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Time Defrost is designed for
speedy thawing of frozen food
and is one of the great advantages
of a microwave oven.
Use
the
Time Defrost setting to
quickly thaw
foods
such as bread,
rolls, vegetables,
fruits
and
frozen
dinners. The Auto Defrost setting
is preferred
for
meat
and
poultry
bectiuse
the oven sets the
defrostin&
time
and
power
levels
for
yoL1.
● Power level
3
is
automatical
Iy
set
for
defrosting, but
yOLI
may
change
this
for
more flexibility.
● See your cookbook
for
defrosting
help.
To become better acquainted with
the defrost function, defrost
a
10 oz.
package
of
frozen
strawberries by
following the steps below.
Step 1: Place
a
package of frozen
strawberries in the oven
and
close
the door. Be sure the package
contains no metal.
How to Change Power Level
After
setting defrosting time,
touch POWER LEVEL pad,
then touch desired number for
new
power
level.
Step 5: Turn the package
over,
close the
door
and
repeat Steps 2
tind
3
to set remaining half of
defrosting time
and
touch START.
Step 6: When the oven signals
and
flashes “End,” open the door,
remove the package and separate
strawberries
to
finish defrosting.
Defrosting Tips
●
Foods
frozen
i n paper or plastic
can
be defrosted in the package.
● For even defrosting, some foods
need to be broken up or separated
part
of the way through the
defrosting time.
● Family-size, pre-packaged frozen
dinners can be defrosted and
microwaved. If the food is in a
foil container, transfer it to a
microwave-safe dish.
● Check your cookbook
for
other
defrosting tips.
Questions and Answers
Q. When I press START,
I
hear a
dull, thumping noise. What is it?
A. This sound is normal. It is
letting
you
know the oven is using
a power level lower than 10 (High).
Q. Can
I
defrost small items in a
hurry?
A.
Yes,
but they
will
need
more
frequent attention than usual. Raise
the power level after entering the
time by touching the desired power
level
pad.
Power
level 7 cuts the
total defrosting time in
about
1/2;
Power level 10 cuts the total
defrosting time to approximately
l/3. During either, rotate or stir
food frequently.
Q. Why don’t the defrosting
times in the cookbook seem
right for my food?
A. These
times
are averages.
Defrosting
time
can vary according
to the temperature in your freezer.
Set your oven
for
the time
indicated in your cookbook. If
your food is
still
not
completely
thawed at the end of that time,
reset your oven and adjust the time
accordingly.
Q. Should all foods be completely
thawed before cooking?
A. Some foods
should
not
be
completely thawed
before
cooking.
For example, fish cooks so quickly
it is better to begin cooking while
it is
still
slightly frozen.
Q. Can I open the door during
defrosting to check on the
progress of my food?
A. Yes. You
may
open the door at
any time during microwaving. To
resume defrosting, close the door
and press START. The oven begins
operating
if
time is left on timer.
If
not. reset timer.
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