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D
900W
MAFF HEATING CATEGORY
Microwave output power in
watts (based on international
(IEC 60705) standard).
600  700  800  900  1000 Watts
OVEN 
OUTPUT 
POWER
Less heating time required
More heating time required
Letter representing the oven
heating category.
Microwave 
Symbol.
A       B       C      D       E
OVEN 
OUTPUT 
CATEGORY
Less heating time required
More heating time required
MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS
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.
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.
Power level: The microwave power level is varied
by the microwave energy switching on and off.
When using power levels other than 100% (HIGH)
you will be able to hear the microwave energy
pulsing on and off as the food cooks or defrosts. 
IMPORTANT:
The microwave power level will default to 100%
(HIGH) unless you press the MICROWAVE POWER
LEVEL 
button to the desired setting.
Your oven has 5 power levels. To choose the power
level for cooking, follow the advice given in the
recipe section. Generally the following
recommendations apply:
HIGH - (100% output = 900W) used for fast
cooking or reheating e.g. for casseroles, hot
beverages, vegetables etc.
MEDIUM HIGH - (70% output = 630W) used for
longer cooking of dense foods such as roast joints,
meat loaf and plated meals, also for sensitive dishes
such as cheese sauce and sponge cakes. At this
reduced setting, the sauce will not boil over and
food will cook evenly without over cooking at the
sides.
MEDIUM - (50% output = 450W) for dense foods
which require a long cooking time when cooked
conventionally, eg. beef dishes, it is advisable to use
this power setting to ensure the meat will be tender.
MEDIUM LOW - (30% output = 270W Defrost
setting) to defrost, select this power setting, to
ensure that the dish defrosts evenly. This setting is
also ideal for simmering rice, pasta, dumplings and
cooking egg custard.
LOW - (10% output = 90W) For gentle defrosting,
eg. cream gateaux or pastry.
x1
100% (HIGH)
%
MICRO
x2
70% (MED.HIGH)
%
MICRO
x3
50% (MEDIUM)
%
MICRO
x4
30% (MED.LOW)
%
MICRO
x5
10% (LOW)
%
MICRO
To change the power level for cooking, enter the
required time and then press the MICROWAVE
POWER LEVEL 
key.
For example:
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