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Defrosting by 'Ihne
TiIne Ddkostiddgned
for speedy thawiug of frozen f-
andisoneoMqgreata&
antqp
ofa microwave oven.
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thawibodssuchas
bread, rolk%
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Auto Ih!&ostispmfermd lbrmeat
andpmdtrybecause theavensets
theddkoMn$ timeandpower
levels for you.
Prover level 3 is automatically set
for defrosting, but you ~
change
this for more flexibility.
See your cookbook for defrosting
help.
To become better aquainted with
Time Defrost, defrost a 10-02.
p-o
f-n
s-berries
by
following the steps below.
Steph Placepackageoffrcwen
strawberries in the oven and close
door. Be sure package contains
no metal.
Step 2: 'I&h TIME DEFROST.
Display shows": 0" and"~
3? "ENTER DEF TIME" flashes.
step3:selectone
halfofthetotal
defi=@lbr=m*in
your cookbook. Ibr example, touch
4,0 andO fbr4 minutes. Displq
shuws '4:00" and "-R
3."
"DEF
~E"
flashes.
4
Howtochmgem*l
After setting ckfrostingtime,
touch POWER LEVEL F@
then touch desired number fix
new power level.
Sh@
'IbuchSIAIU'. "DEFTIME"
shows and time counts down on
display. When cycle is completed,
the uven signals and flashes "End~'
then automatically shuts off.
Step 5: 'Ihm package over, close
doorandrepeat Steps 2and3toset
remaining half of defrosting time
and touch START.
Step 6: When oven signals and
flashes 'Wn& open door, remove
w-e
~
_
s-berries
to finish defbsting.
Ddkosbg 'njls
.-
kn
in paper or plastic
can be defkosted in the paclmge.
For even defrosting, some foods
need to be broken up or separated
part of the way through the
defrosting time.
Family-size pK?-Wcki&d
frozen entrees can bedefrostedand
microwaved. If the food is in a foil
container, transfkr it to a microwave
safk dish.
Check your cookbook for other
defrosting tips.
QuestmsdAnswers
Q When Ipress START, Ihear
8 dull thUXllp@ 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).
Q. CanIdefkostsmall
itemsin
a hurry?
A. Yes, but they will need more
frequent attention than usual. Raise
the power kwel after entering the
time by touching the desired power
level pad. Power level 7 cuts the
total defrosting time about in 1/2;
puwerlevel 10cutsthetotaldehXing
time to approximately 1/3. During
either, rotate or stir fd
frequently.
Q Wqydon'tthedefmsting
times in the cookbook seem right
fw my fd?
A. Cookbook times are averages.
Defrosting time can vary according
to the temperature in your fkeezer.
Set your oven fix the time indicated
in your cookbook. If your fd
is
still not completely thawed at the
end of that time, reset your oven
and adjust the time accordingly.
Q Shouidaliftibe
Compktely thawed before
cooking?
A. Some fds
should not be
completely thawed before cooking.
For example, fish cooks so quickly
it is better to begin cooking while it
is still slightly tin.
Q Can Iopenthedoorduring
Time Defrost to check on the
P~
of my f~?
A. Ym. Youmay open the door at
any time during microwming. 'Ib
resume defrosting, close the door
and press STA~. The oven begins
operating if time is left on timer.
If not, reset timer.
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