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Guide to microwave power levels
Power Level
Percentage
(%)
Output
Power (W)
Remark
HIGH
100
800
For heating up liquids.
HIGH LOW
83
700
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 the following guide.
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
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
• Polystyrene cups
containers
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.
Glassware
• Oven-to-table ware
Can be used, unless decorated with a metal trim.
Can be used to warm foods or liquids. Delicate
glass may break or crack if heated suddenly.
• Fine glassware
• Glass jars
Must remove the lid. Suitable for warming only.
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