Sanyo Microwave Power Adjustment

Power Button

• Sanyo microwaves feature a way for you to adjust the power of a cooking session using the “Power” button, which is located on the topmost left side of the operations panel. With each press of the power button, you cycle to a lower power setting, such as to 100 percent with one press and to 10 percent after 10 presses. The power level appears in the display to let you know the currently selected power setting. After the power and time settings are correct and the food item is inside of the Sanyo you can press the “Start” button to begin the cooking process.

Direct Access Buttons

• The direct access keys are located below the “Power” button and feature such button names as “Popcorn,” “Soup” and “Muffin.” These buttons are preset to just the right power level and time to cook each of the labeled food items. For instance, if you wish to pop a bag of popcorn in the microwave, you simply insert the bag of popcorn into the microwave, close the door, press the “Popcorn” direct access button and then the “Start” button. The microwave activates and cooks the bag of popcorn correctly. Should you need to cook more than one serving, you press the direct access button twice for two servings or thrice for three servings.

Food

• The power level effect of the Sanyo depends largely on the condition of the food when it’s inserted into the microwave. If the food isn’t defrosted all the way, the power level isn’t going to work as effectively as it would if the food were thawed. Sanyo microwaves feature a defrost function for this purpose. The food should be defrosted before it’s cooked. If the food fails to cook at the selected power level, the level or time should be increased. If the food is cooked only on one side after a cycle, it might have required turning or stirring halfway through the process. The cooking time for the food should be followed carefully to avoid uneven cooking.

Outlet

• If the Sanyo microwave experiences repeated power loss, the correct amount of power might not be able to flow to the device from the power outlet. Electrical wires and circuit breakers can handle a certain amount of electricity. If the circuit breaker assigned to the microwave is overburdened or too small, the proper amount of electricity fails to flow to the microwave, which could cause the microwave to shut off mid-cycle. If you suspect that the circuit breaker and its wires aren’t equipped to handle the Sanyo power load, you should contact a technician to replace or repair them in order to adjust the power flow to the Sanyo.