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Time Defrost (Do not use the shelves when microwave cooking.)

Use Time Defrost to defrost for a selected

Defrosting Tips

length of time.

„Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be

 

 

 

Press the Defrost button three times.

 

 

 

defrosted in the package. Closed packages

 

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should be slit, pierced or vented AFTER

 

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Turn the dial to select the time you want.

 

 

food has partially defrosted. Plastic storage

 

 

Press the dial to enter.

 

 

 

containers should be partially uncovered.

 

 

 

Press the Start/Pause button to start

 

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„Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners can

 

 

defrosting.

 

 

 

be defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Turn the food over if the oven signals TURN

a foil container, transfer it to

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FOOD OVER.

a microwave-safe dish.

You may change the defrost time at any time

„Foods that spoil easily should not be allowed

during defrosting by turning the dial.

to sit out for more than one hour after

Power level is automatically set at 3, but can be

defrosting. Room temperature promotes the

growth of harmful bacteria.

changed. You can defrost small items quickly by

 

raising the power level after entering the time.

„For more even defrosting of larger foods,

Power Level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in

such as roasts, use Auto Defrost. Be sure

about half; Power Level 10 cuts the total time

large meats are completely defrosted before

to approximately 1/3. However, food will need

cooking.

more frequent attention than usual.

„When defrosted, food should be cool

 

 

 

 

A dull thumping noise may be heard during

but softened in all areas. If still slightly icy,

defrosting. This is normal when oven is not

return to the microwave very briefly, or

operating at High power.

let it stand a few minutes.

Beverage

Beverage (Do not use the shelves when microwave cooking.)

The Beverage feature heats beverages from 6 to 12 ounces.

Press once for 6–7 oz. Press twice for 8–9 oz.

Press three times for 10–12 oz.

Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be very hot. Remove the container with care.

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PVM9179 specifications

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