For some reason my microwave will let you set its power level to zero.

[megmac@social.treehouse.systems]

For some reason my microwave will let you set its power level to zero. I guess just in case you want to slowly spin a bowl around with a fan going??

[mos_8502@studio8502.ca]

@megmac Roundabout way to get a kitchen timer.

[ameliasbrain@mstdn.ca]

@megmac Some microwaves will let you program a sequence of different times & power levels (e.g., defrost then cook). There is often a way to include extra timers with power off (e.g., to let something cool but then get a reminder bing about it).

Now, I don't know anyone who actually uses the complex programming option on their microwave, but maybe this was the intended purpose of being able to set it to 0% power for X minutes?