Kenwood SA 600 - Manual (Page 7)

Cooking Control
The variable cooking control feature enables more flexibility and control of the cooking
speed. Some foods need slower cooking to help tenderise them, such as the less
expensive cuts of meat and poultry. Slower cooking also allows food flavours to blend
thoroughly, such as meat sauces and onions.
When a setting other than FULL POWER is selected, the microwave energy into the
microwave cooker cycles on and off at varying rates depending on the setting chosen. At
the lower settings the energy is off longer than it is on. At MEDIUM setting the
microwave energy on and off time is approximately the same. As the control is moved
onto the higher settings, the energy is on longer than it is off. At FULL POWER the
energy is on all the time.
Cooking Control
FULL POWER
HIGH
MEDIUM
DEFROST
LOW
Approximate percentage of
microwave energy
100%
70%
50%
30%
10 %
The variable cooking control is easy to use. After setting the desired cooking time, select
the cooking control setting required. The timer will not stop and start but will continue to
move while the energy switches on and off in the oven.
Use of the Cooking Control
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Cooking less tender joints and cuts of meat for a longer period to assist in breaking
down the connective tissues.
Cooking stews, soups or sauces for a longer period to help develope rich, full
flavours.
Cooking or reheating dishes with a high proportion of milk, eggs, cream or cheese.
Cooking dishes that you would normally stew or simmer if using a conventional
recipe.
Preventing overcooking of food items which have been started on FULL POWER.
Reduce to a lower setting thus preventing overcooking of the outside of the food
before the centre is cooked through. You may need to reset the timer for a longer
period.
Reheating dishes; particularly those food items which have been coated or served
in a sauce, when if reheated on FULL POWER, the sauce would boil and overcook
before the main ingredient is heated through.
The terms chosen to designate each power setting are intended as a guide for chosing
the appropriate power or energy level. For example some foods may be defrosted on
DEFROST, but other foods are best defrosted on MEDIUM or HIGH. Experiment using
your own judgement and cooking experience as a guide. See also the Kenwood For
Kitchens Microwave Cookery book.
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