A microwave is always an improvement to your kitchen appliance lineup, especially if it’s a Panasonic microwave. It helps you to reheat food, retain important nutrients and prevent the food from going soggy
If you own a Panasonic microwave, sometimes, you might need to visit the manual to understand some functions on it. For instance, the microwave is often set to Demo Mode, and few people understand it.
This article will explain the Panasonic Microwave Demo Mode, what it means and how you can escape it.
About the Panasonic Microwave Demo Mode
Panasonic Demo Mode shows some of the features of the microwave without actually using it.
The Demo Mode is implemented to instruct users on how to use the microwave. It is ideal for familiarizing yourself with the microwave function. It displays some functions in the machine, what they mean and how to use them.
The Demo Mode on a Panasonic Microwave is aimed at retail display purposes. The microwave function can be demonstrated without power in it. When it’s set, you can enter functions without actually powering on the magnetron.
Once the Demo Mode is activated, the display screen will show “Demo Mode.” In some models, the screen will show ” Demo Mode Press Any Key” to show the machine is in a Demo Mode.
When the Panasonic microwave enters the Demo Mode, you won’t be able to operate it until the Mode runs to the end. You can’t heat any food or explore the control panel. You’ll need to deactivate the Demo Mode if you want to use your microwave again.
So, even though the Demo Mode is a great feature, you’ll want to escape it to use your microwave again. However, disabling the Demo Mode can be confusing and frustrating f you don’t have a set of instructions.
You can’t terminate the Mode by simply unplugging the microwave unit no matter how long you power it down. The following section will explain how you can escape the Panasonic Microwave Demo Mode.
How To Disable Panasonic Microwave Demo Mode
In Demo Mode, you can’t operate your Microwave, explore its functionality or use the control panel functions. It can be frustrating if you don’t know the correct method to disable it, especially since the universal solution of turning the device off doesn’t work.
However, the process of turning it off is quite simple. As with many things in life, once you have a set of instructions, navigating the process becomes easier.
You’ll need to turn the Demo Mode on and off through the options buttons of the settings. You can disable the Mode with the simple steps below:
- Locate the Clock button on the control panel
- Depending on the model, the Timer/Clock function can be in a single button.
- Press the button three times consecutively, and the Demo Mode will be deactivated.
- To determine if the Mode is deactivated, you’ll notice the display panel of your Panasonic microwave will stop displaying and go blank.
The above steps should successfully disable the Demo Mode on most models of Panasonic microwaves. You can use the same steps to activate the Demo Mode again.
Other Troubleshooting Methods If the Demo Mode Is Not Disabled
In some cases, the above troubleshooting steps might fail to disable the Demo Mode depending on the model of the Panasonic microwave. This problem mainly occurs in older models of the Panasonic microwave. Luckily there are other methods of troubleshooting tips to explore.
If repeatedly pressing the Clock/Timer button on the control panel, don’t disable the Demo Mode. Try either of the following methods:
Stop/Reset Button
- Locate the Stop/Reset button on the control panel
- Press the button once
- Now repeat the primary troubleshooting methods
If none of the buttons work, your microwave might have been locked. You can press the Stop/Reset button three times to unlock the system.
Power Cycle
If the problem persists and the Demo Mode won’t disappear, you can power cycle the microwave. You can do a power cycle by following the steps below
- Unplug your microwave from the power source
- You can also turn off the circuit breaker in case the plug is too tight to remove from the wall or cabinet
- Allow the microwave to rest for about five minutes to drain residual power
- Then, plug the power cord back into the power source
- The process should reset the microwave and be ready to exit the Demo Mode
- Now, try the troubleshooting tips above again as described.
- Your microwave should exit the Demo Mode.
If the above methods fail to get your microwave out of the Demo Mode, you might face a more severe problem. It could be that a microwave component is faulty and needs to be replaced. Do not hesitate to contact Panasonic customer support for more diagnoses and help.
