Panasonic NE-17723, NE-21523, NE-21521, NE-17521, NE-17523, NE-12521 Important Safety Instructions

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PRECAUTIONS

TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

(a)Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks. Under normal conditions, the oven will not operate with the door open.

(b)Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door, or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

(c)Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the :

(1)door (bent)

(2)hinges and latches (broken or loose)

(3)door seals and sealing surfaces.

(d)The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Your microwave oven is a cooking device and you should use as much care as you use with a stove or any other cooking device.

When using this electric appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

WARNING—To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

1.Read all instructions before using the appliance.

2.Read and follow “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID

POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY,” found above.

3.This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. See “Grounding Instructions” found on page 4.

4.Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions found on page 4.

5.Do not cover or block any openings on this appliance.

6.Do not store or use this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

7.Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, or cook food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

8.When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the door, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.

9.As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.

10.Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

11.Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

12.Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

13.Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

14.This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

15.Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers (for example, closed glass jars) may explode and should not be heated in this oven.

16.To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

(a)Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

(b)Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.

(c)If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

(d)Do not use the cavity for storage purposes.

Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.

17.Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. To reduce the risk of injury to persons:

(a)Do not overheat the liquid.

(b)Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.

(c)Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.

(d)After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container.

(e)Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For proper use of your oven read remaining safety cautions and operating instructions.

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Contents Operating Instructions Contents Important Safety Instructions Grounding Instructions Installation and Grounding InstructionsPlacement of the Oven Wiring RequirementsPage Self Diagnostics Failure Code Explanation If a U Appears In The DisplaySlide this up to unlock How Does The Microwave Work? Power Source Voltage AdjustmentThis oven is preset at the factory as follows Outline DiagramHow to remove How to insertSD Memory Card Power Level Selector PAD How to OperateFollow steps 1 to 3 on Press Power Level Selector pad Press Number/Memory pads 1, 0Special Note For both single and 4 stage heating To change the number of memory digits Programmed Heating N 0ROGRAM 5NLOCKA-ODE  N 0ROGRAM ,OCKR-ODEPress Shift A/B/C pad, Number/Memory pads 1 Programming NUMBER/MEMORY Pads 2 to 5 stage heatingProgramming Double or Triple Quantity PAD Program Lock 4O !CTIVATET0ROGRAMT,OCK  4O 2ELEASE 0ROGRAM ,OCK Beep TonePitch of filter cleaning alarm Length of beep tone at the end of heating cyclePitch of beep tone at the end of heating cycle Program List How to erase memory contentAIR Filter Cleaning Cycle Counter 4O Display ALL Cooking Times EVEROUSED Oven Lamp  /VEN ,AMP Settings Whenethetdoor ISSOPEN !DJUSTINGS/VEN ,AMP Brightness DURINGPCOOKING  /VEN ,AMP Blinks AT Thelendnof Heating CYCLEPreparation Installation Instructions for StackingInstallation Sanitary Counter Top SealCleaning Splatter Shield Cleaning the AIR FilterCare of Your Oven Do not Operate Empty Do not Heat Bagged Products Cleaning and Maintenance proceduresTable of Contents Heating and Defrosting Time ChartsGeneral Guidelines for Heating in a Panasonic Microwave Oven Microwave BasicsSeconds per ounce depending on the amount of topping AppetizersBaked Goods and Desserts Breakfast French Fish and Seafood GRAVIES, Sauces and Soups Meat and poultry can be reheated successfully in this oven Plated Meat and Poultry EntreesPasta Instructions for Rice and PastaRice Pre-preparation Microwave Heating Level NE-12523Sandwiches Microwave Heating Level NE-12523 NE-17523 NE-21523 NE-17723 VegetablesVegetable, Fresh-Primary Cooking Instructions for Casseroles, Frozen-Heating Preparation CasserolesLimited Warranty only for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico Page Bottom UP Technical Specifications