Defrosting
The Defrost setting is designed for speedy thawing of frozen food and is one of the great advantages of a microwave oven.
●Power Level LOW/DEF should be used for defrosting.
●See your Defrosting Guide for defrosting help.
Step 4: When oven turns off, turn package over, close door, and set timer for remaining defrosting time.
Defrosting Tips
“Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package.
Questions and Answers
Q. When I turn the Timer Control and start the oven, I hear a dull thumping noise. What is it?
A. This sound is normal. It is letting you know the oven is using a Power Level lower than HIGH.
To become better acquainted with the defrost function, defrost frozen pork chops by following the steps below.
—Q. Why don’t the defrosting times in the Defrosting Guide seem right for my food?
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●For even defrosting, many foods need to be broken up or separated part of the way through the defrosting time.
●Family size, prepackaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil container, transfer it to a
●Check the Defrosting Guide for other defrosting tips.
A. These times are averages. Defrosting time can vary according to the temperature in your freezer. Set your oven for the time indicated in your Defrosting Guide. If your food is still not completely thawed at the end of that time, reset your oven and adjust the time accordingly.
Q. Should all foods be completely thawed before
cooking?
A. Some foods should not be
completely thawed before cooking. – For example, fish cooks so quickly
it is better to begin cooking while it is still slightly frozen.
Q. Can I open the door during defrosting to check on the progress of my food?
A. Yes. You may open the door at any time during microwaving. To resume defrosting, close the door. The oven begins operating if time is left on timer. If not, reset timer.
Step 2: Turn Power Level knob to LOW/DEF.
Step 3: Turn Timer Control to one half of the total defrosting time recommended in the Defrosting Guide. Turning the Timer Control starts the oven when the door is closed.
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