POWER LEVEL
The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the feature time for
Cook Time
the power level
may also be changed during the cooking.
1. Press
Cook Time
and enter cooking time.
2. Press the
Power
Level
button and select power level
1-10.
3. 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
Power level 10 which gives you 100% power.
Power Level 10 will cook faster but food may need more
frequent stirring, rotating or turning over. 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 cycles off) give
time for the food to “equalize” 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:
Power Level 10:
Fish, bacon, vegetables, heating liquids.
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:
Keeping food warm; softening butter.
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