Time Defrost - GE Spacemaker 164 D2092P126 Use And Care Manual

Defrosting
Time Defrost is designed for
speedy thawing of frozen food
and is one of the great advantages
of a microwave oven.
Power level 3 is automatically set
for defrosting, but you may change
this for more flexibility.
the
See Defrosting Guide for
defrosting help.
To become better acquainted with
the defrost function, defrost frozen
pork chops by following the steps
below.
Step 1: Place package of frozen
chops in the oven and close door.
Be sure package contains no metal.
Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST
pad. Display shows ": O" and
"POWER 3 ?' "ENTER DEF
TIME" flashes.
Select one half of the total
Step 3:
defrosting time recommended in
the Defrosting
Guide. For example,
touch 4, 0 and O for 4 minutes.
Display shows "4:00" and
"POWER 3?' "DEF TIME"
flashes.
to Change Power ~vel
How
After setting defrosting time,
touch POWER LEVEL pad,
then touch desired number for
new power level.
Step 4: Touch the START pad.
down, show on the display. When
cycle is completed, the oven
signals, 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.
Touch the START pad.
Step 6: When oven signals and
flashes "Endl' open door, remove
package and separate chops to
finish defrosting.
Defrosting ~ps
. Foods frozen in paper or plastic
can be defrosted in the package.
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 entrees can be defrosted
and microwaved. If the food is in
a foil container, transfer it to a
microwave-safe dish.
other defrosting tips.
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Questions and Answers
Q. When I touch the START pad,
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 10 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 Defrosting Guide
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 the Defrosting Guide. 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 quic~y
it is better to begin cooking it while
still slightly frozen.
Q. Can I open the door during
Time Defrost 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 touch the START pad. The
oven begins operating if time is left
on timer. If not, reset timer.