MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS
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HIGH | x 1 | 100P |
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MEDIUM HIGH | x 2 | 70P |
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MEDIUM | x 3 | 50P |
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MEDIUM LOW | x 4 | 30P |
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LOW | x 5 | 10P |
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IMPORTANT: The microwave power level will default to 100P unless you press the POWER LEVEL key.
•For use of the power levels, please refer to the cooking charts and recipes on pages 24 - 35.
Generally the following recommendations apply:
100P - (HIGH output = 800W) used for fast cooking or reheating e.g. for casseroles, hot beverages, vegetables etc.
70P - (MEDIUM HIGH output = 560W) used for longer cooking of dense foods such as roast joints, meat loaf and plated meals, also for sensitive dishes such as sponge cakes. At this reduced setting, the food will cook evenly without over cooking at the sides.
•Your oven has 5 power levels, as shown.
•To change the power level for cooking, enter the required time and then press the POWER LEVEL key until the display indicates the desired level.
•Power level
The microwave power level is varied by the microwave energy switching on and off. When using power levels other than 100P you will be able to hear the microwave energy pulsing on and off as the food cooks or defrosts.
• Check the power level
To check the microwave power level during cooking, press the POWER LEVEL key. As long as your finger is pressing the POWER LEVEL key the power level will be displayed. The oven continues to count down although the display will show the power level.
50P - (MEDIUM output = 400W) for dense foods which require a long cooking time when cooked conventionally, eg. beef casserole, it is advisable to use this power setting to ensure the meat will be tender.
30P - (MEDIUM LOW output = 240W Defrost setting) to defrost, select this power setting, to ensure that the dish defrosts evenly. This setting is also ideal for simmering rice, pasta, dumplings and cooking egg custard.
10P - (LOW output = 80W) For gentle defrosting, eg. cream gateaux or pastry.
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