Guide to microwave power levels
POWER LEVEL PERCENTAGE | OUTPUT | REMARK |
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HIGH | 100 | 900 | For heating up liquids. | |
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HIGH LOW | 83 | 750 | For heating up and cooking | |
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MEDIUM HIGH | 67 | 600 | For heating up and cooking | |
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MEDIUM | 50 | 450 | For cooking meat and | |
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MEDIUM LOW | 33 | 300 | heating up delicate foods. | |
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DEFROST | 20 | 180 | For defrosting and continued | |
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LOW | 11 | 100 | For defrosting delicate | |
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Microwave cookware guide
Cookware used for Microwave Mode must allow microwaves to pass through and penetrate food. Metals such as stainless steel, aluminum and copper reflect microwaves. Therefore, do not use cookware made of metallic materials. Cookware marked microwave - safe is always safe for use. For additional information on appropriate cookware refer to the following guide and place a glass of water or some food on the turntable.
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Aluminium Foil | | Can be used in small quantities to protect | |
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| wall or if too much foil is used. |
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Crusting Plate | | Do not preheat for more than 8 minutes. | |
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China and Earthenware | | Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware | |
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Disposable Polyester | | Some frozen foods are packaged in these | |
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• | Polystyrene cups | | Can be used to warm food. Overheating |
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• | Paper bags or | | May catch fire. |
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