Microwave Cooking Power, Manual Cooking

Microwave Cooking Power

Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking power to use by percent or name. For example, PL7=70%= Medium-High.

To see the exact power level during a cooking cycle, touch POWER LEVEL. The display will briefly show the current power level, then will return to the cooking countdown.

Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested cooking power of specific foods.

PERCENT/NAME	USE
100%, High, PL10	Quick heating convenience foods and
(default setting)	foods with high water content, such as
	soups, beverages and most vegetables.

90%, PL9	Cooking small, tender pieces of meat,
	ground meat, poultry pieces and fish fillets.
	Heating cream soups.

80%, PL8	Heating rice, pasta or stirrable casseroles.
	Cooking and heating foods that need a
	cook power lower than high. For example,
	whole fish and meat loaf.

70%, Medium-	Reheating a single serving of food.
High, PL7

60%, PL6	Cooking sensitive foods such as cheese
	and egg dishes, pudding and custards.
	Cooking non-stirrable casseroles, such as
	lasagna.

50%, Medium,	Cooking ham, whole poultry and pot
PL5	roasts.
	Simmering stews.

40%, PL4	Melting chocolate.
	Heating bread, rolls and pastries.

30%, Medium-	Defrosting bread, fish, meats, poultry and
Low, Defrost, PL3	precooked foods.

20%, PL2	Softening butter, cheese, and ice cream.

10%, Low, PL1	Taking chill out of fruit.

Manual Cooking

NOTE: To cook at 100% power, begin by touching number pads to enter cook time, then touch START.

To Use:

1.Place food on the turntable and close the door.

2.Touch COOK TIME.

“00:00” will appear in the display. Enter the length of time to cook.

If cooking with 100% power, skip Step 3.

3.Touch POWER LEVEL.

The default power level PL10 will appear in the display. Enter the desired power level. See “Microwave Cooking Power.”

4.Touch START.

When the cycle ends, “End” will appear in the display, and the end-of-cycle tones will sound.

5.Touch STOP CANCEL or open the door to clear the display.

Cooking in Stages

The microwave oven can be set to cook at different cooking powers for various lengths of time, up to 2 stages, which may include a defrosting stage. See “Defrost” to set defrosting stage.

NOTE: If a defrosting stage is programmed, it will cycle first.

To Cook in Stages:

1.Place food on the turntable, and close the door.

2.Touch COOK TIME.

“00:00” will appear in the display. Enter the length of time to cook during the first stage.

3.Touch POWER LEVEL, then enter the desired cooking power for the first stage. See “Microwave Cooking Power.”

4.Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the second stage.

5.Touch START.

One tone will sound between stages.

When the cycle ends, “End” will appear in the display, and the end-of-cycle tones will sound.

6.Touch STOP CANCEL or open the door to clear the display.

Cook time may be added in 30-second increments during the cycling stage by touching (START) ADD 30 SEC control.

Sensor Cooking

A sensor in the microwave oven detects humidity released from the food as it heats, and adjusts the cook time accordingly.

Many sensor cycles require the covering of foods. Microwave- safe containers or steamers with loose-fitting lids are recommended. The loose-fitting lid allows enough steam to escape to be detected by the sensor. When covering foods with plastic wrap, be sure to leave a large enough vent opening to allow the steam to escape.

“SC” (sensor cook) will appear in the display during sensor cooking.

NOTES:

■The microwave oven should be plugged in for at least 3 minutes.

■The microwave oven cavity and the exterior of the cooking container should be dry.

■The room temperature should not exceed 95°F (35°C).

■If the door is opened while the sensor is detecting moisture (while “SC” appears in the display), sensing will stop and the program will be canceled.