A variety of tools have been used to determine a microwave wattage. One of the basic tests to determine the wattage output of your appliances include:. Shift the decimal two places to the right in order to obtain the percentage power you must set your machine to. Hence, if you have a one-thousand-watt microwave and following a recipe that needs a watt appliance, you must set the power to sixty percent.
If the machine is I, watts and requires to mimic an watt one, you need to set the power to seventy percent.
You cannot really approximate the power generated by a machine with a higher wattage, but you can just increase the cooking time. Generally, you will need about ten additional seconds every one-hundred watts for each minute of cook time. Therefore, if something takes two minutes in a 1,watt microwave on one-hundred percent power, it will take two minutes and twenty seconds in a 1,watt one. It determines how fast a microwave works. It's important to find the right-sized microwave that will meet your food needs and fit in the space you have for it.
First, you want to measure the counter or other space where you plan to put your microwave. Then, measure the height, width and depth of any model you're considering to find out if it will fit on your counter top, over your range or in a custom spot. The external dimensions can vary a lot, from 10 by 18 by 14 inches on the smaller side to 14 by 24 by 20 inches on the larger side. Then there's also the internal capacity, which can range from less than 1 cubic foot to 2 cubic feet or more.
Most microwaves are somewhere around 1. Still not sure which size you need? If you're out shopping, bring in a plate or bowl from home that you plan to use often to make sure that it fits inside the microwave.
Still in doubt? Measure everything, take notes and check with your appliance retailer for help deciding what would work best. For over-the-range and other built-in models, you most likely won't be the one installing your new microwave, so you can always avail yourself of their expertise.
Microwave wattage equals power. In general, the higher the wattage, the faster and more evenly your food will cook.
Most microwaves sit somewhere between to 1, watts. Larger, more expensive microwaves tend to have a higher wattage, so this is a price and size consideration that can strongly influence microwave cooking performance.
Many microwaves share common functions. Here are some microwave cooking essentials: cook time, defrost, power level and timer. Each one requires your direct input, but they are usually very easy to set. Most microwaves have touch panel controls and a rotating carousel to spin your food for more even cooking.
Many microwaves come with preset cooking modes so you only have to press one button to automatically cook a dish. For example, many microwaves have a "popcorn" button that will cook your bag based on factory settings. This can be handy for common dishes you heat in the microwave, but you'll have to figure out if the microwave's default cook times work for your own food. Other common presets include: baked potato, pizza, beverage, frozen dinner and reheat.
Size can mean one of two things: it can mean the oven capacity, or it can mean the dimensions. The average oven capacity of a microwave is about 1. The smallest consumer microwave is 0. The wattage of your microwave is listed at least two places.
The first place is on the front of the microwave. If the wattage is not on the front on the microwave, look inside the microwave itself. Inside the microwave, where you cook your food, there will be a label. To calculate the cubic feet of your microwave, simply multiply length x width x height. To measure, grab a ruler, or measuring tape, pencil, calculator, and scratch paper. First, measure from the front of the microwave to the ridge of the front.
Write that number down. Next measure from one side to the other. Once again, write that number down. Finally, measure from the inside top of the microwave to the inside bottom. Again write that number down. Now that you have three numbers multiply in the calculator. You should receive a number between — 2, The final step is to take that number and divide it by You should receive a number between.
This number is your cubic feet. To change the wattage, simply find the power level button and adjust. Each microwave is a little bit different.
If you are unsure of how to change the power level, consult your user manual, or the internet. When you adjust the power, it is a percent of the maximum power. See a break down below. The best microwave is going to vary from person to person, but in general, the best microwave for you is one that has all of the features you need, at a price you can afford.
One way to help determine the best microwave is to divide wattage by the price. This will put all of the microwaves on a level playing field. From there, look at all of the features, and what will fit for your needs. Why is and up considered good? Price One of the determining factors of the price of microwaves is the number of watts. Oven capacity Another factor that helps to determine why watts is a good starting point for a microwave is the oven capacity.
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