Defrosting - GE JEM4JW Use & Care & Cooking Manual

The Defrost setting is designed
for speedy thawing of fmn food
and is one of the great advantag~
of a microwave oven.
Power level 3 is automatically set
for defrosting, but you may change
this for more flexibility.
See the Defrosting Guide, pages
To become better acquainted with
the defrost function, defrost frozen
pork chops by following the steps
below.
Step 1: Placea l-lb. package of frozen
chops in the oven and close door.
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Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST
Display shows ": O" and "POWER
Step 3: Select one hrdf of the total
defrosting time recommended in
the Defrosting Guide. For example,
touch 4, 0 and O for 4 minutes.
Display shows '4:00" and "POWER
How to Change %wer hel
After setting defrosting time,
touch POWER LEVEL pad,
then touch desired number for
new power level.
Step 4: Touch START. "DEF
TIME" and "POWER 3"
time counts down on display. When
cycle is completed, the oven signals
and flashes "End;' then automatidy
shuts off.
Step 5: ~m package over, close
door and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set
remaining half of defrosting time
and touch START.
Step 6: When oven signals and
flashes "End~' open door, remove
package and separate chops to
finish defrosting.
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.
. Pre-packaged frozen dinners
can be defrosted and microwaved.
Be sure to remove any foil covers.
Keep meti trays at least 1" away
from cavity walls.
other defrosting tips.
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Q. When I press STWT, 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 afier 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 toti
defrosting time to approximately
1/3. During either, rotate or stir
food frequently.
Q. Why don't the defrosting
times in the Defrosting Guide
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 Defrosting Guide. 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 quic~y
it is better to begin cooking while
it is still slightly frozen.
Q. Can I open the door during
defrosting 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 press START. The oven begins
operating if time is left on timer.
If not, reset timer.