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Weight conversion chart
You are probably used
to
food weights
If the weight on the food package is in
as being in pounds and ounces that are
fractions of a pound, you can use the
fractions of a pound (for example 4 ounces
following chart to convert the weight
equals l/4 pound). However, in order to enter
to decimals.
food weight in DEFROST, you must specify
pounds and tenths of a pound.
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NUMBER AFTER DECIMAL
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EQUIVAiENT OUNCE WEIGHT 1
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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
1.00
One Pound
16.0
Defrosting tips
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When using
DEFROST, the weight to be
entered is the net weight in pounds and
tenths of pounds (the weight of the food
minus the container).
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Only use
DEFROST for raw food.
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 temperature of
0°F or below, always program a lower food
weight (for
a
shorter defrosting time) to
prevent cooking the food.
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If the food is kept outside
the freezer
for up to 20 minutes, enter a lower food
weight.
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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.
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The shape of the package
alters the
defrosting time. Shallow rectangular
packets defrost more quickly than a
deep block.
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Separate pieces
as they begin to defrost.
Separated pieces defrost more evenly.
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You can use small pieces
of aluminum
foil to shield foods like chicken wings, leg
tips, and fish tails, but the foil must not
touch the side of the oven. Foil can
damage the oven lining.
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Shield areas of food
with small pieces of
foil if they start to become warm. Make
sure the foil does not touch the sides, top,
or bottom of the oven.
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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.)
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