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tips
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[] Foods
frozen in paper or plastic
can be time defrosted in the
package, but foods should be
taken out of the package when
using DI'2FI¢OST (AUTO). Closed
packages should be slit, pierced
or vented after food has partially
defrosted. Plastic storage
containers should be partially
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[] Family-size,
prepackaged frozen
dinners can be defrosted and
microwaxed. If the food is in a
foil containe_; transfbr it to a
microwave-safb dish.
[] Foods
that spoil easily should
not be allowed to sit out for more
than one hour after defrosting.
Room temperature promotes
the growth of harmflfl bacteria.
[] For more even defrosting of
larger foods, such as roasts, use
DF.Flff)ST (AUTO). Be sure large
meats are complemly defrosted
before cooking.
[] When defrosmd, food should
be cool but softened in all areas.
If still slightly icy, return to the
microwaxe xery briefly, or let
it stand a few minums.
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