Manual Defrost, Using the Rack, Avoid

• Suppose you want to defrost for 5 minutes at 30%.

StepPress

MANUAL COOKING

Manual Defrost

If the food that you wish to defrost is not listed on the Defrost chart or is above or below the limits in the Amount column on the Defrost chart (see page 19), you need to

1.Enter defrosting time.

2.Press the power level pad eight times to enter a power level of 30%.

3.Press the START enter +30 sec pad.

5 0 0

power level x 8

START

enter

+30 sec

defrost manually.

You can defrost any frozen food, either raw or previously cooked, by using power level for 30%. Follow the exact 3-step procedure found under. To set power level. Estimate defrosting time and press power level pad eight times for 30% power.

For either raw or previously cooked frozen food the rule of thumb is approximately 4 minutes per pound. For example, defrost 4 minutes for 1 pound of frozen spaghetti sauce.

When the defrost time is complete, cooking completion signal will beep and END will appear in the display.

Using the Rack

The rack allows several foods to be cooked or reheated at one time. However, for the best cooking and reheating, use Turntable ON function and cook with SENSOR COOKING or AUTO COOKING without the rack. When the rack is used, set time and power level manually. Allow plenty of space around and between the dishes. Pay close attention to the cooking and reheating progress. Reposition the foods and reverse them from the rack to turntable and/or stir them at least once during any cooking or reheating time. After cooking or reheating, stir if possible. Using a lower power level will assist in better cooking and reheating uniformity.

Avoid:

•Storing the rack in the microwave oven when not in use.

•Popping popcorn with the rack in the microwave oven.

•Using any browning dish on the rack.

•Using SENSOR COOKING and AUTO COOKING with the rack.

•Cooking directly on the rack—use microwave-safe cookware.

NOTE

Turntable on/off function can be used in Manual Operation. See page 22.

Always stop the oven periodically to remove or separate the portions that are defrosted. If food is not defrosted at the end of the estimated defrosting time, program the oven in 1 minute increments on power level 30% until totally defrosted.

When using plastic containers from the freezer, defrost only long enough to remove from the plastic in order to place in a microwave-safe dish.

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