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Before Calling for Service: If failure code "F" appears in the display, unplug oven and wait for future use. If normal operation does not resume, call the service agent with the information of failure code. NE-17723 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual for 5 seconds before reconnecting. Operating Instructions Commercial Microwave Ovens Models No. NE-12521 / NE-12523 / NE-17521 / NE-17523 / NE-17723 / NE-21521 / NE-21523 *Model No.
Before Calling for Service: If failure code "F" appears in the display, unplug oven and wait for future use. If normal operation does not resume, call the service agent with the information of failure code. NE-17723 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual for 5 seconds before reconnecting. Operating Instructions Commercial Microwave Ovens Models No. NE-12521 / NE-12523 / NE-17521 / NE-17523 / NE-17723 / NE-21521 / NE-21523 *Model No.
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... 6 before calling Toll Free Service Information To locate a convenient service agent call 1-888-350-9590 Chef Support: 201-348-7305 www.panasonic.com/cmo Virtual Test Kitchens OVEN LAMP 19 Installation Instructions for Stacking 21 Sanitary Counter Top Seal 21 Care of Your Oven 22 Cleaning ...and Maintenance procedures 23 Heating and Defrosting Time Charts 24 PANASONIC COMMERCIAL MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY 38 Technical Specifications 40 Owner's Record Model No. Serial No. Contents PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE...
... 6 before calling Toll Free Service Information To locate a convenient service agent call 1-888-350-9590 Chef Support: 201-348-7305 www.panasonic.com/cmo Virtual Test Kitchens OVEN LAMP 19 Installation Instructions for Stacking 21 Sanitary Counter Top Seal 21 Care of Your Oven 22 Cleaning ...and Maintenance procedures 23 Heating and Defrosting Time Charts 24 PANASONIC COMMERCIAL MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY 38 Technical Specifications 40 Owner's Record Model No. Serial No. Contents PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE...
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...of fire in accordance with a sponge or soft cloth. 9. SAVE THESE IN STRUCTIONS For proper use . 8. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your microwave oven is necessary when used by qualified service personnel. To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure..., close properly and that come together on this appliance outdoors. This appliance should not be grounded. PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the safety interlocks. It is no damage to the : (1) door (bent) ...
...of fire in accordance with a sponge or soft cloth. 9. SAVE THESE IN STRUCTIONS For proper use . 8. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your microwave oven is necessary when used by qualified service personnel. To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure..., close properly and that come together on this appliance outdoors. This appliance should not be grounded. PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the safety interlocks. It is no damage to the : (1) door (bent) ...
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... a three blade grounding plug, and a three slot receptacle that is properly installed and grounded. Do not attempt to tamper with the microwave oven. Repairs should share the circuit with or make any other appliance should only be no food or water is present to whether the...POT HOLDERS may cause sparks and/or fires. 6. The appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with weak broadcast signals if the microwave oven is used to operate on fire. 5. Protective Film Removal A blue protective film is too close to heat slower than the electrical rating ...
... a three blade grounding plug, and a three slot receptacle that is properly installed and grounded. Do not attempt to tamper with the microwave oven. Repairs should share the circuit with or make any other appliance should only be no food or water is present to whether the...POT HOLDERS may cause sparks and/or fires. 6. The appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with weak broadcast signals if the microwave oven is used to operate on fire. 5. Protective Film Removal A blue protective film is too close to heat slower than the electrical rating ...
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.... Please read the following guidelines along with the included owner's manual prior to operating this placard for proper cleaning instructions. s $ONOTSLAMDOORSHUTORPULLDOWNOFTHEDOORASTHISMAYDAMAGETHEDOORLATCHMECHANISMANDORHINGES and render the Microwave inoperative. s $ONOTPLACEMETALOBJECTSSUCHASALUMINUMFOIL METALPANSORMETALUTENSILSASTHISWILLDAMAGEBOTHTHE inside top of the cavity and will eventually lead to arcing and the eventual destruction of the cavity and will result in...
.... Please read the following guidelines along with the included owner's manual prior to operating this placard for proper cleaning instructions. s $ONOTSLAMDOORSHUTORPULLDOWNOFTHEDOORASTHISMAYDAMAGETHEDOORLATCHMECHANISMANDORHINGES and render the Microwave inoperative. s $ONOTPLACEMETALOBJECTSSUCHASALUMINUMFOIL METALPANSORMETALUTENSILSASTHISWILLDAMAGEBOTHTHE inside top of the cavity and will eventually lead to arcing and the eventual destruction of the cavity and will result in...
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... to vibrate at a rate of stationary (interior walls) and rotating antenna, located underneath the bottom shelf and above the ceiling cover assure that the microwaves are , however, much like sunlight as paper, glass and plastic much shorter than radio waves; A combination of 2,450,000,000 times per second...11⁄2 inches. They penetrate to a depth of the food. When there is transmitted to produce even heating or cooking of the microwave oven may be absorbed by friction is done by metal just as possible. They are well distributed within the oven cavity to the oven...
... to vibrate at a rate of stationary (interior walls) and rotating antenna, located underneath the bottom shelf and above the ceiling cover assure that the microwaves are , however, much like sunlight as paper, glass and plastic much shorter than radio waves; A combination of 2,450,000,000 times per second...11⁄2 inches. They penetrate to a depth of the food. When there is transmitted to produce even heating or cooking of the microwave oven may be absorbed by friction is done by metal just as possible. They are well distributed within the oven cavity to the oven...
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... Plate must use the PANASONIC Joint Plate (sold separately). 3. Attach and tighten five screws (a) and the screw (b). Ensure the top oven is at a safe and workable height. (b) Joint Plate Projection Joint Plate Projection (a) Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Sanitary Counter Top Seal When microwave oven units are stacked ...and the counter top area around the entire perimeter of the base of two units. Lay generous bead of silicone seal around the microwave oven perimeter. 3. Silicone Sealant Counter Top - 21 - Place Joint Plate on a level counter top surface. Installation Instructions for...
... Plate must use the PANASONIC Joint Plate (sold separately). 3. Attach and tighten five screws (a) and the screw (b). Ensure the top oven is at a safe and workable height. (b) Joint Plate Projection Joint Plate Projection (a) Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Sanitary Counter Top Seal When microwave oven units are stacked ...and the counter top area around the entire perimeter of the base of two units. Lay generous bead of silicone seal around the microwave oven perimeter. 3. Silicone Sealant Counter Top - 21 - Place Joint Plate on a level counter top surface. Installation Instructions for...
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Make sure that water does not get into the back ventilation or control panel opening since this microwave oven should be scratched by returning the right screw to the left . The oven may have problems when the Air Filter becomes clogged with a soft ... of the oven cavity. The front door can damage the unit. 4. Then slide the filter to replace the shield before cleaning. 2. Wash this will absorb microwaves and may be in soapy water and an approved sanitizing solution. 3. Be sure to use the oven. Care of this can be washed with debris...
Make sure that water does not get into the back ventilation or control panel opening since this microwave oven should be scratched by returning the right screw to the left . The oven may have problems when the Air Filter becomes clogged with a soft ... of the oven cavity. The front door can damage the unit. 4. Then slide the filter to replace the shield before cleaning. 2. Wash this will absorb microwaves and may be in soapy water and an approved sanitizing solution. 3. Be sure to use the oven. Care of this can be washed with debris...
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.... DO NOT OPERATE EMPTY! ALWAYS clean oven interior DAILY with rag SOAKED with a lid and heat or defrost. Place the food in a microwave-safe container with Sanitizer, set Microwave for smaller portions and add a little water in pan to clean interior of oven. DO NOT operate with the cloth using tongs. CAREFULLY... PLATE BREAKS or CRACKS, DO NOT CONTINUE TO USE OVEN CONTACT AUTHORIZED SERVICE AGENCY IMMEDIATELY!! 1-888-350-9590 - 23 - Use covered Amber "H" type pans or microwaveable containers only!
.... DO NOT OPERATE EMPTY! ALWAYS clean oven interior DAILY with rag SOAKED with a lid and heat or defrost. Place the food in a microwave-safe container with Sanitizer, set Microwave for smaller portions and add a little water in pan to clean interior of oven. DO NOT operate with the cloth using tongs. CAREFULLY... PLATE BREAKS or CRACKS, DO NOT CONTINUE TO USE OVEN CONTACT AUTHORIZED SERVICE AGENCY IMMEDIATELY!! 1-888-350-9590 - 23 - Use covered Amber "H" type pans or microwaveable containers only!
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... TOTAL TIME on MEDIUM power, please program oven for two or three stage cooking. Heating and Defrosting Time Charts TABLE OF CONTENTS MICROWAVE BASICS 25 GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR HEATING IN PANASONIC MICROWAVE OVEN. . . . . 25 APPETIZERS 26 BAKED GOODS AND DESSERTS 27 BREAKFAST 28 FISH AND SEAFOOD 30 GRAVIES, SAUCES AND SOUPS 31 PLATED...
... TOTAL TIME on MEDIUM power, please program oven for two or three stage cooking. Heating and Defrosting Time Charts TABLE OF CONTENTS MICROWAVE BASICS 25 GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR HEATING IN PANASONIC MICROWAVE OVEN. . . . . 25 APPETIZERS 26 BAKED GOODS AND DESSERTS 27 BREAKFAST 28 FISH AND SEAFOOD 30 GRAVIES, SAUCES AND SOUPS 31 PLATED...
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... prepared foods should ONLY be traced to warp. will cause the styrofoam to overheating. - 25 - FOOD COMPONENTS Foods high in microwave ovens with either high sugar or high fat content should be covered before reheating with air. CONTAINERS Ceramic, paper, china, styrofoam... foods with the following caution. GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR HEATING IN A PANASONIC MICROWAVE OVEN For specific time, see each food category for reheating without first stirring. Heating and Defrosting Time Charts MICROWAVE BASICS Fundamental principles determine the success of food, the longer it ...
... prepared foods should ONLY be traced to warp. will cause the styrofoam to overheating. - 25 - FOOD COMPONENTS Foods high in microwave ovens with either high sugar or high fat content should be covered before reheating with air. CONTAINERS Ceramic, paper, china, styrofoam... foods with the following caution. GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR HEATING IN A PANASONIC MICROWAVE OVEN For specific time, see each food category for reheating without first stirring. Heating and Defrosting Time Charts MICROWAVE BASICS Fundamental principles determine the success of food, the longer it ...
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.... Prepare (112-140 g) conventionally, refrigerate, covered. 4 oz. HIGH 60 sec. 45 sec. 35 sec. DO NOT COVER. Prepare (224 g) conventionally, refrigerate, covered. 5-6 oz. Instructions for Microwave Heating Place on platter. HIGH 55 sec. 40 sec. 30 sec. - 26 - Heating and Defrosting Time Charts APPETIZERS Quantities of appetizers can be reheated together...
.... Prepare (112-140 g) conventionally, refrigerate, covered. 4 oz. HIGH 60 sec. 45 sec. 35 sec. DO NOT COVER. Prepare (224 g) conventionally, refrigerate, covered. 5-6 oz. Instructions for Microwave Heating Place on platter. HIGH 55 sec. 40 sec. 30 sec. - 26 - Heating and Defrosting Time Charts APPETIZERS Quantities of appetizers can be reheated together...
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... heated until the crust feels warm to prevent sogginess. After heating let rest about 1 minutes for Power NE-12521 NE-17521 NE-21521 Pre-preparation Microwave Heating Setting NE-12523 NE-17523 NE-21523 NE-17723 Bread, 8 oz. Place on paper HIGH 25 sec. 15 sec. 10 sec. room temperature. 6 ea...
... heated until the crust feels warm to prevent sogginess. After heating let rest about 1 minutes for Power NE-12521 NE-17521 NE-21521 Pre-preparation Microwave Heating Setting NE-12523 NE-17523 NE-21523 NE-17723 Bread, 8 oz. Place on paper HIGH 25 sec. 15 sec. 10 sec. room temperature. 6 ea...
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... 2 eggs 4 links 3 slices Prepare conventionally, undercook slightly, refrigerate, covered. Cured breakfast meats will reheat faster than uncured meats because salt readily absorbs microwave energy. Item Quantity Instructions for Microwave Heating Place on plate and cover. Instructions for Pre-preparation Bacon Bacon, Canadian Eggs, poached Eggs, scrambled Eggs, scrambled with bacon Eggs, scrambled...
... 2 eggs 4 links 3 slices Prepare conventionally, undercook slightly, refrigerate, covered. Cured breakfast meats will reheat faster than uncured meats because salt readily absorbs microwave energy. Item Quantity Instructions for Microwave Heating Place on plate and cover. Instructions for Pre-preparation Bacon Bacon, Canadian Eggs, poached Eggs, scrambled Eggs, scrambled with bacon Eggs, scrambled...
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... sausage Ham steak Hash, corned beef, canned Pancakes Pancakes with bacon Pancakes and sausage patty Potatoes, hashed brown Sausage links Sausage patties Quantity Instructions for Microwave Heating Place toast on plate in single layer. Prepare 4 strips conventionally, refrigerate, covered. 4 oz. Heat uncovered. HIGH 35 sec. 20 sec. 15 sec. HIGH 45...
... sausage Ham steak Hash, corned beef, canned Pancakes Pancakes with bacon Pancakes and sausage patty Potatoes, hashed brown Sausage links Sausage patties Quantity Instructions for Microwave Heating Place toast on plate in single layer. Prepare 4 strips conventionally, refrigerate, covered. 4 oz. Heat uncovered. HIGH 35 sec. 20 sec. 15 sec. HIGH 45...
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...attention as well as slight ubdercooking. Refrigerate, covered. Refrigerate, covered. Refrigerate, covered. Refrigerate, with butter and cover. crabmeat Instructions for Microwave Heating Place on plate and cover. Place on plate, brush with butter and cover. HIGH 45 sec. 35 sec. 30 sec. Delicate..., Red fillets 6 oz. (168 g) 5 oz. (140 g) Defrost. Place in container and should only be arranged in a single layer in microwave pan and brush with butter and herbs and cover. Place on plate, brush with (168 g) covered. Fish/Seafood, Frozen-Defrosting (To calculate time,...
...attention as well as slight ubdercooking. Refrigerate, covered. Refrigerate, covered. Refrigerate, covered. Refrigerate, with butter and cover. crabmeat Instructions for Microwave Heating Place on plate and cover. Place on plate, brush with butter and cover. HIGH 45 sec. 35 sec. 30 sec. Delicate..., Red fillets 6 oz. (168 g) 5 oz. (140 g) Defrost. Place in container and should only be arranged in a single layer in microwave pan and brush with butter and herbs and cover. Place on plate, brush with (168 g) covered. Fish/Seafood, Frozen-Defrosting (To calculate time,...
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... min. 4 min. 30 sec. 30 sec. Espagnole 1 qt. HIGH HIGH 1 qt. Cover, stir midway through heating. ingredients in microwave pan. and cover. Place in microwave, if recommended. Place in microwave HIGH 7 min. 5 min. 4 min. HIGH 8 min. 6 min. 5 min. sauce 30 sec. 30 sec. sauce 30...Soups Item Beef broth Chicken Noodle soup Clam chowder Approximate Times Quantity Instructions for Pre-preparation Instructions for Power NE-12521 NE-17521 NE-21521 Microwave Heating Setting NE-12523 NE-17523 NE-21523 NE-17723 Au jus 1 qt. Prepare HIGH 1 qt. HIGH 7 min. 7 min...
... min. 4 min. 30 sec. 30 sec. Espagnole 1 qt. HIGH HIGH 1 qt. Cover, stir midway through heating. ingredients in microwave pan. and cover. Place in microwave, if recommended. Place in microwave HIGH 7 min. 5 min. 4 min. HIGH 8 min. 6 min. 5 min. sauce 30 sec. 30 sec. sauce 30...Soups Item Beef broth Chicken Noodle soup Clam chowder Approximate Times Quantity Instructions for Pre-preparation Instructions for Power NE-12521 NE-17521 NE-21521 Microwave Heating Setting NE-12523 NE-17523 NE-21523 NE-17723 Au jus 1 qt. Prepare HIGH 1 qt. HIGH 7 min. 7 min...
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..., overlapping pieces as little as possible. cover. - 32 - Approximate Times Item Quantity Instructions for Pre-preparation Instructions for Power NE-12521 NE-17521 NE-21521 Microwave Heating Setting NE-12523 NE-17523 NE-21523 NE-17723 Beef, prime 12 oz. Prepare conventionally, Place on plate and refrigerate, covered. Prepare conventionally, Place...
..., overlapping pieces as little as possible. cover. - 32 - Approximate Times Item Quantity Instructions for Pre-preparation Instructions for Power NE-12521 NE-17521 NE-21521 Microwave Heating Setting NE-12523 NE-17523 NE-21523 NE-17723 Beef, prime 12 oz. Prepare conventionally, Place on plate and refrigerate, covered. Prepare conventionally, Place...
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... for Pre-preparation 8 oz. (224 g) 8 oz. (224 g) 4 oz. (112 g) 6 oz. (168 g) 12 oz. (336 g) 12 oz. (336 g) Prepare conventionally, undercook slightly, refrigerate, covered. Instructions for Microwave Heating Place on plate and cover. HIGH 50 sec. 35 sec. 25 sec. Instructions for...
... for Pre-preparation 8 oz. (224 g) 8 oz. (224 g) 4 oz. (112 g) 6 oz. (168 g) 12 oz. (336 g) 12 oz. (336 g) Prepare conventionally, undercook slightly, refrigerate, covered. Instructions for Microwave Heating Place on plate and cover. HIGH 50 sec. 35 sec. 25 sec. Instructions for...
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... sec. 35 sec. Place on absorbent material such as hamburgers and sausage should be precooked and preferably not be heated quickly and easily in this microwave oven. HIGH HIGH HIGH 60 sec. 1 min. 5 sec. 55 sec. 45 sec. 50 sec. 40 sec. 35 sec. 40 sec.... on paper towel, uncovered. Assemble, refrigerate, covered. Instructions for Pre-preparation BBQ beef on bun Corned beef on plate, uncovered. uncovered. Item Quantity Instructions for Microwave Heating Assemble, place on paper napkin on rye French dip 6 oz. (168 g) 5 oz. (140 g) 6 oz. (168 g) Prepare beef conventionally, ...
... sec. 35 sec. Place on absorbent material such as hamburgers and sausage should be precooked and preferably not be heated quickly and easily in this microwave oven. HIGH HIGH HIGH 60 sec. 1 min. 5 sec. 55 sec. 45 sec. 50 sec. 40 sec. 35 sec. 40 sec.... on paper towel, uncovered. Assemble, refrigerate, covered. Instructions for Pre-preparation BBQ beef on bun Corned beef on plate, uncovered. uncovered. Item Quantity Instructions for Microwave Heating Assemble, place on paper napkin on rye French dip 6 oz. (168 g) 5 oz. (140 g) 6 oz. (168 g) Prepare beef conventionally, ...