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The Elefi=d setting
is
designed
for
even thawing necessa9 for large
amountscdfood and is one of the
mostimportantadvantagesof a
microwaveoven.
~ 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 functions, defrost frozen
pork chops by following the steps
below.
Step t: Place package of frozen
chops in the oven and close door.
Step 3: Touch number pad "8" then
MIN Pad. "Def Time", 8:00 and
Power 3 are displayed.
Step 4: Touch START. "Def Time
Left" shows and time counts down
on display. When cycle is com-
pleted, "END" flashes, the oven sig-
nals and automatically shuts off.
Step 5: Turn package over, close
door and repeat Steps 2,3 and 4.
Step & When oven signals, "END"
flashes and oven shuts off. Remove
package and separate chops to
finish defrosting.
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@Foods frozen in paper or plastic
can be defrosted in the package.
@I For even defrosting, many foods
need to be broken up or separated
part of the way through the defrost-
ing time.
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Homemade
djnners
can be
frozen
in shal!ow foil trays and heated for
later use. (Do not heat on DOUBLE
DUTYTM shelf.) Select foods which
microwave well.
@Pre-packaged frozen dinners can
be defrosted and microwave
cooked.
@Check your Cookbook for other
defrosting tips.
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Q. When ! pressSTART,i hear a
dui! thumpingnoise.What is it?
A. This sound is normal. It is letting
you know the oven is using a Power
Level lower than HIGH.
Q. Can I Defrostsmall itemsin a
hurry?
A. Yes,but they will need more fre-
quent attention than usual. Raise
the Power Level after entering the
time by touching POWER LEVEL
and 7 or 10. Power Level 7 cuts the
time about in 1/2; P ower Level 10
cuts the time to approximately%.
During either, rotate or stir food
frequently.
Q. Can I open the door during
DEFFKNT 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.
Q. Why don'tthe defrostingtimes
in the Cookbookseem right for
my food?
A. Cookbook times are average.
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, re-set your oven
and adjust the time accordingly.
Q. Can ! seBect a Power Levelother
than automaticPower Level3 for
defrosting.?
A. Yes.Some smaller foods may be
defrosted quicker on higher Power
Levels but for even, carefree defrost-
ing, Power Level 3 is suggested.
Check the chart in the Cookbook
for specific times and Power Levels.
Q. When I'm enteringminuteswith
no secondsdo ! need to touch "O"
then "O"?
A. No. You touch the number pad
.—
then the MINI Pad which automatic-
ally enters two "00".
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