SETTING THE Microwave oven
AUTO Defrost
AUTO Defrost automatically defrosts all the foods found in the AUTO Defrost chart below.
•Suppose you want to defrost a 2.0 pound steak.
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1.Press auto defrost and 2 for |
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2.Enter weight.
3.Press START/enter. The oven will stop so the food can be checked.
4.After the 1st stage, open the door.
Turn steak over and shield any warm portions. Close the door. Press START pad.
5.After the 2nd stage, open the door.
Shield any warm portions. Close the door. Press START pad.
6.After defrost cycle ends, let stand, covered.
AUTO DEFROST CHART
NOTES
1.If you attempt to enter more or less than the allowed weight as indicated in chart, ERROR will appear in the display.
2.AUTO Defrost can be programmed with More or Less Time Adjustment. See page 20.
3.To defrost other foods or foods above or below the weights allowed on AUTO Defrost Chart use time and 30% power. See Manual Defrost on page 11.
4.You may choose to enter the weight in tenths of pounds. This procedure may be easier with larger weights, such as 3 pounds, because it requires fewer touches. To program, press desired food number and enter weight. Ex: press Steaks/ Chops/Fish then 3 and 0 for a weight of three pounds or press Steaks/Chops/Fish then 2 and 2 for a weight of 2.2 lb.
5.Press user pref pad when the HELP indicator is lighted in the display for a helpful hint.
6.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 thawed.
7.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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1. | Ground | 0.5 - 3.0 lb | Remove any thawed pieces after each stage. Let stand, covered, for 5 to 10 minutes. |
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2. | Steaks/ | 0.5 - 4.0 lb | After each stage, rearrange and if there are warm or thawed portions, shield with small |
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3. | Chicken | 0.5 - 3.0 lb | After each stage, if there are warm or thawed portions, rearrange or remove. Let stand, |
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4. | Roast | 2.0 - 4.0 lb | Start defrosting with fat side down. After each stage, turn roast over and shield the |
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5. | Casserole | 2 - 6 cups | After audible signal, stir if possible. At end, stir well and let stand, covered, for 5 to 10 |
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6. | Soup | 1 - 6 cups | After audible signal, stir if possible. At end, stir well and let stand, covered, for 5 to 10 |
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