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Guide to Microwave Power Levels
Power Level
Percentage
(%)
Output power
(W)
Remark
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
delicate foods.
MEDIUM LOW
33
300
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-
Safe
Comments
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
cardboard dishes
Some frozen foods are packaged in these dishes.
Fast-food packaging
• Polys
tyrene cups
containers
Some frozen foods are packaged in these dishes.
Can be used to warm food. Overheating may cause the
polystyrene to melt.
• Paper bags or
newspaper
May catch fire.
• Recycled paper or
metal trims
May cause arcing.
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