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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
D
EFROSTING TIPS
•
When using the JET DEFROST
TM
feature, you
need to enter the net weight (the weight of the
food minus the container). Enter the weight to the
nearest 1/10 lb (45 g).
•
Only use the JET DEFROST feature for raw food.
The JET DEFROST feature gives best results
when the food to be thawed is completely frozen.
If the food is partially defrosted, always set a
lower food weight (for a shorter defrosting time)
to prevent cooking the food.
•
For better results, a preset standing time is
included in the defrosting time. This may make
the defrosting time seem longer than expected.
(For more information on standing time, see the
“Microwave cooking tips” in the “Cooking Guide”
section.)
Weight conversion chart
You are probably used to food weights as being in
pounds and ounces that are fractions of a pound
(for example 4 ounces equals
1
⁄
4
lb [113 g]). However,
in order to enter food weight in the JET DEFROST
feature, you must specify pounds and tenths of a
pound. If the weight on the food package is in
fractions of a pound, you can use the following
chart to convert the weight to decimals.
OUNCES
GRAMS
1.6
45.4
3.2
90.7
4.0
113.4
4.8
136.1
6.4
181.4
8.0
226.8
9.6
272.2
11.2
317.5
12.0
340.2
12.8
362.9
14.4
408.2
16.0
453.6
Equivalent Weight
DECIMAL WEIGHT
.10
.20
.25 One-Quarter Pound
.30
.40
.50 One-Half Pound
.60
.70
.75 Three-Quarters Pound
.80
.90
1.00
One Pound
