Panasonic Commercial Microwave Ovens Ne2180 Ne3280 Operating Instructions

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How to Operate
D. PROGRAM LOCK
INSTRUCTIONDIGITAL DISPLAY WINDOWPA D
1Keep the door closed.
☛Digital Display Window must be blank.
2Press Program Lock Button for five seconds until “PROG”, “P” and
“L” appear.
☛“PROG”, “P” and “L” will appear.
PROG LOCK
PROG
In Program Lock mode:
• The oven is started by pressing the desired Memory pad. There is no need to press Start pad.
• Opening the door cancels the remaining time on the program.
• The oven can not be programmed until the program lock is...

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How to Operate
E. BEEP TONEThe loudness of beep tone and its duration at the end of heating cycle can be set.
There are four levels of the loudness and two levels of duration.
The loudest level and 3 beeps are preset at the factory.
INSTRUCTIONDIGITAL DISPLAY WINDOWPA D
1Press Program Entry Button.
☛“PROG” sign will start to blink in the display window. (The door may be
open or closed at this stage.)PROG
PROG
2Press Beep Control Button.
☛The tone will sound at its loudest level (level “3”) and the...

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How to Operate
G. CYCLE COUNTER
INSTRUCTIONPA D
1Open the door and leave it open.
☛The oven lamp will turn on and “0” will appear.
2Close the door.
☛Carry out Step 3 within 60 seconds of closing the door, or the display
will go blank.
DIGITAL DISPLAY WINDOW
3Whilepressing Beep Control Button, press Program Entry Button.
☛The display shows the total cumulative number of times the oven has
been used.
PROG

ToRead Total Cumulative Times That The Oven Has Been Used:
BEEP+
Self Diagnostics Failure Code...

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When microwave oven is placed on a counter top,
its base must be sealed in accordance with
N.S.F. Standards as per the following
instructions.
1. Microwave oven should be located on a level
counter top surface. Complete the electrical
connections.
2. Thoroughly clean and sanitize the microwave oven
bottom perimeter and the counter top area around
the microwave oven perimeter.
3. Remove the Air Filter from the front of the oven
before applying silicone.
4. Lay generous bead of silicone seal around...

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STEAMING BASICS
Fundamental principles determine the success of
microwave food preparation.
They include:
1. Always cook or heat foods in covered containers.
- This accomplishes the followings;
a) Retains steam to keep foods moist.
b) Evens cooking temperatures.
c) Keeps the interior of the oven clean.
2.TEMPERATURE OF FOODS
–Frozen food items
will require longer heating times to reach a desired
serving temperature than foods that are refrigerated.
3.FOOD COMPONENTS
–Foods high in sugar, salt,...

Technical Specifications
*IEC 705-88 Test Procedure
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Power Source
Required Power (Voltage)
Receptacle Required
Output
Frequency
Outer dimensions 
(W x D x H)
Cavity dimensions 
(W x D x H)
Net weight (approx.)
Timer
Memory Capability
NE-3280
28.0 A (208 V)25.3 A (230 V)
HI: 3200 W*
MED: 1600 W
LOW: 340 W
DEF: 170 W
HOLD: 0 W
136.4 lbs. (62 kg)
NE-2180
20.0 A (208 V)18.0 A (230 V)
HI: 2100 W*
MED: 1050 W
LOW: 340 W
DEF: 170 W
HOLD: 0 W
116.7 lbs. (53 kg)
25...