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The heating category (a letter A to E) developed 
by MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and 
Food) with microwave oven and food manufacturers 
indicates the ability of the oven to heat small 
quantities of food (up to 500g [1lb 2oz]). It does not 
represent the general performance of the oven.
600  700  800  900  1000 Watts
OVEN 
OUTPUT 
POWER
Less heating time required
More heating time required
OVEN 
OUTPUT 
CATEGORY
Less heating time required
More heating time required
A       B       C      D       E
Food packs carry cooking instructions for heating 
categories A to E. Follow instructions for the letter 
corresponding to the oven’s heating category. The 
higher the output power and heating category of 
the oven the less heating time is required as shown 
opposite.
HEATING CATEGORY
Microwaves are energy waves, similar to those used 
for TV and radio signals.
Electrical energy is converted into microwave 
energy, which is directed into the oven cavity via a 
waveguide. To prevent food and grease entering the 
wave guide it is protected by the waveguide cover.
Microwaves cannot pass through metal, 
because of this the oven cavity is made of metal 
and there is a fine metal mesh on the door.
During cooking the microwaves bounce off the sides 
of the oven cavity at random.
Microwaves will pass through certain materials, 
such as glass and plastic, to heat the food.
(See ‘Suitable Ovenware’ on page 23).
Water, sugar and fat in food absorb microwaves 
which cause them to vibrate. This creates heat by 
friction, in the same way your hands get warm when 
you rub them together.
The outer areas of the food are heated by the 
microwave energy, then the heat moves to the 
centre by conduction, as it does in conventional 
cooking. It is important to turn, rearrange or stir 
food to ensure even heating.
Once cooking is complete, the oven automatically 
stops producing microwaves.
Standing time is necessary after cooking, as it enables 
the heat to disperse equally throughout the food.
HOW YOUR OVEN WORKS
Microwave output power 
i n  Wa t t s   ( b a s e d   o n 
international (IEC 60705) 
standard).
Letter representing the 
oven heating category.
Microwave Symbol.
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