Microwave Cooking Times are Too Long - Countertop Microwave
Possible Solutions
When microwave cooking, the amount, size, shape, starting temperature, composition, and density of the food affect cooking results.
Is the Cooking Power Set Properly?
Check to make sure that the power level is set to 100% or the desired level. Also, verify that the correct function or cycle is selected for what is being cooked. See the Owner's Manual for specific instructions on how to set the power level and cycle selections.
Tips and Suggestions
- Amount: The more food heated, the longer the cook time needed. Check for doneness and add small increments of time if necessary.
- Size and Shape: Smaller pieces of food cook more quickly than larger pieces, and uniformly shaped foods cook more evenly than irregularly shaped foods.
- Starting Temperature: Room-temperature foods will heat faster than refrigerated foods, and refrigerated foods will heat faster than frozen foods.
- Composition and Density: Foods high in fat and sugar will reach a higher temperature and heat faster than other foods. Heavy, dense foods, such as meat and potatoes, require a longer cook time than the same-sized light, porous food, such as cake.
- Voltage: Have a qualified electrician check the electrical system in the home.