Defrosting Tips - GE Spacemaker II JEM31L Use And Care Manual

Defrosting by Time
Time Defrost 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 th~w 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 automatic] ly set
this for more flexibility.
See yoLu" cookbook for
defrosting help.
To become better acquainted with
the defrost function, defrost a I () 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.
How to Change Power Level
touch POWER LEVEL pad,
then touch desired number for
Step 4: Touch START. When cycle
is completed, the oven signals and
[lashes "End," then automatically
shuts off.
Step 5: Turn the package over,
close the door and repeat Steps 2
defrosting time and touch START.
Step 6: When oven signals and
remove the package and separate
strawberries to finish defrosting.

Defrosting Tips

Foods frozen in paper or plastic
For even defrosting, some foods
need to be broken up or separated
part of the way through the
defrosting time.
Family-size, pre-packaged frozen
dinners can be defrosted and
microwaved. If the food is in a
foil container, transfer it to a
microwave-safe dish.
defrosting tips.
Questions and Answers
Q. When I press START, I hear a
dull, thumping noise. What is it?
A. This sound is normal. lt is
letting you know the oven is using
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
Power level 10 cuts the total
defrosting time to approximtitely
Q. Why don't the defrosting
times in the cookbook seem
right for my food?
A. These 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.
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