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Changing Power Levels
Variable power levelsadd flexibilitg to microwave cooking.The power levelson the microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range. Power level Hi or full power is the fastest wag to cook and gives gou 100% poweE Each power level gives you microwave energg a certain percent of the time. Power level7 is microwave energy 70% of the time. Power level 3 is energg 30% of the time.
A high setting will cook faster but food mag need more frequent stirring, rotating or turning oveEMost cooking will be done on power level Hi.A lower setting will cook more evenlg and need lessstirring or rotating of the food.
Some foods mag have better flavor, texture or appearance if one of the lower settings is used. Usea lower power level when cooking foods that have a tendencg to boil over,such as scalloped potatoes.
Restperiods (when the microwave energg cgcles off) give time for the food to "equalize"or transfer heat to the inside of the food. An example of this is shown with power
microwave energg did not cgcle off, the outside of the food would cook before the
insidewas defrosted.
Here are some examples of usesfor various power levels:
Power Level Best Uses
Hi | Fish,bacon, vegetables, |
| boiling liquids. |
Medium 5 Slowcooking and
tenderizing such as stewsand lesstender
cuts of meat.
Low 2 or 3 Defrostingwithout cooking; simmering;delicate sauces.
Warm I Keepingfood warm without
overcooking;softening butter
How to Change the Power Level The power level may be entered or changed immediatelu after entering the feature time for TimeCook.
1.PressTime Cook.
2.Enter cooking time.
3.Press Power Level.
4.Select desired power level
5.Press Start.
Time Features
Time Cook
The power level mag be changed if gou
do not want full poweE
1.Press Time Cook.
2.Enter cooking time.
3.Change power level if gou don'twant full power. (Press Power Level.
Select a desired power level
4. Press Start.
Time Cook
Allows #ou to microwave for any time up to 9g minutes and 9g seconds.
Power level Hi is automaticallu set, but Uoumag change it for more flexibility.
You may open the door during Time Cook to check the food. Closethe door and press Start to resume cooking.