Kenmore 363.6270 Series Use & Care Manual page 16

TIME FEATURES
TIME DEFROST
Allows you to defrost for the length of time
you select. See the Defrosting Guide for
suggested times.
Power level 3 is automatically set, but you
may change this for 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 cuts the total defrosting time in
about half; power level 10 cuts the total time
to approximately 1/3. Rotate or stir food
frequently.
At one half of selected defrosting time, the
oven signals TURN. At this time, turn food
over and break apart or rearrange pieces
for more even defrosting. Shield any warm
areas with small pieces of foil.
Adull thumping noise may be heard dudng
defrosting. This sound is normal when the
oven is not operating at High power.
Defrosting Tips
• Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be
defrosted in the package. Tightly closed
packages should be slit, pierced or vented
AFTER food has partially defrosted. Plastic
storage containers should be at least
partially uncovered.
• Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners
can be defrosted and microwaved+ If the
food is in a foil container, transfer it to a
microwave-safe dish.
• Foods that spoil easily, such as milk, eggs,
fish, stuffings, poultry and pork, should not
be allowed to sit out for more than one
hour after defrosting. Room temperature
promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.
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START i
1 Press AUTO/TIME DEFROST
twice.
2 Enter defrosting time.
3 Press START.
4 Turn food over when the
oven signals,
5 Press START.
(Auto Defrost explained
in the section on Convenience
Features.)
• For more even defrosting of larger foods,
such as beef, lamb and veal roasts, use
Auto Defrost.
• Be sure large meats are completely
defrosted before cooking.
• When defrosted, food should be cool but
softened in all areas. If still slightly icy,
return to the microwave very briefly, or
let it stand a few minutes.
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