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Time Defrost
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.
A dull thumping noise may be heard during defrosting.
This sound is normal when the oven is not operating at
High power.
Defrosting Tips
■For best results, place food directly on the defrost
rack and place the rack on the turntable.
■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.
Press AUTO/TIME
DEFROST twice.
Enter defrosting
time.
Press START.
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