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USING THE OVEN:
T
ime and
Auto Microwave Features
Time and Auto Microwave Features
1
First, follow directions for
Cook Time
,
Time
Defrost
or
Combination Fast Cook.
2
Press the
Power
Level
button.
3
Turn the dial clockwise to increase and
counterclockwise to decrease the power
level. Press the dial to enter.
4
Press the
Start/Pause
button to start
cooking.
Variable power levels add flexibility to
microwave cooking. The power levels on the
microwave oven can be compared to the
surface units on a range. Each power level gives
you microwave energy a certain percent of the
time. Power Level
7
is microwave energy 70%
of the time. Power Level
3
is energy 30% of the
time. Most cooking will be done on
High
(Power
Level
10
) which gives you 100% power. Power
Level
10
will cook faster but food may need
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A lower setting will cook more evenly and need
less stirring or rotating of the food. Some foods
may have better flavor, texture or appearance
if one of the lower settings is used. Use a lower
power level when cooking foods that have
a tendency to boil over, such as scalloped
potatoes.
Rest periods (when the microwave energy
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or transfer heat to the inside of the food. An
example of this is shown with Power Level
3
-
the defrost cycle. If microwave energy did not
cycle off, the outside of the food would cook
before the inside was defrosted.
Here are some examples of uses for various
power levels:
High 10:
Fish, bacon, vegetables, heating
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Med-High 7:
Gentle cooking of meat and
poultry; baking casseroles and reheating.
Medium 5:
Slow cooking and tenderizing for
stews and less tender cuts of meat.
Low 2 or 3:
Defrosting; simmering; delicate
sauces.
Warm 1:
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Power Level
The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the time for
Cook Time, Time Defrost
or
Combination Fast Cook
. The power level may also be changed during time countdown.
