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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.

  • When operating at 100% and 80% power levels for prolonged periods, the output power will be reduced gradually to help prevent the unit from electrically overheating.

Power Level

Use

High (100%)

1000 W*1 / 1200 W*2

  • Boiling water.

  • Browning ground beef

  • Making candy.

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

(80%)

800 W*1 / 1000 W*2

  • Reheating rice, pasta & vegetables.

  • Reheating prepared foods quickly.

  • Reheating sandwiches.

600 W*1 / 700 W*2

  • Cooking egg, milk and cheese dishes.

  • Cooking cakes and breads.

  • Cooking veal.

  • Cooking whole fish.

  • Cooking puddings and custard.

  • Melting chocolate.

400 W

  • Thawing meat, poultry and seafood.

  • Cooking less tender cuts of meat.

200 W

  • Taking chill out of fruit.

  • Softening butter and cream cheese.

  • Keeping casseroles and main dishes warm.

*1

For MS233****, MS253**** model.

*2

For MS423**** model.