Panasonic Commercial Microwave Ovens Ne C1153 Operating Instructions

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Hot Surfaces
Exterior oven surface and the oven door is very hot
after heating. Take great care when removing hot food.
Use oven gloves.
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.
For 2 stage programming:
Repeat steps 1-3 on page 10, 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.
Recalling Set Temperature
The temperature selected can be checked during
operation by pressing the Convection Pad. The
temperature will be displayed in the display window
before returning to the remaining heating time, when
pressing the pad.
The temperature cannot be altered during a program.
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.
Preheat
For best results in convection mode the oven should
be preheated. (See page 18.)
It is useful to keep the oven condition fixed.
PROGRAM
1
2
3
TIME MICRO
% PREHEAT
CONVSTAGE
PROGRAM
1
2
3
TIME MICRO
% PREHEAT
CONVSTAGE
Lamp
Convection
Start
StopReset
/
Preheat
Operating Oven in Convection mode
2 stage programming
3 stage programming 
						

							- 12 - CONTROLS TO  USE
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
Convection 
Pad.Press Convection Pad until
required temperature appears
in display window.
3Press.
Select
Power.Select Microwave power.
Note:It is NOT possible to
select 100-60 % power.
5Press
Start Pad.Display will count down time.
The 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. 6Open Door.
ACCESSORIES TO  USE
The Ceramic Insulating Tray MUST
be used if the cooking container is
metal, NEVER place a metal
container directly onto the Wire
Rack Shelfif cooking by
COMBINATION as arcing may
occur and damage the dish/oven.
Convection
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
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2
3
TIME MICRO
% PREHEAT
CONVSTAGE
PROGRAM
1
2
3
TIME MICRO
% PREHEAT
CONVSTAGE
4Select Time.
Turn Timer Dial to set a
heating time.
Max heating time is: 1 h
Timer counts up in:
30 s intervals 0-10 min
1 min intervals 10-60 min
PROGRAM
1
2
3
TIME MICRO
% PREHEAT
CONVSTAG
3
Operating Oven in Combination mode
Example: To cook food at 375˚F and 30 % power for 12 minutes
If required, preheat oven to desired temperature. (See page 18.) 
						

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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.
For 2 stage programming:
Repeat steps 1-3 on page 12, 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.
Preheat
For best results in combination mode the oven should
be preheated. (See page 18.)
It is useful to keep the oven condition fixed.
For recalling set temperature see page 11.
PROGRAM
1
2
3
TIME MICRO
% PREHEAT
CONVSTAGE
PROGRAM
1
2
3
TIME MICRO
% PREHEAT
CONVSTAGE
Start
Lamp
StopReset
/
Preheat
Caution:
The oven does not have a NON-TIP Safety Lock on Wire Rack Shelf.
Please be careful when removing food.
Operating Oven in Combination mode
2 stage programming
3 stage programming 
						

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The oven has 100 blank program capacity to meet your heating requirements.
CONTROLS TO  USE
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. The oven lamp will come on.
2Press
Program Key.Keep key pressed for 2
secondsuntil “P” is displayed.
KEEP DOOR OPEN
3Press 
Number Pad
followed byPress Number Pads “0” and
“8”. If program has been
previously set, this will
appear in display window.
If program memory is empty,
then program number will
appear in display window.
5Select
Time.Turn Timer Dial until 12 min is
displayed.
After 3 seconds display
returns to “0”. 6Press
Program.Key.
Prog
0
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
4Select 
Power.Press Microwave Pad and
Number Pad “6”.
Microwave
PROGRAM
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2
3
TIME MICRO
% PREHEAT
CONVSTAGE
100 Memory Programs
Your oven has 100 blank programs. These can be used
for your own heating requirements.
Program Lock
It is NOT possible to enter a program when Program
Lock is set. (See page 17.)
PROGRAM
1
2
3
TIME MICRO
% PREHEAT
CONVSTAGE
Prog
8
+
6
Setting the Memory Programs
Example: To program cooking food at 60 % power for 12 minutes
into program 08 
						

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Multi-Stage (Sequential) Cooking
It is possible to program into the memory 2 or 3 stage
program using MICROWAVE, CONVECTION, or
COMBINATION.
Changing a Memory Program
To change a program simply follow steps 1-6 as
before, entering your new program.
INFORMATION ACTION
1Open Door.
Put in Food.
Close DoorThe oven lamp will come on.
Oven lamp turns off.
2Press
Number Pad
followed byPress Number Pads “0” and “8”.
3Press Start Pad.
Display will count down time.
DISPLAY
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 Lock
If program lock is activated, cooking program starts
immediately. There is no need to press Start Pad.
(See page 16.)
LOCKLock
Start
0
8
Setting the Memory Programs
Using the Memory Programs
Example: To select program “08” in which your desired heating program (at 60 % power
for 12 minutes) is set 
						

							- 16 - CONTROLS TO  USE
8
7
6
5
3
9
Convection
StartMicrowave
Stop
Cooling
Lamp
Preheat
4
1
0
Prog Lock Beep
Reset
/
2
INFORMATION ACTION DISPLAY
1Open Door. The oven lamp will come on.
2Press
Program
Lock KeyKeep key pressed for 
2 seconds until “P” is
displayed.
KEEP DOOR OPEN.
After 2 seconds, “P L”
appears in display window.
After 3 seconds, display
reverts to “0”.
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
One Touch Operating Mode
When Program Lock is activated, oven operates in “ONE TOUCH” mode
for program “00” to “09”. Press required memory program number “0” to
“9” and oven will immediately start.
No need to press Start Pad.
Note:When Program Lock is activated, it is NOT possible to use 
Program “10” to “99”.
Setting New Programs
When the Program Lock is activated, it is not possible
to enter a Memory Program, to change the Beep Tone
or Preheat Temperature.
LOCKLock
How to activate the Program Lock 
						

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INFORMATION ACTION
1Open Door. The oven lamp will come on.
2Press
Program Lock Key.Keep key pressed for 2 secondsuntil “P L” is
displayed.
KEEP DOOR OPEN.
After 2 seconds, “P” appears in display window.
After 3 seconds, display reverts to “o”.
LOCKLock
DISPLAY
PROGRAM
1
2
3
TIME MICRO
% PREHEAT
CONVSTAGE
PROGRAM
1
2
3
TIME MICRO
% PREHEAT
CONVSTAGE
Two Touch Operating Mode
The oven reverts to 2 Touch Operating mode for
program “00” to “09”.
Press required memory program number then press
Start Pad.
Setting New Programs
Once Program Lock is released, you can again enter
new heating programs, change the Beep Tone and
Preheat Temperature.
PROGRAM
1
2
3
TIME MICRO
% PREHEAT
CONVSTAGE
PROGRAM
1
2
3
TIME MICRO
% PREHEAT
CONVSTAGE
It is possible to check the programs that have been entered into the oven’s 100 memory programs. With the
door open, press Start Pad and Number Pad “1” simultaneously (the oven will make an acknowledging beep).
After 2 seconds the display window will show each individual stage of each memory program in the order 00,
01, 02 etc. Finally it will display the Beep Tone setting ,the program lock symbol (P L) and programed hours for
Schedule Cleaning Service (see page 22) before clearing to “0”.
* For example if you want to know what mode is programmed in 78,
1. After starting to show in the display from “00” press Stop/Reset Pad.
2. Press Number Pads “7” and “8”.
3. Press Start Pad. (The display will show from program 78 through the following Program number.)
How to release the Program Lock
How to read the Program List 
						

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Notes on Preheat and Cooling:
!AFTER heating function has completed, oven will revert to PREHEAT function automatically.
!If you want to cancel PREHEAT function, keep Stop/Reset Pad pressed for 2 seconds.
!During PREHEAT or COOLING, if you have started from a blank display and want to select another function
pad, open the door first before selecting a function.
CONTROLS TO  USE
8
7
6
5
3
2
9
Convection
StartMicrowave
Stop
Cooling
Lamp
Preheat
4
1
0
Prog Lock Beep
Reset
/
INFORMATION ACTION DISPLAY
1Press
Preheat Pad.Select the required Preheat
Temperature when display is
blank or “0”.
eg. 350˚F
1 press 425˚F
2 presses 400˚F
3 presses 350˚F
2Press
Start Pad.Preheat Temperature will be
maintained at the selected
temperature.
If not used, oven will
automatically switch off after
1 hour. (Door must remain
CLOSED.) Once oven has
reached Preheat
Temperature, “P” flashes and
beep sounds.
3Open Door.
Close Door
Press 
Start Pad.Place food in oven.
Select program.
eg. Convection 375˚F 15 min
Display will count down time.
At end of heating program, “0”
flashes in display window and
beep sounds until door is
opened.
Start
PROGRAM
1
2
3
TIME MICRO
% PREHEAT
CONVSTAGE
PROGRAM
1
2
3
TIME MICRO
% PREHEAT
CONVSTAGE
4Open Door.
Display window repeats
program previously set.
If Start Pad is not pressed
within 1 minute, oven reverts
to PREHEAT.
Preheat
StartPROGRAM
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2
3
TIME MICRO
% PREHEAT
CONVSTAGE
PROGRAM
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2
3
TIME MICRO
% PREHEAT
CONVSTAGE
PROGRAM
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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
CONVSTAGEAfter 1 minute
Caution:
The oven does not have a NON-
TIP Safety Lock on Wire Rack
Shelf. Please be careful when
removing food.
Keeping the Oven Hot
To assist in faster heating and browning results, the PREHEAT feature is designed to keep your oven at 425˚F, 
400˚F or 350˚F for a hot start before using CONVECTION or COMBINATION function. 
						

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To quickly cool the oven cavity, the oven has a Cooling Pad. The Cooling Pad can be used for defrosting or
heating by Microwave while in PREHEAT mode.
INFORMATION ACTION
1Press Cooling Pad. Press Cooling Pad when the display is blank or
“0”.
2Press
Start Pad.
Once the oven has cooled.!The COOLING fan and CONVECTION fan will
turn on.
!The oven door can be opened or closed.
But the oven can be cooled faster when the
door is opened than closed.
!The oven will cool in 2-30 min depending on
temperature.
The COOLING and CONVECTION fans switch off.
DISPLAY
PROGRAM
1
2
3
TIME MICRO
% PREHEAT
CONVSTAGE
PROGRAM
1
2
3
TIME MICRO
% PREHEAT
CONVSTAGE
PROGRAM
1
2
3
TIME MICRO
% PREHEAT
CONVSTAGEStart
Cooling
Cooling the Oven quickly
Keeping the Oven Hot
Limit Time for Preheat Function
PREHEAT function is preset to limit to 60 minutes, at the factory.
You can change the program to keep oven hot endlessly, by using the following instructions.
INFORMATION ACTION
1Open Door. The oven lamp will come on.
2 While
pressing Start Pad,
press and hold Cooling Pad.“H L” appears.
KEEP DOOR OPEN.
DISPLAY
PROGRAM
1
2
3
TIME MICRO
% PREHEAT
CONVSTAGE
PROGRAM
1
2
3
TIME MICRO
% PREHEAT
CONVSTAGE
PROGRAM
1
2
3
TIME MICRO
% PREHEAT
CONVSTAGE
+StartCooling
PROGRAM
1
2
3
TIME MICRO
% PREHEAT
CONVSTAGE
After 2 seconds, “H E” appears.
After 3 seconds, display returns to “0”. 3Keep pressing.
* If you want to revert the PREHEAT function to limit to 60 minutes:
1. Open the door and leave it open.
2. While pressing Start Pad, press and hold Cooling Pad until “H E”, then “H L” appears in the display window. 
						

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When Program Lock is activated, you can not change the Beep Tone.
Please release the Program Lock. (See page 17.)
INFORMATION ACTION
1Open Door. The oven lamp will come on.
2Press
Program Key.Keep key pressed for 2 seconds until “P” is
displayed.
KEEP DOOR OPEN.
Prog
DISPLAY
PROGRAM
1
2
3
TIME MICRO
% PREHEAT
CONVSTAGE
PROGRAM
1
2
3
TIME MICRO
% PREHEAT
CONVSTAGE
3Press
Beep Key.Press Beep Key to choose loudness and duration
required. (See below.)
(eg. twice)
Beep
PROGRAM
1
2
3
TIME MICRO
% PREHEAT
CONVSTAGE
PROGRAM
1
2
3
TIME MICRO
% PREHEAT
CONVSTAGE
PROGRAM
1
2
3
TIME MICRO
% PREHEAT
CONVSTAGE
After 3 seconds
4Press
Program Key.
After 3  seconds
Display returns to “0”.
Prog
The loudness of Beep Tone and its duration at the end of heating cycle can be set.
There are four levels of the loudness and three levels of duration.
The 3b-1 is preset at factory.
How to change the Beep Tone
No.Presses
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Display
3b-1
3b-2
3b-3
2b-1
2b-2
2b-3
1b-1
1b-2
1b-3
0b
loudness
Loudest
Loudest
Loudest
Middle
Middle
Middle
Quietest
Quietest
Quietest
Silent
duration
beeps for 60 seconds
short beeps 3 times
long beeps 3 times
beeps for 60 seconds
short beeps 3 times
long beeps 3 times
beeps for 60 seconds
short beeps 3 times
long beeps 3 times
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Beep