GE PT9800 Owner's Manual page 22

Microwaving (Cont.)
Defrost By Weight
Use Defrost By Weight to defrost for a selected length
of time.
1. Press the Microwave pad and select defrost.
2. Turn the selector dial to Defrost By Weight. Press the
selector dial to enter.
3. Turn the selector dial to select the weight you want.
Press the selector dial to enter.
1.0 lb. Quick Defrost
Use 1.0 lb. Quick Defrost for quick defrost of 1.0 lb. of
frozen food.
1. Press the Microwave pad and select 1.0 Lb. quick
defrost.
2. Press selector dial or Start/Pause pad to start
defrosting. Press the selector dial to enter.
Defrosting Tips
■ Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be time
defrosted in the package, but foods should be taken
out of the package when using Defrost By Food Type.
Closed packages should be slit, pierced or vented
after food has partially defrosted. Plastic storage
containers should be partially uncovered.
■ Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners can be
defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil
container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.
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4. Press the selector dial or Start/Pause pad to start
defrosting.
5. Turn the food over when the oven signals Turn Food
Over.
Power level cannot be changed during this setting.
3. Turn the food over when the oven signals Turn Food
Over.
Power level cannot be changed during this setting.
■ Foods that spoil easily should not be allowed to sit
out for more than one hour after defrosting. Room
temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.
■ For more even defrosting of larger foods, such as
roasts, use Defrost By Time. Be sure large meats are
completely defrosted before cooking.
■ When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in
all areas. If still slightly icy, return to the microwave
very briefly, or let it stand a few minutes.
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