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Theory of Operation
MW24-1100 MICROWAVE OVEN
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#814888 - Revision A - May, 2009
Auto Defrost Mode
Auto Defrost Mode is to be used while referencing the Super Defrost
and Auto Defrost charts in the Use and Care Guide, supplied with the
microwave oven.
NOTE:
If defrosting foods not found on the Super Defrost or Auto
Defrost charts, or if the food being defrosted is above or below the
weights listed on the charts, it is recommended that the Manual Defrost
Mode be used.
To initiate Auto Defrost mode, follow the steps below:
1.
Press the DEFROST key and “
SEE LABEL - SELECT FOOD -
NUMBER
2.
Press the desired number key, based on the information found on
the label affixed to the door sealing surface, just above the oven
cavity, or in the Super Defrost and Auto Defrost charts in the Use
and Care Guide.. For example, the number 4 key is used for
“Ground Meat, .5 to 3.0 pounds”. Press the number 4 key and
“
GROUND MEAT - ENTER WEIGHT - IN POUNDS
“ will flash on
3.
Enter the weight of the of the food being defrosted. For example,
press the number 3 key, then the number 0 key for 3.0 pounds
After the weight is entered, the display will flash the
weight entered along with the words “
PRESS START
“.
4.
Press the QUICK ON/START key to start the auto defrost process
and the display will show the time as it counts
down along with the word “
DEFROST
The microwave oven will stop/pause during the
auto defrost process, the alarm will beep and
the display will flash instructions. For example,
“
PULL APART - AND REMOVE - THAWED
AREAS
“.
After the the door is opened, the instructions
are followed and the door is closed, the display
will show “
PRESS START
“.
5.
Press the QUICK ON/START key to resume
the auto defrost process and the display will
show the remaining time as it counts down
along with the word “
DEFROST
At the end of the defrost time, “
END
”
will flash on the display and the alarm will
beep.
NOTE:
To stop the auto defrost process before the
countdown time has elapsed, press the
STOP/CLEAR key, or open the door. If the defrost-
ing process is interrupted, the countdown will
remain on the display until defrosting is resumed or
the STOP/CLEAR key is pressed.
Figure 3-56.
Press Desired
Number From
Charts
Figure 3-55.
Press DEFROST
Key
1
2
Figure 3-59.
Press QUICK
ON/START Key
to
Resume Cooking
Figure 3-57.
Enter Weight of
Food
Figure 3-58.
Press QUICK
ON/START Key
to Begin Cooking