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OPERATION
Defrosting Tips
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When using
Auto Defrost, the weight to be entered
is the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds
(the weight of the food minus the container).
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Before starting
, remove the metal twist-ties which
often come with frozen food bags, and replace
them with strings or elastic bands.
•
Open containers
such as cartons before they are
placed in the oven.
•
Always slit
or pierce plastic pouches or packaging.
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If food is foil wrapped
, remove foil and place the
food in a suitable container.
•
Slit
the skins, if any, of frozen food such as
sausage.
•
Bend
plastic pouches of food to ensure even
defrosting.
•
Always underestimate
defrosting time. If
defrosted food is still icy in the center, return it to
the microwave oven for more defrosting.
•
The length
of defrosting time varies according to
how solidly the food is frozen.
•
The shape of the package
affects how quickly
food will defrost. Shallow packages will defrost
more quickly than a deep block.
•
As food begins to defrost
, separate the pieces
Separated pieces defrost more easily.
•
Use small pieces of aluminum foil
to shield parts
of food such as chicken wings, leg tips, fish tails,
or areas that start to get warm. Make sure the foil
does not touch the sides, top, or bottom of the
oven. The foil can damage the oven lining.
•
For better results,
let food stand after defrosting.
(For more information on standing time, see the
Microwave Cooking Tips
section.)
•
Turn over
food during defrosting or standing time
Break apart and remove food as required.
Weight Conversion Table
Most food weights are given in pounds and ounces.
If using pounds, food weights must be entered
into Auto Defrost in pounds and tenths of pounds
(decimals).
Use the following table if necessary to convert food
weights to decimals.
Equivalent Weight
OUNCES
1.6
3.2
4.8
6.4
8.0
9.6
11.2
12.8
14.4
16.0
DECIMAL WEIGHT
.10
.20
.30
.40
.50 One-Half Pound
.60
.70
.80
.90
1.00 One Pound
Operating Tips
•
Remove fish, shellfish, meat, and poultry from
its original wrapping paper or plastic package.
Otherwise, the wrap will hold steam and juice close
to the foods, which can cause the outer surface of
the foods to cook.
•
Place foods in a shallow container or in a
microwave roasting dish to catch the drippings.
•
Food should still be somewhat icy in the center
when removed from the oven.
•
The length of defrosting time varies according to
how solidly the food is frozen.
•
The shape of the package affects how quickly food
will defrost. Shallow packages will defrost more
quickly than a deep block.
•
Depending on the shape of the food, some areas
may defrost more quickly than others.
•
For best results, shape ground meat into the form
of a doughnut before freezing. When defrosting,
scrape off thawed meat when the beep sounds and
continue defrosting.
