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EZ-CHOICE
®
AUTO DEFROST
The EZ-CHOICE
®
Auto Defrost system has preset times and cook
powers for 3 categories: Meat, Poultry and Fish. It should not be
used for food left outside the freezer for more than 20 minutes, or
for frozen ready-made food.
To defrost manually, use 30% cook power. Refer to a reliable
cookbook for defrosting information.
Touch AUTO DEFROST. Display will show “DEF-1 TOUCH 1
DEF-2 TOUCH 2 DEF-3 TOUCH 3.” Touch number pads for
weight as shown in chart.
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Food should be 0°F (-18°C) or colder at defrosting for optimal
results. How foods are stored can affect results.
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Unwrap foods and remove lids (from fruit juice) before
defrosting.
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Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than deep blocks.
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Separate food pieces as soon as possible during or at the
end of the cycle for more even defrosting.
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Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such
as chicken wings, leg tips and fish tails. See “Aluminum Foil
and Metal” first.
Warm Hold
(on some models)
Hot cooked food can be kept warm in the microwave oven. Warm
Hold can be used by itself, or can be programmed to follow a
cooking cycle. Opening the door during Warm Hold will cancel
the function.
To Use:
Put hot cooked food in the oven. Cover plates of food and foods
that were cooked covered. Pastries, pies, turnovers, etc. should
remain uncovered.
1. Touch WARM HOLD.
“HOLD WARM TOUCH START” scrolls across display.
2. Touch START/ENTER.
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, 4 end-
of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder tones will sound
every minute.
3. Touch OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display
and/or stop reminder tones.
To set at end of cycle: Touch WARM HOLD while setting a
manual cooking cycle before touching START/ENTER, or during
cooking.
MICROWAVE OVEN CARE
General Cleaning
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and
the oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning
products.
Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless
otherwise noted.
OVEN CAVITY
Do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, steel-
wool pads, gritty washcloths or some recycled paper towels.
Damage may occur.
On stainless steel models, rub in direction of grain to avoid
damaging.
The area where the oven door and frame touch when closed
should be kept clean.
Average soil
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Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents:
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
Heavy soil
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Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents:
Heat 1 cup (250 mL) of water for 2 to 5 minutes in oven.
Steam will soften soil. Rinse with clean water and dry with
soft, lint-free cloth.
Odors
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Lemon juice or vinegar:
Heat 1 cup (250 mL) of water with 1 tbsp (15 mL) of either
lemon juice or vinegar for 2 to 5 minutes in oven.
OVEN DOOR AND EXTERIOR
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Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic
scrubbing pad:
Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on
surface.
TURNTABLE
Replace turntable immediately after cleaning. Do not operate the
microwave oven without the turntable in place.
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Mild cleanser and scouring pad
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Dishwasher
CODE/FOOD
QUANTITY
DIRECTIONS
1 Meat
.1-6.0 lbs
(45 g-2.7 kg)
The narrow or fatty areas
of irregular shaped cuts
should be shielded with
foil before defrosting.
2 Poultry
.1-6.0 lbs
(45 g-2.7 kg)
Place breast side up.
Remove giblets from
partially defrosted whole
chicken.
3 Fish
.1-6.0 lbs
(45 g-2.7 kg)
Use microwavable baking
dish.
WARNING
Food Poisoning Hazard
Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour
before or after cooking.
Doing so can result in food poisoning or
sickness.
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