DEFROST~G BY TM
(continued)
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 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 Cookbook seem right for my food?
A. Cookbook times are averages. Defrosting time can vary according to the temperature in your freezer. Set your oven for the time indicated in your Cookbook. If your food is still not completely thawed at the end of that time, reset your oven and adjust the time accordingly.
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 open the door during Time Defrost to check on the progress of my food?
A. Yes. You may open the door at any time during most microwaving. To resume defrosting, close the door and press START. The oven begins operating if time is left on timer. If not, reset timer.
COO~G BY TEWEMTURE
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 fo;ds and foods which are di~cult to cook precisely with the probe.
Temp CooUHold takes the guesswork out of cooking, because the oven automatically switches to “Hold” setting after reaching the preset food temperature from 90°F. to 199°F. and maintains that temperature for up to one hour or 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. Use the probe when you want to Convection Cook or Combination Cook to a prefemed internal temperature. (Its appearance may vary from picture at right. ) The probe must be used when using Temp CooMHold or Auto Roast. To use your probe properly, follow directions on the next page.
18
