GE JVM132K, 49-8284, JVM133K, 164 D2588P088 Defrosting Gu~E, Breads, Cakes Power Level Defrost

DEFROSTING GU~E

1.Food packaged in paper or plastic may be defrosted without unwrapping. If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place food in cooking dish for defrosting. Most food defrosts well using Defrost (3). For more even defrosting of larger foods, such as beef, lamb and veal roasts, use Warm (1).

2.After first half of defrosting time, unwrap package and check food. Turn food over, if necessary; break apart or separate food if possible. Shield any warm areas with small pieces of foil.

3.Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking.

4.When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in all areas. If still slightly icy, return to microwave oven very briefly, or let stand a few minutes.

Food	First	Half	Second	Half	Comments
	Time,	Min.	Time,	Min.

Breads, Cakes [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Bread, buns or rolls	2 to 3	1 to 2	Remove metal twist tie. Turn over after first half of time.
(8 to 16 oz.)
Cake, frosted, 2 to 3 layer	2 to 3	none	Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
(17 oz.)
Cake, plain, 1 layer	2 to 3	none	Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Cheesecake, plain or	3 to 6	none
fruit-topped (17 to 19 oz.)
Coffee cakes	6 to 7	none
(1 I to 14X oz.)
Cream or custard pie	1 to 2	I to 2	Reposition after first half of time. Let stand 5 minutes
(14 oz.)			before serving.
Crunch cakes & cupcakes	1/2 to 3/4 each	none
Doughnuts
(1 or 2)	1/2 to 1	none	Rearrange after first half of time.
(4 to 6)	I to 2	1 to 2
French toast (2 slices)	2	I	Turn over after first half of time.
Fruit or nut pie (8 in. )	7 to 9	none
Pound cake ( I I X oz.)	2 to 4	none	Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Sweet rolls	2 to 3	2 to 3	Rearrange after first half of time.
(8X to 12 oz.)

Fish & Seafood [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Fillets:		5 to 7	Place unopened package in oven. (If fish is frozen in water, place
Pre-packaged (1 lb.)	4 to 5
Freshly frozen ( I lb.)	4 to 5	5 to 7	in cooking dish. ) Turn package over after first half of time. After
			second half of time, hold under cold water to separate.
Shellfish, blocks:	2	2	Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up with fork after
Crab meat
(6-oz. package)			first half of time,
Oysters ( 12-oz. can)	4 to 6	4 to 6	Place block in casserole. Breakup with fork after first half of time.
Scallops ( 1 -lb. package)	4 to 6	4 to 6	Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after first half of
Shellfisb, large:			time.
	2 to 3	2 to 3	Arrange in cooking dish with light-underside-up. Turn over after
Crab legs, 1 to 2
(8 to lo OZ.)			first half of time.
Lobster tails, 1 to 2	3 to 4	3 to 4	Arrange in cooking dish, with meaty-side-down. Turn over after
(6 to 9 OZ.)			first half of time.
Shellfish, small pieces	3 to 4	3 to 4	Spread shellfish in single layer in baking dish. Rearrange pieces
(1 lb.)			after first half of time.
Steaks (6 to 12 oz.)	2 to 3	none	Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting.
Whole fish (8 to 10 oz.)	3	2 to 4	Place fish in cooking dish, Turn over after first half of time. After
			second half of time, rinse cavity with cold water to complete
			defrosting.

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