GE Advantium SCA2000 Owner's Manual page 27

Microwaving
Advar_tium Over_
Defrostin_g
tips
Use AUTO DEFR OST fiw meat, poult U
and flsh. Use TIME DEFROST fi_r most
other fi'ozen fi_ods.
m
Foods fiozen 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.
m
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.
m Foods that spoil easily should
not
be allowed to sit out for more than
one hour after defrosting. Room
temperature promotes the growth
of harmtifl bacteria.
m For more even defrosting of
larger foods, such as roasts, use
DEFROST (AUTO). Be sure large
meats are completely defrosted
befiwe cooking.
m 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.
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