Auto Defrost; Auto Defrost Sequence Table; General Guidelines - Kenmore 89940 Use & Care Manual

AUTO DEFROST
Your microwave oven is preset with three defrost sequences. The Auto Defrost method is the best way to defrost frozen
foods. The Auto Defrost Sequence Table below provides some basic guidelines for using the three defrost sequences.
The cookbook will give you the specific recommended defrost sequence for the food you are defrosting.
AUTO DEFROST SEQUENCE TABLE
SEQUENCE FOOD BASE MINJMAX.
QTY. FOOD
MEAT , BEEF 1 lb. 0.1/9.9 Ibs.
POULTRY
FISH
LAMB ............
PORK
VEAL
Ground beef (bulk), Round steak, Tenderloin
steak, Pot roast, Rib roast, Rump roast, Chuck
roast. Stew Beef, Ground beef (Patties)
Chops, (1-inch, thick),
Rolled roast
Cubes for stew
Chops, (1/2-inch thick), Spareribs, Country-
style ribs. Rolled roast, Sausage (links),
Hot dogs
Cutlets (Ibs., 1/2-inch thick)
CHICKEN Whole (under 4 tbs.), Breast (boneless)
Cut up.
CORNISH HENS---Whole
TURKEY Breast (under 6 Ibs.)
FISH
SHELL FISH ......
Fish fillets, Fish steak, whole fish
Lobster tails, Crab meat, Shrimp, Scallops
1 Ib.
1 lb.
0.1/9.9 Ibs.
0.1/9.9 Ibs.
GENERAL GUIDELINES
The benefit of this AUTO DEFROST feature is automatic setting and control of defrosting. But, just as in conventional
defrosting, you must check the food during the defrosting time. Here are some important tips to remember about
defrosting.
For best results when defrosting, remember :
• Do not defrost less then 1/4 lb. of ground beef.
• Freeze ground beef in a doughnut shape.
• Press down the center of ground beef patties before freezing.
• Meats, fish or poultry up to 6 Ibs. defrost best.
• To reduce moisture loss, defrost meats just before cooking.
• To defrost convenience foods, follow package directions.
To prepare the item for defrosting, remember :
Remove the packaging.
NOTE : If the package is microwaveable, pierce the package several items.
• Note the weight of the item on the package.
• When you calculate the weight of lhe item, round it to the nearest lower decimal.
(Example : 4 oz.=.2 lb.; 8 oz=.5 lb.; 12 oz=.7 lb.; 16 oz=l lb.)
• Remove metal twist ties from the packaging.
For best results, remove meat, poultry, and fish from the original wrapper. The wrapper can hold steam and juice
close to the food and cause the outer surface to cook.
• If removing the wrapper is difficult, defrost the wrapped food for about 1/4 of the defrosting time (displayed at the
beginning of the defrost cycle). Then remove the food from the oven and remove the wrapping.
Return the food to the oven and touch START.
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