Setting Power Level on a Microwave
Topics:
- How do you set the power level on a Microwave?
- Microwave power level settings
- What power do you use to defrost?
Answer:
To set the power level on a Wolf Microwave Product:
- These instructions do not apply to the MW24. Refer to Set MW24 Standard Microwave Power Level for more information.
The microwave oven has ten preset power levels.
- See also, Wolf Microwave Wattage by Model.
To cook manually at 100% power:
- Use number pads to enter desired cook time.
- Touch START/QUICK ON.
- Oven will chime and ‘END’ will appear on the control panel display when complete.
To cook manually at a power level less than 100%:
- Touch POWER LEVEL
- Touch the number pad to select the desired power level (for example, 7 for 70% power).
- Use number pads to enter desired cook time
- Touch START/QUICK ON
- Oven will chime and 'END' will appear on the control panel display when complete.
To defrost manually, adjust power level to 30%.
POWER LEVEL | ||
POWER LEVEL | High | 100% |
POWER LEVEL 9 | 90% | |
POWER LEVEL 8 | 80% | |
POWER LEVEL 7 | Medium High | 70% |
POWER LEVEL 6 | 60% | |
POWER LEVEL 5 | Medium | 50% |
POWER LEVEL 4 | 40% | |
POWER LEVEL 3 | Medium Low/Defrost | 30% |
POWER LEVEL 2 | 20% | |
POWER LEVEL 1 | Low | 10% |
Refer to the product Use and Care Guide for further information.
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