Whirlpool RM973BXS manual Cooking automatically after defrosting, About the “QUICKDEFROST” Cycle

About the “QUICKDEFROST” Cycle

The microwave oven automatically divides the time set for the QUICK DEFROST Cycle into three equal parts:

Firstpart		80% of full Cook	Power
Second part,	.	50% of full Cook	Power
Third part.	. .	20% of full Cook	Power

This automatic step-down in Cook Power helps defrost food quickly and completely.

Changing or adding defrost time

You can change the defrosting time any time before or after touching START.

. Touch QUICK DEFROST.

l Touch numbers for new time.

. Touch START.

Any new time setting made while QUICK DEFROSTis operating will continue the defrostlng at only 20% of full power.

The best time to change the setting is near the end of the QUICK DEFROST Cycle.

l Open the door.

lCheck the food with long-tined fork; if center is still frozen, set additional time. Remember that standing time is necessary to complete defrosting.

l Close the door and touch STARTto continue the cycle if no additional time is needed.

OR...

l Touch in new instructions for additional defrosting time.

NOTE: PAUSEcan be set to automatically stop the oven halfway through QUICK DEFROSTto allow you to turn over or rearrange food for more even defrosting. See page 30 for setting directions.

Cooking automatically after defrosting

The controls can be set so the microwave oven goes automatically from defrosting to the Cook Cycle you have touched in.

DO THIS... THIS HAPPENS...

1. Put food in the oven and close the door.

2. Touch BUICK

DEFROST.

The QUICK DEFROSTIndi- cator Light will come on and the Display will show four 0’s.

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