Panasonic Commercial Microwave Ovens Ne2180 Ne3280 Operating Instructions

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Please read these instructions completely before operating this oven.
NE-2180/NE-3280 Commercial Microwave Ovens
Before Calling for Service:
If failure code “F**” appears in the display, unplug oven and wait for 
10 seconds before reconnecting. If normal operation does not resume, 
call the service agent with the information of failure code.
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Contents
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Installation and Grounding Instructions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Power Source Voltage Adjustment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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...

1. Do not attempt to tamper with or make any 
adjustments or repairs to the door, control panel 
housing, safety interlock switches or any other part 
of the oven. Do NOT remove the outer panel of the 
oven. Repairs should only be done by a qualified 
service person.
2. Do NOT operate the oven empty.
The microwave energy will reflect continuously 
throughout the oven if no food or water is present 
to absorb energy, this could damage the oven and 
result in the danger of a fire.
3. If a fire occurs in...

Your microwave oven is factory set for 208 V
operation. For 220 V - 240 V operation, the following
adjustment MUST be made.
(Step 1) Unplug the oven.
(Step 2) Unscrew the voltage adjustment cover 
which is located on the back of the oven.
Do not remove any other parts from the 
oven.
(Step 3) Remove the connector from the white socket
and rotate it 180 degrees and plug it
into black socket. (see sketch)
(Step 4) Reattach the voltage adjustment cover 
to the cabinet.
For 220 V - 240 V 
Plug the connetcor...

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Outline Diagram
This oven is preset at the factory for the following:

Manual operation

Memory pads preset HIGH power at the indicated heating times for single stage heating
1 = 10 sec. 2 = 20 sec. 3 = 30 sec. 4 = 45 sec. 5 = 1 min.
6 = 1 min. 15 sec. 7 = 1 min. 30 sec. 8 = 2 min.
(There are two sides, A and B. Only A-side is preset.)

Program Unlock

Cycle Counter set to “0” on all pads
If you wish to change these times, please consult the operating instructions to find how to program them.
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How to Operate
Example: To cook food at HIGH power for 2 minutes
INSTRUCTIONDIGITAL DISPLAY WINDOWPA D
2Press Power Level Selector pad once.
☛The selected power level will be indicated and 1st Stage Heating
Indicator “1” will start to blink.
Note:Press once for HIGH power, twice for MEDIUM power, 3 times for
LOW, four times for DEFROST and 5 times for HOLD.
POWER11STAGE HI
3Set the desired heating time using the Timer Dial.
☛The selected heating time will appear.
Note:up to 15 min. on HIor MED, 60...

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How to Operate
INSTRUCTIONDIGITAL DISPLAY WINDOWPA D
Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 7.
11STAGE HI
4Press Power Level Selector pad four times.
☛The selected power level will be indicated and 2nd Stage Heating
Indicator “2” will start to blink.
POWER11STAGE DEF2
5Set the desired heating time for the second stage using the Timer Dial.
☛The set heating time will appear.
Note:up to 15 min. on HIor MED, 60 min. on LOW, DEFor HOLD
11STAGE DEF2
6Press Start pad.
☛The oven lamp will turn on. The total time for...

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How to Operate
B. PROGRAMMED HEATING

In Program Unlock Mode:
INSTRUCTIONDIGITAL DISPLAY WINDOWPA D
2Press the Desired Memory Pad “5”.
☛The currently programmed information will be indicated.
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STAGE HI
3Press Start pad.
☛The oven lamp will turn on and heating will start. The heating time will
count down.
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STAGE HI
MAKE SURE THE UNIT IS PROGRAMMED TO YOUR SPECIFICATION OR NEEDS(see page 10).
• When all time expires, beep tone will sound and heating will stop. The oven lamp...

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How to Operate
4Press Power Level Selector pad four times.
☛The selected power level will be indicated, “PROG” and 1st Stage
Heating Indicator “1” will start to blink.POWER11
PROG
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STAGE DEF
5Set the desired heating time using Timer Dial.
☛The set heating time will appear.
Note:up to 15 min. on HIor MED, 60 min. on LOW, DEForHOLD
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PROG
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STAGE DEF
6Press Program Entry Button again.
☛“PROG” and 1st Stage Heating Indicator “1” will stop blinking.
This means that you have completed programming....