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Defrosting
The defrost setting is designed
for speedy thawing of frozen food
and is one of the great advan@ges
of a microwave oven.
. Power level LOW/DEF should be
used for defrosting, but you may
change this for more flexibility.
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: Turn variable power
control knob to LOW/DEF.
Step 3: Turn timer control to
one-half of the total defrosting time
recommended in your cookbook to
start oven.
Step 4: When oven turns off, turn
package over, close door, and set
timer for remaining half of
defrosting time.
Foods frozen in paper or plastic
can be defrosted in the package.
need to be broken up or separated
part of the way through the
defrosting time.
Pre-packaged frozen dinners can
be defrosted and microwaved. Be
sure to remove any foil covers.
Keep metal trays at least 1" away
from cavity walls.
defrosting tips.
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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 HI.
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 total
defrosting time about in 1/2; Power
level HI cuts the total defrosting
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.
The oven begins operating if time
is lefi on timer. If not, reset timer.
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