Samsung FQ115T001/XEH, FQ115T001/XEO Guide to Microwave Power Levels, Microwave Cookware Guide

Guide to Microwave Power Levels

Power Level	Percentage	Output power	Remark
	(%)	(W)
HIGH	100	900	For heating up liquids.
HIGH LOW	83	750	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 following guide and always use 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			Do not preheat for more than 8 minutes.
			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 dishes.
cardboard dishes
Fast-food packaging
•	Polystyrene cups		Some frozen foods are packaged in these dishes.
	containers		Can be used to warm food. Overheating may cause the
			polystyrene to melt.
•	Paper bags or		May catch fire.
	newspaper
•	Recycled paper or		May cause arcing.
	metal trims

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