GE ZE2160 owner manual Time Defrost, Defrosting Tips

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Time Features

Countertop Microwave Oven

Time

Defrost

Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times. (Auto Defrost is explained in the Auto Feature section.)

1.Press TIME DEFROST.

2.Enter defrosting time.

3.Press START.

When the oven signals, turn food over and break apart or rearrange pieces for more even defrosting. Shield any warm areas with small pieces of foil. The oven will continue to defrost if you don’t open the door and turn the food.

Power level is automatically set at 3, but can be changed. You can defrost small items quickly by raising the power level after entering the time. Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in about half; power level 10 cuts the total time to approximately 1/3. However, food will need more frequent attention than usual.

A dull thumping noise may be heard during defrosting. This is normal when oven is not operating at High power.

Defrosting Tips

•Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package. Closed packages should be slit, pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted. Plastic storage containers should be partially uncovered.

•Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil container, transfer it to a microwave- safe dish.

•For more even defrosting of larger foods, such as roasts, use Auto Defrost. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking.

•Foods that spoil easily should not be allowed to sit out for more than one hour after defrosting. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.

•When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in all areas. If still slightly icy, return to the microwave very briefly, or let it stand a few minutes.

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Contents Countertop Microwave Oven ZE2160 Contents IntroductionNumbers here If you need serviceBefore sending in this card, please write these Safety Precautions Hot foods and steam can cause burns ArcingFoods Follow these guidelines MICROWAVE-SAFE CookwareUse foil only as directed in this manual Grounding Instructions USE of Adapter PlugsUSE of Extension Cords Model Kit Features of Your OvenOptional Accessories Cooking Controls Sensor Features Press Enter OptionsAuto Feature Press Enter How to Change Power Level Changing the Power LevelVariable Power Levels Time Cook Time FeaturesTime Cook Cooking Guide for Time Cook Vegetable Amount Comments AsparagusTime Defrost Defrosting TipsFruit Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads, CakesFish and Seafood MeatThis is a quick way to set cooking time for 1-6 minutes You can use this feature two waysExpress Cook Add Seconds Conversion Guide Auto FeatureAuto Defrost Popcorn Sensor FeaturesHumidity Sensor BeverageChicken/Fish How to Change the Automatic SettingsReheat PotatoOther Features Beeper Volume Delay StartTimer On/Off Page How to Clean the Outside How to Clean the InsideCare and Cleaning Removable Turntable and Turntable SupportCome on All these things are normal with your microwave ovenRegistration Ownership Product Consumer Consumer Product Ownership Registration Consumer Services Warranty Warrantor General Electric Company. Louisville, KY
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