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MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS
For best results
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powers. The lower the cook power, the slower the
cooking. Each number from 1 to 9 stands for a
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The following table gives the percentage of cook
power each number pad stands for, and the cook
power name usually used.
NOTE:
Refer to a reliable cookbook for cooking
times based on the 1100 Watt cook power of
your microwave oven.
COOK POWER LEVEL WHEN TO USE IT
100% of full power
High
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with high water content, such as soup and
beverages.
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ooking tender cuts of meat, ground meat or
chicken.
9 = 90% of full power
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8 = 80% of full power
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7 = 70% of full power
Medium-High
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Cook Power lower than High (for example
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fish and meat loaf) or when food is cooking too fast.
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6 = 60% of full power
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ooking that requires special care, such as
cheese and egg dishes, pudding, and custards.
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5 = 50% of full power
Medium
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m, whole poultry, and pot roasts.
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immering stews.
4 = 40% of full power
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elting chocolate.
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3 = 30% of full power
Medium-Low, Defrost
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ked and other foods,
such as bread
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h, meats and poultry.
2 = 20% of full power
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oftening butter, cheese, and ice cream.
1 = 10% of full power
Low
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0 = 0% of full power
None
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Heating cream soups.
Heating rice, pasta, or casseroles .
Reheating a single serving of food.
Finishing cooking casseroles.
Heating pastries.
Keeping food warm.
Taking chill out of fruit.
Follow recipe or food package instructions if
available.
The table also tells you when to use each cook power.
