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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 the following guide and place a
glass of water or some food on the Ceramic tray.
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.
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.
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