Ovens & Microwaves
Oven Temperature Terminology
Description Fahrenheit Celsius
Very slow 250°-300° 121°-149°
Slow 300°-325° 149°-163°
Baking or Medium 350°-375° 177°-190°
Very hot 450°-475° 233°-246°
Broiling 500°-525° 260°-274°

 

 

Microwave Oven Wattage Conversion Time
Most recipes are written for 700-watt microwave ovens. If using a lower-wattage oven, adjust cooking times as follows:

For a 650-watt oven, add 10 seconds (or less) for each minute stated in the recipe.

For a 600-watt oven, add 20 seconds for each minute stated in the recipe.

For a 500-watt oven, add 40 seconds for each minute stated in the recipe.