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Might be the area.
Our current is only 700W and rarely will you find instructions that go that low. It's old and cheap. Most things assume 800-900 and don't list anything higher.
1000W seems to be the turnover point here. Can still get a domestic at that range, but they are a little rarer. Also pricier and often part of a combi grill/convection unit.
In the US 1000W is the norm for home microwaves, and there are commonly available ones that are 1200W
https://ecocostsavings.com/microwave-wattage/