GE Spacemaker 164D2092P020 Use And Care Manual page 16

1. Food packaged in all-paper or plastic packages maybe defrosted
without unwrapping. If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and
place food in cooking
dish for defrosting.
2. Afier first half of defrosting time, unwrap ~ackage and check
food. firn food over, if ne~essa~; break ~part o; separate food if
possible. On very large foods like turkey, some shielding of thin
wing or leg areas may be necessary.
Food
Meat
[Power hvel: Defrost (3)]
Bacon
Franks (1-lb.)
Ground: beef & pork (l-lb.)
Roast: beef & pork
Spareribs, pork (1 pkg.)
Steaks, chops & cutlets;
beef, lamb, pork & veal
Sausage, bulk
Sausage, link
(1 to lfi-lbs.)
Sausage, patties
Chicken, broiler-fryer,
Whole (2% to 3%-lbs.)
Half Swond Half
Mine, Min. ~me, Min.
1
4 to 5 none
4 4 to 6
6 6 to 8
12 to 14
12
4 to 5 per lb. 4 to 5 per lb.
5 to 6 per lb. 5 to 6 per lb.
2 to 4 per lb. 2 to 4 per lb.
2 to 4M per lb. 2 to 4% per lb.
2 3 to 4
to
2
1 1 to 2
7 to 8
7 to 8
9 to 11 9 to 11
4 to 6 per lb. 4 to 5 per lb.
2 to 3 per lb. 2 to 3 per lb.
3.
Be sure large meats are completely defrosted (or, on roasts allow
extra microwaving time). ~rkeys may be placed under running
water until giblets can be removed.
When defrosted. food should be cool but softened in all areas. If
4.
still slightly icy,'retum to microwave oven very briefly, or let stand
a few minutes.
Place unopened package in oven. Rotate package 1/4 turn after half
time. Let stand for 5 minutes.
Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can be
separated.
second half of time. Set aside. Breakup remaining block, microwave
5 to 6 minutes more.
second half of time. Set aside. Microwave 11 to 12 minutes more.
Scrape and set aside. Break up remaining block and microwave 3 to 5
minutes mores.
Place unwrapped roast in oven. After half of time turn roast over.
Defrost for second half of time. Let stand for 30 minutes.
Place wrapped package in oven. firn over after first half of time.
to complete defrosting.
Place wrapped package in oven. ~rn over after first half of time.
After second half of time, separate pieces with table knife, let stand to
complete defrosting.
minutes.
Rotate package 1/4 turn after half of time. Let stand for 5 minutes.
No turn needed.
Place wrapped chicken in oven. After half of time, unwrap and turn
over. After second half of time, separate pieces and place in cooking
dish. Microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand a few
minutes to finish defrosting.
Place wrapped chicken in oven. After half of time, unwrap and turn
over chicken. Shield warm areas with foil. Run cool water in cavity
until giblets can be removed.
after first half of time.
Place wrappd duc~ing in oven. After first half of time, unwrap and
turn over into cooking dish. Shield warm areas with foil. Run cool
water in cavity until giblets can be removed.
Place unwrapped turkey breast side down. After first half of time,
remove wrapper and shield warm areas with foil. ~rn turkey breast
side up for second half of time. Run cool water into cavity until giblets
and neck can be removed. Let soak in cool water for 1 to 2 hours or
refrigerate overnight to complete defrosting.
16