Panasonic NE-3280 Operating Instructions Manual
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- Page 1 Operating Instructions (Original instructions) NE-3280/NE-1880 Model No. 3200/1800 Watts Microwave Oven PRO G FOR COMMERCIAL USE Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. Please read these instructions completely before operating this oven and keep for future reference.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Class B means that this product may be used in normal household areas. Manufactured by: Panasonic Corporation, 1006 Oaza Kadoma, Kadoma City, Osaka, Japan Importer: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH... -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
The back of the appliance heats up during use. Do not allow the cord to be in contact with the back of the appliance or cabinet surface. CAUTION The rear panel of model NE-3280 can become hot – take care when handling. – 2 –... - Page 4 Important Safety Instructions PLACEMENT OF THE OVEN Locate the oven on a surface which is flat and stable. Do not place the oven in a hot or damp place; e.g. near a gas or electric range. Do not operate the oven when the room temperature is higher than 40°C and/or the humidity is more than 85%.
- Page 5 Important Safety Instructions CAUTION 1. To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or excessive microwave energy: Read all instructions before using the microwave oven. 2. In order to maintain the high quality of the magnetron tubes and other components, you are requested not to turn the oven on with no food inside.
- Page 6 Important Safety Instructions 13. Do not store flammable materials next to, on top of, or in the oven. It could be a fire hazard. 14. Do NOT use this oven to heat chemicals or other non-food products. Do NOT clean this oven with any product that is labelled as containing corrosive chemicals.
- Page 7 Important Safety Instructions 21. The door seals and door seal areas should be cleaned with a damp cloth. 22. If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames. 23.
- Page 8 Important Safety Instructions 29. The appliance should not be cleaned with a water jet. 30. There is possibility of danger due to electromagnetic fields, and persons with heart pacemakers are advised to move away from areas with electromagnetic fields. In this case, take note of the instructions provided by the manufacturer.
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Page 9: Care Of Your Microwave Oven
This action could cause damage to the shelf or cause hot food to tip towards the operator. MAINTENANCE OF YOUR OVEN WHEN YOUR OVEN REQUIRES A SERVICE call your local Panasonic engineer (08701-591590). 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. - Page 10 Care of Your Microwave Oven CLEANING OF THE DOOR HOOK SYSTEM Make sure that kitchen detergent or soap does not get into the hole of the door hook system, since this can get inside the door hook system and also damage the unit. Make sure to clean the door hooks with a damp cloth after cleaning the oven, or when the door hooks are dirty.
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Page 11: Types Of Container To Use
Types of Container to Use 1. GLASS DO USE: Heat resistant glass eg. Pyrex DO NOT USE: Delicate glass, lead crystal, etc, which may crack or arc. 2. CHINA/CERAMICS DO USE: Glazed china dishes, porcelain and ceramic dishes designed for cooking. DO NOT USE: Fine bone china dishes with metal patterns. - Page 12 Types of Container to Use 5. PLASTIC DO USE: High temperature plastic like Durable Polysulfon rather than soft flexible dishes. (Remove any metal twist ties.) DO NOT USE: Container made from Melamine, Polypropylene, Phenol Urea, also do not use plastic food storage bags and containers eg.
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Page 13: How Does The Microwave Work
How Does the Microwave Work? Absorption Microwaves are a form of high frequency radio waves similar to those used by a radio including AM, During heating, microwaves will be absorbed by FM and CB. They are, however, much shorter than food. -
Page 14: Before Use
Before Use Two Level Cooking Other Helpful Instructions For best results When heating, one item always place the container in the centre of the bottom shelf. 1. As microwave cooking times are much shorter than other cooking methods it is essential that When using the microwave mainly for reheating one recommended cooking times are not exceeded item at a time, remove the middle shelf and work on... -
Page 15: Outline Diagram
Outline Diagram PRO G PROG BUZZ PROG LOCK Digital Display Window Oven Lamp Cover Power Level Indicator Display Door Handle Power Level Selector Pad ( Control Panel Memory Shift Pad ( Air Filters Memory Pads Program Entry Switch (behind Air Filters) Stop/Reset Pad ( ) Buzzer Switch (behind Air Filters) Start Pad ( ) -
Page 16: How To Operate
How to Operate A. MANUAL HEATING X Single stage heating Example: To cook food at HIGH power for 2 minutes INSTRUCTION DIGITAL DISPLAY WINDOW Open the door and put the food in the oven. The oven lamp will turn on and “0” will appear. Note: While “0”... -
Page 17: Or 3 Stages Heating
How to Operate X 2 or 3 stages heating Example: To cook food at HIGH power for 2 minutes and at DEFROST power for 1 minute INSTRUCTION DIGITAL DISPLAY WINDOW Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 15. Press Power Level Selector pad four times. The selected power level will be indicated and 2nd Stage Heating Indicator “2”... -
Page 18: Programmed Heating
How to Operate B. PROGRAMMED HEATING X In Program Unlock Mode: MAKE SURE THE UNIT IS PROPERLY PROGRAMMED (see page 20). Example: To select Memory pad “5” at A side in which your desired heating program (at HIGH power for 3 min., single stage heating) is set INSTRUCTION DIGITAL DISPLAY WINDOW Open the door and put the food in the oven. -
Page 19: Programming Memory Pads Single Stage Heating
How to Operate C. PROGRAMMING MEMORY PADS X Single stage heating THE OVEN CAN NOT BE PROGRAMMED WHEN PROGRAM LOCK IS ACTIVATED! (see page 20) DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR WHILE PROGRAMMING! Example: To program cooking at DEFROST power for 1 minute into Memory pad “5” INSTRUCTION DIGITAL DISPLAY WINDOW Keep the door closed. -
Page 20: Or 3 Stages Heating
How to Operate X 2 or 3 stages heating THE OVEN CAN NOT BE PROGRAMMED WHEN PROGRAM LOCK IS ACTIVATED! (see page 20) DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR WHILE PROGRAMMING! Example: To program cooking at DEFROST power for 1 minute and at HIGH power for 2 minutes into Memory pad “5”... -
Page 21: Program Lock
How to Operate D. PROGRAM LOCK X To Activate Program Lock: INSTRUCTION DIGITAL DISPLAY WINDOW Keep the door closed. Digital Display Window must be blank. Press Program Lock Switch until “PROG”, “P” and “L” appear. PROG (for five seconds) “PROG”, “P” and “L” will appear. PROG LOCK In Program Lock mode: •... -
Page 22: Beep Tone
How to Operate E. BEEP TONE The loudness of beep tone and the length of beep tone at the end of heating cycle can be set. There are four levels of the loudness. There are two options of the length of beep tone at the end of heating cycle. The loudest level and 3 beeps are preset at the factory. -
Page 23: Program List
How to Operate F. PROGRAM LIST INSTRUCTION DIGITAL DISPLAY WINDOW Open the door and leave it open. The oven lamp will turn on and “0” will appear. While pressing Stop/Reset pad, press Start pad. PROG All currently programmed information (the program set into each Memory pad (A/B sides), Beep Tone, and Program Lock information) will continuously appear. -
Page 24: Before Cooking
Before Cooking Microwave Basics General Guidelines for Heating in a Microwave Oven Fundamental principles determine the success of microwave food preparation. For specific time, see each food category for They include: appropriate heating techniques, plus necessary pre-preparation of foods. 1. Temperature of Foods — Frozen or refrigerated food items will require longer Heating Foods from Refrigerated Temperature heating times to reach a desired serving... -
Page 25: Cooking/Defrosting Guide
Always check for the correct core temperature with a temperature probe to comply with current Government Food Hygiene Regulations. Standard Portion Heating Chart Approx. Time Power Function Food Weight Level NE-3280 NE-1880 Defrosting Fish Fillets 500 g 6 min 40 s 8 min Minced Beef 500 g... - Page 26 Cooking/Defrosting Guide Multi-Portions and Large Quantities Approx. Time Power Function Food Weight Level NE-3280 NE-1880 Defrosting Composite dish 1.36 kg 17 min 20 min Multi-Portion whole 1 kg 17 min 20 min Apple Pie Cooking from Chilled Jacket Potatoes 1 min 20 s 3 min 30 s–4 min...
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Page 27: Self Diagnostics Failure Code Explanation
F81–F84 • Defective relay circuit. F86–F89 Note: Above codes shown in the display do not indicate all the possible failures on the unit. Technical Specifications NE-3280 NE-1880 Power Source 230 - 240 V, 50 Hz, single phase Required Power 5220 W/22.3 A 3400 W/14.8 A... - Page 28 This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. Panasonic Corporation Website: http://www.panasonic.com A00033A4EBP © Panasonic Corporation 2001 F0701-101117 Printed in Japan...