Defrosting Tips - GE SCA1001HSS Owner's Manual

Defrosting
tips
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Use DEFROST-AUTO for meat, poultry
and fish. Use DEFROST-TIME for most
other frozen foods.
s Foods frozen in paper or plastic
can be time defrosted in the
package, but foods should be
taken out of the package when
using DEFROST-AUTO. Closed
packages should be slit, pierced or
vented after food has partially
defrosted. Plastic storage
containers should be partially
uncovered.
s Family-size, prepackaged frozen
dinners can be defrosted and
microwaved. If the food is in
a foil container, transfer it to
a microwave-safe dish.
s Foods that spoil easily should not
be allowed to sit out for more
than one hour after defrosting.
Room temperature promotes the
growth of harmful bacteria.
Microwaving
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s For more even defrosting of
larger foods, such as roasts, use
DEFROST-AUTO. Be sure large
meats are completely defrosted
before cooking.
s When defrosted, food should be
cool but softened in all areas.
If still slightly icy, return to the
microwave very briefly, or let
it stand a few minutes.