Select the power level before entering the
cooking time. Press POWER LEVEL until the
desired power level appears in the display.
The maximum programmable cooking
time at Power Level 10 is 30 minutes. For
other Power Levels, the maximum cooking
time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
Variable power levels add flexibility to
microwave cooking. Power Level 7 (P7) is
microwave energy at 70% of full power.
Power Level 3 (P3) is microwave energy at
30% of full power. Most cooking will be
done on High (P10), which gives you 100%
of power.
A high setting (P10) will cook faster but
food may need more frequent stirring,
rotating or turning over. A lower setting will
cook more evenly and need less stirring or
rotating of the food.
Here are some examples of uses for various
power levels:
P10 High for fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling
liquids, etc.
P7 Medium high for gentle cooking of meat
and poultry, baking casseroles and
reheating
P5 Medium for slow cooking and tenderizing
for stews and less tender cuts of meat
P2 or Low for defrosting
P3
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About the time features.
To Cook by Time
The microwave is automatically set for
Power Level 10 (High). It can be changed
for cooking flexibility. At Power Level 10,
the maximum programmable cooking time
is 30 minutes. Maximum cooking times
for Power Levels 1 to 9 are 99 minutes
and 99 seconds.
Press POWER LEVEL until the desired
power level appears in the display
window. Skip this step if you wish to
use Power Level 10.
Enter the cooking time using the
number pads.
Press START.
You may open the door during the cooking
time to check the food. Close the door and
press START to resume cooking. The
microwave will beep 5 times to signal that
the cooking time is completed.
Stage Cooking
You can program up to 5 cooking stages:
Press POWER LEVEL until the desired
power level appears in the display
window.
Set the cooking time using the
number pads.
Repeat steps 1 and 2. (For additional
stages, repeat steps 1 and 2).
Press START.
Each cooking stage time will count down
in the display. The microwave will beep 2
times between each stage. At the end of the
sequence, the microwave will beep 5 times.
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3
2
1
3
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9
Press Power Level
Once P10 (High)
Twice P9
3 times P8
4 times P7 (Med.-High)
5 times P6 (Medium)
6 times P5
7 times P4
8 times P3 (Med.-Low) Defrost
9 times P2
10 times P1 (Low)
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