Whirlpool WOC97ES0ES Microwave Use and Care - Page 12

Microwave Cooking Power Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking power to use by percent, name, or number. For example, 70%=7=Medium-High. Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested cooking power of specific foods. Microwave Cooking Power Chart Percent/Name 100%, High (default setting) Number 10 90% 9 80% 8 70%, Medium-High 7 60% 6 50%, Medium 5 40% 4 30%, Medium- 3 Low, Defrost 20% 2 10%, Low 1 Use Quick heating convenience foods and foods with high water content, such as soups, beverages, and most vegetables. Cooking small, tender pieces of meat, ground meat, poultry pieces, and fish fillets. Heating cream soups. Heating rice, pasta or casseroles. Cooking and heating foods that need a cook power lower than high. For example, whole fish and meat loaf. Reheating a single serving of food. Cooking sensitive foods such as cheese and egg dishes, pudding, and custards. Cooking non-stirrable casseroles, such as lasagna. Cooking ham, whole poultry, and pot roasts. Simmering stews. Melting chocolate. Heating bread, rolls, and pastries. Defrosting bread, fish, meats, poultry, and precooked foods. Softening butter, cheese, and ice cream. Taking chill out of fruit. Sensor Cook The Sensor Cook function is used in Reheat (meal), Steam Cooking, and Popcorn. During the Sensor Cook function, a sensor automatically adjusts for the cook time and power level. The microwave oven display will show the time countdown once the sensor identifies the cooking duration. If the microwave oven door is opened during a sensor function, the microwave oven will turn off, and any additional operations will be canceled. For best cooking performance: Before using a sensor cook function, make sure power has been supplied to the microwave oven for at least 2 minutes, the room temperature is not above 95°F (35°C), and the outside of the cooking container and the microwave oven cavity are dry. Crisper Pan Frying When the crisper pan is used with microwaves, it is like a frying pan or griddle, ideal for French toast, burgers, eggs, stir-frying, and sautéing. Use the following chart as a guide. Crisper Pan Frying Chart Food Cooktime* Instructions Eggs, Fried 2 eggs Side 1: 30-45 sec Side 2: 30-45 sec Times are for over-easy doneness. 4 eggs Side 1: 1 min Side 2: 45 sec Omelet 4 eggs 2-3 min Mix eggs and 4 tbs of water. Sausage Patties 1.5 oz (42.5 g) each 4 patties Side 1: 2 min Side 2: 1 min 30 sec Cook until 160°F (70°C) 8 patties Side 1: 3 min Side 2: 2 min 30 sec Vegetables, stir-fry, 2 cups (500 mL) 4-5 min Cut vegetables in equal sizes. Stir halfway through cooking. Nuts 1 cup (250 mL) 3 min 2 cups (500 mL) 4 min Stir halfway through cooking. *Times are approximate and may be adjusted for individual tastes. 12