Defrosting - GE JEM816 Use And Care Manual

Defrosting

The Defrost setting is designed
for speedy thawing of frozen food
and is one of the great advantages
of a microwave oven.
. . 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 acquainted with
the defrost function, defrost frozen
pork chops by following the steps
below.
Step 1: Place a l-lb. package of frozen
chops in the oven and close door.
Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST
Display shows : O and "POWER
'A..
Step 3: Select defrost time that is
recommended in your cookbook.
For example, touch 4,0 and O for
4 minutes. Display shows 4:00 and
"POWER 3?' "DEF TIME" flashes.
If you wish to change power level,
touch POWER LEVEL pad and then
new number.
Step 4: Touch START. "DEF
TIME" and "POWER 3" show and
time counts down on display. When
cycle is completed, the oven signals
and flashes "End~' then
automatically shuts off.
Step 5: Turn package over, close
door and repeat Steps 2, 3 and 4.
Step 6: Open door, remove
package and separate chops to
finish defrosting.
Defrosting ~ps
Foods frozen in paper or plastic
can be defrosted in the package.
. For even defrosting, some foods
need to be broken up or separated
part of the way through the
defrosting time.
Family-size, pre-packaged
frozen dinners can be defrosted and
microwave cooked. If the food is in
a foil container, transfer it to
a microwave-safe dish.
Check your Cookbook for other
defrosting tips.
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Q. When I press START, I hear a
dull, thumping noise. What is it?
A.
This sound is normal. It is
letting you know the oven is using a
power level lower than 10 (HIGH).
Q. Can I defrost small items in
a hurry?
A. Yes, but they will need more
frequent attention than usual. Raise
the power level after entering the
time by touching the desired power
level pad. Power Level 7 cuts the
time about in 1/2; Power Level
10 cuts the time to approximately
1/3. During either, rotate or stir
food frequently.
Q. Why don't the defrosting
times in the Cookbook seem right
for my food?
A. Cookbook times are averages.
Defrosting time can vary according
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 quic~y
it is better to begin cooking while it
is still slightly frozen.
Q. Can I open the door during
defrosting to check on the
progress of my food?
A. Yes. You may open the door at
any time during microwaving. To
resume defrosting, close the door
and press START. The oven begins
operating if time is left on timer.
If not, reset timer.