Whirlpool MW 3 Power level, Microwaves only, Shape of the package alters, 500 W, 350 W, 160 W

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Power level			Frozen food in plastic bags, plastic films or
			cardboard packages can be placed directly
Microwaves only
			in the oven as long as the package has no
Power	Suggested use:		metal parts (e.g. metal twist ties).
	Reheating of beverages, water, clear
			The shape of the package alters the
	soups, coffee, tea or other food with		defrosting time. Shallow packets defrost
750 W	a high water content. If the food		more quickly than a deep block.
	contains egg or cream choose a		Separate pieces as they begin to defrost.
	lower power.		Individual slices defrost more easily.
	Cooking of fish, vegetables, meat etc.		Shield areas of food with small pieces of
	More careful cooking e.g. high		aluminum foil if they start to become warm
500 W	protein sauces, cheese and egg		(e.g. chicken legs and wing tips).
	dishes and to finish cooking		Turn large joints halfway through the
	casseroles.		defrosting process.
			Boiled food, stews and meat sauces defrost
350 W	Simmering stews, melting butter.
			better if stirred during defrosting time.
160 W	Defrosting. Softening butter, cheeses.		When defrosting it is better to under-thaw
	Softening Ice cream.		the food slightly and allow the process to
0 W	When using the Timer only.		finish during standing time.
			Standing time after defrosting always
Jet start			improves the result since the temperature
			will then be evenly distributed throughout
			the food.
			Jet defrost
This function is used for quick reheating of			Use this function for defrosting Meat, Fish &
foods with a high water content such as;			Poultry ONLY.
clear soups, coffee or tea.			Jet Defrost should only be used if the net
Press to automatically start with full			weight is between 100 - 2Kg.
microwave power level and the cooking
time set to 30 seconds. Each additional
press increases the time with 30 seconds.
You may also alter the time by pressing the
					2	1	3
+/- buttons to increase or decrease the time
			1. Press the Jet Defrost button.
after the function has started.
Manual defrost			2. Press the + / - buttons to set the weight
				of the food.
Follow the procedure for “How to cook &		3.		Press the Start button.
reheat with microwaves” and choose power
level 160 W when defrosting manually.			Midway through the defrosting process
Check and inspect the food regularly.			the oven stops and prompts you to TURN
Experience will give you the times needed			FOOD.
for various amounts.		--		Open the door.

-- Turn the food.

-- Close the door and restart by pressing the Start button.