On 1/18/2011 5:55 PM mike spake thus:

Michael A. Terrell wrote:

mike wrote:

My 27 year old microwave oven was down below 400W output and
taking a long time to heat my coffee. So, I went out and bought a
1100W one. Big mistake. It works fine on coffee, but WAY
overcooks small stuff. Yes, it has a power level setting, but the
on-time is 15 seconds and they modulate the off-time. I tried to
heat a frozen hamburger patty. It boils the liquid around the
outside for 15 seconds, but the inside is still frozen. This
really messes up the cheese stuck to it. If I leave it in the
frozen burger, it comes out awful.

What are my options for reducing power?

[snip]

Suggestions?

RTFM to see how to set the cook power.

Amazing!!!
RTFM reply when I stated EXACTLY how the power setting works.
How about RTFOP?

Mr. Terrell apparently shoots from the hip and never apologizes.


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