Monogram ZEB1226 Owner's Manual page 16

Variable Power
Levels 1-10
Cook
Time
Power
Level
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
Power Set
0
Level Clock
Clock Display
Start
Pause
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Changing the Power Level
The power level may be entered or changed
immediately after entering the feature time for Cook
Time or Express Cook. the power level may also be
changed during the cooking.
1. Press Cook Time and enter cooking time.
2. Press Power Level and select power level 1-10.
3. Press Start/Pause.
Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave
cooking. The power levels on the microwave oven can
be compared to the surface units on a range. Each
power level gives you microwave energy a certain
percent of the time. Power level 7 is microwave energy
70% of the time. Power level 3 is energy 30% of the
time. Most cooking will be done on HI which gives you
100% power.
Power Level 10 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.
Some foods may have better flavor, texture or
appearance if one of the lower settings is used. Use
a lower power level when cooking foods that have a
tendency to boil over, such as scalloped potatoes.
Controls
Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off)
give time for the food to "equalize" or transfer heat to
the inside of the food. An example of this is shown with
power level 3
did not cycle off, the outside of the food would cook
before the inside was defrosted.
Here are some examples of uses for various power
levels:
Power Level 10: Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling
liquids.
Power Level 7: Gentle cooking of meat and poultry;
baking casseroles and reheating.
Power Level 5: Slow cooking and tenderizing for stews
and less tender cuts of meat.
Power Level 3: Defrosting; simmering; delicate sauces.
Power Level 1: Keeping food warm; softening butter.
Microwave Oven