Defrosting by Time
The Time Defrost setting is designed for speedy thawing of frozen food and is one of the great advantages of a microwave oven.
Use the Time Defrost setting to quickly thaw foods such as bread, rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen dinners. The Auto Defrost setting is preferred for meat and poultry because the oven sets the defrosting time and power levels for you.
●Power level 3 is automatically set for defrosting, but you may change this for more flexibility.
●See your cookbook for defrosting help.
To become better acquainted with the defrost fi.mction, defrost a 10 oz. package of frozen strawberries by following the steps below.
Step 1: Place package of frozen strawberries in the oven and close door. Be sure package contains no metal.
Step 4: Touch START. “MICRO DEF TIME” shows and time counts down on display. When cycle is completed, the oven signals and flashes “End~’ then automatically shuts off.
Step 5: Turn package over, close door and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of defrosting time and touch START.
Step 6: When oven signals and flashes “End~’open door, remove package and separate strawberries to finish defrosting.
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Questions and Answers
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 10 (HIGH).
Q.Can I defrost small items in
a hurry?
A.Yes, but they will need more frequent attention than usual. Raise the power level after entering the time by touching the desired power level pad. Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time about in 1/2; Power level 10 cuts the total defrosting time to approximately 1/3. During either, rotate or stir food frequently.
Q.Why don’t the defrosting
times in the cookbook seem right for my food?
A.Cookbook times are averages. Defrosting time can vary according
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Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST. Display shows :0 and “POWER 3:’ “ENTER MICRO DEF TIME” flashes.
Step 3: Select one half of the total defrosting time recommended in your cookbook. For example, touch 3,0 and O for 3 minutes. Display shows 3:00 and “POWER 3.” “MICRO DEF TIME” flashes.
If you wish to change power level, touch POWER LEVEL pad and then new number.
●Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package.
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●For even defrosting, some foods need to be broken up or separated part of the way through the defrosting time.
●Check your cookbook for other defrosting tips.
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 and press START. The oven begins operating if time is left on timer.
If not, reset timer.
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