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PAUSE
I PressDEFROST
AUTO/T/ME twice.
2 Enterdefrosting time.
3 PressSTART
4 Turn foodover when
the oven Mgna/s.
5 PressSTART
(AutoDefrostexplained
in the sectionon
ConvenienceFeatures.)
18
Allows you to deflost tor
the length of time you
select. See tl_e Deflosting
Guide tor suggested
times.
Power level 3 is au/omati-
cally set, but you may
change this for more flexi-
bili/y. You may deflost
small items more quickly
by raising tim power level
after entering
the time.
However,
they will need
more flequent
attention
titan usual.
Power level 7 cuts d_e total
deflosting
time in about
half; power level f 0 cuts
*
flae total time to approxi-
mately f/3. Rotate or stir
tbod fequently.
At one half of selected
deflosting
time, the oven
signals TURN. At this time,
turn tbod over and break
apart or rearrange
pieces
for more even deflosting.
Shield any warm areas with
*
small pieces of foil.
A dull dmmping
noise may
be heard during defrosting.
This sound is normal when
fl_e oven is not operating
at
High power.
Defrosting Tips
, Foods fozen
in paper or
plastic can be deflosted
in the package. Tightly
closed packages
should
be slit, pierced
or vented
AFTER fbod has partially
deflosted.
Plastic storage
containers
should be at
least partially uncovered.
* Family-size, prepackaged
fozen
dinners
can be
deflosmd
and micro-
waved. If tl_e fbod is in a
foil container,
transfer
it
to a microwave-safe
dish.
Foods that spoil easily,
such as milk, eggs, fish,
stuffings, poulu T and
pork, should not be
allowed to sit out fbr
more fllan one hour
after deflosting.
Room
temperatme
promotes
the growth of harlnf_al
bacteria.
For more even deflosting
of larger foods, such as
beeL lamb and veal
roasts, use Auto Deflost.
* Be sure large meats are
completely
deflosted
befbre cooking.
* When defosmd,
fbod
should be cool but
sofened
in all areas. If still
slightly iW, return to the
microwave ve_T briefly, or
let it stand a few minutes.
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