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Adjustable noise level
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We've started recording whether you can turn the sound up or down on the controls or for the audible alert sound on microwaves. We may not have data on all microwaves.
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Inverter
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A typical microwave's magnetron (the gizmo that creates the microwaves) at, say, 50% power will cycle between being on at full power and completely off for 50% of the cooking time. Inverter technology continuously uses 50% power for the whole cooking time – so no on/off power cycling and (at least in theory) more even heating of your food.
- No
- Grill
- No
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Sensor
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Sensor programs take automatic functions one step further by measuring vapours emitted during cooking or reheating to adjust the cooking time and power.
- Yes
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Auto cook
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Automatic functions prompt you to enter the weight and type of food for the microwave to calculate the cooking time.
- Yes
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Auto reheat
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Automatic functions prompt you to enter the weight and type of food for the microwave to calculate the reheating time.
- Yes
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Adjust time during cooking
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Time-adjust during cooking allows you to increase or decrease the time programed during cooking.
- Yes (more only)
- Delayed start or pre-set cooking
- No
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Multi-stage cooking
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Microwaves with this feature can be programmed to perform a sequence of functions, such as defrost, cook and leave to stand.
- Yes
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Kitchen timer (standalone)
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The timer can be used to time other kitchen tasks such as boiling an egg on a stovetop.
- Yes