Panasonic NE-2157R Care of Your Oven, Cleaning of the splatter shield, Cleaning the Air Filter

Care of Your Oven

1.Remove the plug from the electrical socket before cleaning.

2.Keep the inside of the oven clean. If pieces of food or spilled liquids stick to the oven walls, or between door seal and door surface, they will absorb microwaves and may cause arcing or sparks. Wipe up all spills with a damp cloth. Kitchen detergent or an approved sanitizing solution may be used if the oven gets very dirty. Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives.

Cleaning of the splatter shield

1.Hold snap in-snap out side stoppers of splatter shield with both hands and pull them in and down. Then take the splatter shield out of the oven cavity.

2.Rinse splatter shield in soapy water and an approved sanitizing solution.

3.Be sure to replace the shield before using the oven.

CAUTION

Splatter shield must be in place securely when you use the oven.

Replacement of the cavity light bulb

If the Cavity Light burns out, you can replace it yourself by following these simple directions.

1.Unscrew the Cavity Light Cover which is located on the left side of the cabinet.

2.Remove the celophane tape that is placed over the bulb and the socket.

3.Replace the old bulb with a new one.

4.Close the Cavity Light Cover.

use 120 V - 125 V / 20 W for NE-1257R/NE-1258R use 230 V - 250 V / 20 W for NE-1757R

use 230 V - 250 V / 20 W for NE-2157R

CAUTION

Remove the plug from the electrical socket before replacement of the Cavity Light Bulb.

3.The outside surface of this microwave oven should be cleaned with soap and water, then dried with a soft cloth. Make sure that water does not get into the back ventilation or control panel opening since this can damage the unit.

4.The window of the door should be washed with very mild soap and water. Be sure to use a soft cloth. Never use window clearer. The front door can be scratched by harsh soap or cleaners.

Cleaning THE Air Filter

Clean the Air Filter regularly according to the following instructions. The oven may have problems when the Air Filter becomes clogged with dust.(*)

1.Remove Air Filter from the front bottom skirt by returning the right screw to the left. Then slide the filter to the right and lift it off the post at the left.

screw

post

2.Wash this filter in warm soapy water.

3.Be sure to replace Air Filter before using the oven.

(*)If Air Filter becomes clogged with debris this will cause an overheating problem on the oven.- See “F” codes on page 17.

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