GE SpacemakerXL JVM1640 Owner's Manual page 18

7 me I atures
Allows you to defrost fbr
the length of time you
select. See the Defrosting
Guide fbr suggested times.
Power level 3 is
automatically set, but you
may change this tbr more
flexibility. You may defrost
small items more quickly
by raising the power level
after entering the time.
However, they will need
more frequent attention
than usual.
Power level 7 culs the
total defrosting time in
about halt;, power level 10
cuks the total time to
approximately 1/3. Rotate
or stir tood frequently.
At one half of selected
defrosting time, the oven
signals TURN. At this time,
turn tbod over and break
apart or rearrange pieces
for more even defrosting.
Shield any warm areas with
small pieces of foil.
A dull thumping noise
may be heard during
defrosting. This sound is
normal when the oven is
not operating at High
power.
Defrosting7-_ps
"Foods frozen in paper or
plastic can be defrosted
in the package. Tightly
closed packages should
be slit, pierced or vented
ANGER 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-safb dish.
"Foods that spoil easily,
such as milk, eggs, fish,
stuffings, poultry and
pork, should not be
allowed to sit out fbr
more than one hotlr
after defrosting. Room
temperature promotes
the growth of harmful
bacteria.
"For more even defrosting
of larger fbods, such as
beef, lamb and veal
roasks, use Auto Defrost.
"Be sure large meats are
completely defrosted
betbre cooking.
"When defrosmd, tbod
should be cool but
softened in all areas. If still
slightly icy, return to the
microu_ave very briefly, or
let it stand a few minutes.