Defrosting By Time - GE JEB1090 Use And Care Manual

Time Defrost (Power Level 3)
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. 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 automatically set when you press
TIME DEFROST pad, but you may change this for
more flexibility.
See the Defrosting Guide for defrosting help.
How to Change Power Level
1. Press TIME DEFROST.
Select defrosting time.
2.
3. Press POWER
4. Select desired power level 1–10.
Defrosting Tips
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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.
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
magnetron is in operation.

DEFROSTING BY TIME

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Foods frozen in paper or
plastic can be de~r&ted in
the package. Tightly closed
packages should be slit,
as directed by package.
Plastic storage containers
should be at least partially
uncovered.
To become better acquainted with the defrost
function, defrost a 10 oz. package of frozen
strawberries by following the steps below.
Step 1: Place a package of frozen strawberries in
the oven and close door. Be sure package contains
no metal.
Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.
TIME
DEFROST
Step Select one half of the total defrosting time
3:
recommended. For example, touch pads 4, 0 and O
for 4 minutes.
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Step 4: Touch START. When the cycle is
completed, the oven signals and flashes
START
"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. Touch START.
Step 6: When the oven signals and flashes "End",
open the door, remove the package and separate
stuffings, poultry and pork should not be allowed to
sit out for more than one hour after defrosting. Room
temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.
Check the 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 1/3. During either, rotate or
stir food frequently.
foods need to be broken up
or separated part of the way
through the defrosting time.
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