Set MW24 Standard Microwave Power Level
Topics:
- How do you set the power level on a model MW24 Standard Microwave?
- MW24 power level settings
- What power setting should be used for defrost?
Answer:
The MW24 Microwave has eleven preset power levels.
- For all other microwaves, see Setting Power Level on a Microwave
The set the power on a MW24 Standard Microwave:
To cook manually at 100% power:
- Use number pads to enter desired cook time.
- Touch QUICK ON/START.
- Oven will chime and ‘END’ will appear on the control panel display when complete.
To cook manually at a power level less than 100%:
- Use number pads to enter desired cook time.
- Touch POWER LEVEL the specified number of times for desired percentage of power as shown in the chart below.
- Touch QUICK ON/START.
- Oven will chime and ‘END’ will appear on the control panel display when complete.
To defrost manually, adjust power level to 30%.
Touch Pad Number of Times | Level | Percentage of Power |
POWER LEVEL | High | 100% |
POWER LEVEL x2 | - | 90% |
POWER LEVEL x3 | - | 80% |
POWER LEVEL x4 | Medium High | 70% |
POWER LEVEL x5 | - | 60% |
POWER LEVEL x6 | Medium | 50% |
POWER LEVEL x7 | - | 40% |
POWER LEVEL x8 | Medium Low / Defrost | 30% |
POWER LEVEL x9 | - | 20% |
POWER LEVEL x10 | Low | 10% |
POWER LEVEL x11 | - | 0% |
Refer to the product use and care guide for further information.
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