Lb Defrost - Kenmore 401.8505 Use & Care Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Defrosting guide
Follow the instructions below when defrosting different types of food.
FOOD
Roast Beef, Pork
Steaks, Chops,
Fish
Ground Meat
Whole Chicken
Chicken Pieces
Defrost tips
When using AUTO DEFROST, the weight to be entered is the net weight in pounds and tenths
of pounds (the weight of the food minus the container).
Use AUTO DEFROST only for raw food. AUTO DEFROST gives best results when food to be
thawed is a minimum of 0°F (taken directly from a true freezer). If food has been stored in a
refrigerator-freezer that does not maintain a temperature of 5°F or below, always program a
lower food weight (for a shorter defrosting time) to prevent cooking the food.
If the food is stored outside the freezer for up to 20 minutes, enter a lower food weight.
The shape of the package alters the defrosting time. Shallow rectangular packets defrost
more quickly than a deep block.
Separate pieces as they begin to defrost. Separated pieces defrost more easily.
Shield areas of food with small pieces of foil if they start to become warm.
tails, but the foil must not touch the side of the oven. Foil causes arcing, which can damage the
oven lining.

1 Lb Defrost

The 1 LB DEFROST feature provides a rapid defrost for 1.0 pound frozen food. The oven
automatically sets the defrosting time. Place directly on turntable tray or wax paper. Do not use
extra tray.
Example: To defrost 1lb. ground beef.
1. Touch 1 LB DEFROST pad.
2. Touch START pad.
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STANDARD
AMOUNT
Start with the food placed fat side down. After each stage,
turn the food over and shield any warm portions with narrow
2.5-6.0 lbs.
strips of aluminum foil. Let stand, covered, for 15 to 30
minutes.
After each stage, rearrange the food. If there are any warm
0.5-3.0 lbs.
pieces of aluminum foil. Remove any pieces of food that are
nearly defrosted. Let stand, covered, for 5-10 minutes.
0.5-3.0 lbs. After each stage, remove any pieces of food that are nearly
defrosted. Let stand, covered with foil, for 5-10 minutes.
Remove giblets before freezing poultry. Start defrosting with
over and shield any warm portions with narrow strips of
2.5-6.0 lbs.
aluminum foil. After the second stage, again shield any warm
portions with narrow strips of aluminum foil. Let stand, covered
for 30-60 minutes in the refrigerator.
0.5-3.0 lbs. After each stage, rearrange or remove any pieces of food
that are nearly defrosted. Let stand for 10-20 minutes.
PROCEDURE
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