USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
USING JET DEFROSTTM FEATURE(CONT.)
For even, complete defrosting | • Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts | |
• The shape of the package affects how quickly | of food such as chicken wings, leg tips, fish tails, | |
or areas that start to get warm. Make sure the foil | ||
food will defrost. Shallow packages will defrost | ||
does not touch the sides, top, or bottom of | ||
more quickly than a deep block. | ||
the oven. | ||
• As food begins to defrost, separate the pieces. | ||
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Separated pieces defrost more evenly. |
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This chart shows you how to choose a type of food and the weights you can set for each type. |
| TOUCH | OR | TOUCH | WEIGHTS YOU CAN SET |
FOOD | JET DEFROST* |
| NUMBER PAD | (tenths of a pound) |
Meats | once |
| 1 | .2 to 6.6 (91 g to 2994 g) |
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Poultry | twice |
| 2 | .2 to 6.6 (91 g to 2994 g) |
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Fish | 3 times |
| 3 | .2 to 4.4 (91 g to 1998 g) |
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* You must touch the JET DEFROST feature pad once before choosing the food type.
JET DEFROST FEATURE CHART
Meat setting
FOOD | SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS |
Beef | Meat of irregular shape and large, fatty cuts of meat should have the |
| narrow or fatty areas shielded with foil at the beginning of a defrost cycle. |
Ground Beef, Bulk | Do not defrost less than 1⁄4 lb (113 g). |
Ground Beef, Patties | Do not defrost less than two 4 oz (113 g) patties. |
Round Steak, Tenderloin Steak, | Place on a microwavable roasting rack. |
Pot Roast, Chuck Roast, Rib |
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Roast, Rolled Rump Roast |
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Stew Beef | Place in a microwavable baking dish. |
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Lamb |
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Cubes for Stew | Place in a microwavable baking dish. |
Chops (1 in. [2.5 cm] thick) | Place on a microwavable roasting rack. |
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Pork |
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Chops (1⁄2 in. [13 mm] thick), | Place on a microwavable roasting rack. |
Hot Dogs, Spareribs, Country- |
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Style Ribs, Loin Roast (Boneless), |
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Sausage, Links |
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Sausage, Bulk | Place in a microwavable baking dish. |
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