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DEFROST

TURN TO SELECT

PUSH TO ENTER

Fast Defrost

Fast Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for meats, poultry and fish weighing up to one pound.

Remove meat from package and place on microwave-safe dish.

 

Press the DEFROST button three times.

1

 

Turn the dial to the food weight,

2

using the Conversion Guide at right.

 

 

For example, dial .5 for .5 pounds

 

(8 oz.) Press the dial to enter.

 

Press the START/PAUSE button to start

3

defrosting.

 

 

Turn the food over if the oven signals

4

TURN FOOD OVER.

 

Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of foil.

After defrosting, most meats need to stand 5 minutes to complete defrosting.

Conversion Guide

If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces, the ounces must be converted to tenths (.1) of a pound.

Weight of Food

Enter Food Weight

in Ounces

(tenths of a pound)

1–2

.1

3

.2

4–5

.3

6–7

.4

8

.5

9–10

.6

11

.7

12–13

.8

14–15

.9

 

 

Safety Instructions

Operating Instructions

Troubleshooting Tips

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GE JVM1490SS, JVM1490WH owner manual Fast Defrost, For example, dial .5 for .5 pounds, Oz. Press the dial to enter

JVM1490SS, JVM1490WH specifications

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