Whirlpool MT3090XAQ/B, MT2070XAB warranty Defrosting tips, Conversion, Number After

Weight	conversion		chart
You are probably used to food weights as being
in pounds and ounces that are fractions of a
pound (for example 4 ounces equals 1/4pound).
However, in order to enter food weight in AUTO
DEFROST, you must specify pounds and
tenths of a pound. If the weight on the food
package is in fractions of a pound, you can use
the following chart to convert the weight to
decimals.
	NUMBER AFTER		DECIMAL	EQUIVALENT OUNCE WEIGHT
	.lO			1.8
	.20			3.2
	.25	One-Quarter Pound		4.0
	.30			4.8
	.40			6.4
	.50	One-Half	Pound	8.0
	.60			9.6
	.70			11.2
	.75	Three-Quarters Pound		12.0
	.80			12.8
	.90			14.4
	1.oo	One Pound		16.0

Defrosting tips

l When using AUTO DEFROST, the weight to be entered is the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds (the weight of the food minus the container).

l Only use AUTO DEFROST for raw food. AUTO DEFROST gives best results when food to be thawed is a minimum of 0°F (taken directly from a “true”freezer). If food has been stored in a refrigerator-freezer that does not maintain a temperature of 0°F or below, always program a lower food weight (for a shorter defrosting time) to prevent cooking the food.

l Ii the food Is stored outslde the freezer for up to 20 minutes, enter a lower food weight.

l If the load Is stored outslde the freezer for more than 20 minutes, and for defrosting ready-made food, defrost by time and power and let stand after defrosting.

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The shape ol the package alters the defrosting time. Shallow rectangular packets defrost more quickly than a deep block. Separate pieces as they begin to defrost. Separated pieces defrost more easily.

You can use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield foods like chicken wings, leg tips, and fish tails, but the foil must not touch the side of the oven. Foil can damage the oven lining.

Meld areas of load with small pieces of foil if they start to become warm.

For better results, a preset standlng time is included in the defrosting time. This may make the defrosting time seem longer than expected. (For more information on standing time, see “Cookingtips” on page 39.)

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