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Microwave Power Levels

This microwave oven is equipped with 10 power levels to give you maximum flexibility and control over cooking.

Power Level

Use

10

(100%)

  • Boiling water

  • Browning ground beef

  • Making candy

  • Cooking whole poultry, poultry pieces, fish & vegetables

  • Cooking tender cuts of meat

9

(90%)

  • Reheating rice, pasta & vegetables

8

(80%)

  • Reheating prepared foods quickly

  • Reheating sandwiches

7

(70%)

  • Cooking egg, milk and cheese dishes

  • Cooking cakes and breads

  • Melting chocolate

6

(60%)

  • Cooking veal

  • Cooking whole fish

  • Cooking puddings and custard

5

(50%)

  • Cooking ham, whole poultry and lamb

  • Cooking rib roast and sirloin tip

4

(40%)

  • Thawing meat, poultry and seafood

3

(30%)

  • Cooking less tender cuts of meat

2

(20%)

  • Taking chill out of fruit

  • Softening butter

1

(10%)

  • Keeping casseroles and main dishes warm

  • Softening butter and cream cheese