Defrosting - GE JEM2 How To Get The Best

Defrosting inlbur Microwave oven
The Defrost setting is designed
for even thawing for large
amounts of food and is one of the
most important advantages of a
microwave oven.
Power Level LOW/DEF should
be used 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 package of frozen
chops in the oven and close door.
Step 2: Turn Variable Power
Control Knob to LOW/DEF.
Step
3: Turn Timer Control to
7 minutes to start oven.
Step 4: When oven turns off, turn
package over, close door, and set
timer for another 7 minutes.
Defrosting Tips
Foods frozen in paper or plastic
can be defrosted in the package.
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For even defrosting, many foods
need to be broken up or separated
part of the way through the
defrosting time.
Pre-packaged frozen dinners
can be defrosted and microw~ve
cooked. Be sure to remove any foil
covers. Keep metal trays at least 1"
away from cavity walls.
Check your Cookbook for other
defrosting tips.
Questions
and Answer's
Q. When I turn the Timer
Control and start the oven, 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 HIGH.
Q. Can I Defrost small items in
a hurry?
A. Yes, but they will need more
frequent attention than usual. Set
Timer and turn Variable Power
Control Knob to desired setting.
Power Level MED cuts the time
about in %; Power Level HIGH
cuts the time to approximately H.
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 average.
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 quickly
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.
The oven begins operating if time
is lefi on timer. If not, reset timer.
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