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The defrost
setting
is
designed
for speedy thawingof frozenhod
and is one of the greatadvantages
of a microwaveoven.
+@ P owerlevel 3 is automaticallyset
for defrosting,but you may change
this for more flexibility.
~ See your cookbook for defrosting
help.
Tobecome better acquaintedwith
the defrost function, defrost frozen
pork chops by followingthe steps
below.
Step 1:Placea l-lb.packageoffrozen
chops in the oven and close door.
Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST
Display shows : 0 and "POWER 3:'
"ENTER DEF TIME" flashes.
Step 4: TouchSTART'. " DEF
TIME" showsand time counts
down on display.When cycleis
completed, the ovensignalsand
flashes "End~'then automatically
shuts
Off.
Step 5: Turn package over,close
door and repeat Steps 2 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 chops to
finish defrosting.
@ Foods frozen in paper or plastic
can be defrosted in the package.
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@ For even defrosting, some foods
need to be broken up or separated
part of the way through the
defrosting time.
IQ.When 1
press
START, I
hear
a
dull,
thumping
noise. What is it?
A. This sound is normal. It is
letting you knowthe ovenis using a
power levellowerthan 10(HIGH).
Q. (hi 1 defrost small items in
a hurry?
A. Yes,but they will need more
frequent attentionthan usual. Raise
the power level after entering the
time by touchingthe desired power
levelpad. Power level7 cuts the
total defrostingtime about in 1/2;
Power level 10cuts the total
defrostingtime to approximately
1/3.During either, rotate or stir
food frequently.
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.shod.
au
foods
be
Wmnpk$dy
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
to
cheek on the
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 time is left on timer.
If not, reset timer.
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