lamp
Preheat
4
1
0
Prog Lock Beep
Reset
/
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
Start Pad
Program Key
Program Lock Key
Beep Key 
						

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8
7
6
5
3
2
9
Convection
StartMicrowave
Stop
Cooling
Lamp
Preheat
4
1
0
Prog Lock Beep
Reset
/
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
1
2
3
TIME MICRO
% PREHEAT
CONVSTAGE
At end of cooking, oven
beeps, and “0” flashes in
display window until door is
opened.
Remove food.
Display repeats program
previously set. 6Open Door.
ACCESSORIES TO  USE
Do not use the Wire Rack Shelf or
Ceramic Insulating Tray when
cooking in microwave mode.
PRESSNumberpad
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DISPLAY
(%)
100
90
80
70
60
WATTS
(W)
1100
990
880
770
660
Note:
!The display window will go blank, one minute after cooking or during
setting when the door is closed.
Microwave
Start
End of Program
Open Door
PROGRAM
1
2
3
TIME MICRO
% PREHEAT
CONVSTAGE
PROGRAM
1
2
3
TIME MICRO
% PREHEAT
CONVSTAGE
PROGRAM
1
2
3
TIME MICRO
% PREHEAT
CONVSTAGE
PROGRAM
1
2
3
TIME MICRO
% PREHEAT
CONVSTAGE
PROGRAM
1
2
3
TIME MICRO
% PREHEAT
CONVSTAGE
3Select
Power.Press Number Pad.
6
PROGRAM
1
2
3
TIME MICRO
% PREHEAT
CONVSTAGE
DISPLAY
(%)
50
40
30
20
10
WATTS
(W)
550
440
330
220
110
PRESSNumberpad
Operating Oven in Microwave mode
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Example: To cook food at 60 % power for 4 min 30 sec 
						

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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 Pad.
Changing the Heating Time
The heating time can be increased or decreased
during cooking by turning Timer Dial.
Oven Lamp
The Oven Lamp switches off when the door is closed.
If you want to check the food, press Lamp Pad, it will
then illuminate for 10 seconds.
The Oven Lamp turns on and illuminates for 1 minute
whenever the door is opened.
Repeat Feature
You can repeat the same heating program if you press
Start Pad within 1 minute of the previous program
finishing.
After 1 minute, if Start Pad is not pressed, the display
returns to “0”, or goes blank if the oven door is closed.
Stop/Reset Pad
Before heating: One tap clears the display.
During heating: One tap stops the heating cycle and 
two taps clears the display.
Note:See page 16 for operation while in Program Lock.
PROGRAM
1
2
3
TIME MICRO
% PREHEAT
CONVSTAGE
PROGRAM
1
2
3
TIME MICRO
% PREHEAT
CONVSTAGE
Start
Lamp
StopReset
/
Operating Oven in Microwave mode
2 stage programming
3 stage programming 
						

							- 10 - CONTROLS TO  USE
8
7
5
3
2
9
Convection
StartMicrowave
Stop
Cooling
Lamp
Preheat
4
1
0
Prog Lock Beep
Reset
/
6
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 h
Timer counts up in:
30 s intervals 0-10 min
1 min intervals 10-60 min
10 min intervals 1 h-2 h
4Press 
Start Pad.Display will count down time.
The Convection fan turns on.
At end of heating program,
oven beeps, and “0” flashes
in display window until door is
opened.
Remove food.
Display repeats program
previously set. 5Open Door.
ACCESSORIES TO  USE
For best results place food on Wire
Rack Shelf in the LOWER position.Caution:
The oven does not have a NON-TIP Safety Lock on Wire Rack Shelf.
Please be careful when removing food.
Convection
Start
End of Program
Open Door
PROGRAM
1
2
3
TIME MICRO
% PREHEAT
CONVSTAGE
PROGRAM
1
2
3
TIME MICRO
% PREHEAT
CONVSTAGE
PROGRAM
1
2
3
TIME MICRO
% PREHEAT
CONVSTAGE
PROGRAM
1
2
3
TIME MICRO
% PREHEAT
CONVSTAGE
PROGRAM
1
2
3
TIME MICRO
% PREHEAT
CONVSTAGE
PROGRAM
1
2
3
TIME MICRO
% PREHEAT
CONVSTAGE
To switch between Celsius (“C”) and Fahrenheit (“F”):
1Open Door. The display window must show “0”.
KEEP DOOR OPEN.
2 While
pressing Start Pad,
press and hold Convection Pad.“F” appears.
(“C” appears.)
+StartConvection
3Keep pressing
Start Pad and Convection Pad.After 2 seconds, “C” appears.
(After 2 seconds, “F” appears.)
After 3 seconds, display returns to 
“0” or blank.
Operating Oven in Convection mode
Example: To cook food at 375˚F for 18 minutes
If required, preheat oven to desired temperature. (See page 18.)