GE Advantium SCA1000 Owner's Manual page 30

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Use I)t_FI?OST:A UTOjbr meat poult U
and.f!_k. (.s( I)1,7"ROSl- ITML ._)_ m ),st
other,fi_)zen ,fi)ods.
Foods frozen in paper or plastic
can be time deflosted in the
package, but foods should be
taken out of the package when
using DI_iFI¢OSJ:AUTO. Closed
packages should be slit, pierced or
vented after food has partially
deflosted. Plastic storage
containers should be partially
UllCovered.
Family-size, prepackaged fiozen
dinners can be deflosted and
microwaved. If the food is in
a foil container, transfer it to
a microwave-safe 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 harmfld bacteria.
• For more even deflosting of
larger foods, such as roasts, use
DEFI¢OS'7:A UTO. Be sure large
meats are completely deflosmd
before cooking.
• _A'hen defrosted, tbod should be
cool 1)ut softened in all areas.
If still slightly icy, return to the
microwave ve W briefly, or let
it stand a few minutes.
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