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MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS
For best results, some recipes callfor different cook
powers. The lower thecook power,the slower the
cooking. Each number from 1to 9 standsfor a
different percentage of fullcook power.
The following table gives the percentage of cook power
each number pad stands for, and the cook power
name usually used.
It alsotells you when to useeach cook power.
Follow recipe or food package instructions ifavailable.
COOK POWER NAME WHEN TO USE IT
100% offull power High • Quick heatingmany conveniencefoods and
foods with highwater content, such as soups and
beverages
•Cookingtender cuts of meat, groundmeat
9 =90% of fullpower • Heatingcream soups
8 =80% of fullpower • Heating rice,pasta, or casseroles
7 =70% of fullpower Medium-High • Cooking and heatingfoods that need a
Cook Power lowerthan high (for example,
whole fish and meat loaf)or when food is
cooking too fast
• Reheatinga single serving offood
6 =60% of fullpower •Cooking requiring specialcare, such as cheese
and egg dishes, pudding,and custards
• Finishingcooking casseroles
5 =50% of fullpower Medium •Cooking ham, whole poultry,and pot roasts
•Simmering stews
4 =40% of fullpower • Meltingchocolate
• Heating pastries
3 =30% of fullpower Medium-Low, • Manuallydefrosting foods,such as bread,fish,
Defrost meats, poultry, and precooked foods
2 =20% of fullpower •Softening butter,cheese,and ice cream
1 = 10% of fullpower Low • Keepingfood warm
•Takingchill out offruit
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