5.Touch START.
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and the
6.Touch STOP or open the drawer to clear the display.
Defrost
The automatic defrost function can be used, or the microwave oven can be manually set to defrost.
■Unwrap foods and remove lids (for example, from fruit juice containers) before defrosting.
■Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than deep blocks.
■Separate food pieces as soon as possible during or at the end of cycle for more even defrosting.
■Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such as chicken wings, leg tips and fish tails. See “Aluminum Foil and Metal” first.
The automatic defrost function should not be used for food left outside the freezer for more than 20 minutes and frozen ready- made food.
Times and cooking power have been preset for defrosting certain food types. Use the following chart as a guide.
FOOD | NO. | QUANTITY/INSTRUCTIONS |
|
|
|
Ground meat | 1 | |
|
| Remove wrap and place in |
|
| |
|
| cover. |
|
|
|
Steaks/Chops | 2 | |
|
| Remove wrap and place in |
|
| |
|
| cover. |
|
|
|
Boneless poultry | 3 | |
|
| Remove wrap and place in |
|
| |
|
| cover. |
|
|
|
4 | ||
|
| Remove wrap and place breast side |
|
| up in |
|
| Do not cover. |
|
|
|
Casserole/Soup | 5 | |
|
| Remove wrap and place in |
To Use the Defrost Control:
1.Place food, uncovered, in the microwave oven, and close the drawer.
2.Touch DEFROST.
3.Select food item by entering its number (see chart and/or cooking guide label).
4.Enter the weight in tenths of a pound for Meat or Poultry
or
Enter volume in cups for Casserole/Soup.
See chart for quantity limits.
Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching POWER LEVEL.
5.Touch START.
The display will count down the defrost time.
During defrosting, tones will sound to indicate it is time to check, turn, rearrange or separate food. Open drawer, turn food if necessary, close door and touch START to resume defrosting.
When the cycle ends, “LET STAND COVERED” will appear in the display, and the
6.Touch STOP or open the drawer to clear the display.
To Defrost Manually: Follow directions in “Manual Cooking” section, and use 30% cooking power. See “Microwave Cooking Power” chart.
Sensor Cooking
A sensor in the microwave oven detects humidity released from the food as it heats, and adjusts the cook time accordingly.
Many sensor cycles require the covering of foods. Microwave- safe containers or steamers with
NOTES:
■The microwave oven should be plugged in for at least 3 minutes.
■The microwave oven cavity and the exterior of the cooking container should be dry.
■The room temperature should not exceed 95°F (35°C).
■If the drawer is opened during a sensor cycle, sensing will stop and the program will be canceled.
Sensor Popcorn
The sensor in the microwave oven determines the appropriate popping time of commercially packaged microwavable popcorn. This function is programmed to detect popping times for
NOTE: During Popcorn function, as with all microwave cooking functions, the microwave oven should be attended at all times. Listen for popping to slow to 1 pop every 1 or 2 seconds, then stop the cycle.
■To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not use regular paper bags or glassware.
■Pop only 1 package of popcorn at a time.
■Follow manufacturer’s instructions when using a microwave popcorn popper.
■For best cooking results, do not try to pop unpopped kernels.
■Use fresh bags of popcorn for optimal results.
■Cooking results may vary by brand and fat content. For bag sizes not listed in this section, follow directions on the package.
■Cooking results may vary based on location of bag on the floor of the microwave oven drawer. Try changing bag location to achieve best results.
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