Danby DMW162BL-OTR Operating Instructions Defrost Guide, Time Defrost, Defrosting Tips

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Operating Instructions Defrost Guide

Time Features

TIME DEFROST

Allows you to defrost for the

Defrosting Tips

 

length of time you select.

 

See the Defrosting Guide for sug-

• Foods frozen in paper or plastic

 

can be defrosted in the package.

 

gested times. Power 3 is automat-

 

Tightly closed packages should be

 

ically set, but you may change

 

slit, pierced or vented. AFTER

 

1 Press DEFROST

this for more flexibility. You may

food has partially been defrosted.

AUTO/TIME twice.

defrost small items more quickly

Plastic storage containers should

2 Enter defrosting time

by raising the power level after

be at least partially uncovered.

3 Press START .

entering the time. However, this

Family-size, prepackaged frozen

4 Turn food over when the

may require more frequent

dinners can be defrosted and

oven signals.

attention than usual.

microwaved. If the food is in a

5 Press START.

Power level 7 cut the total

foil container, transfer it to a

(Auto Defrost explained in the

defrosting time in about half;

microwave-safe dish.

section on Convenience

power level 10 cuts the total time

• Foods that spoil easily, such

Features.)

to approximately 1/3. Rotate or

milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry

 

stir food frequently.

and pork, should not be allowed

 

At one half of selected defrosting

 

to sit out for more than one hour

 

time, the oven signals TURN. At

 

after defrosting. Room tempera-

 

this time, turn food over and

 

ture promotes the growth of

 

break apart or rearrange pieces for

 

harmful bacteria.

 

more even defrosting. Shield any

 

• For more even defrosting of

 

warm areas with small pieces of

 

large foods, such as beef, lamb

 

foil.

 

and veal roasts, use Auto Defrost.

 

A dull thumping noise may be

 

• Be sure large meats are com-

 

heard during defrosting . This

 

pletely defrosted before cooking.

 

sound is normal when the oven is

 

• When defrosted, food should be

 

not operating at High power.

 

cool and 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 DMW162W-OTR DMW162BL-OTR Microwave OvenHelpful Information Important Safety Information Need HELP? WelcomeSafety Precautions Page Foods ArcingSafety Fact Microwave Safe Cookware Vent FAN Optional Kits Grounding INSTRUCTIONS/OPTIONAL KitsOperating Instructions FeaturesPress Time FeaturesQuick start Time cookingTable a How to Change the Power Level Operating Instructions Changing Power LevelsTime cook Time CookBroccoli Vegetable Amount Time Comments AsparagusBeans BeetsSpinach Vegetable Amount Time Comments CornPeas PotatoesTime Defrost Operating Instructions Defrost GuideDefrosting Tips Fruit Plastic pouch -1 to Breads, Cakes Bread , buns or rolls 1 pieceFish and Seafood Filets frozen 1 1b Shellfish, small pieces 1 1bThis is a quick way to set time for 1-6 minutes Express CookPopcorn BeveragePizza FishFrozen Vegetable Ground Meat Fresh VegetablePotato Conversion Guide Auto DefrostClock Cooking Complete ReminderDisplay On/Off Delay StartStart/Pause Operating Instructions Timer On/OffChild Lock-out Surface Light Vent FanTerm Definition Helpfull InformationHow to clean the inside Care and Cleaning Helpful HintsDoor surface Care and CleaningOuter Case BottomOven Light Cooktop LightHelpful Information Removing Cleaning the FilterReusable grease filters To remove Charcoal Filter To Install Charcoal FilterIf Something Goes Wrong Problem Possible Cause What to doThings That Are Normal Limited Product Warranty Microwave Ovens Microwave Oven Model

DMW162BL-OTR, DMW162W-OTR specifications

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