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Microwave Cooking Power
Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking
power to use by percent or name. For example, PL7 = 70%
= Medium-High.
To see the exact power level during a cooking cycle, touch
POWER LEVEL. The display will briefly show the current power
level, then will return to the cooking countdown.
Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested
cooking power of specific foods.
Percent/Name Use
100%, High, PL10
(default setting)
Quick heating convenience foods and
foods with high water content, such as
soups, beverages and most vegetables
90%, PL9 Cooking small, tender pieces of
meat, ground meat, poultry pieces,
and fish fillets
Heating cream soups
80%, PL8 Heating rice, pasta, or stirrable
casseroles
Cooking and heating foods that need
a cook power lower than high, for
example, whole fish and meat loaf
70%, Medium-High,
PL7
Reheating a single serving of food
60%, PL6 Cooking sensitive foods such as cheese
and egg dishes, pudding, and custards
Cooking non-stirrable casseroles such
as lasagna
50%, Medium, PL5 Cooking ham, whole poultry, and
pot roasts
Simmering stews
40%, PL4 Melting chocolate
Heating bread, rolls, and pastries
30%, Medium-Low,
Defrost, PL3
Defrosting bread, fish, meats, poultry,
and precooked foods
20%, PL2 Softening butter, cheese, and ice cream
10%, Low, PL1 Taking chill out of fruit
Manual Cooking
NOTE: To cook at 100% power, begin by touching the number
keypads to enter cook time, then touch START.
To Use:
1. Place food on the turntable and close the door.
2. Touch COOK TIME.
“00:00” will appear in the display. Enter the length of time
to cook.
If cooking with 100% power, skip Step 3.
3. Touch POWER LEVEL.
The default power level PL10 will appear in the display.
Enter the desired power level. See the “Microwave Cooking
Power” section.
4. Touch START.
When the cycle ends, “End” will appear in the display and
the end-of-cycle tones will sound.
5. Touch STOP CANCEL or open the door to clear the display.
Cooking in Stages
The microwave oven can be set to cook at different cooking
powers for various lengths of time, up to 2 stages, which may
include a defrosting stage. See the “Defrost” section to set the
defrosting stage.
NOTE: If a defrosting stage is programmed, it will cycle first.
To Cook in Stages:
1. Place food on the turntable and close the door.
2. Touch COOK TIME.
“00:00” will appear in the display. Enter the length of time
to cook during the first stage.
3. Touch POWER LEVEL, then enter the desired cooking
power for the first stage. See the “Microwave Cooking
Power” section.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the second stage.
5. Touch START.
One tone will sound between stages.
When the cycle ends, “End” will appear in the display and
the end-of-cycle tones will sound.
6. Touch STOP CANCEL or open the door to clear the display.
Cook time may be added in 30-second increments during the
cycling stage by touching START ADD 30 SEC.
Sensor Cooking
A sensor in the microwave oven detects humidity released from
the food as it heats and adjusts the cook time accordingly.
Many sensor cycles require the covering of foods. Microwave-
safe containers or steamers with loose-fitting lids are
recommended. The loose-fitting lid allows enough steam to
escape to be detected by the sensor. When covering foods
with plastic wrap, be sure to leave a large enough vent opening
to allow the steam to escape.
“SC” (sensor cook) will appear in the display during
sensor cooking.
NOTES:
■ The microwave oven should be plugged in for at least
3 minutes.
■ The microwave oven cavity and the exterior of the cooking
container should be dry.
■ The room temperature should not exceed 95°F (35°C).
■ If the door is opened while the sensor is detecting moisture
(while “SC” appears in the display), sensing will stop and the
program will be canceled.
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