Hotpoint K964GP, Use And Care Manual

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MICROWAVE OVEN
Defrosting
The Time Defrost setting is
designed for speedy thawing of
frozen food and is one of the
great advantages of microwave
oven.
●
is automatically set
defrosting, but you change
this more flexibility.
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See the cookbook defrosting
help.
better acquainted with
the defrost function, defrost frozen
pork
by following the steps
Step 1: package
chops in oven close door.
Be sure package contains no metal.
Step 2: the TIME
DEFROST pad.
Step 3: one-half the total
defrosting time recommended in
the cookbook. For example, touch
() pads minutes.
you wish to power level,
touch the POWER LEVEL pad
and then new number.
Step 5: Turn package over, close
door and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to
set remaining half of defrosting
time. Touch the START pad.
Step 6: When oven signals and
display flashes “End,” open door,
remove package and separate
chops to finish defrosting.
Defrosting Tips
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Foods frozen in paper or plastic
can be defrosted in the package.
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For even defrosting, some foods
need to be broken up or separated
part of the way through the
defrosting time.
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Family-size, pre-packaged,
frozen entrees can be defrosted
and microwaved. Remove from
foil container and place in a
microwave-safe dish.
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Check the cookbook for other
defrosting tips.
Step 4: Touch the START pad.
When cycle is completed, the oven
signals and display
“End.”
The oven then automatically
shuts
Off.
Questions and Answers
Q. When I press the START pad,
hear a dull thumping noise.
What is it?
A. This sound is normal.
is
letting you know
the oven is using
a power level lower than (High).
Q.
Can I defrost small items
in a
hurry?
A. Yes, but they will need more
frequent attention than
the power level after entering
time by touching the desired power
level pad. Power level 7 cuts the
total defrosting time about in
power
10 cuts the
defrosting time to approximately
one-third. During either, rotate or
stir foods frequently.
Q. Why don’t the defrosting
times in the cookbook seem right
for my food?
A. These times averages.
Defrosting time can vary according
to the temperature in your freezer.
Set your oven for the time indicated
in the cookbook. If your food is
not completely thawed at the end of
that time, reset your oven and adjust
the time accordingly.
Q. Should 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.
Q.
Can I
open the door during
defrosting to check on the
progress of my food?
A. Yes. You may open the door at
any time during microwaving. To
resume defrosting, close the door
and press the START pad. The
oven begins operating if time is
left on timer. If not, reset timer.