Amana RL635T Microwave Oven User Manual


 
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Accu-Thaw
Defrosting by Time
Accu-Thaw pulses microwave energy on and off at
various power levels for optimal defrosting results.
During the "on" periods, food exterior is heated.
During the "off" periods, heat conducts to food
interior, allowing uniform defrosting with little or no
cooking on exterior.
Note: Defrost foods completely for even cooking
results.
1. Place frozen food in oven. Close door. If food is
inside plastic bag, slit bag to allow steam to
escape.
2. Press STOP/RESET to clear display.
3. Press ACCU-THAW. "0" and "DEFR" display.
4. Enter desired defrosting time. Start with short
amounts of time and increase as needed.
5. Press START. Oven operates. "DEFR" displays
indicating oven is programmed to defrost.
Microwave power cycles on and off, as indicated
by "POWER" flashing on and off.
6. Oven stops and signals at end of defrosting
time.
Accu-Thaw Defrosting Guide
Use this guide when using Accu-Thaw to defrost foods. When defrosting and heating frozen convenience
foods, follow package instructions. This defrosting chart instructs on defrosting by time.
FROZEN FRUIT DEFROSTING CHART
PACKAGE SIZE UTENSIL DEFROSTING TIME
10 oz. 1-quart casserole 3 to 5 min.
20 oz. 1 1/2-quart casserole 8 to 10 min.
Frozen Fruit:
1. Place fruit in utensil recommended on chart. Cover fruit with glass lid or plastic wrap.
2. Defrost, according to time recommended on chart. Stir fruit halfway through the defrost time to
break fruit apart and rearrange.
Frozen Beverages:
Frozen juice concentrate can be placed directly in serving pitcher and heated in microwave oven. Be certain
pitcher is microwave-safe and fits inside microwave oven.
FROZEN BEVERAGES DEFROSTING CHART
Type of
Beverage
Carton or
Can Size
Utensils
Defrosting
Time
Special Instructions
Frozen Juice
Concentrate
6 oz. can
1-quart casserole or
glass measure
30 sec. to
1 min., 15 sec.
Place frozen juice concentrate in
utensil. After defrosting, stir until
mixture is melted and smooth.
12 oz. can
2-quart casserole or
glass measure
1 min., 30 sec.
to 2 min.
Same as above.
16 oz. can glass measure
1 min., 30 sec.
to
2 min., 30 sec.
Same as above.
Frozen Non-Dairy
Creamer
1 pint carton Defrost in carton 8 to 10 min.
Open carton. Defrost according to
time and setting, or until defrosted.
Shake or stir occasionally during
defrosting time.