Defrosting Tips - GE Spacemaker II JEM31M Use And Care & Cooking Manual

Time Defrost (Power Level 3)
Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of
Time
frozen
food and is one of the great advantages of
a microwave oven.
Use the Time Defrost setting to quic~y thaw foods
such as bread, rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen
dinners. The Auto Defrost setting is preferred
for meat and poul~ because the oven sets the
defrosting time and power levels for you.
Power level 3 is automatically set when you press
TIME DEFROST pad, but you may change this for
more flexibility.
How to Change Power Level
1. Press TIME DEFROST.
2. Select defrosting time.
3. Press POWER LEVEL.
4. Select power.
5. Press START.

Defrosting Tips

Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in
the package.
defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil
container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.
Questions and Answers
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 10 (High).
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To become better acquainted with the defrost function,
defrost a 10 oz. package of frozen strawberries by
following 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.
TIME
DEFROST
Step 3: Select one hdf of tie total defrosting time
recommended. For example, touch 4 and MINUTE
pad for 4 minutes.
Step 4: Touch START. When
the cycle is completed, the oven
START
signals and flashes "End," then
automatically shuts off.
Step 5: Turn the package over, close the door and repeat
Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of defrosting time
and touch START.
Step 6: When the oven signals and flashes "End," open
the door, remove the package and separate strawbeties
to finish defrosting.
For even defrosting, some foods need to be broken
up or separated part of the way through the
defrosting time.
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.
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 total defrosting time in
about 1/2; Power level 10 cuts the total defrosting
time to approximately 1/3. During either, rotate or
stir food frequently.