Samsung CQV137-S/XEF manual Guide to microwave power levels, Microwave cookware guide

Guide to microwave power levels

POWER LEVEL	PERCENTAGE	OUTPUT	REMARK
	(%)	POWER (W)
HIGH	100	800	For heating up liquids.
HIGH LOW	83	700	For heating up and cooking food.
MEDIUM HIGH	67	600	For heating up and cooking food.
MEDIUM	50	450	For cooking meat and heating up
MEDIUM LOW	33	300	delicate foods.
DEFROST	20	180	For defrosting and continued
			cooking.
LOW	11	100	For defrosting delicate foods.

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 always use the ceramic tray on shelf Level 1 when using microwave mode.

Cookware	Microwave-	Comments
	Safe
Aluminium Foil		Can be used in small quantities to protect
		areas against overcooking. Arcing can
		occur if the foil is too close to the oven wall
		or if too much foil is used.
Crusting Plate		Do not preheat for more than 8 minutes.
China and Earthenware		Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware
		and bone china are usually suitable, unless
		decorated with a metal trim.
Disposable Polyester		Some frozen foods are packaged in these
Cardboard Dishes		dishes.

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