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Time Features
Allows you to defrost for the
length of time you select. See
the Defrosting Guide for
suggested times.
Power level 3 is automatically
set, but you may change this
for more flexibility. You may
defrost small items more
quickly by raising the power
level after entering the time.
However, they will need more
frequent attention than usual.
Power level 7 cuts the total
defrosting time in about half;
power level 10 cuts the total
time to approximately 1/3.
Rotate or stir food frequently.
At one half of selected
defrosting time, the oven
signals TURN. At this time,
turn food over and break
apart or rearrange pieces for
more even defrosting. Shield
any warm areas with small
pieces of foil.
A dull thumping noise may be
heard during defrosting. This
sound is normal when the
oven is not operating at High
power.
Defrosting Tips
•Foods frozen in paper or
plastic can be defrosted in
the package. Tightly closed
packages should be slit,
pierced or vented AFTER
food has partially defrosted.
Plastic storage containers
should be at least partially
uncovered.
•Family-size, prepackaged
frozen dinners can be
defrosted and microwaved.
If the food is in a foil
container, transfer it to a
microwave-safe dish.
•Foods that spoil easily, such
as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings,
poultry and pork, should
not be allowed to sit out
for more than one hour
after defrosting. Room
temperature promotes the
growth of harmful bacteria.
•For more even defrosting
of larger foods, such as beef,
lamb and veal roasts, use
Auto Defrost.
•Be sure large meats are
completely defrosted before
cooking.
•When defrosted, food
should be cool but softened
in all areas. If still slightly icy,
return to the microwave very
briefly, or let it stand a few
minutes.