
Defrosting by Time
Time Defrost is designed for
speedy thawing of frozen food
and is one of the great advantages
of a microwave oven.
Use the Time Defrost setting to
quickly
such as
rolls, vegetables, fruits
dinners. The Auto Defrost setting
is preferred
meat and poultry
because the oven sets the defrosting
time
power levels
you.
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Power level is automatic] set
defrosting, but
change
this for more flexibility.
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See
cookbook
defrosting help.
To
better acquainted with
the defrost function, defrost a I () oz.
package
strawberries by
following the steps below.
Step 1: Place package
strawberries in the oven
close
door. Be sure package contains
no metal.
How to Change Power Level
setting defrosting time,
touch POWER LEVEL
then touch desired number
power level.
Step 4: Touch START. When cycle
is completed, the oven signals and
[lashes “End,” then automatically
shuts
Step 5: Turn the package over,
close the door
repeat Steps 2
to set the remaining half
defrosting time and touch START.
Step 6: When oven signals and
“End,” open the door,
remove the package
separate
strawberries to finish defrosting.
Defrosting Tips
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Foods
in paper or plastic
be defrosted in the package.
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For even defrosting, some foods
need to be broken up or separated
part the
through the
defrosting time.
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Family-size, pre-packaged
dinners can be defrosted
microwaved.
food is in
foil container, transfer it to a
microwave-safe dish.
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your cookbook
other
defrosting tips.
Questions and Answers
Q. When I press START, hear a
dull, thumping noise. What is it?
A. This sound is normal. is
letting you know the oven is using
power level lower than 1() (High).
Q. Can I defrost small items in
a hurry?
A. Yes, but they will need more
frequent attention
usual. Raise
the power level
entering the
time by touching the desired power
level pad. Power level 7 cuts the
defrosting time in
Power level cuts the total
defrosting time to
During either, rotate or stir
frequently.
Q. Why don’t the defrosting
times in the cookbook seem
right for my food?
A. These times are averages.
Defrosting time
vary according
to the temperature in your freezer.
Set your oven
the time
indicated in your cookbook.
your food is still not completely
thawed at the end 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
any time during microwaving. To
resume defrosting, close the door
and press START. The oven begins
operating time is left on timer.
not, reset timer.
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