Time Features
select. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times.
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 haft; power level
10 cuts the total time to approximately 1/3. Rotate or stir food frequently.
At one half of selected defrosting time, the oven signals TURN. At this time, turn food over mad 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 sound is normal when the oven is not operating at High power.
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¯ 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 lea.st partially uncovered.
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Foods that spoil easil); 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 gro~cda 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. Ifsr.ll slightly i~, return to the microwave very briefly, or let it stand a few minutes.
