What is the secret to delicious microwave food? The answer is simple - at the right time. For each dish, it will need a different one. Modern microwave ovens allow not only warming up, but also defrosting foods. Separate options and modes will help to bake a pie, cook porridge or bake fish. We talked about how to set the clock in this article.
How to set the time on the microwave
To correctly adjust the time, you need to use the buttons or control knobs on the panel. Each manufacturer in their own way designates them: a badge with a dial or just the inscription "Time".
The principle depends on the type of control of the microwave oven. There will be regulators on the mechanical panel. One of them is responsible for power, the other for heating rate. To prevent food from overheating or burning, it is important to adjust the timer correctly.
To get boiling water in a cup, 60 seconds is enough. But the roasting of chicken legs will take 30-40 minutes.
Recommendations for the preparation of individual dishes are written in the instructions.
To defrost food in a mechanical microwave, you need to set the power regulator to minimum, and the timer to 3 minutes. Around the knobs are minute signs that make your task easier.
Electronically controlled microwave ovens offer a large selection of modes. As a rule, you do not need to set the time yourself. It is enough to select a certain mode, for example, “Bird” or “Popcorn”, and the device will automatically set a timer.
In electronic models Samsung, LG and some other brands, you can increase the cooking time. If the period originally set was not enough, then it is not necessary to wait for the shutdown. Adjust the parameters using the Over / Under buttons.
In the AlGi models, this is done as follows:
- Press the Stop / Reset key;
- To set the manual mode, select the "Start" button;
- Now adjust the values with the Over / Under keys. In this case, the readings will change for 10 seconds up or down.
Some models have an additional “delayed start” mode. This is very convenient if you are doing several things at once. The device will turn itself off as soon as the timer reaches the set mark. Before adjusting, it is important to check the accuracy of the time on the microwave clock, otherwise the timer will not work correctly.
The clock may go astray when there is a power outage, so you need to restore the settings. If you turn on the device for the first time, then our recommendations will also come in handy. Do not forget to remove the protective film from the inside of the camera first.
All microwave ovens can operate in a 12-hour or 24-hour system.
How to set the time in LG:
- Press the Stop key;
- To tune for 24 hours, double-click “Clock”. For 12 hours, click again;
- Press the 10 minutes key 15 times. Then the “1 minute” button 3 times. Now "10 minutes" 5 times;
- Now, again, "Watch."
Everything, installation is completed. Now choose any function and start cooking.
Samsung microwave ovens need other actions to set the time:
- Press the dial or watch key. For format 24 - 1 time, for format 12 - two times.
- To set values, select the Over / Under keys. They are indicated by up and down arrows.
- Confirm the action - “Clock”.
For the operation of the microwave to be successful, follow the basic rules:
- Choose the appropriate cooking time;
- Use only special heat-resistant cookware;
- Do not place containers in hermetically sealed containers.
Of course, the settings for different brands of equipment are different. Details are provided in the attached instructions. Follow the operating rules, including regarding the selected modes and options. What is appropriate for one dish may not be acceptable for another.