AUTO DEFROST
Your microwave oven is preset with three defrost sequences. The Auto Defrost method is the best way to defrost frozen foods. The Auto Defrost Sequence Table below provides some basic guidelines for using the three defrost sequences. The cookbook will give you the specific recommended defrost sequence for the food you are defrosting.
AUTO DEFROST SEQUENCE TABLE
SEQUENCE
MEAT
POULTRY
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| FOOD | |
® | BEEF | Ground | beef (bulk), Round steak, Tenderloin |
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| steak, Pot roast, Rib roast, Rump roast, Chuck | |
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| roast. Stew Beef, Ground beef (Patties) | |
o | LAMB | Chops | |
|
| Rolled | roast |
|
| Cubes | for stew |
• | PORK | Chops | |
|
| style ribs. Rolled roast, Sausage (links), | |
|
| Hot dogs | |
• | VEAL | Cutlets | (Ibs., |
o | CHICKEN | Whole | (under 4 Ibs.), Breast (boneless) |
|
| Cut up. |
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• | CORNISH HENS | Whole |
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• | TURKEY | Breast | (under 6 tbs.) |
BASE MIN./MAX.
QTY.FOOD
1 lb. | 0.1/9.9 Ibs. |
1 lb. | 0.1/9.9 Ibs. |
FISH
o | FISH | Fish fillets, Fish steak, whole fish | 1 lb. | 0.1/9.9 Ibs. |
o | SHELL FISH | Lobster tails, Crab meat, Shrimp, Scallops |
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GENERAL GUIDELINES
The benefit of this AUTO DEFROST feature is automatic setting and control of defrosting. But, just as in conventional defrosting, you must check the food during the defrosting time. Here are some important tips to remember about defrosting.
For best results when defrosting, remember :
oDo not defrost less than 1/4 lb. of ground beef. ® Freeze ground beef in a doughnut shape.
• Press down the center of ground beef patties before freezing.
• Meats, fish or poultry up to 6 Ibs. defrost best.
o To reduce moisture loss, defrost meats just before cooking. o To defrost convenience foods, follow package directions.
To prepare the item for defrosting, remember :
Remove the packaging.
NOTE : If the package is microwavable, pierce the package several times.
oNote the weight of the item on the package.
oWhen you calculate the weight of the item, round it to the nearest lower decimal. (Example : 4 oz.=.2 lb.; 8 oz=.5 lb.; 12 oz=.7 lb.; 16 oz=l lb.)
•Remove metal twist ties from the packaging.
=For best results, remove meat, poultry, and fish from the original wrapper. The wrapper can hold steam and juice close to the food and cause the outer surface to cook.
®If removing the wrapper is difficult, defrost the wrapped food for about 1/4 of the defrosting time (displayed at the
beginning of the defrost cycle). Then remove the food from the oven and remove the wrapping. Return the food to the oven and touch START.
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