Danby DMW1406W manual Changing Power Levels

Operating Instructions

Changing the

Power Levels

SINGLE STAGE Cooking;

1 Select program and/or enter cooking time.

2 Press POWER/MUSIC.

3 Select desired power level (see chart below)

4 Press START/STOP.

MULTI-STAGE Cooking:

1Repeat above steps 1-3 for up to 4 separate cooking stages.

2Press START/STOP.

Number pad	% of Power
9	90%
8	80%
7	70%
6	60%
5	50%
4	40%
3	30%
2	20%
1	10%

How to Change the Power Level

The power level is changed immediately after entering the time for cooking.

Variable power levels add microwave flexibility to microwave cooking. The power level on the microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range. High 100% (or full power) is the fastest way to cook. Each power level gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the time. Power level ‘Low’ is microwave energy 20% of the time. Power level ‘Medium high’ is energy 80% of the time. At the default setting (High) it will cook faster but food may need more frequent stirring, rotating or turning over. Most cooking will be done on default (High). A lower setting will cook more evenly and need less stirring or rotating of the food. Some foods may have better flavor, texture or appearance if One of the lower setting is used. Use a lower power level when cooking foods that have tendency to boil over, such as scalloped potatoes.

Rest periods (When the microware energy cycles 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 level 3-the defrost cycle. If microwave energy did not cycle off, the outside of the food would cook before the inside was defrosted.

Here are some examples of uses for various power level:

Power Level	Best Uses
High /	Fish, Bacon,
Default	Vegetables,
(100%)	boiling liquids.
Medium High	Gentle cooking of
(70-90%)	meat and poultry;
	baking casseroles
	and reheating.
Medium 5-6	Slow cooking and
(50-60%)	tenderizing such
	as stews and less
	tender cuts of
	meat.
Low 3-4	Defrosting
(30-40%)	without cooking;
	simmering;;
	delicate sauces.
Warm 1-2	Keeping food
(10-20%)	warm without
	overcooking;
	softening butter.

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