GE PEM31 Time Defrost, About the time features, Safety Instructions, Operating Instructions

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About the time features.

Time Defrost

Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times. (Auto Defrost explained in the About the auto feature section.)

	Press DEFROST AUTO/TIME twice.
1
	Enter defrosting time.
2
	Press START.
3
	Turn food over when the oven signals.
4

			Press START.
		5
	Power level is automatically set at 3, but can be changed.
	You can defrost small items quickly by raising the power
	level after entering the time. Power level 7 cuts the total
	defrosting time in about half; power level 10 cuts the
	total time to approximately 1/3. However, food will
	need more frequent attention than usual.
	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 is normal when oven is not operating at High power.
	Defrosting Tips
	■ Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in
		the package. Closed packages should be slit, pierced
		or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted. Plastic
		storage containers should be 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 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 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
16		very briefly or let it stand a few minutes.