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 thaw foods such as bread, rolls, vegetables, fruits, and frozen dinners. The Auto Defrost setting is preferred for meat and poultry because the oven sets the defrosting time and power levels for you.
●Power level 3 is automatically set for defrosting, but you may change this for more flexibility.
●See the Defrosting Guide for defrosting help.
To become better acquainted with the defrost function, defrost frozen pork chops by following the steps below.
Step 1: Place a package of frozen chops in the oven and close the door. Be sure the package contains no metal.
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Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.
Step 3: Select one half of the total defrosting time recommended in the Defrosting Guide. For example, touch 4.0 and O for 4 minutes.
How to Change Power Level
After setting defrosting time, touch POWER LEVEL pad, then touch desired number for new power level.
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Step 4: Touch START. When the cycle is completed, the oven signals and flashes “End,” then automatically shuts off.
Step 5: Turn the package over, close the door and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of defrosting time and touch START.
Step 6: When the oven signals and flashes “End,” open the door, remove the package and separate chops to finish defrosting.
Defrosting Tips
●Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package.
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●For even defrosting, some foods need to be broken up or separated part of the way through the defrosting time.
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dinners can be defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil container, transfer it to a
●Check the Defrosting Guide for other defrosting tips.
Questions and Answers
Q. When I press START, I hear a dull, thumping noise. What is it?
A. This sound is normal. It is letting you know the oven is using a power level lower than 10 (High).
Q. Can I defrost small items in a hurry’!
A. Yes, but they will need more frequent attention than usual. Raise the power level after entering the time by touching the desired power level pad. Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in about l/2; Power level 10 cuts the total defrosting time to approximately 1/3. During either, rotate or stir food frequently.
Q. Why don’t the defrosting times in the Defrosting Guide seem right for my food?
A. These times are averages. Defrosting time can vary according to the temperature in your freezer. Set your oven for the time indicated in the Defrosting Guide. If your food is still not completely thawed at the end of 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 at any time during microwaving. To resume defrosting, close the door and press START. The oven begins operating if time is left on timer. If not, reset timer.
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