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The Defrostsetting is designed
for speedy thawing of frozenfood
and h on~of the greatadvantages
of a microwaveoven.
~ PowerlevelLOW/DEF should be
used for defrosting, but youmay
changethis 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 a l-lb. packageof
frozen chops in the ovenand close
door.
$%cp 2 : TurrIvuriable powerccmtrcd
knobt{)LOW/DEF.
Defrosting
T ips
~ Foodsfrozen in paper or plastic
can be defrostedin the package.
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~ For even
defrosting,
m any foods
need to be broken up or separated
part of the way throughthe
defrostingtime.
@ Pre-packaged frozendinners
canbe defrostedandmicrowaved.
Besureto removeanyfoilcovers.
Keepmetaltraysat least 1"away
fromcavitywalls.
@ Checkyourcookbookforother
defrostingtips.
Q. When I turn the timer control
knob and start the oveny
I hear a 6M1$ thumping noise.
What is it?
A. This soundis normal. It is letting
you know
theovenis usinga power
----
levellowerthanHI.
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Q.
Can I defrost smail items in
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a hurry?
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A. Yes,but they will need more
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frequent attentionthan usual.
Set
=-==.
timer and turn variable power
myB. . .
control knob to desired setting.
Powerlevel MED cuts the total
defrostingtime about in 1/2;power
:=:>-==
=:.-.
level
HI
cuts the totaldefrosting
~'---' - --
time to
approximately 1/3. D uring : .-:-. '--
either, r otate
or stir food frequently- ~ -------
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Q. Why
don'tthe 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.
Shoa3MI
all foods be
thawed.lmforecooking?
A. Somefoodsshouldnotbe
completelythawedbeforecooking.
Forexample,fishcooksso quickly
it is betterto begincookingwhileit
is stillslightlyfrozen.
'Q.
am
I
open
the door dun"ing
to cheek on the
pl"ogress of my food?
A. Yes.
You
mayopenthedoorat
anytimeduringmicrowavil>g. To
resumedefrosting,closethedoor.
Theovenbeginsoperatingif time is
lefton timer.If not, reset timer.
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