Power Levels and Time Variations

4.Press the Up(+)/Down(-)button to set the minute.

5.When the right time is displayed, press the Clock button to start the clock.

Result: The time is displayed whenever you are not using the microwave oven.

The power level function enables you to adapt the amount of energy dissipated and thus the time required to cook or reheat your food, according to its type and quantity. You can choose between six power levels.

Power level	Percentage	Output

HIGH	100 %	900 W
MEDIUM HIGH	67 %	600 W
MEDIUM	50 %	450 W
MEDIUM LOW	33 %	300 W
DEFROST	20 %	180 W
LOW	11 %	100 W

The cooking times given in recipes and in this booklet correspond to the specific power level indicated.

If you select a...	Then the cooking time must be...

Higher power level	Decreased
Lower power level	Increased

ADJUSTING THE COOKING TIME

You can increase the cooking time by pressing the START/+30s button once for each 30 seconds to be added.

•Check how cooking is progressing at any time simply by opening the door

•Increase the remaining cooking time

To increase the cooking time of your food during cooking, press the START/+30s button once for each 30 seconds that you wish to add.

• Example: To add three minutes, press the START/+30s button six times.

STOPPING THE COOKING

You can stop cooking at any time so that you can:

•Check the food

•Turn the food over or stir it

•Leave it to stand

To stop the cooking...	Then...

Temporarily	Temporarily : Open the door or press the STOP/ECO
	button once.
	Result:	Cooking stops.
	To resume cooking, close the door again and press
	the START/+30s button.
Completely	Completely : Press the STOP/ECO button once.
	Result:	Cooking stops.
	If you wish to cancel the cooking settings, press the
	STOP/ECO button again.

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