Operating Instructions NE-1027/NE-1037 1000 Watts Microwave Oven 0 (Min) Min) 12 3 4 30 5 6 7 8 9 25 20 15 10 x2 1 2 3 X2 R Please read these instructions completely before operating this oven. Table of Contents For Your Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Unpacking Your Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Placement of Your Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Using Your Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Maintenance of Your Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Important Information ­­­Read Carefully . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 - 5 How Does the Microwave Work? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 - NE-1027 Outline Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 How to Operate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 - NE-1037 Outline Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 How to Operate Before Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Heating A. Manual Single Stage Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 B. Manual 2 or 3 Stages Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 C. Programmed Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Programming A. Programming Memory Pads for Single Stage Heating . . . . . . . . . . . .13 B. Programming Memory Pads for 2 or 3 Stages Heating . . . . . . . . . . .14 C. Programming the Double Quantity Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Other Features A. To Activate Program Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 B. To Release Program Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 C. To Read Program List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 D. To Select Beep Tone Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 E. To Read the Cycle Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Self Diagnostics Failure Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Care of Your Microwave Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Cooking/Defrosting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 -1- For Your Safety This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 13 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark ASA or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse. If the fuse cover is detachable, never use the plug with the cover omitted. If a replacement fuse cover is required, ensure that it is the same colour as that visible on the face of the plug (i.e. Red or Orange). A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer. HOW TO REPLACE THE FUSE Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY AND AN APPROPRIATE ONE FITTED. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMP SOCKET. If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown to the right above. If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician. (For U.K. Models only) WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green-and-yellow: Earth Blue: Neutral Brown: Live As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the Earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN-AND-YELLOW. The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Voltage & Power The voltage used must be the same as specified on this microwave oven. Using a higher voltage than that which is specified is dangerous and may result in a fire or other type of accident causing damage. Do not immerse cord, plug or oven in water. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. Do not let cord hang over the edge of table or worktop. Do not plug your oven in via an extension cable as this can be dangerous. It is important to plug the oven directly into a wall socket. The back of the appliance heats up during use. Do not allow the cord to be in contact with the back of the appliance or cabinet surface. Unpacking Your Oven 1. Examine Your Oven Unpack the oven, remove all packing material, and examine the oven for any damage such as dents, broken door latches or cracks in the door. Notify dealer immediately if the unit is damaged. DO NOT install it if the unit is damaged. 2. Guarantee Card Fill out and post the preaddressed guarantee card. Guarantee Card 3. Cord If the supply cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the special cord available only from the manufacturer. N.B. The appliance should be inspected for damage to the door seals and door seal areas and if these areas are damaged the appliance should not be operated until it has been repaired by service technician trained by the manufacturer. 4. Removal of protective film A protective film is used to prevent scratching of the outer case during transportation. Peel this film off before installation or use. MICROWAVE DO NOT REMOVE THE ADHESIVE PLASTIC FILM FROM THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR. -2- Placement of Your Oven 1. Oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface. For proper operation, the oven must have sufficient air flow, i.e. 5 cm/2" at the side; 15 cm/6" clear over the top; 10 cm/4" at the rear. 2. Do not place the microwave oven on a shelf directly above a gas or electric hob. This may be a safety hazard and the oven may be damaged. 3. Do not block air vents on the rear and bottom of the cabinet. If air vents are blocked during operation, the oven may overheat. If the oven overheats, a thermal safety device will turn the oven off. The oven will remain inoperable with blank display until it has cooled. 4. Do not use the oven outdoors. 15 cm 5 cm 10 cm Using Your Oven 1. This oven must not be operated by Microwave without food in the oven. Operation when empty will damage the appliance. 2. Children should be kept away from the oven at all times and should only be allowed to operate the oven under supervision. Ensure that children do not touch the hot outer casing after operation of the oven. 3. Storage of accessories. Do not store any objects other than oven accessories inside the oven in case it is accidentally turned on. In case of electronic failure, the oven can be turned off at wall socket. 4. Do not dry fabrics in the oven since there is a possibility of the clothes burning if left in the oven for too long. 5. If smoke is observed, press the Stop/Reset Pad or turn the Timer Select Dial back to zero "0" position and leave the door closed. Disconnect the power cord, or shut off the power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. Maintenance of Your Oven 1. WHEN YOUR OVEN REQUIRES A SERVICE call your local Panasonic engineer (0541-591590) for Customer support. It is dangerous for anyone other than a service technician trained by the manufacturer to perform repair service. Do not attempt to remove the outer casing after operation of the oven. 2. Do not attempt to tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to the door, control panel housing, safety interlock switches or any other part of the oven. Do not remove outer panel from the oven. The door seals and door seal areas should always be kept clean ­­ use a damp cloth. 3. The oven lamp must be replaced by a service technician trained by the manufacturer. DO NOT attempt to remove the outer casing from the oven. -3- Important Information ­­ Read Carefully Short Cooking Times As microwave cooking times are much shorter than other cooking methods it is essential that recommended cooking times are not exceeded without first checking the food. Factors that may affect cooking times are: preferred degree of cooking, starting temperature, altitude, volume, size and shape of foods and utensils used. As you become familiar with the oven, you will be able to adjust these factors. It is better to undercook rather than overcook foods. If food is undercooked, it can always be returned to the oven for further cooking. If food is overcooked, nothing can be done. Always start with minimum cooking times. IMPORTANT If the recommended cooking times are exceeded, the food will be spoiled and in extreme circumstances it could catch fire and possibly damage the interior of the oven. 1. Small Quantities of Food Take care when heating small quantities of food as these can easily burn, dry out or catch on fire if cooked too long. Always set short cooking times and check the food frequently. N.B. If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn the oven off. Disconnect the power cord, or shut off the power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. NEVER OPERATE THE OVEN WITHOUT FOOD. 5. Foods with Skins Potatoes, apples, egg yolk, whole vegetables and sausages are examples of food with non porous skins. These must be pierced using a fork before cooking to prevent bursting. 6. Liquids When heating liquids, e.g. soup, sauces and beverages in your microwave oven, overheating the liquid beyond boiling point can occur without evidence of bubbling. This could result in a sudden boil over of the hot liquid. To prevent this possibility the following steps should be taken: a) Avoid using straight-sided container with narrow necks. b) Do not overheat. c) Stir the liquid before placing the containers in the oven and again halfway through the heating time. d) After heating, allow it to stand in the oven for a short time, stirring again before carefully removing the container. 7. Lids Always remove the lids of jars and containers and take away food containers before you microwave them. If you don't, steam and pressure might build up inside and cause an explosion even after the microwave cooking has stopped. 8. Deep Fat Frying Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your oven. 9. Temperature probe Use a temperature probe to check the temperature of foods when they have been removed from the microwave. If undercooked, return to the oven and cook for a few more minutes at the recommended power level. Do not leave the temperature probe in the oven when microwaving. 10. Paper, Plastic When heating food in plastic or paper containers, check the oven frequently as these types of containers ignite if overheated. Do not use wire twist-ties with roasting bags as arcing will occur. Do not use recycled paper products, e.g. kitchen roll unless they say they are specifically designed for use in a microwave oven. These products contain impurities which may cause sparks and/or fires when used. 2. Foods Low in Moisture Take care when heating foods low in moisture, e.g. bread items, chocolate, popcorn, biscuits and pastries. These can easily burn, dry out or catch on fire if cooked too long. 3. Christmas Pudding Christmas puddings and other foods high in fats or sugar, e.g. jam, mince pies, must not be over heated. These foods must never be left unattended as with over cooking these foods can ignite. 4. Boiled Eggs Do not boil eggs in their shells and whole hardboiled eggs in your microwave. Raw eggs boiled in their shells can explode causing injury. -4- 11. Reheating It is essential that reheated food is served "piping hot". Remove the food from the oven and check that it is "piping hot", i.e. steam is being emitted from all parts and any sauce is bubbling. If you wish you may choose to check the food has reached 72°C with a food thermometer - (but remember do not use this thermometer inside the microwave.) or to a temperature recommended by Governme ...