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Choosing the right microwave cooking power

The 6 possible cooking powers act like the thermostat of a traditional oven to control the speed of cooking. Some dishes - for example soups and stews - need different cooking powers to be used (MAX for 10 minutes to bring the food to the boil, before continuing the cooking process for one hour at 250W). Your oven allows you to use 3 consecutive stages of cooking (see directions for use).

NOTES: (1) Whilst the food is cooking, you can extend the cooking time by pressing the 1 min pad.

(2)The maximum duration using MAX power is

30 minutes. - The maximum duration using Defrost mode is 99 minutes 50 seconds.

The EXPRESS function allows you to start cooking at MAX power immediately, simply by choosing the cooking time and pressing Start.

Power	Power (Watts)	Uses
Max	1000W	Reheating sauces, starchy food, cooked dishes and
		liquids, and cooking stewed fruit, vegetables and red
		meat.
	270W	To defrost meat, fish, fruit and pastries, please refer to
Min		the defrosting charts.
		For all defrosting which cannot be done using an
		Automatic programme.
Medium	600W	Cooking fish, white meat, poultry, cakes, sauces;
		reheating milk and frozen dishes with sauces.
Low	440W	Delicate mixtures containing egg, quiches, reheating
		baby food, stews.
Simmer	250W	Slow cooking, braising, casseroles, pâtés, reheating red
		meat.
Warm	100W	To keep dishes warm, soften butter or ice-cream, bring
		cheese or fruit to temperature.

Note:	This chart is for cooking using microwaves only. Refer to page 10 for instructions for
	combination cooking.

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