GE 164 D2092P127, JVM131J, 49-8097 warranty Defrosting ~ps, Can I defrost small items Hurry?

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Defrosting

Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of frozen food and is one of the great advantages of a microwave oven.

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 package of frozen chops in the oven and close door. Be sure package contains no metal.

Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST

pad. Display shows “: O“ and “POWER 3:’ “ENTER DEF TIME” flashes.

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. Display shows “4:00” and “POWER 3 :’ “DEF TIME” flashes.

I How to Change Power hvel

After setting defrosting time, touch POWER LEVEL pad, then touch desired number for new power level.

Step 4: Touch the START pad. “DEF TIME” and time, counting down, show on the display. When cycle is completed, the oven signals, flashes “End,” then automatically shuts off.

Step 5: Turn package over, close door and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of defrosting time. Touch the START pad.

Step 6: When oven signals and flashes “End~’ open door, remove package and separate chops to finish defrosting.

Defrosting ~ps

Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the packag

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For even defrosting, some foods need to be broken up or separated part of the way through the defrosting time.

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

Check the Defrosting Guide for other defrosting tips.

Questions and Answers

Q. When I touch the START pad, 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

ahurry?

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 about in 1/2; 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 it while still slightly frozen.

Q. Can I open the door during

Time Defrost 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 touch the START pad. The oven begins operating if time is left on timer. If not, reset timer.

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