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Defrosting
Time Defrost is designed for
speedy thawing of frozen food
and is one of the great advantages
of a microwave oven.
c Power level 3 is automatically set
for defrosting, but you may change
this for more flexibility.
See the cookbook 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.
Display shows ": O" and "POWER
3?' "ENTER DEF TIME" flashes.
Step 3: Select one half of the total
defrosting time recommended in
the cookbook. For example, touch
4,0 and O for 4 minutes. Display
shows "4:00" and "POWER 3?'
"DEF TIME" flashes.
How to Change Power Level
After setting defrosting time,
touch POWER LEVEL pad,
then touch desired number for
new power level.
Step 4: Touch the START pad.
"DEF TIME" and time, counting
down, show on the display. When
cycle is completed, the oven
signals and 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 th; START pad.
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Step 6: When oven signals and
display flashes "End~' open door,
remove package and separate chops
to finish defrosting.
Defrosting Tips
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.
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 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 the 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
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.
. Check the cookbook for other
defrosting tips.
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