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Allo_vs you to deflost tot the
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See the Deti'osfing Guide
R)r sugg_smd tim es.
Power level 3 is
automatically set, but
)_m may change
lexel after entering the time. Howeve*, the_ will need
more ti'equent attention than usual.
Power level 7 cuts the total
deti'osting time in about halt:, power level 10 cuts the total time to approximately 1/3. P.otam or stir tood ti'eq uently.
At one half of selecmd
detiosting time, the oven signals TURN. At this time, turn tood over and break
apart or reammgv pieces tot more even deti'osting. Shield any warm areas with small pieces of toil.
A dull thumping noise may be heard during defiosting. This sound is normal when
the oven is not operating at High power:
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Defrosting Tips
•Foods ti'ozen in paper or
plastic can be deti'osted in
the package. Tightly closed packages should be slit, pierced or xvnted AFTER tood has partially
detiosmd. Plastic storage
containers should be at least partially uncovered.
•
detiosmd and microwaved. If the tood is in a toil
containec tmnstcr it
to a
•Foods that spoil easily, such as milk, egg:s, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork, should not be allowed to sit out tor more than one hour
after deti'osting. Room
temperature promotes the growth of harm fill bacteria.
•For more even deii'osting of larger toods, such as beef, lamb and veal roasts, use Auto Defl'ost.
•Be sure large meats are corn plemly deJiosmd beiore cooking.
•YVhen defi'osted, tood should be cool but
softened in all areas. If still slightly ic); return to the microwa,,v wry l)riefly, or let it stand a Jew minutes.
