Time Defrost setting is designed for speedy
of frozen food and is one of the great
advantages of a microwave oven.
Power level 3 is automatically set for defrosting,
but you may change this for more flexibility.
To become better acquainted with the defrost
function, defrost frozen strawberries by following
the
steps
below.
1. Place the package of frozen strawberries in the
oven and close the door.
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2. Press the TIME DEF pad.
TIME
DEF
3. Select one half of the total defrosting time
recommended in your cookbook. For example,
press 4, and to set 4 minutes.
4.
Press the START pad. When the cycle
START
is completed, the oven control signals
and the oven automatically shuts off.
5. Turn the package over, close the door and repeat
the steps 2 and 3 to set the remaining half of the
defrosting time. Press the START pad.
6. When the oven control signals, open the door,
remove the package and separate the strawberries
to
finish defrosting.
To change the power level after setting the
defrosting time, press the POWER LEVEL pad,
then press the desired number for a new power
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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.
Questions and Answers
Q. When I press the START pad, I hear a dull,
Q. Can I defrost small items in a hurry?
thumping noise. What is it?
A. Yes, but they will need more frequent attention
A. This sound is normal. It is letting you know the
than usual. Raise the power level after entering
oven is using a power level lower than 10 (High)
the time by pressing the desired power level pad.
Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in half;
power level 10 cuts the total defrosting time to
approximately one third. During either, rotate or
stir food frequently.
