GE SpacemakerXL JVM1630 Owner's Manual page 18

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Allows you to defrost fbr
the length of time you
select. See the Defrosting
Guide fbr suggested times.
Power level 3 is automati-
cally set, but you may
change this fbr more
flexibility. You may defrost
small items more quickly
hy raising the power level
after entering the time.
However, they will need
more frequent attention
than usual.
Power level 7 cuks the total
defrosting time in about
half_ power level 10 cuts
the total time to approxi-
mately 1/3. Rotate or stir
fbod frequently.
At one half of selected
defrosting time, the oven
signals TURN. At this time,
turn tbod over and break
apart or rearrange pieces
fbr more even defrosting.
Shield any warm areas with
small pieces of [bil.
A dull thumping noise may
be heard during defrosting.
This sound is normal when
the oven is not operating
at High powen
Defrostinglips
"Foods frozen in paper or
plastic can be defrosted
in the package. Tightly
closed packages should
be slit, pierced or vented
AIgPER tbod has partially
defrosted. Plastic storage
containers should be at
least partially uncovered.
"Family-size, prepackaged
frozen dinners can be
defrosted and micro-
waved. If the fbod is in a
fbil container, tr'anst;..r it
to a microwave-satb dish.
" Foods that spoil easily,
such as milk, eggs, fish,
stuffings, poultry and
pork, should not be
alh)wed to sit out [br
more than one hour
after defrosting. Room
temperature promotes
the growth of harmful
bacteria.
,, For more even defrosting
of larger tbods, such as
beef, lamb and veal
masks, use Auto Defrost.
"Be sure large meats are
completely defrosted
betbre cooking.
"When defrosmd, tood
should be cool but
softened in all areas. Ifstin
slightly icy, return to the
micro_a_avevery briefly, or
let it stand a few minutes.