Defrosting Tips - Whirlpool MH7135XE Use And Care Manual

Weight conversion chart
You are probably used to food weights
If the weight on the food package is in
as being in pounds and ounces that are
fractions of a pound, you can use the
fractions of a pound (for example 4 ounces
following chart to convert the weight
equals l/4 pound). However, in order to enter
to decimals.
food weight in AUTO DEFROST, you must
specify pounds and tenths of a pound.
NUMBER AFTER DECIMAL EQUIVALENT OUNCE WEIGHT
.lO 1.6
.20
3.2
.25 One-Quarter Pound 4.0
.30
4.8
.40
6.4
.50
One-Half Pound 8.0
.60
9.6
.70
11.2
.75 Three-Quarters Pound 12.0
.80
12.8
.90
14.4
1 .oo
One Pound 16.0
Defrosting tips
. When using
AUTO DEFROST, the weight
to be entered is the net weight in pounds
and tenths of pounds (the weight of the
food minus the container).
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Only
use AUTO DEFROST for raw food.
AUTO DEFROST gives best results when
food to be thawed is a minimum of 0°F. If
food has been stored in a refrigerator-
freezer that does not maintain a temperature
of 0°F or below, always program a lower
food weight (for a shorter defrosting time)
to prevent cooking the food.
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If the food is kept outside
the freezer for
up to 20 minutes, enter a lower food
weight.
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If the food is kept outside
the freezer for
more than 20 minutes, and for defrosting
ready-made food, defrost by time and
power and let stand after defrosting.
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The shape of
the package affects how
quickly food will defrost. Shallow pack-
ages will defrost more quickly than a
deep block.
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As food begins
to defrost, separate
the pieces. Separated pieces defrost
more evenly.
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Use small pieces
of aluminum foil to
shield parts of food such as chicken
wings, leg tips, fish tails, or areas that
start to get warm. Make sure the foil
does not touch the sides, top, or bottom
of the oven.
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For better results, a preset standing
time
is included in the defrosting time.
This may make the defrosting time seem
longer than expected. (For more informa-
tion on standing time, see "Microwave
cooking tips" in the "Cooking Guide"
section.)
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