It just turns off the element that emits the waves for a percentage of the time so the heat has a chance to spread out more evenly. My problem is that I skim the instructions for the time, miss that it says medium power, and burn my item to a crisp on accident.
I think the active component in a Microwave Oven is called the Magnetron, not the element. Both are usually turned on and off for partial power though.
I have never learned how to change the microwave power setting, and now I am too afraid to try it
I set the power to 50% and then double the cooking time. Takes longer but everything turns out better.
I do the same thing!
I put it on full power until part of it starts boiling, then reduce power to low until it’s heated through.
Usually there’s a button right next to the numbers or start button that’s for cook power.
It’s only a one time thing, it doesn’t save either.
It just turns off the element that emits the waves for a percentage of the time so the heat has a chance to spread out more evenly. My problem is that I skim the instructions for the time, miss that it says medium power, and burn my item to a crisp on accident.
I think the active component in a Microwave Oven is called the Magnetron, not the element. Both are usually turned on and off for partial power though.