Samsung NQ50H5537KB/WT manual Guide to microwave power levels, Microwave cookware guide

Guide to microwave power levels

POWER LEVEL	PERCENTAGE	OUTPUT	REMARK
	(%)	POWER (W)
HIGH	100	800	For heating up liquids.
HIGH LOW	83	700	For heating up and cooking
			food.
MEDIUM HIGH	67	600	For heating up and cooking
			food.
MEDIUM	50	450	For cooking meat and
MEDIUM LOW	33	300	heating up delicate foods.
DEFROST	20	180	For defrosting and continued
			cooking.
LOW	11	100	For defrosting delicate foods.

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 place a glass of water or some food on the Ceramic tray.

	Cookware	Microwave-	Comments
		Safe
Aluminium Foil			Can be used in small quantities to protect
			areas against overcooking. Arcing can
			occur if the foil is too close to the oven wall
			or if too much foil is used.
China and Earthenware			Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware
			and bone china are usually suitable, unless
			decorated with a metal trim.
Disposable Polyester			Some frozen foods are packaged in these
Cardboard Dishes			dishes.
Fast – Food Packaging
•	Polystyrene cups		Can be used to warm food. Overheating
	containers		may cause the polystyrene to melt.
•	Paper bags or		May catch fire.
	newspaper
•	Recycled paper or		May cause arcing.
	metal trims

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