Panasonic Commercial Microwave Ovens Ne12521 Ne12523 Ne17521 Ne17523 Ne17723 Ne21521 Ne21523 Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions
Commercial Microwave Ovens
Models No.
NE-12521 / NE-12523 / NE-17521 / NE-17523 / 
NE-17723 / NE-21521 / NE-21523
*Model No. NE-17723
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save 
this manual for future use.
Before Calling for Service:
If failure code “F” appears in the display, unplug oven and wait for  
5 seconds before reconnecting. If normal operation does not resume,  
call the service agent with the information of failure code. 

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Contents
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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE 
MICROWAVE ENERGY.....................................................3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................3
Installation and GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ..................................4
Caution..................................................................4
ATTENTION ..............................................................5
Self Diagnostics Failure Code...

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PRECAUTIONS 
TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE 
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
Do not attempt to operate this oven with the  (a) 
door open since 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.
Do not place any object  (b) between the oven front 
face and the door, or allow soil or cleaner residue 
to accumulate on sealing surfaces.Do not...

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Placement of the Oven
Locate the oven on a smooth, flat and stable surface. 
There should be no gap between the table surface and 
the bottom of the oven. 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. 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.
Grounding Instructions
This oven must be...

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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAUTIONS BEFORE USING THIS MICROWAVE OVEN
Failure to follow these instructions and properly maintain this unit may lead to premature failure of the Microwave 
and may void the warranty.  
Please read the following guidelines along with the included owner’s manual prior to operating this unit.
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This oven monitors its operation and displays a Failure Code in Digital Display Window when a problem occurs.
What to do when a Failure Code appears: When “F” is displayed, remove the plug, wait 5 seconds, and reinsert.
If “F” is displayed again, call the service agent.
Note:  Not all codes displayed in the Digital Display Window indicate a failure.
If a “U” Appears In The Display
A fault will also show as a Failure Code
in the display window (it will appear as a “U” then a two digit number)....

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Models No. NE-17521/NE-17523/NE-17723/NE-21521/NE-21523
The microwave automatically detects 208 V and 230 V–240 V. Insert the plug, and if the Digital Display Window 
goes blank 10 seconds after use, unplug and insert the plug again.
How Does The Microwave Work?
Microwaves are a form of high frequency radio waves 
similar to those used by a radio including AM, FM, and 
CB. They are, however, much shorter than radio waves. 
Electricity is converted into microwave energy by the 
magnetron tube. From...

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Digital Display Window (see below) (1) 
Program pad (2) 
Shift (A/B/C) pad (3) 
Power Level Selector pad (4) 
Double Quantity pad (5) 
Triple Quantity pad (6) 
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sTime inputStop/Reset pad (8) 
Start pad (9) 
Door Handle (10) 
Air Filter (11) 
SD Memory Card Cover* (12) 
Splatter Shield (top of inner cavity) (13) 
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A – Program Display
B – Heating Time Display (“min. sec.” or “hour min.”)
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An SD Memory Card is included in the unit purchased.)
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How to insert / remove the SD Memory Card
* Before you insert / remove an SD Memory Card, always disconnect the oven from the power supply. 
If this is not possible, the display window should be blank, otherwise, the data on the SD Memory
Card may be 
damaged.
How to...

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How to Operate
POWER LEVEL SELECTOR PAD
Each time the pad is pressed, the Power Level switches as the illustration below.
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HIGHP10: Models No.

NE-12521 / NE-12523 (1200 W), NE-17521 / NE-17523 / NE-17723 (1700 W),  
NE-21521 / NE-21523 (2100 W)
MEDIUM 
HIGHP9: 95 %
LOWP3: 35 %
HEAT FROM 
TOP DOWNPU1: 50 %
P8:  85 % P2:  25 %* PU2:  25 %
P7: 75 %
DEFROSTP1: 340 WHEAT FROM 
BOTTOM UPPL1: 50 %
P6:  65 % PL2:  25 %
MEDIUMP5: 55 %
—P0: 0 %
P4: 45 %
*:  “LOW...