Defrosting
The Defrost setting is designed
for speedy thawing of frozen food
and is one of the great advantages
of a microwave oven.
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Power level 3 is automatically set
for defrosting, but you may change
this for more flexibility.
See the defrosting guide, pages 14
and 15, for help.
To become better acquainted with
the defrost function, defrost frozen
pork chops by following the steps
below.
Step 1: Place a l-lb. package of frozen
chops in the oven and close door.
Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.
Display shows “: O“ and “POWER
“ENTER
TIME” flashes.
Step 3: Select 1/2 of the total
defrost time that is recommended
in the defrosting guide. For
example, touch 4, 0 and O for
4 minutes. Display shows
and “POWER
TIME”
flashes.
How to Change
After setting defrosting time,
touch POWER LEVEL pad,
then touch desired number for
new power level.
Step 4: Touch START.
TIME” and “POWER 3“ show and
time counts down on display. When
cycle is completed, the oven signals
and flashes
then
automatically shuts off.
Step 5: Turn package over, close
door and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set
remaining half of defrost time and
touch START.
Step 6: When oven signals and
flashes
open door, remove
package and separate chops to
finish defrosting.
Defrosting
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Foods frozen in paper or plastic
can be defrosted in the package.
. For even defrosting, some foods
need to be broken
separated
part of the way through 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
container, transfer it to a
safe dish.
and Answers
Q. When I press START, I hear a
dull, thumping noise. What is it?
A. This sound is normal. It
letting you know the oven is using a
power level lower than 10 (High).
Q. Can defrost small items in
a hurry?
A. Yes, but they will need more
frequent attention than usual. Raise
the power
after entering the
time by touching the desired power
level pad. Power level 7 cuts the
defrosting time about in 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.
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.
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 START. The oven begins
operating if time is left on timer.
If not. reset timer.
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Check the defrosting guide for
other defrosting tips.
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