Panasonic Commercial Microwave Ovens Ne2180 Ne3280 Operating Instructions

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Operating Instructions
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Please read these instructions completely before operating this oven.
NE-2180/NE-3280 Commercial Microwave Ovens
Before Calling for Service:
If failure code “F**” appears in the display, unplug oven and wait for 
10 seconds before reconnecting. If normal operation does not resume, 
call the service agent with the information of failure code.
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							Contents
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Installation and Grounding Instructions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Power Source Voltage Adjustment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
How Does The Microwave Work?  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Outline Diagram  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
How to Operate
A. Manual Heating  . .single stage heating  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 or 3 stage heating  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
B. Programmed Heating  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
C. Programming Memory pads  . . . . . . . . .single stage heating  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 or 3 stage heating  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
D. Program Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
E. Beep Tone  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
F. Program List  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
G.Cycle Counter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Self Diagnostics Failure Code Explanation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Sanitary Counter Top Seal  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Care of Your Oven  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Cooking Instructions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Technical Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Owner’s Record
Model No.
Serial No.
The serial number of this products can be 
found on the lower right hand side of the oven.
Dealer’s Name
Dealer’s Address
Date of Purchase
See page 13 before calling
Toll Free
Service Information
To locate a convenient service agent call
1-888-350-9590
Chef Support: 201-348-7305
www.panasonic.com/cmo
Virtual Test Kitchens
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							PRECAUTIONS
TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with
the door opensince 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 objectbetween the oven
front face and the door, or allow soil or cleaner
residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.(c) Do not operate the ovenif 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. (See page 2.)
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,”above on this page.
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. 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:
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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							1. 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 the outer panel of the 
oven. Repairs should only be done by a qualified 
service person.
2. Do NOT operate the oven empty.
The microwave energy will reflect continuously 
throughout the oven if no food or water is present 
to absorb energy, this could damage the oven and 
result in the danger of a fire.
3. If a fire occurs in the oven, press the Stop/Clear 
time Pad and LEAVE THE DOOR CLOSED.
Disconnect the power cord, or shut off the power at
the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
4. Do NOT attempt to dry clothes, newspapers or 
other materials in the oven, as they may catch on 
fire.
5. Do NOT use recycled paper products, as they may 
contain impurities which may cause sparks and/or 
fires.6. Do NOT use newspapers or paper bags for 
cooking.
7. Do NOT hit or strike the control panel. Damage to 
controls may occur.
8. POT HOLDERS may be needed when removing 
food from the oven. Heat is transferred from the 
hot food to the container.
9. Do NOT store flammable materials next to, on top 
of, or in the oven. It is a fire hazard.
10. Do NOT slide the removable middle shelf in or out 
when placing or removing food. This action could 
cause damage to the shelf or cause hot food to tip 
towards the operator.
11. Do NOT use this oven to heat chemicals or any 
other non - food products. Do NOT clean this oven 
with any product that is labeled as containing 
corrosive chemicals.Heating of corrosive 
chemicals in this oven can cause microwave 
radiation leaks. Placement of the Oven
Locate the oven on a smooth, flat and stable surface.
There should be no gap between the table surface and
the bottom of the oven. Do not place the oven in a hot
or damp area, ie. near a stove, sink or directly above
heat lamps on a serving line. Free airflow around the
oven is important. There is a possibility of a small
amount of interference with weak broadcast signals if
the microwave oven is too close to a radio or TV.
Grounding Instructions
This oven must be electrically grounded. In the event of
an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of
electric shock by providing an escape wire for the
electric current. The appliance is equipped with a cord
having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The
plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly
installed and grounded.
WARNING 
improper use of the grounding plug can
result in a risk of electric shock.
Consult a qualified electrician or service person if the
grounding instructions are not completely understood,
or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is
properly connected.
Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord
is too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman
install an outlet near the appliance.
Removal of Protective Film
A blue protective film is used to prevent scratching of
the outer case during transportation. Peel the film from
the exterior of the oven before installation or use.Wiring Requirements
1. No other appliance should share the circuit with the 
microwave oven. If it does, the branch circuit fuse 
may overload and either cause the oven to produce 
lower power output or blow the fuse.
2. The microwave ovens are built to operate on 2 
different voltages (220-240 V or 208 V). Be sure 
that the voltage selector connector (on the back of 
the oven) is set for your power supply (see page 5).
Using a higher voltage setting is dangerous and 
may result in overheating of the electrical components
thus shortening their life expectancy or possibly 
causing a fire or other accident. Using a lower 
voltage will lower the power output of the oven, 
resulting in slower heating of the food. Panasonic 
is NOT responsible for damage resulting from the 
use of the oven with other than the specified voltage.
For Model NE-3280/NE-2180
This oven must be on a separate 60 Hz 
GROUNDED CIRCUIT - minimum 30 amps.
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Installation and GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
Caution
NEMA#
6-30PNEMA# 6-30R
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							Your microwave oven is factory set for 208 V
operation. For 220 V - 240 V operation, the following
adjustment MUST be made.
(Step 1) Unplug the oven.
(Step 2) Unscrew the voltage adjustment cover 
which is located on the back of the oven.
Do not remove any other parts from the 
oven.
(Step 3) Remove the connector from the white socket
and rotate it 180 degrees and plug it
into black socket. (see sketch)
(Step 4) Reattach the voltage adjustment cover 
to the cabinet.
For 220 V - 240 V 
Plug the connetcor into 
black socket.
For 208 V 
Plug the connector into 
white socket.
Microwaves are a form of high frequency radio waves
similar to those used by a radio including AM, FM, and
CB. They are, however, much shorter than radio waves;
approximately five inches in length. Electricity is
converted into microwave energy by the magnetron
tube. From the magnetron tube, microwave energy is
transmitted to the oven cavity where it is: reflected,
transmitted and absorbed.
Reflection
Microwave are reflected by metal just as a ball is
bounced off a wall. A combination of stationary (interior
walls) and rotating antenna, located underneath the
bottom shelf and above the ceiling cover assure that
the microwaves are well distributed within the oven
cavity to produce even heating or cooking of foods.
Transmission
Microwave pass through some materials such as paper,
glass and plastic much like sunlight shining through a
window. Because these substances do not absorb or
reflect the microwave energy, they are ideal materials
for microwave oven heating containers when covered.Absorption
During heating, microwaves will be absorbed by food.
They penetrate to a depth of about 
3/4to 11/2inches.
Microwave energy excites the molecules in the food
(especially water, fat and sugar molecules), and causes
them to vibrate at a rate of 2,450,000,000 times per
second. This vibration causes friction, and heat is
produced just as you will feel heat produced if you
vigorously rub your hands together. The internal heating
of larger foods is done by conduction. The heat which is
produced by friction is conducted to the center of the
food. Foods also continue to heat by conduction during
standing time.(“carry-over” cooking)
Because microwave energy dissipates, It is not stored
in food.
Radio Inference
1. Operation of the microwave oven may cause 
interference to your radio, TV or similar equipment.
2. When there is interference, it may be reduced or 
eliminated by taking the following measures:
a. Clean door and sealing surfaces of the oven.
(See Care of Your Microwave Oven found on page 
14.)
b. Place the radio, TV, etc. away from the microwave 
oven as far as possible.
c. Use a properly installed antenna, to obtain stronger 
signal reception.
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Power Source Voltage Adjustment
How Does The Microwave Work?
CAUTION
Make sure that the power cord is unplugged 
before removing the voltage adjustment cover.
Voltage Adjustment
Connector
Voltage Adjustment
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Outline Diagram
This oven is preset at the factory for the following:

Manual operation

Memory pads preset HIGH power at the indicated heating times for single stage heating
1 = 10 sec. 2 = 20 sec. 3 = 30 sec. 4 = 45 sec. 5 = 1 min.
6 = 1 min. 15 sec. 7 = 1 min. 30 sec. 8 = 2 min.
(There are two sides, A and B. Only A-side is preset.)

Program Unlock

Cycle Counter set to “0” on all pads
If you wish to change these times, please consult the operating instructions to find how to program them.
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STAGE HI MED LOW DEF HOLD
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Digital Display Window (see below)
Power Level Indicator Display
Power Level Selector Pad
Memory Shift Pad
Memory Pads
Stop/Clear Time  Pad
Start Pad
Timer DialOven Lamp Cover
Door Handle
Control Panel
Air Filters
Program Entry Button (behind Air Filters)
Beep Control Button (behind Air Filters)
Program Lock Button (behind Air Filters)
Middle Shelf
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A - Program Display
B - Memory Area Code Display
C - Memory Pad Number Display
D - Stage Heating Indicator
E - Heating Time Display (min. sec.)
F - Power Level Indicator
HI (HIGH)
MED (MEDIUM)
LOW
DEF (DEFROST)
HOLD
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How to Operate
Example: To cook food at HIGH power for 2 minutes
INSTRUCTIONDIGITAL DISPLAY WINDOWPA D
2Press Power Level Selector pad once.
☛The selected power level will be indicated and 1st Stage Heating
Indicator “1” will start to blink.
Note:Press once for HIGH power, twice for MEDIUM power, 3 times for
LOW, four times for DEFROST and 5 times for HOLD.
POWER11STAGE HI
3Set the desired heating time using the Timer Dial.
☛The selected heating time will appear.
Note:up to 15 min. on HIor MED, 60 min. on LOW, DEForHOLD
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4Press Start pad.
☛The oven lamp will turn on and heating will start. Power Level Indicator
will start to blink, and heating time will count down.
START11STAGE HI
• When all time expires, beep tone will sound and heating will stop. The oven lamp will
turn off. “0” will blink until the door is opened. One minute later, cooling fan will stop.
• Open the door and take the food out. The oven lamp will turn on. Digital Display Window
will show the originally selected time and power. (“REPEAT” feature)
• Close the door. The oven lamp will turn off. One minute later, Digital Display Window will
go blank.
1Open the door and put the food in the oven.
☛The oven lamp will turn on and “0” will appear.
Note:While “0” appears, operation is available. One minute after the door
is closed, “0” will disappear.

Single stage heating
This feature gives the user maximum flexibility to set the oven to desired heating times and power levels.
Ideal for menus that require variations in heating requirements.
STAGE HI
A. MANUAL HEATING 
						

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How to Operate
INSTRUCTIONDIGITAL DISPLAY WINDOWPA D
Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 7.
11STAGE HI
4Press Power Level Selector pad four times.
☛The selected power level will be indicated and 2nd Stage Heating
Indicator “2” will start to blink.
POWER11STAGE DEF2
5Set the desired heating time for the second stage using the Timer Dial.
☛The set heating time will appear.
Note:up to 15 min. on HIor MED, 60 min. on LOW, DEFor HOLD
11STAGE DEF2
6Press Start pad.
☛The oven lamp will turn on. The total time for both stages will appear
and start to count down. 1st Stage Heating Indicator “1” and Power
Level Indicator for the first stage heating will start to blink.
START11STAGE HI DEF2
• After the first stage heating, a single beep tone will sound. 2nd Heating Stage Indicator
“2” and Power Level Indicator for the second stage heating will start to blink and the
remaining heating time will count down.
• When all time expires, beep tone will sound and heating will stop. The oven lamp will
turn off. “0” will blink until the door is opened. One minute later, cooling fan will stop.
• Open the door and take the food out. The oven lamp will turn on. Digital Display Window
will show the originally set time and power. (“REPEAT” feature)
• Close the door. The oven lamp will turn off. One minute later, Digital Display Window will
go blank.
STAGE DEF2
Note: For 3 stage Heating, repeat steps 4 and 5 above before pressing Start pad.
SPECIAL NOTE: For both single and 2 or 3 stage heating
1. While heating, pressing Stop/Clear Time pad stops the operation. You can restart it by pressing Start pad.
Pressing Stop/Clear Time pad again will cancel the selected program.
2. While not heating, pressing Stop/Clear Time pad cancels the selected program.
3. You can repeat exactly the same manually selected heating time by pressing only Start pad, if you use the oven
again within one minute (within 30 minutes when the door has been left open).
4. One minute later of non-use with door closed, the REPEAT feature will be cancelled.
Example: To cook food at HIGH power for 2 minutes and at DEFROST power for 1 minute

2 or 3 stage heating
This feature allows you to set to begin heating at one power level then shift automatically to a different power 
level after designated amount of heating time.
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How to Operate
B. PROGRAMMED HEATING

In Program Unlock Mode:
INSTRUCTIONDIGITAL DISPLAY WINDOWPA D
2Press the Desired Memory Pad “5”.
☛The currently programmed information will be indicated.
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STAGE HI
3Press Start pad.
☛The oven lamp will turn on and heating will start. The heating time will
count down.
START11
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STAGE HI
MAKE SURE THE UNIT IS PROGRAMMED TO YOUR SPECIFICATION OR NEEDS(see page 10).
• When all time expires, beep tone will sound and heating will stop. The oven lamp will
turn off. “0” will blink until the door is opened. One minute later, cooling fan will stop.
• Open the door and take the food out. The oven lamp will turn on.
• Close the door. The oven lamp will turn off. One minute later, Digital Display Window will
go blank.

In Program Lock Mode:
Just press the desired Memory pad. Heating will automatically start without having to press Start pad.
Example: To select Memory pad “5” on the A side in which your desired heating program (at HIGH power
for 3 min., single stage heating) is set
1Open the door and put the food in the oven.
☛The oven lamp will turn on and “0” will appear.
Note:While “0” appears, operation is available. One minute after the door
is closed, “0” will disappear.
Note:
• When you want to select Memory Area B, press Memory Shift pad  before pressing the desired Memory
pad.
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How to Operate
4Press Power Level Selector pad four times.
☛The selected power level will be indicated, “PROG” and 1st Stage
Heating Indicator “1” will start to blink.POWER11
PROG
A
STAGE DEF
5Set the desired heating time using Timer Dial.
☛The set heating time will appear.
Note:up to 15 min. on HIor MED, 60 min. on LOW, DEForHOLD
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PROG
A
STAGE DEF
6Press Program Entry Button again.
☛“PROG” and 1st Stage Heating Indicator “1” will stop blinking.
This means that you have completed programming.
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A
STAGE DEF
• Three seconds later, Digital Display Window will go blank.
Note:
• Program the remaining Memory pads as desired by repeating steps 2-6 above.
• When you want to select Memory Area B, press Memory Shift pad  before selecting the desired Memory pad
(step 3).
SHIFTAB(AM)(PM)
3Press Memory pad you wish to program.
☛The selected pad number will appear and currently programmed
information will be indicated.
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STAGE HI
C. PROGRAMMING MEMORY PADS


Single stage heating
INSTRUCTIONDIGITAL DISPLAY WINDOWPA D
2Press Program Entry Button.
☛“PROG” will start to blink.
PROG
PROG
THE OVEN CAN NOT BE PROGRAMMED WHEN PROGRAM LOCK IS ACTIVATED! (see page 11)
DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR WHILE PROGRAMMING!
Example: To program cooking on DEFROST power for 1 minute into Memory pad “5”
1Keep the door closed.
☛Digital Display Window must be blank or show “0”.