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Weight conversion chart
You are probably used to food weights as
being in pounds and ounces that are frac-
tions of a pound (for example 4 ounces
equals l/4 pound). However, in order to enter
food weight in AUTO DEFROST, you must
specify pounds and tenths of a pound.
If the weight on the food package is in
fractions of a pound, you can use the
following chart to convert the weight to
decimals.
NUMBER AFTER DECIMAL EQUIVALENT OUNCE WEIGHT
.lO 1.6
.20 3.2
.25 One-Quarter Pound 4.0
.30 4.8
.40 6.4
.50 One-Half Pound 8.0
.60 9.6
.70 11.2
.75 Three-Quarters Pound 12.0
.80 12.8
.90 14.4
1 .oo One Pound 16.0
Defrosting tips
l When using AUTO DEFROST, the weight
to be entered is the net weight in pounds
and tenths of pounds (the weight of the
food minus the container).
l Only use AUTO DEFROST for raw food.
AUTO DEFROST gives best results when
food to be thawed is a minimum of 0°F. If
food has been stored in a refrigerator-
freezer that does not maintain a tempera-
ture of 0°F or below, always program a
lower food weight (for a shorter defrosting
time) to prevent cooking the food.
l If the food is kept outside the freezer for
up to 20 minutes, enter a lower food
weight.
l If the food is kept outside the freezer for
more than 20 minutes, and for defrosting
ready-made food, defrost by time and
power and let stand after defrosting.
l The shape of the package affects how
quickly food will defrost. Shallow packages
will defrost more quickly than a deep
block.
l As food begins to defrost, separate the
pieces. Separated pieces defrost more
evenly.
l Use small pieces of aluminum foil to
shield parts of food such as chicken wings,
leg tips, fish tails, or areas that start to get
warm. Make sure the foil does not touch
the sides, top, or bottom of the oven. The
foil can damage the oven lining.
l For better results, a preset standing
time is included in the defrosting time.
This may make the defrosting time seem
longer than expected. (For more informa-
tion on standing time, see the “Microwave
cooking tips” section.)