Maytag MMVS156AA owner manual Cooking Guide for Lower Power Levels, Use

COOKING GUIDE FOR LOWER POWER LEVELS

The 10 power levels in addition to HIGH allow you to choose the best power level for the food you are cooking. Below are listed all the power levels, examples of foods best cooked at each level, and the amount of microwave power you are using.

POWER LEVEL MICROWAVE OUTPUT

10 High 100%

USE

Boil water.

Cook ground beef. Make candy.

Cook fresh fruits and vegetables. Cook fish and poultry.

Preheat browning dish. Reheat beverages.

Bacon slices. Place utensil on metal oven rack.

9	90%	•	Reheat		meat	slices quickly.
		•	Saute onions, celery, and green pepper.
8	80%	•	All reheating.
		•	Cook scrambled eggs.
7	70%	•	Cook breads and cereal products.
		•	Cook	cheese		dishes,		veal.
		•	Cook	cakes,		muffins,		brownies, cupcakes.
6	60%	•	Cook pasta.
5	50%	•	Cook	meats,		whole poultry.
		•	Cook	custard.
		•	Cook	whole		chicken,		turkey,		spare ribs, rib roast, sirloin roast.
4	40%	•	Cook	less tender cuts of meat.
		•	Reheat		frozen		convenience			foods.
3	30%	•	Thawing		meat,		poultry, and seafood.
		•	Cooking		small		quantities		of food.
		•	Finish	cooking			casserole,		stew, and some sauces.
2	20%	•	Soften butter and cream cheese.
		•	Heating small amounts of food.
1	10%	•	Soften	ice cream.
		•	Raise	yeast		dough.
0		•	Standing time.

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