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Microwave Power Levels

This microwave oven is equipped with 5 power levels to give you maximum flexibility and control over cooking. See the table for suggested power levels for various foods.

Power Level

Use

High

900 W

(100%)

  • Boiling water.

  • Browning ground beef

  • Making candy.

  • Cooking poultry pieces, fish, vegetables, and tender cuts of meat.

720 W

(80%)

  • Reheating rice, pasta & vegetables.

  • Reheating prepared foods quickly.

  • Reheating sandwiches.

450 W

(50%)

  • Cooking egg, milk and cheese dishes.

  • Cooking cakes and breads.

  • Cooking veal.

  • Cooking whole fish.

  • Cooking puddings and custard.

  • Melting chocolate.

270 W

(30%)

  • Thawing meat, poultry and seafood.

  • Cooking less tender cuts of meat.

90 W

(10%)

  • Taking chill out of fruit.

  • Softening butter and cream cheese.

  • Keeping casseroles and main dishes warm.