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Time Defrost (Power Level 3)
Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of
frozen food
is one of the great advantages of
a microwave oven.
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Power level 3 is automatically set when you press
TIME DEFROST pad, but you
change this for
more flexibility.
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See the Defrosting Guide for defrosting help.
How to Change Power Level
After setting defrosting time, touch POWER
LEVEL pad, then touch desired number for new
power level. Then touch START.
To become better acquainted with the defrost function,
defrost a 10 oz. package of frozen
by
following the steps below.
Step 1: Place package of frozen strawberries in the oven
and close door. Be sure package contains no metal.
Step
2:
Touch TIME DEFROST.
TIME
DEFROST
Step
3:
Select one half of the total defrosting time
recommended in the Defrosting Guide. For example,
touch 4, 0 and O for 4 minutes.
Step 4: Touch START. When
START
the cycle is completed, the oven
signals and flashes “End,” then
automatically shuts off.
Step 5: Turn the package over, close the door and repeat
Steps
2
and
3
to set remaining half of defrosting time.
Touch START.
Step 6: When the oven signals and flashes “End,” open
the door, remove the package and separate
to finish defrosting.
Defrosting Tips
the defrosting time.
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Family-size, pre-packaged frozen dinners can be
defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil
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Check the Defrosting Guide for other defrosting tips.
container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.
Questions
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 open the door during defrosting to check on
the progress of my food?
A. Yes. You
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.
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.
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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 1/3. During either, rotate or
stir food frequently.
Q. Why don’t the defrosting times in the Defrosting
Guide 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 the Defrosting Guide.
If your food is still not completely thawed at the end
of that time, reset your oven and adjust the time
accordingly.