Guide to microwave power levels
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HIGH | 100 | 800 | For heating up liquids. | |
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HIGH LOW | 83 | 700 | For heating up and cooking food. | |
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MEDIUM HIGH | 67 | 600 | For heating up and cooking food. | |
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MEDIUM | 50 | 450 | For cooking meat and heating up | |
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MEDIUM LOW | 33 | 300 | delicate foods. | |
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DEFROST | 20 | 180 | For defrosting and continued | |
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LOW | 11 | 100 | For defrosting delicate foods. | |
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Microwave cookware guide
Cookware used for Microwave Mode must allow microwaves to pass through and penetrate food. Metals such as stainless steel, aluminum and copper reflect microwaves. Therefore, do not use cookware made of metallic materials. Cookware marked microwave - safe is always safe for use. For additional information on appropriate cookware refer to the following guide and always use the ceramic tray on shelf Level 1 when using microwave mode.
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Aluminium Foil | | Can be used in small quantities to protect | |
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Crusting Plate | | Do not preheat for more than 8 minutes. | |
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China and Earthenware | | Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware | |
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Disposable Polyester | | Some frozen foods are packaged in these | |
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