GE JTP85 Use And Care Manual page 17

Using Auto Sensor Defrosting
AUTO DEFROST allows you to defrost meat, poultry
and seafood by weight using the auto sensor of your
microwave oven. When you set the exact weight of
the foods the sensor automatically sets just the right
defrost time and changes the power levels during
defrosting to give even results.
After auto defrosting, meat needs to stand in order to
let the inside defrost. You may take the food out of the
oven during this standing time.
You must set the weight of foods by pounds and
ounces.
1. Press 1 LB to set the pound weight.
AUTO
Each time the pad is pressed the weight
1 LB
increases by 1 pound.
2. Press 1 OZ to set the ounces you need.
FROST
1 OZ
During auto defrosting, the control will beep to let
you know when to turn foods.
General Information on Auto Sensor Defrosting
• The shape and size of food will determine the
maximum weight the oven can accommodate.
The recommended maximum weight is:
• 4 lbs. for meats
• 6 lbs. for poultry
• 3 lbs. for seafood
• The standing time or power level may be programmed
after AUTO DEFROST is pressed. Set a standing
time or power level and then press START. After the
Auto Defrost function is finished the standing time
or power level will automatically follow.
• For successful defrosting meats should be packaged
properly for freezing. Freeze meats, poultry and fish
in packages with only 1 or 2 layers of food. To aid in
separating layers, place two pieces of wax paper
between layers. Package in heavy-duty plastic wraps,
bags or freezer paper.
Conversion Chart for Auto Defrost
Ounces
0
1–2
3–4
5
6–7
8
9–10
11–12
13
14–15
• Meats packaged in grocery stores are labeled with
weight in pounds and hundredths of a pound. You will
need to convert this weight into ounces.
• Place roasts and whole poultry on a microwave-safe
rack in a microwave-safe dish in the oven. Check
food for warm spots halfway through defrosting, and
shield these areas with small pieces of foil.
Hundredths of a Pound
.96–.05
.06–.15
.16–.25
.26–.35
.36–.45
.46–.55
.56–.65
.66–.75
.76–.85
.86–.95
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