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Microwaving
MICROWAVING
Defrost
DEFROST BY FOOD TYPE:
Automatically sets the
defrosting times and power levels based on menu tree
selection to give even defrosting results for food types,
poultry and fish weighing up to 6 pounds.
DEFROST BY TIME:
Allows user to set defrosting time.
The power level defaults to 3.
DEFROST BY WEIGHT:
Automatically sets the
defrosting times and power levels based on the entered
weight up to 6 pounds.
■ Turn the food over when the oven signals TURN
FOOD OVER.
■ Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas with
small pieces of foil for even defrosting.
■ After defrosting, most meats need to stand 5 minutes
to complete defrosting. Large roasts should stand for
about 30 minutes.
Conversion Guide
If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces, the
ounces must be converted to tenths (.1) of a pound.
Weight of Food
in Ounces
Enter Food Weight
(tenths of a pound)
1-2
.1
3
.2
4-5
.3
6-7
.4
8
.5
9-10
.6
11
.7
12-13
.8
14-15
.9
Defrosting Tips
Use DEFROST BY FOOD TYPE for meat, poultry and
fish. Use DEFROST BY TIME for most other frozen
foods.
■ Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in
the package when using DEFROST BY TIME. Foods
should be taken out of the package when using
DEFROST BY FOOD TYPE. Closed packages should
be slit, pierced or vented after food has partially
defrosted. Plastic storage containers should be
partially uncovered.
■ Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners can be
defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil
container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.
■ Foods that spoil easily should not be allowed to sit
out for more than one hour after defrosting. Room
temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.
■ For more even defrosting of larger foods, such as
roasts, use DEFROST BY TIME. Be sure large meats
are completely defrosted before cooking.
■ When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in
all areas. If still slightly icy, return to the microwave
very briefly, or let it stand a few minutes.
■ When defrosting 3 or more pounds of ground or cubed
meat, remove defrosted portions at the turn signals.
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