Defrosting By Time - GE Spacemaker II JEM31F Use And Care Manual

Defrosting by Time
The Time Defrost setting is
designed for speedy thawing of
frozen food and is one of the great
advantages of a microwave oven.
Use the Time Defrost setting to
quickly thaw foods such as bread,
rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen
dinners. The Auto Defrost setting
is preferred for meat and poultry
because the oven sets the defrosting
time and power levels for you.
Power Level 3 is automatically
set for defrosting, but you may
change this for more flexibility.
See your Cookbook for
detrosting help.
To become better acquainted with
the defrost function, defrost a IO-oz.
package of frozen strawberries by
lollowing the steps below.
Step 1: Place package of frozen
strawberries in the oven and close
door. Be sure package contains
no metal.
Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.
Display shows :O and "POWER 3;'
"ENTER DEF TIME" flashes.
Step 3: Touch 4, MIN pad for 4
minutes. Display shows 4:OO and
"POWER 3:' "DEF TIME" flashes.
If you wish to change power level,
touch POWER LEVEL pad and
then new number.
Step 4: Touch STAm. "DEF TIME"
shows and time counts down on
display. When cycle is completed, the
oven signals and flashes "End." then
automatically shuts off.
Step 5: Turn package over, close
door and repeat Steps 2 , 3 and 4.
Step 6: Open door, remove package
and separate strawberries to finish
defrosting.
Defrosting Tips
Foods frozen in paper or plastic
can be defrosted in the package.
Family-size, prepackaged
frozen dinners can be defrosted and
microwave cooked. Remove from
foil container and place food in
a microwave-safe dish.
For even defrosting, some foods
need to be broken up or separated
part of the way through the
defrosting time.
Check your Cookbook for other
defrosting tips.
Questions and Answers
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Q. When I press START, I hear a
dull, thumping noise. What is it?
A. This sound is normal.
It is
letting you know the oven is using a
power level lower than 1 0 (HIGH).
Q. Can I defrost small items in
a hurry?
A. Yes, but they will need more
frequent attention than usual. Raise
the power level after entering the
time by touching the desired power
level pad. Power Level 7 cuts the
time about in 1/2; Power Level
1 0 cuts the time to approximately
113. During either. rotate or stir
food frequently.
Q. Why don't the defrosting
times in the Cookbook seen1 right
for my food?
A. Cookbook times arc average.
Defrosting time can vary according
to the temperature in your freczcr.
Set your oven for the time indicated
,
in your Cookbook. I f your food is
still not completely thawcd at the
end of that time. reset your oven
and adjust the time accordingly.
Q. Should all foods be completely
thawed before cooking?
A. Some foods should not be
completely thawed before cooking.
For example, fish cooks so quickly
it is better to begin cooking while it
is still slightly frozen.
Q.
Can I open the door during
defrosting to check on the
progress of my food?
A. Yes. You may open the door at
any time during microwaving. To
resume defrosting, close the door
and press START. The oven begins
operating if time is left on timer.
If not, reset timer.
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