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MICROWAVE OVEN
Defrosting
The Time Defrost setting is
designed for speedy thawing of
frozen food and is one of the
great advantages of a microwave
oven.
this for more flexibility.
See the cookbook for defrosting
help.
the defrost function, defrost frozen
pork chops by following the steps
Step 1: Pltice package of frozen
chops in the oven und close door.
Be sure package contains no metal.
Step 2: Touch the TIME
DEFROST pad.
Step 3: Select one-half of the total
defrosting time recommended in
the cookbook. For example, touch
you wish to change power level,
touch the POWER LEVEL pad
and then new number.
Step 4: Touch the START pad.
When cycle is completed, the oven
signals and display flashes "End."
The oven 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 the START pad.
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. Remove from
foil container and place in a
microwave-safe dish.
Check the cookbook for other
defrosting tips.
Questions and Answers
Q. When I press the START pad,
What is it?
A. This sound is normal. lt
letting you know
the oven is using
a power level lower than 10 (High).
Can I defrost small items
Q.
hurry?
A. Yes, but they will need more
frequent attention than
the power level after entering the
time by touching the desired power
level pad. Power level 7 cuts the
total defrosting time about in half;
power level 10 cuts the total
defrosting time to approximately
one-third. During either, rotate or
stir foods 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.
Can I
Q.
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 the START pad. The
oven begins operating if time is
left on timer. If not, reset timer.
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