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IM'resting Tips QuestionsandAnswers
Tk Defrostsetting is designed
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for speedy thawing of frozenfood
and is one of the great advantages
of"amicrowaveoven.
o PowerLevel LOW/DEF should
be used for defrosting, but you may
changethis for more flexibility.
Foodsfrozen in paper or plastic
can be defrostedin the package.
Q.
When1
turn
the 'l-her
Ontrol tindstartthe oven, 1hwn-
a dull, thumping
noise,
What is it?
A. This sound is normal. 1(is
lettingyou knowthe oven is usinga
powerlevellowerthan H].
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~ See your Cookbook for
defrostinghelp.
(). (MI Defrostsmall items in
a hurry~)
Tobecome better acquaintedwith
the defrost function, defrost frozen
pork chops by followingthe steps
below.
A. Yes,but they will need more
frequentattentionthan usual, Set
Timer and turn VariablePower
Control knob to desired setting.
PowerLevel MEI) cuts the time
about in 1/2;PowerLevel HI
cuts the time to approxinmtcly1/3.
During either, rotateor stir fbod
frequently.
@ For evendefrosting, many foods
need to be broken up or separated
part of the way throughthe
defrostingtime.
Step 1: Place a l-lb. packageof
frozen chops in the oven and close
door.
Q. Why don'tthe defrosting
times in the Cookbook seem right
for 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. Jf your f(m(iis
still not completely thawed at the
end of that time, reset your oven
and adjust the time according]y.
~ Pre-packaged frozen dinners
can be defrosted and microwave
cooked. Be sure to removeany foil
covers. Keep metal traysat least 1"
away from cavity walls.
Step
2:
Turn Variable Power
Control knob to LOW/DEF.
@ Check your Cookbook for other
defrosting tips.
A. Some foods should not be
completely thawedbcf~~rc c ooking.
For example, fish cooks so quickly
it is better to begin cooki~~g while it
is still s]ightly frozen.
Q.
Can I open the door
defrostingto check on the progress
of my food?
A. Yes. Youmay opcrrthe door at
any timc during microwaving.To
resume defrosting, close (1IC dom-.
The oven begins operating if time
is ]eftclntimer. If n(lt. m$cltimer.
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