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sdfghj

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on: Aug 19, 2018
When defrosting foods in a microwave, why is a low setting used instead of a high setting?

Question 2

Why do microwave recipes often require that the container be turned during the cooking process?


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macybarnes

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Reply #1 on: Aug 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

To prevent cooking the product that should be defrosting. The defrost setting is preferred when defrosting foods.

Answer to Question 2

Stirring and rotating equalize heat and speed cooking.


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