USING THE MICROWAVE MODE (CONTINUED)
Guide to microwave power levels
POWER LEVEL
PERCENTAGE (%)
HIGH
HIGH LOW
MEDIUM HIGH
MEDIUM
MEDIUM LOW
DEFROST
LOW
Microwave cookware guide
Cookware used for Microwave Mode must allow microwaves to pass through and penetrate food.
Metals such as stainless steel, aluminum and copper refl ect microwaves. Therefore, do not use
cookware made of metallic materials. Cookware marked microwave - safe is always safe for use.
For additional information on appropriate cookware refer to the following guide and always use the
ceramic tray on shelf when using microwave mode.
COOKWARE
Aluminium Foil
China and Earthenware
Disposable Polyester
Cardboard Dishes
Fast - Food Packaging
Polystyrene cups
•
containers
Paper bags or
•
newspaper
Recycled paper or
•
metal trims
OUTPUT
POWER (W)
100
900
83
750
67
600
50
450
33
300
20
180
11
100
MICROWAVE-
SAFE
REMARK
For heating up liquids.
For heating up and cooking food.
For heating up and cooking food.
For cooking meat and heating up
delicate foods.
For defrosting and continued
cooking.
For defrosting delicate foods.
COMMENTS
Can be used in small quantities to protect
areas against overcooking. Arcing can
occur if the foil is too close to the oven wall
or if too much foil is used.
Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware
and bone china are usually suitable, unless
decorated with a metal trim.
Some frozen foods are packaged in these
dishes.
Can be used to warm food. Overheating
may cause the polystyrene to melt.
May catch fi re.
May cause arcing.
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