Defrost; Reheat; Soften/Melt - KitchenAid KOCE900HSS01 User Instructions

Times and cooking powers have been preset for defrosting a
number of food types.
Manual Defrost requires that a cook time and power level be
entered if using other than 30% cook power.
For optimal results, food should be 0°F (-18°C) or colder when
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defrosting.
Unwrap foods and remove lids (from fruit juice) before
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defrosting.
Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than deep blocks.
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Separate food pieces as soon as possible during or at the end
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of the cycle for more even defrosting.
Foods left outside the freezer for more than 20 minutes or
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frozen ready-made food should not be defrosted using an
automatic Defrost setting but should be defrosted manually.
Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such
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as chicken wings, leg tips, and fish tails. See the "Aluminum
Foil and Metal" section first.
Use the following chart as a guide when defrosting meat, poultry,
fish, bread, or juice.
DEFROST PREPARATION CHART
MEAT
Beef: ground, steaks, The narrow or fatty areas of irregular
roast, stew shaped cuts should be shielded with
foil before defrosting.
Lamb: stew and chops
Do not defrost less than 1/4 lb (113 g)
Pork: chops, ribs,
or two 4 oz (113 g) patties.
roasts, sausage
Place all meats in a microwave-safe
baking dish.
POULTRY
Chicken: whole and Place in a microwave-safe baking dish,
cut up chicken breast-side up.
Remove giblets from whole chicken.
Cornish hens
Turkey: breast
FISH
Fillets, steaks, whole, Place in a microwave-safe baking dish.
shellfish
BREAD
Loaves, muffins, Place in a microwave-safe baking dish.
biscuits, slices
JUICE
Frozen juice or juice Remove from any metal containers.
concentrate Place in a microwave-safe baking dish.
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Defrost

Times and cooking powers have been preset for reheating a
number of food types.
Manual Reheat requires that a cook time and a power level be
entered if using other than 70% cook power.
Use the following chart as a guide.
REHEAT CHART
Food Preparation
Meal Place food on plate. Cover with plastic wrap and
vent. Let stand 2-3 minutes after reheating.
Beverage Do not cover.
Casserole Place in microwave-safe container. Cover
with plastic wrap and vent. Stir and let stand
2-3 minutes after reheating.
Pizza Place on a paper towel lined microwave-safe plate.
Soup Place in microwave-safe container. Cover
with plastic wrap and vent. Stir and let stand
2-3 minutes after reheating.
Sauce Place in microwave-safe container. Cover
with plastic wrap and vent. Stir and let stand
2-3 minutes after reheating.
Manual
Default power level 70%

Soften/Melt

Soften and Melt functions may be used to soften or melt your
food. Times and cooking powers have been preset for a number of
food types. Use the following chart as a guide.
Food Preparation
Butter Unwrap and place in microwave-safe container.
Margarine Unwrap and place in microwave-safe container.
Ice Cream Place in microwave-safe container.
Chocolate Cut squares into small pieces or use chips.
Place in microwave-safe container.
Cream cheese Unwrap and place in microwave-safe container.
Cheese Cut into small pieces and place in microwave-
safe container.
Marshmallows Place in microwave-safe container.

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