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The
Time Defrost
setting is
designedfor speedy thawingof
frozenfbod and is one of the great
advantagesof a microwaveoven.
Use the Time Defrost setting to
quicklythaw finds such as bread,
rolls, vegetables,fruits and frozen
dinners.The Auto Defrostsetting
is preferred for meat and poultry
becausetheovensets the defrosting
time and powerlevelsfor you.
@ Power level 3 is automaticallyset
for defrosting, but you may change
this for more flexibility.
~ See your cookbook for
defrosting help.
Tobecome better acquainted with
thedefrost function,defrosta 10-oz.
package of frozen strawberries by
followingthe steps below.
Step 1: Place package of frozen
strawberries in the oven and close
door. Be sure package contains
no metal.
$@ 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.
Display shows : Oand "POWER 3:'
"ENTER DEF TIME" &+heS.
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Step 4: TouchST~.
"DEF TINE"
showsand time countsdownon
display.When cycleis completed,
the ovensignals and flashes "End~'
then automaticallyshutsoff.
Step 5: Turn packageover, close
door and repeat Steps2 and 3 to set
remaining half of defrostingtime
and touch START.
Step 6: When oven signals and
flashes End, open door, remove
package and separate strawberries
to finish defrosting.
Tips
~ Foods frozen in paper or plastic
can be defrosted in the package.
QFamily-size, prc-packg~d
frown
dinners can lx Mrosted
:Ind Inicrmvavd. If
[he food is in a
foil container, transfer it to a
ll]icl"or$':ivc-stlf~
dish.
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andAnswers
Q. When I
press
SE4JW,I hear a
dull, thumping noise. What is it?
A. This sound is normal. R is
lettingyou knowthe oven is using a
powerlevel lowerthan 10(HIGH).
Q. Can I defrost small items in
a hurry?
A. Yes,buttheywill needmore
frequentattention thanusual.Raise
thepowerlevel afterenteringthe
timeby touchingthedesiredpower
levelpad. Powerlevel7 cutsthe
totaldefrostingtimeaboutin 1/2;
Powerlevel 10cutsthetotal
defrostingtime to approximately
1/3.Duringeither,rotateor stir
foodfrequently.
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. should all foods be
thawed before cooking?
A. Some foods should not be
completely thawedbefore cooking.
For example, fish cooks so quickly
it is better to begin cooking while it
is still slightly frozen.
Q. can 1 open
m! door(h.wing
defrosting'
toCheckon me
progress of my food?
A. Yes. Youmay open the door at
any time during microwaving. To
resume defrosting, close the door
and press START.The oven begins
operating if tinle is left on timer.
If not, reset timer.
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