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Defrosting
The defrost function is designed
for speedy thawing of frozen food
and is one of the great advantages
of a microwave oven.
Power level 3 is recommended
for defrosting.
See your cookbook for defrosting
help.
To become better acquainted with
the defrost function, defrost frozen
pork chopsby followingthe steps
below.
Step 1:
Place a l-lb. package of
frozen chops in the oven and
close door.
Step 5: Touch number pad 3.
Display will show 30 indicating
low power level is set in the oven.
Low (30) is the recommended
power ievel for
defrosting.
Step 6: Touch START. Time counts
down on display. When cycle is
completed, the oven signals and
"End" appears on display. Touch
CLEAR pad.
Step %Turn package over, close
door and repeat Steps 3 through 5
to set remaining half of defrosting
time and touch START.
Step 2. Push the ON button. Oven
light and fan come on but no
microwave energy is used until
you finish programming and
touch START.
Step 8: When you're all finished
defrosting. press the OFF button.
Step 9: Open door, remove
package and separate chops to
finish defrosting.
Step 3: Select one-half of the total
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defrosting time recommended in
your cookbook. For example.
touch 4, 0 and O for 4 minutes.
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@Foods frozen in paper or plastic
can
be
defrosted ir :he package,
Display shows '4:001'
Step 4: Touch IKN3TERLEVEL
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For evendefrosting,someioods
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need-tobe
broken up or separa[ed
part of the way through the
defrosting time.
Family-size, pre-packaged
frozen dinners can be defrosted and
microwave cooked. If the food is in
a foil container, transfer it to a
microwave-safe dish.
Check your cookbook for other
defrosting tips.
Questions and Answers
Q
When I press START. I hear a
dull, thumping noise. W'hat is it?
A. This sound is normal. It is
letting you know the oven is using a
power level lower than 10 (I-U).
Q. Why don't the defrosting
times in the cookbook seem right
for my food?
A. Cookbook times are averages.
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 completely
thawed before cooking?
.4. Some foods should not be
completely thawed before cooking.
For example, fish cooks so quickly
it is better to begin cooking while it
is stiH 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.
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If not, reset timer.
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