Time Defrost; Defrosting Tips - GE Spacemaker 164 D2588P088 Use And Care Manual

Time Defrost

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 thaw foods such
as bread, rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen dinners.
Power level 3 is automatically set for defrosting, but
you may change this for more flexibility.
See your Defrosting Guide for defrosting help.
To become better acquainted with the defrost function,
defrost a 10 oz. package of frozen strawbeties 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.
TIME
DEFROST

Defrosting Tips

Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in
the package.
For even defrosting,
broken up or separated
through the defrosting
time.
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 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.
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.
Step 3: Select one half of the total defrosting time
recommended in the Defrosting Guide. For example,
touch pads 4, 0 and O for 4 minutes.
How to Change Power Level
After setting defrosting time, touch POWER LEVEL
pad, then touch desired number for new power level.
Step 4: Touch START. When
the cycle is completed, the oven
START
signals and flashes "End," then
automatically shuts off.
Step 5: Turn the package over, close the door and repeat
Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of defrosting time and
touch START.
Step 6: When the oven signals and flashes "End," open
the door, remove the package and separate strawberries
to finish defrosting.
Family-size, pre-
packaged frozen
dinners can be
container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.
Check your Defrosting Guide for other defrosting
tips
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 in about 1/2; Power level 10
cuts the total defrosting time to approximately l/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.
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