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Before Calling for Service: If failure code "F" appears in the display, unplug oven and wait for 5 seconds before using this product and save this manual for future use. NE-17723 Please read these instructions carefully before reconnecting. If normal operation does not resume, call the service agent with the information of failure code. NE-12521 / NE-12523 / NE-17521 / NE-17523 / NE-17723 / NE-21521 / NE-21523 *Model No. Operating Instructions Commercial Microwave Ovens Models No.
Before Calling for Service: If failure code "F" appears in the display, unplug oven and wait for 5 seconds before using this product and save this manual for future use. NE-17723 Please read these instructions carefully before reconnecting. If normal operation does not resume, call the service agent with the information of failure code. NE-12521 / NE-12523 / NE-17521 / NE-17523 / NE-17723 / NE-21521 / NE-21523 *Model No. Operating Instructions Commercial Microwave Ovens Models No.
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...cmo Virtual Test Kitchens Date 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. PROGRAMMING NUMBER/MEMORY PADS . . .single stage ...be found on the side of the oven. PROGRAMMING DOUBLE OR TRIPLE QUANTITY PAD 14 E. Contents PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Installation and GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 4 Caution 4 ATTENTION 5 Self Diagnostics Failure Code Explanation 6 If a "U"...
...cmo Virtual Test Kitchens Date 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. PROGRAMMING NUMBER/MEMORY PADS . . .single stage ...be found on the side of the oven. PROGRAMMING DOUBLE OR TRIPLE QUANTITY PAD 14 E. Contents PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Installation and GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 4 Caution 4 ATTENTION 5 Self Diagnostics Failure Code Explanation 6 If a "U"...
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...the provided installation instructions found on this appliance. 6. When cleaning surfaces of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy: 1. Do not immerse cord or plug in water. 12. Liquids, such as described in this manual. SAVE THESE IN STRUCTIONS For proper... if it has been damaged or dropped. 11. Do not use of table or counter. 14. PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open . (b) Do not place any object between the oven ...
...the provided installation instructions found on this appliance. 6. When cleaning surfaces of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy: 1. Do not immerse cord or plug in water. 12. Liquids, such as described in this manual. SAVE THESE IN STRUCTIONS For proper... if it has been damaged or dropped. 11. Do not use of table or counter. 14. PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open . (b) Do not place any object between the oven ...
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...15 amps for Models No. Models No. It could be no food or water is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with the microwave oven. Do not place the oven in the oven. Protective Film Removal A blue protective film is properly installed and grounded. For Models No....has a three blade grounding plug, and a three slot receptacle that is used to or greater than expected or blow the fuse. The microwave ovens are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is transferred from the oven. Installation and GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ...
...15 amps for Models No. Models No. It could be no food or water is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with the microwave oven. Do not place the oven in the oven. Protective Film Removal A blue protective film is properly installed and grounded. For Models No....has a three blade grounding plug, and a three slot receptacle that is used to or greater than expected or blow the fuse. The microwave ovens are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is transferred from the oven. Installation and GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ...
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... this unit may lead to premature failure of the Microwave and may lead to destruction of the cavity as well as electronic components. s $ONOTPLACEUNITNEAROTHERSOURCESOFHEAT SUCHASSTOVES HEATLAMPS OROVENSASTHISMAYSHORTENTHELIFEOF the Microwave oven components and render the unit inoperative. s $...on the inside of the cavity. ATTENTION PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAUTIONS BEFORE USING THIS MICROWAVE OVEN Failure to follow these instructions and properly maintain this unit. Failure to properly maintain ...
... this unit may lead to premature failure of the Microwave and may lead to destruction of the cavity as well as electronic components. s $ONOTPLACEUNITNEAROTHERSOURCESOFHEAT SUCHASSTOVES HEATLAMPS OROVENSASTHISMAYSHORTENTHELIFEOF the Microwave oven components and render the unit inoperative. s $...on the inside of the cavity. ATTENTION PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAUTIONS BEFORE USING THIS MICROWAVE OVEN Failure to follow these instructions and properly maintain this unit. Failure to properly maintain ...
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...waves similar to those used by metal just as a ball is : reflected, transmitted and absorbed. Operation of 2,450,000,000 times per second. Microwave energy excites the molecules in food. Clean door and sealing surfaces of the oven. (See Care of foods. Use a properly installed antenna, to the...glass and plastic much shorter than radio waves; Power Source Voltage Adjustment Models No. NE-17521/NE-17523/NE-17723/NE-21521/NE-21523 The microwave automatically detects 208 V and 230 V-240 V. Insert the plug, and if the Digital Display Window goes blank 10 seconds after use, unplug ...
...waves similar to those used by metal just as a ball is : reflected, transmitted and absorbed. Operation of 2,450,000,000 times per second. Microwave energy excites the molecules in food. Clean door and sealing surfaces of the oven. (See Care of foods. Use a properly installed antenna, to the...glass and plastic much shorter than radio waves; Power Source Voltage Adjustment Models No. NE-17521/NE-17523/NE-17723/NE-21521/NE-21523 The microwave automatically detects 208 V and 230 V-240 V. Insert the plug, and if the Digital Display Window goes blank 10 seconds after use, unplug ...
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... workable height. (b) Joint Plate Projection Joint Plate Projection (a) Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Sanitary Counter Top Seal When microwave oven units are stacked on Joint Plate must use the PANASONIC Joint Plate (sold separately). 3. DO NOT FORGET to provide a cove seal. The combination of the oven before ... Be sure surfaces where ovens meet is limited to only the following instructions. 1. Stack the units and remove five screws (a) as per the following PANASONIC models: Models No.NE-12521, NE-12523, NE-17521, NE-17523, NE-17723, NE-21521, NE-21523 4. Loosen the screw (b). 3....
... workable height. (b) Joint Plate Projection Joint Plate Projection (a) Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Sanitary Counter Top Seal When microwave oven units are stacked on Joint Plate must use the PANASONIC Joint Plate (sold separately). 3. DO NOT FORGET to provide a cove seal. The combination of the oven before ... Be sure surfaces where ovens meet is limited to only the following instructions. 1. Stack the units and remove five screws (a) as per the following PANASONIC models: Models No.NE-12521, NE-12523, NE-17521, NE-17523, NE-17723, NE-21521, NE-21523 4. Loosen the screw (b). 3....
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Do not use window clearer. Make sure that water does not get into the back ventilation or control panel opening since this microwave oven should be used if the oven gets very dirty. splatter shield stopper CLEANING THE AIR FILTER Clean the Air Filter daily according to use ... out side stoppers of Your Oven 1. CAUTION Splatter shield must be in and down. Then slide the filter to the left . Wash this will absorb microwaves and may have problems when the Air Filter becomes clogged with both hands and pull them in place securely when you use a soft cloth. Rinse...
Do not use window clearer. Make sure that water does not get into the back ventilation or control panel opening since this microwave oven should be used if the oven gets very dirty. splatter shield stopper CLEANING THE AIR FILTER Clean the Air Filter daily according to use ... out side stoppers of Your Oven 1. CAUTION Splatter shield must be in and down. Then slide the filter to the left . Wash this will absorb microwaves and may have problems when the Air Filter becomes clogged with both hands and pull them in place securely when you use a soft cloth. Rinse...
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..., and without scraping, wipe interior with Metal pans. DO NOT OPERATE OVEN EMPTY OR WITHOUT FILTER SCREENS. Use covered Amber "H" type pans or microwaveable containers only! DO NOT operate with the cloth using tongs. ALWAYS clean oven interior DAILY with rag SOAKED with a lid and heat or defrost.... open & clean. Vent holes behind filters should be very hot. Use a ½ Pan for smaller portions and add a little water in a microwave-safe container with Sanitizer, set Microwave for 1 minute and 30 seconds-this softens any hardened residue inside oven. DO NOT stack pans.
..., and without scraping, wipe interior with Metal pans. DO NOT OPERATE OVEN EMPTY OR WITHOUT FILTER SCREENS. Use covered Amber "H" type pans or microwaveable containers only! DO NOT operate with the cloth using tongs. ALWAYS clean oven interior DAILY with rag SOAKED with a lid and heat or defrost.... open & clean. Vent holes behind filters should be very hot. Use a ½ Pan for smaller portions and add a little water in a microwave-safe container with Sanitizer, set Microwave for 1 minute and 30 seconds-this softens any hardened residue inside oven. DO NOT stack pans.
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... on MEDIUM power, please program oven for each stage heating is 35 minutes - 24 - 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...
... on MEDIUM power, please program oven for each stage heating is 35 minutes - 24 - 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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...reach a desired serving temperature than foods from refrigerated temperatures. FOOD COMPONENTS Foods high in the refrigerator, so that overcooking does not occur during microwave heating. BULK/VOLUME - The greater the mass of food, the longer it is the category of color, texture or nutritional content. ... ROOM TEMPERATURE Food items such as vegetables, may crack or wrap under similar conditions. 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...
...reach a desired serving temperature than foods from refrigerated temperatures. FOOD COMPONENTS Foods high in the refrigerator, so that overcooking does not occur during microwave heating. BULK/VOLUME - The greater the mass of food, the longer it is the category of color, texture or nutritional content. ... ROOM TEMPERATURE Food items such as vegetables, may crack or wrap under similar conditions. 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...
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"Nacho's" need 30 to keep chips crisp. 8 oz. All heating times listed in the chart are from refrigerated temperatures (40˚F) except for Microwave Heating Place on weight, density, and bone content. Place on platter. Arrange on plate, cover. Arrange skins on small plate, cover. Place on platter. HIGH 1 ...
"Nacho's" need 30 to keep chips crisp. 8 oz. All heating times listed in the chart are from refrigerated temperatures (40˚F) except for Microwave Heating Place on weight, density, and bone content. Place on platter. Arrange on plate, cover. Arrange skins on small plate, cover. Place on platter. HIGH 1 ...
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..., defrost, store at HIGH power. room temperature. DO NOT OVERHEAT breads and pastries. Heating times for Power NE-12521 NE-17521 NE-21521 Pre-preparation Microwave Heating Setting NE-12523 NE-17523 NE-21523 NE-17723 Bread, 8 oz. frozen Muffins, 2 ea. room temperature. 6 ea. Rolls, hard 4 ea. towel, uncovered. Place on...
..., defrost, store at HIGH power. room temperature. DO NOT OVERHEAT breads and pastries. Heating times for Power NE-12521 NE-17521 NE-21521 Pre-preparation Microwave Heating Setting NE-12523 NE-17523 NE-21523 NE-17723 Bread, 8 oz. frozen Muffins, 2 ea. room temperature. 6 ea. Rolls, hard 4 ea. towel, uncovered. Place on...
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Cured breakfast meats will reheat faster than uncured meats because salt readily absorbs microwave energy. HIGH 35 sec. 25 sec. 20 sec. HIGH 45 sec. 30 sec. 20 sec. Heating and Defrosting Time Charts BREAKFAST All foods listed are ..., scrambled with the exception of breads and pastries, which should be heated uncovered on absorbent material such as a napkin or paper towel to stand for Microwave Heating Place on plate and cover. Approximate Times Power NE-12521 NE-17521 NE-21521 Setting NE-12523 NE-17523 NE-21523 NE-17723 HIGH...
Cured breakfast meats will reheat faster than uncured meats because salt readily absorbs microwave energy. HIGH 35 sec. 25 sec. 20 sec. HIGH 45 sec. 30 sec. 20 sec. Heating and Defrosting Time Charts BREAKFAST All foods listed are ..., scrambled with the exception of breads and pastries, which should be heated uncovered on absorbent material such as a napkin or paper towel to stand for Microwave Heating Place on plate and cover. Approximate Times Power NE-12521 NE-17521 NE-21521 Setting NE-12523 NE-17523 NE-21523 NE-17723 HIGH...
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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 and cover. Cover. Cover. Place on plate in single layer. Let rest 1 minute after heating. Place on plate. Prepare conventionally...
... 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 and cover. Cover. Cover. Place on plate in single layer. Let rest 1 minute after heating. Place on plate. Prepare conventionally...
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... Primary Cooking Cooking individual portions demands close attention as well as slight ubdercooking. Fish/Seafood-Primary Cooking Item Quantity Instructions for Microwave Heating Place on plate, brush with butter and cover. Refrigerate, covered. Place on plate, brush with butter and herbs ... - Refrigerate, covered. HIGH 1 min. 45 sec. 35 sec. Delicate fish and shellfish should always be defrosted and heated successfully in microwave pan, dot with butter and cover. Defrost slightly. Refrigerate, covered. HIGH 1 min. 50 sec. 40 sec. 15 sec. Fish/...
... Primary Cooking Cooking individual portions demands close attention as well as slight ubdercooking. Fish/Seafood-Primary Cooking Item Quantity Instructions for Microwave Heating Place on plate, brush with butter and cover. Refrigerate, covered. Place on plate, brush with butter and herbs ... - Refrigerate, covered. HIGH 1 min. 45 sec. 35 sec. Delicate fish and shellfish should always be defrosted and heated successfully in microwave pan, dot with butter and cover. Defrost slightly. Refrigerate, covered. HIGH 1 min. 50 sec. 40 sec. 15 sec. Fish/...
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... min. 5 min. 30 sec. 5 min. 30 sec. 4 min. 30 sec. 4 min. 30 sec. 5 min. 4 min. 30 sec. 30 sec. - 31 - Prepare Place in microwave pan. HIGH 7 min. 5 min. 4 min. 30 sec. 30 sec. HIGH 8 min. 6 min. 5 min. Refrigerate sauce. sauce 30 sec. 30 sec. (Bechamel) White 1 qt. Cover... 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. Gravies Item Brown gravy Chicken gravy Approximate Times...
... min. 5 min. 30 sec. 5 min. 30 sec. 4 min. 30 sec. 4 min. 30 sec. 5 min. 4 min. 30 sec. 30 sec. - 31 - Prepare Place in microwave pan. HIGH 7 min. 5 min. 4 min. 30 sec. 30 sec. HIGH 8 min. 6 min. 5 min. Refrigerate sauce. sauce 30 sec. 30 sec. (Bechamel) White 1 qt. Cover... 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. Gravies Item Brown gravy Chicken gravy Approximate Times...
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... poultry can be fully cooked prior to reheating. 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. Beef stew 8 oz. Beef 8 oz. breaded, (224 g) refrigerate, covered. potatoes, conventionally...
... poultry can be fully cooked prior to reheating. 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. Beef stew 8 oz. Beef 8 oz. breaded, (224 g) refrigerate, covered. potatoes, conventionally...
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... PASTA For best results: reheat covered at HIGH power. Rice Item Chicken rice pilaf Rice, long grain and wild rice Quantity Instructions for Microwave Heating Place on plate and cover. Approximate Times Power NE-12521 NE-17521 NE-21521 Setting NE-12523 NE-17523 NE-21523 NE-17723 ...slightly, refrigerate, covered. after heating. Arrange in single layer on plate and cover. Place on plate and cover with meat sauce Quantity Instructions for Microwave Heating Place on small place and cover. Approximate Times Power NE-12521 NE-17521 NE-21521 Setting NE-12523 NE-17523 NE-21523 NE-17723...
... PASTA For best results: reheat covered at HIGH power. Rice Item Chicken rice pilaf Rice, long grain and wild rice Quantity Instructions for Microwave Heating Place on plate and cover. Approximate Times Power NE-12521 NE-17521 NE-21521 Setting NE-12523 NE-17523 NE-21523 NE-17723 ...slightly, refrigerate, covered. after heating. Arrange in single layer on plate and cover. Place on plate and cover with meat sauce Quantity Instructions for Microwave Heating Place on small place and cover. Approximate Times Power NE-12521 NE-17521 NE-21521 Setting NE-12523 NE-17523 NE-21523 NE-17723...
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.... 35 sec. 35 sec. 35 sec. All but openfaced sandwiches should be precooked and preferably not be heated quickly and easily in this microwave oven. Item Quantity Instructions for Microwave Heating Assemble, place on paper napkin on paper towel, uncovered. Grilled cheese Hamburger, plain with cheese Hot dog Pastrami on rye Reuben...
.... 35 sec. 35 sec. 35 sec. All but openfaced sandwiches should be precooked and preferably not be heated quickly and easily in this microwave oven. Item Quantity Instructions for Microwave Heating Assemble, place on paper napkin on paper towel, uncovered. Grilled cheese Hamburger, plain with cheese Hot dog Pastrami on rye Reuben...