A:Answer We are happy to help you with your microwave power level. Power levels are most commonly used in recipes to prevent overcooking. Fats and sugars heat very quickly, for example, cheese toppings or brown sugar glaze. Using a lower power level or adding toppings halfway through the cooking time will help avoid overcooking of these items. The time it takes to cook food in microwaves depends upon the amount of food, its size, shape, density and starting temperature as well as the cooking wattage of the microwave. It doesn't lower the heat. It controls how often your microwave turns on and off during cooking. It's heating half the time.
