Operating Basics
Power Level Pad
Basic Instructions
1.Touch the Power Level Pad.*
2.Enter the power level.**
3.Enter the cooking time.
4.Touch the Start Pad.
*For HI, touch Power Level Pad Twice.
**See Power Level Guide below.
Example: If the recipe calls for cooking with 50% power
for 3 minutes, you would touch: the Power Level Pad; then 5 (“50” will appear in Display Window); then the number pads 3, 0, 0; then Start Pad.
Power Level Guide*
Power |
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Level |
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HI |
| 100 |
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9 |
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| 90 |
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8 |
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| 80 |
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7 |
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| 70 |
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| Med Hi | |
6 |
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| 60 |
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5 |
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| 50 |
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| Med | |
4 |
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| 40 |
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3 |
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| 30 |
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| Lo | |
2 |
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| 20 |
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1 |
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| 10 |
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| Warm | |
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Suggested Uses
For vegetables; beverages; quick reheating (observe closely to avoid overcooking); generally for quickest cooking.
Sautéing vegetables.
For whole poultry, cheese and egg dishes; cooking certain seafood (clams, oysters or scallops).
For cakes, quick breads and muffins
Reheating leftovers or for cooking recipes using precooked or canned ingredients.
Reheating larger amounts of leftovers; cooking roasts.
Stewing or developing flavor in main dishes, soups or sauces; cooking rice or pasta (after water is boiling); reheating pastries.
Defrosting; tenderizing less tender cuts of meat in liquid; cooking dried beans, lentils or peas in water.
Softening cheese, butter or chocolate.
Keeping food(s) warm or taking chill off refrigerated foods before serving.
* Guide gives percentage of magnetron “on” time at different power levels and suggested uses.
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