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 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. [f not. reset timer.
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 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 in about 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
Defrosting Guide seem right for my food?
A. These times are averages. Defrosting time can vary according to the temperature in your freezer. Set your oven for the time indicated in the Defrosting Guide. If your food is still not completely thawed at the end of that time, reset your oven and adjust the time accordingly.
COO~NG BY TEMPEWTU~
Internal temperature is the best test of doneness for many foods.
Use Temp Coo~old to cook a variety of foods to the desired finished food temperature. The Time Cook I & II setting is recommended for batters, doughs, frozen foods and foods which are difficult to cook precisely with the probe.
Temp CooMHold takes the guesswork out of cooking, because the oven automatically switches to “Hold” setting after reaching the preset food temperature and maintains that temperature until you touch the CLEAWOFF pad.
NOTE: Oven automatically switches to “Hold” when preset food temperature is reached.
The Temperature Probe
The temperature probe is a food thermometer that gauges the internal temperature of your food. (Its appearance may vary from picture at right. ) The probe must be used when using Temp Cook/Hold or Auto Roast. To use the probe properly, follow directions in the Automatic Roasting section.
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