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The Defrost setting is designed for even thawing necessary for large amounts of food and is one of the most important advantages of a microwave oven.
Power Level 3 is automatically set for defrosting, but you may change this for more flexibility.
See your Cookbook for the complete defrosting chart.
become better acquainted with the defrost functions: defrost fro- zen pork chops by following the steps below.
Step 1: Place package of frozen chops in the oven and close door.
Step 2: Touch DEFROST. Display reads :0. Power Level 3 is automat- ically set in oven but does not appear on readout. Signal Light above DEF. flashes.
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Q. When I press START, 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.
Q. Can I Defrost small items in a hurry?
A. Yes, but they will need more fre- quent attention than usual. Raise the Power Level after entering the time by touching POWER LEVEL and 7 or 10. Power Level 7 cuts the time in Yp;Power Level 10 cuts the time to %. During either, rotate or stir food frequently.
Step 3: Touch 8,0, and Ofor 8 min- utes. 8:00 and signal light above DEF. are displayed. If you wish to change Power Level,touch POWER LEVEL pad and then new number.
Step 4: Touch START. Time counts down on display. When cycle is completed, the oven signals and automatically shuts off.
Step 5: Turn package over, close door and repeat Steps 2, 3 and 4.
Step 6: When oven signals and shuts off, remove package and sep- arate chops to finish defrosting.
Q. Can I open the door during DE- FROST 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 and press START.
Q. Why don’t the defrosting times in the Cookbook seem right for my food?
A. Cookbook times are average. Defrosting time can vary according to the temperature in your freezer. Set your oven for the time in- dicated in your Cookbook. If your food is still not completely thawed at the end of that time,
!llefmhg Tips
@Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package.
@For even defrosting, many foods need to be broken up or separated part of the way through the defrosting time.
@Homemade dinners can be frozen in shallow foil trays and heated for later use. (Do not heat on metal shelf). Select foods which microwave well.
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@Check your Cookbook for other defrosting tips.
C?.Can I select a Power Level other than automatic Power Level 3 for defrosting?
A. Yes. Some smaller foods may be defrosted quicker on higher Power Levels but for even, carefree de- frosting, Power Level 3 is sug- gested. Check the chart in the Cookbook for specific times and Power Levels.
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