Microwave Cooking

 Power Levels and what to use them for.

Power Level 10 (High)

Output (of watts) = 100%

Use:  1. Boil water  2. Brown ground beef  3. Cook fresh fruits & veggies  4. Make candy  5. Cook fish, meat & poultry  6.  Preheat browning dish

Power Level 9 (Saute)

Output = 90%

Use:  1. Heat precooked food  2. Saute onions, celery & green peppers

Power Level 8 (Reheat)

Output = 80%

Use:  1. All reheating

Power Level 7 (Roast)

Output = 70%

Use:  1. Roast meat & poultry  2. Cook mushrooms & shellfish  3. Cook foods which contain cheese & eggs

Power Level 6 (Bake)

Output = 60%

Use:  1. Back cakes and muffins  2. Prepare eggs

Power Level 5 (Simmer)

Output = 50%

Use:  1. Cook meat and poultry  2. Cook custard  3. Prepare rice and soup

Power Level 4 (Braise)

Output = 40%

Use:  1. Mult butter & chocolate  2. Cook less tender cuts of meats

Power Level 3 (Defrost)

Output = 30%

Use:  1. All thawing

Power Level 2 (Low)

Output = 20%

Use:  1. Soften butter and cheese

Power Level 1 (Warm)

Output = 10%

Use:  1. Soften icecream  2. Raise yest dough

 Food, Power Level, and Temperature settings.

Baked Beans:  7 (Roast)    130 °F

Beverages      10 (High)     170 °F

Casseroles      9 (Saute)    180 °F

Convenience foods  9 (Saute)    170 °F - 180 °F

Fish & Shellfish    10 (High)        140 °F - 160 °F

Meats:  Beef and Lamb    7 (Roast)    Rare:  120 °F - 130 °F

                                                           Medium:  140 °F

                                                           Well:    150 °F - 160 °F

Pork          7 (Roast)          170 °F

Poultry       7 (Roast)         170 °F

Sandwiches             9 (Saute)       140 °F

Sauces              10 (High)            200 °F

Soups: Broth       10 (High)          170 °F

Soups:  Chunky      8 (Reheat)       170 °F

Temps on meats and poultry will rise 10 °F to 15 °F during standing time, and thus cooking will be completed. 

reference book:  Microwave Cooking For Today's Living