S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S
COMPU DEFROST
CompuDefrost automatically defrosts all the foods shown in the CompuDefrost Chart below.
Round the weight to the nearest half pound. (Ex: if the steak’s actual weight is 2.2 lb round to 2.0 lb If the steak’s weight is 2.4 lb round to 2.5 lb.)
To enter weight, touch the desired COMPU DEFROST pad for a 0.5 lb increase per touch. (Ex: touch four times for 2.0 lb.)
•Suppose you want to defrost a 2.0 pound steak .
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Quickly touch STEAKS/CHOPS pad 4 times for 2.0 lb. The oven will start automatically.
The oven will stop and directions will be displayed.
Follow the indicated message.
2 After the 1st stage, open the door, turn steak over and shield any warm portions. Close the door.
START Touch START pad.
3 After the 2nd stage, open the door and shield any warm portions. Close the door.
START Touch START pad.
4 After defrost cycle ends, cover and let stand as indicated in chart below.
NOTE:
1.If you attempt to enter more or less than the allowed amount as indicated in chart below, an error mes- sage will appear in the display.
2.CompuDefrost can be programmed with More or Less Time Adjustment. Touch the POWER LEVEL pad once or twice after selecting the amount. See page 16.
3.To defrost other foods or foods above or below the weights allowed on COMPU DEFROST CHART. Use time and 30% power. See MANUAL DEFROST on page 16.
4.You may choose to enter the weight in tenths of pounds. This procedure may be easier with larger weights such as 4 pounds because it requires fewer touches. To program, touch desired COMPU DEFROST pad and enter weight by touching the number pads. Ex: touch STEAKS/CHOPS then 4 and 0 for a weight of four pounds or touch STEAKS/ CHOPS then 2 and 2 for a weight of 2.2 lb.
5.To use any CompuDefrost pad, touch within 1 minute after cooking, opening and closing the door or touching the STOP/CLEAR pad.
6.Touch CUSTOM HELP pad when the HELP indica- tor is lighted in the display for a helpful hint.
COMPU DEFROST CHART
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Ground Meat | .5 | - 3.0 | lb | Pull apart and remove any thawed pieces after each stage. |
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| Let stand, covered, for 5 to 10 minutes. |
Steaks/Chops | .5 | - 4.0 | lb | After each stage, rearrange and if there are warm or thawed por- |
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| meat that is nearly defrosted. Let stand, covered, for 10 to 20 min- |
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Chicken Pieces | .5 | - 3.0 | lb | After each stage, if there are warm or thawed portions, rearrange |
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| or remove. Let stand, covered, for 10 to 20 minutes. |
NOTE: Check foods when oven signals. After final stage, small sections may still be icy. Let stand to continue thawing. Do not defrost until all ice crystals are thawed.
Shielding prevents cooking from occurring before the center of the food is defrosted. Use small smooth strips of aluminum foil to cover edges and thinner sections of the food.
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