
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 | |
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MEDIUM HIGH | 67 | 600 | For heating up and cooking | |
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MEDIUM | 50 | 450 | For cooking meat and | |
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MEDIUM LOW | 33 | 300 | heating up 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 place a glass of water or some food on the Ceramic tray.
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Aluminium Foil | | Can be used in small quantities to protect | |
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China and Earthenware | | Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware | |
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Disposable Polyester | | Some frozen foods are packaged in these | |
Cardboard Dishes |
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• | Polystyrene cups | | Can be used to warm food. Overheating |
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• | Paper bags or | | May catch fire. |
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• | Recycled paper or | | May cause arcing. |
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