Panasonic Understanding Microwave Error Codes: F81 and F33
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Self Diagnostics Failure Code Explanation

This oven monitors its operation and displays a Failure Code in Digital Display Window when a problem occurs.

What to do when a Failure Code appears:

Unplug the oven and wait more than ten seconds before reconnecting. If normal operation does not resume, follow the next chart.

CODE

 

PROBLEM

 

WHAT TO DO

 

 

 

 

 

F01

Too high temperature of

The oven shuts off automatically. Disconnect the power cord from the

 

exhausted air

wall socket. The oven beeps continuously and resets for operation when

 

 

 

 

cool. Move the oven to the cooler location. If the problem persists, call

 

 

 

 

service agent.

 

 

 

 

 

 

F03

Incoming line voltage too

Check line voltage and that voltage adjustment is matched.

 

high.

(Refer to page 5 for Power Source Voltage Adjustment.)

 

 

 

 

Line Volt.

Connector Color

 

 

This oven is designed

 

 

 

to operate with 208 or

 

208 V

White

 

 

230 - 240 Volts AC.

 

230 - 240 V

Black

F04

Incoming line voltage too

If the line voltage is other than 208 or 230 - 240 V, consult electrician to

 

low.

check outlet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

F05

Defective memory IC

If the problem persists, call service agent. The oven will operate even if

 

 

 

 

Failure Code appears, just not as designed. Call service agent. If the

 

 

 

 

problem occurs during memory heating, press Stop/Reset pad. Then

 

 

 

 

other memory program and manual heating will be possible.

 

 

 

 

 

F33-34

Defective thermistor

The oven shuts off automatically. If the problem persists, call service

 

circuit

agent.

 

 

 

 

 

 

F44

Defective control panel

The oven shuts off automatically. If the problem persists, call service

 

 

 

 

agent.

 

 

 

 

 

 

F81-82

Defective relay circuit

If the problem persists, call service agent. The oven will operate even if

 

 

 

 

Failure Code appears, just not as designed. Call service agent. Press

 

 

 

 

Stop/Reset pad and try again.

F86-87

Defective relay circuit

The oven shuts off automatically. If the problem persists, call service

 

 

 

 

agent.

 

Note:  Above codes shown in Digital Display Window do not indicate all possible failures on the unit.

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Contents Operating Instructions Contents Important Safety Instructions Placement of the Oven Installation and Grounding InstructionsWiring Requirements Grounding InstructionsHow Does The Microwave Work? Power Source Voltage AdjustmentThis oven is preset at the factory as follows Outline DiagramPress Power Level Selector pad once How to OperateOpen the door and put the food in the oven Press Number/Memory pads 2, 0Special Note For both single and 2 stage heating Press Number/Memory pads 1, 0Press the desired Number/Memory pad Programmed HeatingKeep the door closed Press Program padFollow steps 1 to 5 above Press Number/Memory padSet heating time will appear Press Prog padProgram Lock Programming Double or Triple Quantity PADBeep Tone While pressing Stop/Reset pad, press Prog pad until ProgOpen the door and leave it open Press Prog pad Press Number/Memory pad 0 onceProgram List While pressing Stop/Reset pad, press Start padCycle Counter Follow -4 on page 12. do not Close the DoorAIR Filter While pressing Stop/Reset pad, press Number/Memory padInstallation Installation Instructions for StackingSanitary Counter Top Seal PreparationReplacement of the cavity light bulb Cleaning of the splatter shieldCleaning the Air Filter Care of Your OvenCode Problem What to do Self Diagnostics Failure Code ExplanationTable of Contents Heating and Defrosting Time ChartsGeneral guidelines for heating in a national microwave oven Microwave basicsQuantity Instructions for AppetizerSBaked goods and dessertS Breakfast Refrigerate, covered Single layer. Cover French toast Fish/Seafood-Primary Cooking Fish and seafoodDefrost Gravies Gravies, sauces and soupsSauces Quantity Instructions for Soups Quantity Instructions forMeat and poultry can be reheated successfully in this oven Plated meat and poultry entreesRice and pasta Microwave Heating Setting NE-1757 NE-2157 NE-1258Rice NE-1257Sandwiches Vegetables, Frozen-Defrosting and Heating VegetablesVegetable, Fresh-Primary Cooking Quantity Instructions for Vegetable, Fresh-Heating Quantity Instructions forCasseroles, Frozen-Heating Preparation CasserolesNE-1257/NE-1258 NE-1757 NE-2157 Technical SpecificationsA00033964AP F0900-3108
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