DEFROSTING TIPS
•When using Auto Defrost, the weight to be entered is the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds (the weight of the food minus the container).
•Before starting, make sure to remove any and all metal
•Open containers, such as cartons, before placing in the oven.
•Always slit or pierce plastic pouches or packaging.
•If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place food in a suitable container.
•Slit the skin of skinned food, such as sausage.
•Bend plastic pouches of food to ensure even defrosting.
•Always underestimate defrosting time. If defrosted food is still icy in the center, return it to the microwave oven for more defrosting.
•The length of defrosting time varies according to how solidly the food is frozen.
•The shape of the package affects how quickly food will defrost. Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than a deep block.
•As food begins to defrost, separate the pieces. Separated pieces defrost more easily.
•Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such as chicken wings, leg tips, fish tails, or areas that start to get warm. Make sure the foil does not touch the sides, top, or bottom of the oven. The foil can damage the oven lining.
•For better results, let food stand after defrosting. (For more information on standing time, see the “Microwave Cooking Tips” section).
•Turn over food during defrosting or standing time. Break apart and remove food as required.
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
WARM & HOLD
You can safely keep hot, cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds (about 1 hour, 40 minutes). You can use Warm & Hold by itself, or to automatically follow a cooking cycle.
Example: To use the Warm & Hold.
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At the end of the Warm & Hold, End will be displayed and four tones will sound.
To make Warm & Hold automatically follow another cycle:
•While you are touching in cooking instructions, touch Warm & Hold before touching START.
•When the last cooking cycle is over, you will hear two tones. “Hold” will come on while the oven continues to run.
•You can set Warm & Hold to follow Auto Defrost, Cook, or
NOTES:
•Warm & Hold operates for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.
•Opening the oven door cancels Warm & Hold. Close the door and touch Warm & Hold, then touch START if additional Warm & Hold time is desired.
•Covered food should remain covered during Warm & Hold.
•Pastry items (pies, turnovers, etc.) should be uncovered during Warm & Hold.
•Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate should be covered during Warm & Hold.
•Do not use more than one complete
Warm & Hold cycle (about 1 hour, 40 minutes). The quality of some foods will suffer with extended time.
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