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

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GRAVIES, SAUCES AND SOUPS
Some water-based gravies, sauces and soup mixes 
may be prepared in large portions using this oven to 
heat water and thicken the blended mixes.Refrigerated gravies, sauces and soups can be 
reheated quickly at HIGH and requires stirring during 
heating to produce an even temperature.
Gravies
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PLATED MEAT AND POULTRY ENTREES
Meat and poultry can be reheated successfully in this 
oven.
Undercook meat slightly. Arrange meat or poultry slices 
in single layer, overlapping pieces as little as possible.CAUTIONPork products must be fully cooked prior to reheating.
When appropriate, cover meats or poultry evenly with 
sauces.
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RICE AND PASTA
For best results: reheat covered at HIGH power. Adding 
moisture, such as a sauce, can facilitate reheating 
though its not essential.Rice and pasta dishes with cheese sauce, require more 
stirring than tomato-based sauces to avoid over-
heating and stringiness of cheese.
Rice
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Chicken 
rice pilaf4 oz. 
(112...

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SANDWICHES
Preassembled sandwiches can be heated quickly and 
easily in this microwave oven. For best results, 
assemble sandwiches no more than 3 hours in 
advance. Meat fillings such as hamburgers and 
sausage should be precooked and preferably not be 
more than 
1⁄2 inch thick.
Day-old, toasted breads, or breads whose formula is 
enriched with egg or fat are advantageous because 
they tend to become less soggy when heated.Thin sliced means, lightly packed, allow for more even 
heating. Place...

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VEGETABLES
Most vegetables, small and bulk portions, defrost, heat, 
and cook very successfully in the microwave, retaining 
fresh color and texture as well an nutritional value. The 
thicker and more fibrous the vegetable, the longer the 
cooking time. (ie. Root vegetables)
Frozen vegetables can be defrosted and heated in one 
step. One to two tablespoons of water should be added 
to frozen vegetables.Icy sections should be broken up during heating for 
even temperature distribution.
Canned...

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Vegetable, Fresh—Heating
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Carrots  
& other 
root 
vegetables(cook)  1.8 kg  
(4 lb.)Peel carrots; cut 
into 
1⁄8˝ slices.Wash vegetables well.
Cut into uniform size 
pieces. Place in 
microwave safe 
Cambro 4˝ half pan. 
Cover with lid. Stir 
midway through 
heating. After heating, 
let stand, covered, 
2 minutes.HIGH 8...

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CASSEROLES
Food-Service casseroles can be cooked successfully in 
this microwave oven. For best results, follow 
instructions below.Preparation
Remove all casseroles from their foil baking trays, while 
still frozen and place in a microwave safe 4-inch half 
pan. Place in refrigerator and thaw for about 30 minutes 
per ounce.
Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
Casseroles, Frozen—Heating
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Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) 
Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America, 
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America 
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 
Panasonic Pro 1 Commercial Microwave Oven 
Limited Warranty 
Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only)  If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or 
workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company (referred to as 
“the warrantor”) will, for the...

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Note 

Technical Specifications
Model No.NE-12521 / NE-12523NE-17521 / NE-17523 
NE-17723NE-21521 / NE-21523
Power Source 120 V, 60 Hz., single phase 208 V / 230 V, 60 Hz., single phase
Required Power (Voltage) 17.3 A (120 V) 13.6 A (208 V) 
12.2 A (230 V)16.3 A (208 V) 
14.9 A (230 V)
Receptacle Required 20 AMP NEMA #5-20R 15 AMP NEMA #6-15R 
20 AMP NEMA #6-20R20 AMP NEMA #6-20R
Output
 (approx.)HIGH (P10) 1200 W* 1700 W* 2100 W*
MEDIUM 
HIGH(P9)
(P8)
(P7)
(P6) 95 %
 85 %
 75 %
 65 %
MEDIUM (P5)
(P4) 55 %
 45...