Viking RVMH330 User manual

Viking Use & Care Manual
Built-In Microwave Hood

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Congratulations and welcome to the elite world of Viking
ownership. We hope you will enjoy and appreciate the care and
attention we have put into every detail of your new, state-of-the-art
Built-in Microwave Hood.
Your Viking Built-in Microwave Hood is designed to offer years
of reliable service. This Use and Care Guide will provide you with
the information you need to become familiar with your Built-in
Microwave Hood’s care and operation.
Your complete satisfaction is our ultimate goal. If you have
any questions or comments about this product, please contact
the dealer from whom you purchased it, or contact our Consumer
Support Center at 1-888-VIKING1.
We appreciate your choice of a Viking microwave hood and hope
that you will again select our products for your other major oven
needs.
For more information about the complete and growing selection
of Viking products, contact your dealer or visit us online at
vikingrange.com.
Congratulations

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Warnings_________________________________ 3
Important Safety Instructions________________ 5
Important–Please Read and Follow __________ 8
Electrical Grounding Instructions __________ 8
Before Using Microwave Hood____________ 9
Setting the Clock__________________________ 15
To Set The Clock ________________________ 15
Stop/Clear _____________________________ 15
Product Controls
Features _________________________________ 16
Electronic Display / Features________________ 17
Operation
Control Panel and Settings _________________ 18
Time Cooking __________________________ 18
To Set Power Level ______________________ 18
Sensor Settings _________________________ 19
Covering Foods_________________________ 20
Instant Sensor __________________________ 20
Sensor Cook____________________________ 22
Reheat_________________________________ 24
Defrost ________________________________ 25
Manual Defrost _________________________ 26
Keep Warm Plus ________________________ 27
Hot Water______________________________ 27
Help___________________________________ 28
Help (In the display) _____________________ 29
Demonstration Mode____________________ 29
Timer__________________________________ 29
Multiple Sequence Cooking ______________ 30
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More or less time adjustment _____________ 30
Add-A-Minute __________________________ 31
Light Hi/Lo _____________________________ 31
Fan Hi/Lo ______________________________ 31
Product Care
Cleaning and Maintenance _________________ 32
Oven Surfaces __________________________ 32
Interior ________________________________ 32
Glass Surfaces __________________________ 32
Stainless Steel Parts _____________________ 32
Control Panel___________________________ 32
Odor Removal __________________________ 33
Turntable/Turntable Support______________ 33
Waveguide Cover _______________________ 33
Grease Filters___________________________ 33
Replacing Filter ___________________________ 34
Replacing Oven Lights _____________________ 35
Troubleshooting___________________________ 36
Service Information ________________________ 37
Warranty _________________________________ 38
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Warnings
Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this manual
are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that
may occur. Common sense, caution, and care must be exercised
when installing, maintaining, or operating this appliance.
ALWAYS contact the manufacturer about problems or conditions you
do not understand.
Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels
DANGER
Hazards or unsafe practices which WILL result in
severe personal injury or death
WARNING
Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result
in death or severe personal injury
WARNING
Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result
in minor personal injury or property damage.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce
the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions
are not followed.
Read and follow all instructions before using this appliance
to prevent the potential risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury or
damage to the appliance as a result of improper usage of the appli-
ance. Use appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this
manual.
To ensure proper and safe operation: Appliance must be properly
installed and grounded by a qualified technician. DO NOT attempt to
adjust, repair, service, or replace any part of your appliance unless it is
specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be
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WARNING
Improper use of the
grounding plug can
result in a risk of
electric shock.
CAUTION
Light cover may
become very hot.
Do not touch glass
when light is on.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open
since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure
to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper
with the safety interlocks.
(b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and
the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on
sealing surfaces.
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly
important that the oven door close properly and that there
is no damage to the: (1) door (bent), (2) hinges and latches
(broken or loosened), (3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone
except properly qualified service personnel.
Warnings

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When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should
be followed, including the following:
WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire,
injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
• Read all instructions before using the appliance.
• Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY” on page 4.
• This appliance must be properly grounded. Connect only to
properly grounded outlet. See “ELECTRICAL GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS” on page 8.
• Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the
provided Installation Manual.
• Some products such as whole eggs, sealed containers, and
closed glass jars are able to explode and should not be
heated in the appliance.
• Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in
this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this
appliance. This appliance is specifically designed to heat,
cook or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory
use.
• As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when
used by children.
• To reduce the risk of fire in the appliance cavity:
– Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when
paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed
inside the appliance to facilitate cooking.
– Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before
placing bag in appliance.
– If materials inside the appliance ignite, keep appliance
door closed, turn microwave off and shut off power at the
fuse or circuit breaker panel.
– Do not use the appliance for storage purposes. Do not
leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the ap-
pliance when not in use.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
• Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or
plug, if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or
dropped.
• This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service
personnel. Contact nearest Viking Authorized Servicer for
examination, repair or adjustment.
• Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
• Do not store or use this appliance outdoors. Do not use this
product near water such as, near a kitchen sink, in a wet base-
ment, near a swimming pool or similar locations.
• Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
• See oven surface cleaning instructions on page 32.
• Do not mount over sink.
• Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance surface
when the appliance is in operation.
• Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea are able to be overheat-
ed beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling
due to surface tension of the liquid. Visible bubbling or boil-
ing when the container is removed from the appliance is not
always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS
SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN A SPOON OR OTHER
UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
– Do not overheat the liquid.
– Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.
– Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
Use a wide-mouthed container.
– After heating, allow the container to stand in the appli-
ance at least for 20 seconds before removing the con-
tainer.
– Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil
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• Clean ventilation openings and grease filters frequently.
Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on ventilation
openings, louver or grease filters.
• Use care when cleaning the louver and the grease filters.
Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners,
may damage the louver and the grease filters.
• When flaming food under the hood, turn the fan on.
• This appliance is suitable for use above both gas and electric
cooking equipment 36” wide or less.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY
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ELECTRICAL GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short
circuit, grounding reduces risk of electric shock by providing an escape
wire for the electric current. This oven is equipped with a cord having a
grounding wire with a grounding plug. It must be plugged into a wall
receptacle that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with
the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances.
WARNING
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric
shock.
Electrical Requirements
The oven is equipped with a 3-prong
grounding plug. Do not under any circum-
stances cut or remove the grounding pin
from the plug. Do not use an extension
cord. If the power supply cord is too short,
have a qualified electrician or serviceperson
install an outlet near the appliance.
The Power Supply Cord and plug must be
connected to a separate 120 Volt AC, 60
Hz, 15 Amp, or more branch circuit, single grounded receptacle. The
receptacle should be located inside the cabinet directly above the
Microwave Oven mounting location.
NOTE:
• Ifyouhaveanyquestionsaboutthegroundingorelectricalinstruc-
tions,consultaqualiedelectricianorserviceperson.
• NeitherVikingnorthedealercanacceptanyliabilityfordamageto
theovenorpersonalinjuryresultingfromfailuretoobservethecor-
rectelectricalconnectionprocedures.
Radio or TV Interference
Should there be any interference caused by the Built-in Microwave
Hood to your radio or TV, check that the Built-in Microwave Hood is on
a different electrical circuit, relocate the radio or TV as far away from
the oven as feasible or check position and signal of receiving antenna.
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BEFORE USING MICROWAVE HOOD
NEVER use the oven without the turntable and support nor turn the
turntable over so that a large dish could be placed in the oven. The
turntable will turn both clockwise and counterclockwise.
ALWAYS have food in the oven when it is on to absorb the microwave
energy.
When using the oven at power levels below 100%, you may hear the
magnetron cycling on and off. It is normal for the exterior of the oven
to be warm to the touch when cooking or reheating.
Condensation is a normal part of microwave cooking. Room humid-
ity and the moisture in food will influence the amount of moisture that
condenses in the oven. Generally, covered foods will not cause as much
condensation as uncovered ones. Ventilation openings must not be
blocked.
The oven is for food preparation only. It should not be used to dry
clothes or newspapers.
Your oven is rated 950 watts by using the IEC Test Procedure. In using
recipes or package directions check food a minute or two before the
minimum time and add time accordingly.
Cookware Safety
• Usedry,sturdypot-holders.Damppot-holdersmaycauseburns
from steam. Dishtowels or other substitutes should NEVER be used
as potholders because they can trail across hot surface elements and
ignite or get caught on appliance parts.
• DO NOT heat unopened food containers; buildup of pressure may
cause the container to explode and result in injury.
• Usecarewhenopeningthemicrowavedoor.Lethotairorsteam
escape before removing or replacing food.
• PREPARED FOOD WARNING: Follow food manufacturer's instruc-
tions. If a plastic frozen food container and/or its cover distorts,
warps, or is otherwise damaged during cooking, immediately discard
the food and its container. The food could be contaminated.
It is not necessary to buy all new cookware. Many pieces already in your
kitchen can be used successfully in your new Built-in Microwave Hood.
Make sure the utensil does not touch the interior walls during cooking.
Use these utensils for safe microwave cooking and reheating:
• glassceramic(Pyroceram®), such as Corningware®.
• heat-resistantglass(Pyrex®)
• microwave-safeplastics
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• microwave-safepaperplates
• microwave-safepottery,stonewareandporcelain
• browningdish(Donotexceedrecommendedpreheatingtime.
Follow manufacturer’s directions.)
These items can be used for short time reheating of foods that have
little fat or sugar in them:
• wood,straw,wicker
DO NOT USE:
• metalpansandbakeware(cookiesheets/browniepans)
• disheswithmetallictrim
• non-heat-resistantglass
• non-microwave-safeplastics(margarinetubs)
• recycledpaperproducts
• brownpaperbags
• foodstoragebags
• metaltwist-ties
Should you wish to check if a dish is safe for microwaving, place the
empty dish in the oven and microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. A dish
which becomes very hot should not be used.
The following coverings are ideal:
• Papertowelsaregoodforcoveringfoodsforreheatingand
absorbing fat while cooking bacon.
• Waxpapercanbeusedforcookingandreheating.
• Plasticwrapthatisspeciallymarkedformicrowaveusecanbe
used for cooking and reheating. DO NOT allow plastic wrap to
touch food. Vent so steam can escape.
• Lidsthataremicrowave-safeareagoodchoicebecauseheatis
kept near the food to hasten cooking.
• Ovencookingbagsaregoodforlargemeatsorfoodsthat
need tenderizing. DO NOT use metal twist ties. Remember to
slit bag so steam can escape.
How to use aluminum foil in your Built-in Microwave Hood:
• Smallatpiecesofaluminumfoilplacedsmoothlyonthefood
can be used to shield areas that are either defrosting or cooking
too quickly.
• Foilshouldnotcomecloserthanoneinchtoanysurfaceofthe
Built-in Microwave Hood.
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Should you have questions about utensils or coverings, check a good
microwave cookbook or follow recipe suggestions.
Accessories
There are many microwave accessories available for purchase. Evaluate
carefully before you purchase so that they meet your needs. A micro-
wave-safe thermometer will assist you in determining correct doneness
and assure you that foods have been cooked to safe temperatures. Vi-
king is not responsible for any damage to the Built-in Microwave Hood
when accessories are used.
Child Safety
• Childrenbelowtheageof7shouldusetheBuilt-inMicrowave
Hood with a supervising person very near to them. Between the
ages of 7 and 12, the supervising person should be in the same
room. The child must be able to reach the Built-in Microwave Hood
comfortably.
• AtnotimeshouldanyonebeallowedtoleanorswingontheBuilt-in
Microwave Hood.
• Childrenshouldbetaughtallsafetyprecautions:usepotholders,
remove coverings carefully, pay special attention to packages that
crisp food because they may be extra hot.
• Don'tassumethatbecauseachildhasmasteredonecookingskill
he/she can cook everything.
• ChildrenneedtolearnthattheBuilt-inMicrowaveHoodisnotatoy.
See page 28 for Child Lock feature.
Food Safety
• Arrangefoodcarefully.Placethickestareastowardsoutsideofdish.
• Watchcookingtime.Cookfortheshortestamountoftimeindicated
and add more as needed. Food severely overcooked can smoke or
ignite.
• Coverfoodswhilecooking.Checkrecipeorcookbookfor
suggestions: paper towels, wax paper, microwave plastic wrap or a
lid. Covers prevent spattering and help foods to cook evenly.
• Shieldwithsmallatpiecesofaluminumfoilanythinareasofmeat
or poultry to prevent overcooking before dense, thick areas are
cooked thoroughly.
• Stirfoodsfromoutsidetocenterofdishonceortwiceduring
cooking, if possible.
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• Turnfoodsoveronceduringmicrowavingtospeedcookingofsuch
foods as chicken and hamburgers. Large items like roasts must be
turned over at least once.
• Rearrangefoodssuchasmeatballshalfwaythroughcookingboth
from top to bottom and from right to left.
• Addstandingtime.RemovefoodfromBuilt-inMicrowaveHoodand
stir, if possible. Cover for standing time which allows the food to fin-
ish cooking without overcooking.
• Checkfordoneness.Lookforsignsindicatingthatcookingtempera-
tures have been reached.
Doneness signs include:
- Food steams throughout, not just at edge.
- Center bottom of dish is very hot to the touch.
- Poultry thigh joints move easily.
- Meat and poultry show no pinkness.
- Fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Food Do Don't
Eggs,
sausages,
nuts, seeds,
fruits &
vegetables
• Punctureeggyolks
before cooking to prevent
“explosion”.
• Pierceskinsofpotatoes,
apples, squash, hot dogs
and sausages so that
steam escapes.
• Cookeggsinshells.
• Reheatwholeeggs.
• Drynutsorseedsin
shells.
Popcorn • Usespeciallybagged
popcorn for the
microwave.
• Listenwhilepoppingcorn
for the popping to slow
to 1 or 2 seconds or use
special Popcorn pad.
• Poppopcornin
regular brown bags
or glass bowls.
• Exceedmaximum
time on popcorn
package.
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Food Do Don't
Baby food •
Transfer baby food to
small dish and heat
carefully, stirring often.
Check temperature before
serving.
• Putnipplesonbottles
after heating and shake
thoroughly. “Wrist” test
before feeding.
• Heatdisposable
bottles.
• Heatbottleswith
nipples on.
• Heatbabyfoodin
original jars.
General • Cutbakedgoodswith
filling after heating to
release steam and avoid
burns.
• Stirliquidsbrisklybefore,
during and after heating
to avoid “eruption”.
• Usedeepbowl,when
cooking liquids or cereals,
to prevent boilovers.
• Heatorcookin
closed glass jars or
air tight containers.
• Caninthe
microwave as
harmful bacteria may
not be destroyed.
• Deepfatfry.
• Drywood,gourds,
herbs or wet papers.
Cooking Safety
Check foods to see that they are cooked to the United States Depart-
ment of Agriculture's recommended temperatures.
Temp Food
145˚F (63˚C) Fish
160˚F (71˚C) Pork, ground beef/veal/lamb, egg dishes
165˚F (74˚C) For leftover, ready-to-reheat refrigerated, and deli
and carry-out “fresh” food. Whole, pieces and
ground turkey/chicken/duck.
To test for doneness, insert a meat thermometer in a thick or dense
area away from fat or bone. NEVER leave the thermometer in the food
during cooking, unless it is approved for microwave use.
• ALWAYS use potholders to prevent burns when handling utensils
that are in contact with hot food. Enough heat from the food can
transfer through utensils to cause skin burns.
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IMPORTANT–Please Read and Follow
• Avoidsteamburnsbydirectingsteamawayfromthefaceand
hands. Slowly lift the farthest edge of a dish’s covering and carefully
open popcorn and oven cooking bags away from the face.
• StayneartheBuilt-inMicrowaveHoodwhileitisinuseandcheck
cooking progress frequently so that there is no chance of overcook-
ing food.
• NEVER use the Built-in Microwave Hood for storing cookbooks or
other items.
• Select,storeandhandlefoodcarefullytopreserveitshighquality
and minimize the spread of foodborne bacteria.
• Keepwaveguidecoverclean.Foodresiduecancausearcingand/or
fires.
• Usecarewhenremovingitemsfromtheovensothattheutensil,
your clothes or accessories do not touch the safety door latches.
In Case of Fire
Turn off appliance and ventilating hood to avoid spreading the flame.
Extinguish flame then turn on hood to remove smoke and odor.
• Smotherreoramebyclosingthemicrowavedoor.DO NOT use
water on grease fires. Use baking soda, a dry chemical or foam-type
extinguisher to smother fire or flame.
• GREASE-Greaseisammableandshouldbehandledcarefully.Let
fat cool before attempting to handle it. DO NOT allow grease to col-
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Setting the Clock
Before operating your new Microwave Hood make sure you read and
understand this Use and Care Guide completely.
The following steps MUST be taken before any functions can be used.
Before you use the Microwve Hood:
1. Plug in the Microwave Hood. WELCOME PRESS CLEAR
AND PRESS CLOCK will appear.
2. Touch the STOP/Clear pad.
:will appear.
3. Set clock.
To Set The Clock
1. Touch Timer/Clock pad and number 2.
2. Enter the correct time of day by touching the numbers in sequence.
Touch Timer/Clock pad again.
This is a 12 hour clock. If you attempt to enter an incorrect clock time,
ERROR will appear in the display. Touch the STOP/Clear pad and re-
enter the time.
• IftheelectricalpowersupplytoyourBuilt-inMicrowaveHood
should be interrupted, the display will intermittently show WELCOME
PRESS CLEAR AND PRESS CLOCK after the power is rein-
stated. If this occurs during cooking, the program will be erased. The
time of day will also be erased. Simply touch STOP/Clear pad and
reset the clock for the correct time of day.
Stop/Clear
Touch the STOP/Clear pad to:
• Eraseifyoumakeamistakeduringprogramming.
• Canceltimer.
• StoptheBuilt-inMicrowaveHoodtemporarilyduringtimedcooking.
• Returnthetimeofdaytothedisplay.
• Cancelaprogramduringcooking,touchtwice.

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Product Controls
Features
1 Oven door with see-through
window
CAUTION
Be careful with the edge of the
oven door as it is glass and could
chip or break.
2 Door hinges
3 Waveguide cover
DO NOT REMOVE.
4 Turntable motor shaft
5 Oven light - on during operation
and when the door is open.
6 Safety door latches - door must
be securely closed for the oven
to operate.
7 Cook and time display
8 LIGHT Hi/Lo pad - controls
interior light
Press the LIGHT Hi/Lo pad once
for Hi. Press again for Lo. Press a
third time to turn the light off.
9 FAN Hi/Lo pad - controls fan
Press the FAN Hi/Lo pad once
for Hi. Press again for Lo. Press a
third time to turn the fan off.
10 Control panel
11 One touch DOOR OPEN
Push to open door
12 Louver
13 Nameplate
14 Louver screws - remove
screws to replace
charcoal filter.
15 Removable turntable
- rotates clockwise or
counterclockwise
Only remove for cleaning
16 Removable turntable
support
1. Carefully place the
turntable support in
the motor shaft in the
center of the oven
floor.
2. Place the turntable on
the turntable support
securely.
17 Heat deflector
16
2
34 5
7
8
9
10
12
15
16
6
11
13 17
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Front View

17 E
Product Controls
Electronic Display / Features
(Front of Microwave)
(Rear of Microwave)
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19
18 Light cover
19 Grease filters
Bottom View
Number next to the control panel illustration indicates pages on which
there are feature descriptions and usage information.
Words in the lower
portion of the display
will light to indicate
what function is in
progress.
27
28
31
31
15
31
29
15
20
22
24
25
18
Control Panel

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E
Operation
Time Cooking
Your Built-in Microwave Hood can be programmed for 99 minutes
99 seconds (99.99). Always enter the seconds after the minutes, even if
they are both zeros.
• Cookfor5minutesat100%
1. Enter cooking time 500.
2. Touch START/Add-A-Minute pad.
To Set Power Level
There are eleven preset power levels.
Using lower power levels increases the cooking time, which is recom-
mended for foods such as cheese, milk and long slow cooking of
meats. Consult a microwave cookbook or recipes for specific recom-
mendations.
• Defrostfor5minutesat30%
1. Enter defrost time 500.
2. Touch Power Level 8 times.
3. Touch START/Add-A-Minute.
Touch Power Level pad
number of times for
desired power
Approximate
percentage
of power
Common words
for
power levels
Power Level x 1 100% High
Power Level x 2 90%
Power Level x 3 80%
Power Level x 4 70% Medium High
Power Level x 5 60%
Power Level x 6 50% Medium
Power Level x 7 40%
Power Level x 8 30% Med Low/Defrost
Power Level x 9 20%
Power Level x 10 10% Low
Power Level x 11 0%
Control Panel and Settings