GE Spacemaker II JEM23F Use And Care Manual page 12

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The Time Defrost setting is
designedfor speedy thawingof
frozenfoodand is one of the great
advantagesof a microwaveoven.
Use the Time Defrostsetting to
quicklythaw foods such as
bread, rolls, vegetables,fruits
and frozendinners. The Weight
Defrostsetting is preferredfor
meat and poultrybecausethe oven
setsthe defrostingtime and power
levelsfor you.
@ PowerLevel 3 is automatically
set for defrosting,but you may
change this for more flexibility.
e See your Cookbookfor defrosting
help.
To become better acquainted with
the defrostfunction,defrosta 1O-OZ.
packageof frozen strawberries by
followingthe steps below.
Step 1:Place package of frozen
strawberries in the oven and close
door. Be sure package contains
no metal.
Step 2: Tbuch TIME DEFROST.
Display shows :0 and "POWER 3:'
'"ENTERDEF TIME" flashes.
Step4: TouchSTART. " DEFTIME"
showsand time counts downon
display. W hen cycleiscompleted,the
oven signals and flashes "End~'then
automaticallyshuts off.
Step 5: Turn packageover, close
door and repeat Steps2,3 and 4.
Step 6: Open door, removepackage
and separate strawberriesto finish
defrosting.
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@ Foods frozen in paper or plastic
can be defrosted in the package.
* Ftimily-size,pre-packaged
frozen dinners can be defrosted and
microwwmcooked. Remove from
foiicontainer and place food in
a microwave-safedish.
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Q a A .
Q. When I press START,I hear a
dull, thumping noise. What is it? e
A. This sound is normal. It is
lettingyou knowthe oven is using a
power level lowerthan 10(HIGH).
Q. Can I defrost small items in
a hurry?
A. Yes,but they will need more
frequent attentionthan usual. Raise
the power levelafter entering the
time by touchingthe desired power
level pad. Power Level7 cuts the
time about in 1/2;Power Level
10cuts the time to approximately
1/3.During either, rotate or stir
food frequently.
Q. Why don'tthe defrosting
times in the Cookbook seem right
tor my food?
A. Cookbook times are average.
Defrosting time can vary according
to the temperature in your freezer.
Set your oven for the time indicated —
in your 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
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
defrosting to check on the
progress of my food?
A. Yes. Youmay open the door al
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.