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he Defrost setting is designed
for even thawing for large
amounts of food and is one of the
most important advantagesof a
microwaveoven.
Power Level 3 is automatically
set for defrosting,but you may
change this for more flexibility.
@See your Cookbook for
defrosting help.
To become better acquaintedwith
the defrost function, defrost frozen
pork chops by followingthe steps
below.
Step 1: Place package of frozen
chops in the oven and close door.
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tep 2: Touch DEF. Display
reads :0 and Power Level 3 is auto-
matically set in the oven but does
not appear on display.ENTER
DEF TIME flashes.
Step 3: T[mch 8, 0 and () ti)r 8
minutes. DEF TIME and 8:00 arc
displaycd. 1f you wish to change
p~nvcrICVU1. touch Rnvcr Level pad
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ttlcn 1lL.!W Ilwllhr.
Step 4: TouchSTART.Time counts
down on display.When cycleis
completed, the ovensignals and
automaticallyshutsoff.
Step 5:
Turnpackage over,close
doorandrepeatSteps2,3 and4.
Step 6: When ovensignalsand
shuts off, display will show "End~'
Step 7: Open door or touch
CLEAWOFF pad. Removepackage
and separate chops to finish
defrosting.
Defrosting 'I'@
Foods frozen in paper or plastic
can be defrosted in the package.
Ques%ionsand AnswFers
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Q. When I press START,1 hear
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a dull thumping noise. What is it? =.
A. This sound is normal. It is
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lettingyou knowthe oven is usinga =
PowerLevel lowerthan lo (HIGH). -
Q. Can I Defrost small itemsin
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a hurry?
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A. Yes,but they will need more
frequent attentionthan usual. Raise
the PowerLevel after enteringthe
time by touchingthe desired power
levelpad. PowerLevel7 cutsthe
time about in 1/2;Power Level
10cuts the time to approximately
1/3.Durin~ either. rotate or stir
food frequ&tly. '
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Q. Why don'tthe defrosting
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times in the Cookbook seem right
for my food?
A. Cookbook times are average.
Defrosting time can vary acco~ding
to the temperature in your freezer.
Set your oven for the time indicated
in your Cookbook. If your food is
still not completely thawed at the
end of that time, reset your oven
and adjust the time accordingly.
Q. Should all foods be
completely thawed before
cooking?
A. Some foods should not be
completely thawed before cooking.
For example, fish cooks so quickly
it is bette~to begin cooking while it
is still slightly frozen.
Q. Can I open the door during
defrosting to check on the
progress bf my food?
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For even defrosting, many kinds
need to be broken up or separated
part of the way [hrough the
ticfrostingtimc.
.4. Yes. Youmay open the door at
any time during microwaving.'11>
resume defrosting, CIOSC t he door
and press START.The oven begins
operating if time is left on timer.
If not. reset timer.
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