Danby DMW162BL-OTR Operating Instructions Defrost Guide, Time Defrost, Time Features, Press START

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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