Panasonic NE1258R User Manual

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Installation and GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
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 grounded electrically. 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.
If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 
three wire extension cord that has a three blade 
grounding plug, and a three slot receptacle that will 
accept the plug on the appliance. The marked rating of 
the extension cord should be equal to or greater than 
the electical rating of the oven.
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
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 heat slower than 
expected or blow the fuse.
A.   For Model NE-1257/NE-1258 
The oven must be on a SEPARATE, 20 amp, 
60 Hz-120 V GROUNDED CIRCUIT.
NEMA# 
5-20P
120 V  
Grounded  
Outlet  
NEMA# 5-20R
B. For Models NE-1757/NE-2157
1.  This oven must be on a separate, 60 Hz 
GROUNDED CIRCUIT - minimum 15 amps for 
NE-1757; minimum 20 amps for NE-2157.
2.  The microwave ovens are built to operate on 2 
different voltages (230-240 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.
NE-1757
NE-2157
NEMA# 
6-15P
NEMA# 
6-20P
208 V/230-240 V  
Grounded Outlet  
NEMA# 6-15R or 6-20R
208 V/230-240 V  
Grounded Outlet  
NEMA# 6-20R
Caution
 Do not attempt to tamper with or make any 
  1. 
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.
Do NOT operate the oven empty. The microwave 
  2. 
energy will reflect continuously throughout the oven 
if no food or water is present to absorb energy.
If a fire occurs in the oven, press the Stop/Reset 
  3. 
Pad and LEAVE THE DOOR CLOSED. Disconnect 
the power cord, or shut off the power at the fuse or 
circuit breaker panel.
Do NOT attempt to dry clothes, newspapers or 
  4. 
other materials in the oven, as they may catch on 
fire.
Do NOT use recycled paper products, as they may 
  5. 
contain impurities which may cause sparks and/or 
fires.
Do NOT use newspapers or paper bags for cooking.
  6. 
Do NOT hit or strike the control panel. Damage to 
  7. 
controls may occur.
POT HOLDERS may be needed when removing 
  8. 
food from the oven. Heat is transferred from the hot 
food to the container.
Do NOT store flammable materials next to, on top 
  9. 
of, or in the oven. It could be a fire hazard.
Do NOT operate the oven without the spatter 
10. 
shields (located in the top of inner cavity) in place.