GE 49-4791 Use & Care Manual page 16

Defrosting by Time
The Time Defrost setting is
designed for speedy thawing of
frozen food and is one of the great
advantages of a microwave oven.
Use the Time Defrost setting to
quickly thaw foods such as bread,
rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen
dinners. The Auto Defrost setting
is preferred for meat and poultry
because the oven sets the defrosting
time and power levels for you.
• Power level 3 is automatically set
for defrosting, but you may change
this for more flexibility.
• See your cookbook for defrosting
help.
To become better acquainted with
the defrost function, defrost a 10 oz.
package of frozen strawberries by
following the steps below.
Step 1: Place package of frozen
strawberries in the oven and close
door. Be sure package contains
no metal.
Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.
Display shows : 0 and "POWER
3 _' "ENTER MICRO DEF TIME"
flashes.
Step 3: Select one half of the total
defrosting time recommended in
your cookbook. For example, touch
3, 0 and 0 for 3 minutes. Display
shows 3:00 and "POWER 3."
"MICRO DEF TIME" flashes.
If you wish to change power level,
touch POWER LEVEL pad and
then new number.
Step 4: Touch START. "MICRO
DEF TIME" shows and time counts
down on display. When cycle is
completed, the oven signals and
flashes "End," then automatically
shuts off.
Step 5: Turn package over, close
door and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set
remaining half of defrosting time
and touch START.
Step 6: When oven signals and
flashes "End7 open door, remove
package and separate strawberries
to finish defrosting.
Defrosting Tips
• Foods frozen in paper or plastic
can be defrosted in the package.
• Family-size, pre-packaged
frozen entrees can be defrosted
and microwaved. Remove from
foil container and place in a
microwave-safe dish.
• For even defrosting, some foods
need to be broken up or separated
part of the way through the
defrosting time.
• Check your cookbook for other
defrosting tips.
Questions and Answers
Q. When I press START, 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 10 (HIGH).
Q. Can I defrost small items in
a hurry?
A. Yes, but they will need more
frequent attention than usual. Raise
the power level after entering the
time by touching the desired power
level pad. Power level 7 cuts the
total defrosting time about in 1/2;
Power level 113 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 quickly
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
and press START. The oven begins
operating if time is left on timer.
If not, reset timer.
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