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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
	1
			should be slit, pierced or vented AFTER
	2	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
	3		„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
	4
		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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