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 released.

2 or 3 stage heating
INSTRUCTIONDIGITAL DISPLAY WINDOWPA D
Follow steps 1 to 5 on page 10.
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PROG
A
STAGE DEF
Example: To program cooking at DEFROST power for 1 minute and at HIGH power for 2 minutes into Memory pad “5”
THE OVEN CAN NOT BE PROGRAMMED WHEN PROGRAM LOCK IS ACTIVATED! (see below on this page)
DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR WHILE PROGRAMMING!
In Program Unlock mode:
• Oven reverts to a two-touch operating mode (Memory pad + Start pad).
• Repeat and interrupt feature are operational.
• Memory pads can be programmed.
• Tone loudness and length can be changed.
INSTRUCTIONDIGITAL DISPLAY WINDOWPA D
1Keep the door closed.
☛Digital Display Window must be blank.
2Press Program Lock Button for five seconds until “PROG” and “P”
appear.
☛“PROG” and “P ” will appear.
PROG LOCK
PROG
6Press Power Level Selector pad once.
☛The power level for 2nd stage will be indicated, 2nd Stage Heating
Indicator “2” will start to blink.
POWER11
PROG
A
STAGE HI2
7Set 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
A
STAGE HI2
8Press Program Entry Button again.
☛“PROG” and 2nd Stage Heating Indicator “2” will stop blinking. The
total time for both stages will appear. This means that you have
completed programming.
PROG11
PROG
A
STAGE HI2
• Three seconds later, Digital Display Window will go blank.

To activate Program Lock:

To release Program Lock: 
						

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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 word “bEEP”
will appear. “PROG” will start to blink and 1st Stage Heating Indicator
“1” (the length of beep tone “3 beeps”) will be indicated.
Note: Repeating to press Beep Control Button will lower the loudness
level all the way to silent. (3bEEP –– loudest, 2bEEP –– middle, 
1bEEP –– quietest, and 0bEEP –– silent)
BEEP11
PROG
3Press Program Entry Button again.
☛“PROG” will stop blinking. That means that you have completed
program.
Three seconds later, the display window will go blank when the door is
closed.
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PROG
PROG
INSTRUCTIONDIGITAL DISPLAY WINDOWPA D
3
aFollow steps 1 to 3 of above.
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PROG
4Within three seconds after pressing Program Entry Button, press
Beep Control Button.
☛“PROG” will start to blink and 2nd Stage Heating Indicator “2” (the
length of beep tone “long beeps for 60 seconds”) will be indicated.PROG
2
5Press Program Entry Button again.
☛“PROG” will stop blinking. This means that you have completed programming.
Three seconds later, the display window will go blank when the door is
closed.PROG
2
BEEP
PROG

To select loudness level and length “3 beeps”:

To select length of tone “long beeps for 60 seconds”:
F. PROGRAM LIST
INSTRUCTIONDIGITAL DISPLAY WINDOWPA D
1Open the door and leave it open.
☛The oven lamp will turn on and “0” will appear.
2Whilepressing Stop/Clear Time pad, press Start pad.
☛All currently programmed information (the program set into each
Memory pad (A/B sides), Beep Tone, and Program Lock information)
will continuously appear.
START
STOPCLEAR TIME
+
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PROG
A
STAGE HI
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PROG
B
STAGE HI
2 
						

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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 Explanation
This oven monitors its operation and displays a Failure Code in the display window when a problem occurs.
What to do when a failure code appears:
Note:Above codes shown in the display do not indicate all the possible failures on the unit.
CODE
F01
F03
F04
F05
F33-34
F44
F81-F84
F86-F89
CAUSE
• Overcooked food.
• Temperature of exhaust air too high.
• Incoming line voltage too high.
• Incoming voltage too low.
• Defective Memory IC.
• Defective thermistor circuit.
• Defective control panel.
• Defective relay circuit.
WHAT TO  DO
• Unplug the appliance to stop beeping.
• Wait for appliance to cool down to reset operation.
• If food ignites, do not open the door.
• If normal operation does not resume, call the service
agent with information of failure code.
• Check line voltage and that voltage adjustment is
matched.
(Refer to page 5 for power source voltage
adjustment.)
Line Volt. Connetor Color
208 V White
220-240 V Black
• If the line voltage is other than 208 or 220-240 V,
consult electrician to check outlet.
• Unplug the appliance and wait more than 1 minute
and reconnect.
• If normal operation does not resume, call the service
agent with information of failure code.
This oven is designed to operate
with 208 or 220-240 Volts AC. 
						

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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 the
entire perimeter of the base of each microwave
oven unit.
5. Smooth the silicone seal into the crevice with finger
or tool to provide a cove seal.
Note:DO NOT FORGET to re-install the Air Filter
after applying silicone.
Sanitary Counter Top Seal
Care of Your Oven
REPLACEMENT OF THE
OVEN LAMP BULB
If the Oven Lamp burns out, it can be replaced by
following these directions.
1. Unplug the oven.
2. Unscrew the Oven Lamp Cover which is located on
the left side of the cabinet.
3. Replace the old bulb with a new one.
(use 230 V - 250 V / 20 W BULB)
4. Reinstall the Oven Lamp Cover.
CAUTION
Remove the plug from the electrical socket before
replacement of the Oven Lamp Bulb.
CLEANING THE AIR FILTER
Clean the Air Filters occasionally according to the
following instructions. Problems may occur with the
oven if the filters become clogged with dirt or dust.*
1. Remove the right Air Filter from the front bottom
skirt by pulling the Right Pop Pin straight out. Then
slide the filter to the right and lift it off the post at
the center. Remove the left Air Filter the same as
right one.
2. Wash the filters with soap and water.
3. To replace, align the filter with the center post, and
holding the front of the Pop Pin forward, insert the
back of the pin into its hole. Press the front of the
pin and it will pop into place. Be sure to replace the
air filters before using this oven.
* If the Air Filter becomes clogged with dust or 
grease this will cause an overheat problem on the 
oven. 1. Remove the plug from the electrical socket before
cleaning.
2. Keep the inside of the oven clean. If pieces of food
or spilled liquids stick to the oven walls, or between
door seal and door surface, they will absorb
microwaves and may cause arcing or sparks. Wipe
up all spills with a damp cloth. Kitchen detergent or
an approved sanitizing solution may be used if the
oven gets very dirty. Do not use harsh detergents or
abrasives.
3. The outside surface of this microwave oven should
be cleaned with soap and water, then dried. Make
sure that water does not get into the back
ventilation or control panel opening since this can
damage the unit.
4. The window of the door should be washed with
very mild soap and water. Be sure to use soft
product. Never use window clearer. The front door
can be scratched by harsh soap or cleaners.
Post
Pop Pin
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Pop Pin
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Silicone
Sealant
Counter Top 
						

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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,
fats and moisture content heat faster because these
properties attract microwave energy. Denser foods
high in protein and fiber, absorb microwave energy
slower which means a lengthier heating time.
4.BULK/VOLUME
–The greater the mass of food,
the longer it takes to heat.
5.CONTAINERS
–Ceramic, paper, china, styrofoam,
glass and plastic are suitable for use in microwave
ovens with the following caution.
DO NOT HEATfoods in a SEALEDcontainer or
bag. Foods expand when heated and can break the
container or bag.
6.DO NOT USE METALbecause it “bounces” the
microwaves, causing uneven heating and
sometimes even flashes, which may pit or mark the
interior of the oven, the metal container or plate trim.
7. Heated liquids can erupt if not mixed with air. Do
not heat liquids in your microwave oven without first
stirring. (See #1)
Heating foods with either high sugar or high fat
content should be done ONLY in high
temperature-resistant containers since these
foods get very hot. Using styrofoam containers for
these foods will cause the styrofoam to warp.
Other low temperature restaurant glass or plastic
platters may crack or warp under similar conditions.
GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR
STEAMING IN A PANASONIC
SONIC STEAMER
Please refer to the USDA/FDA Food Code guidelines.
STEAMING FOODS FROM REFRIGERATED TEMPERATURE
Foods stored in the refrigerator (40˚F) should be
covered before reheating with the exception of breads,
pastries or any breaded product, which should be
heated uncovered to prevent sogginess.
Most conventionally prepared foods should be slightly
undercooked, and held in the refrigerator, so that
overcooking does not occur during microwave steaming.
*
Cooked items, such as vegetables, may be portion
plated and covered for reheating without loss of color,
texture or nutritional content.
STEAMING FOODS FROM ROOM TEMPERATURE
Food items such as canned entrees, vegetables, etc.
will require significantly less steaming time than those
from refrigerated temperatures.
IMPORTANT RECOMMENDATIONS
1. For best results it is recommended that foods
conventionally prepared be slightly undercooked
when subsequently heated in this oven.
*2. REMEMBER that after the steaming cycle has been
completed, internal food temperatures continue to
rise slightly in foods heated in this oven.
3. A major mis-use of microwave applications is the
category of breads, pastries and pies. Their crusts
and outsides are drier than insides or fillings, they
heat more slowly. Therefore, baked goods should
ONLY be heated until the crust is warm to the touch
(120˚F-130˚F).
*4.DO NOT OVERHEAT YOUR FOOD: 99% of all
food quality complaints of microwave heated
foods can be traced to overheating.
*For only non“Potentially Hazardous Foods”
(PHF) vegetables, etc. - Please always adhere to
USDA/FDA guidelines when cooking and reheating
PHF.
Cooking Instructions
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Recipes available on www.panasonic.com/cmo (See page 2 for Chef Support) 
						

							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)
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2  /163
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208/230 V, 60 Hz., single phase
259/16“ x 203/4”x 189/16”
(650 mm x 526 mm x 471 mm)
211/16“ x 13” x 97/8”
(535 mm x 330 mm x 250 mm)
30 AMP NEMA #6-30R
2450 MHz
16 programs
Maximum programmable time for single stage heating 
HI and MED power = 15 min.
LOW, DEF and HOLD = 60 min.