Panasonic NE1258R User Manual

Remove the plug from the electrical socket before 

1. 

cleaning.
Keep the inside of the oven clean. If pieces of food 

2. 

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.

The outside surface of this microwave oven should 

3. 

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.
The window of the door should be washed with very 

4. 

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.

Hold snap in-snap out side stoppers of splatter 

1. 

shield with both hands and pull them in and down. 
Then take the splatter shield out of the oven cavity.

Rinse splatter shield in soapy water and an 

2. 

approved sanitizing solution.
Be sure to replace the shield before using the oven.

3. 

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

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

Unscrew the Cavity Light Cover which is located on 

1. 

the left side of the cabinet.
Remove the celophane tape that is placed over the 

2. 

bulb and the socket.
Replace the old bulb with a new one.

3. 

Close the Cavity Light Cover. 

4. 

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

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

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

Remove Air Filter from the front bottom skirt by 

1. 

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

Wash this filter in warm soapy water.

2. 

Be sure to replace Air Filter before using the oven.

3. 

(*)  If Air Filter becomes clogged with debris this will 

cause an overheating problem on the oven.- 
See “F” codes on page 17.