GE SpacemakerXL JVM3660 Owner's Manual page 17

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Time Defrost
Allows you to deti-ost fbr the length of time you
select. See the De(i'osting Guide fbr suggested times.
Power level 3 is automatically set, but you may
change this fbr more flexibility. You may defrost
small items more quickly by raising the power level
atler entering the time. However, they will need
more fl-equent attention than usual.
Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in
about halt :, power level 10 cuts the total time to
...................................................................... approximately 1/3. Rotate or stir tbod frequently.
_ Press AUTO/TIME
_ _:_DEFROST twice.
_s_2 Enter de_ ostmg
_ t]nle.
A dull thumping noise may be heard during
defrosting. This sound is normal when the oven
is not operating at High powen
Defrosting 7-_ps
/_:_ For best results, place fbod directly on the
defrost rack and place the rack on the turntable.
N Foods fl-ozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted
in the package. Tightly closed packages should be
slit, pierced or vented AIgI'ER fbod has partially
deti-ostcd. Plastic stor'age containers should be at
least partially uncovered.
N Family-size, prepackaged fl-ozen dinners can be
defrosted and microwaved. If the fbod is in a tbil
container, trans(br it to a microwave-safb dish.
N Foods that spoil easily, such as milk, eggs, fish,
stuffings, poultry and pork should not be
allowed to sit otlt ti_r more than one hour atier
defrosting. Room temperature promotes the
growth of harmful bacteria.
N For more even de(i-osting of larger fbods, such
as beet; lamb and veal roasks,
use Auto Defrost.
/_:_ B e sure large meats are completely de(i-osted
be(ore cooking.
/_:_ When de[i-osted, tbod should be cool but
sotlened in all areas. If still slightly icy, return
to the microwave very briefly, or let it stand
a fbw minutes.
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