Custom Defrosting, Auto Sensor Cooking

Custom Defrosting

The Custom Defrost feature’s preset programs can be used, or the microwave oven can be manually set to defrost. To defrost manually, use 30% cook power. Refer to a reliable cookbook for defrosting information.

■Food should be 0°F (-18°C) or colder at defrosting for optimal results. How foods are stored can affect results.

■Unwrap foods and remove lids (for example, from fruit juice containers) before defrosting.

■Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than thick blocks.

■Separate food pieces as soon as possible during or at the end of the cycle for more even defrosting.

■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.

The Custom Defrost feature has preset times and cook powers for 3 categories: Meat, Poultry and Fish. Custom Defrost should not be used for food that has been left outside the freezer for more than 20 minutes, or for frozen ready-made food. Use the following chart as a guide.

MEAT

Auto Sensor Cooking

The sensor in the microwave oven detects humidity released from the food and automatically sets a cooking time based on the selected food category.

Use the following chart as a guide.

FOOD	QUANTITY	INSTRUCTIONS
Baked	1-4 medium,	Pierce each one several times
Potatoes	10-13 oz	with a fork. Place on turntable
	(283-369 g) each	around edges, at least 1"
		(2.5 cm) apart. Let stand
		5 minutes after cooking.

Frozen	1-4 cups	Remove from package. Place
Vegetables	(250 mL-1 L)	in microwavable container.
		Cover with plastic wrap and
		vent. Stir and let stand
		2-3 minutes after cooking.

Fresh	1-4 cups	Place in microwavable
Vegetables	(250 mL-1 L)	container and add 2-4 tbs
		(30-60 mL) water. Cover with
		plastic wrap and vent. Stir and
		let stand 2-3 minutes after
		cooking.

Beef: ground, steaks, roast, stew

Lamb: stew and chops

Pork: chops, ribs, roasts, sausage

The narrow or fatty areas of irregular shaped cuts should be shielded with foil before defrosting.

Do not defrost less than 1/4 lb (113 g) or two 4 oz (113 g) patties.

Place all meats in microwavable baking dish. Do not cover.

Frozen	10-20 oz	Remove from package.
Entrée	(283-567 g)	Loosen cover on three sides.
		If entrée is not in
		microwavable container, place
		on plate, cover with plastic
		wrap and vent.

Rice	0.5-2 cups	Follow measurements on
	(125-500 mL) dry	package for ingredient
	rice	amounts. Place rice and liquid
	(Use medium or	in microwavable dish. Cover

POULTRY

	Chicken: whole and cut up	Place in microwavable baking
		dish, chicken breast side up.
	Cornish hens	dish, chicken breast side up.
	Cornish hens	Do not cover.
		Do not cover.
	Turkey: breast

	FISH

	Fillets, Steaks, Whole,	Place in microwavable baking
	Shellfish	dish. Do not cover.

To Use Custom Defrost:

1.Touch CUSTOM DEFROST.

The display will show the setting for defrosting Meat. Touch CUSTOM DEFROST a second time for the Poultry setting, and a third time for the Fish setting.

2.Enter the weight.

Weight can be set from 0.1 lb to 6.0 lbs (45 g to 2.7 kg).

3.Touch START.

The display will count down the defrost time.

During defrosting, 5 short tones will sound. These tones indicate it is time to check, turn, rearrange or separate food. Open door, turn food if necessary, close door and touch START to resume defrosting.

When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and the end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed by reminder tones.

4.Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones.

	long grain rice.)	with loose-fitting lid. Let stand
		5 minutes after cooking, or
		until liquid is absorbed. Stir.

Fish	0.25-2 lbs	Place in microwavable dish.
	(113-907 g)	Cover with plastic wrap and
		vent. Let stand 2-3 minutes
Seafood		vent. Let stand 2-3 minutes
Seafood		after cooking.
		after cooking.

NOTE: When covering foods, make sure the vent opening is large enough for moisture to escape. This will allow the sensor to accurately determine cooking time.

To Use Auto Cook:

Before using, make sure the microwave oven has been plugged in for at least 3 minutes, the room temperature is not above 95°F (35°C), and the outside of the container and microwave oven cavity are dry.

1.Place food on the turntable and close the door.

2.Touch COOK (AUTO SENSOR COOK) until the desired food type is displayed.

The microwave oven will start automatically after a brief delay.

When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and the end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed by reminder tones.

3.Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones.