Defrosting Tips - GE ZSC2000 Owner's Manual

Defrosting
tips
Use AUTO DEFROST for meat, poultry and
fish. Use TIME DEFROST for most other
frozen foods.
■ Foods frozen in paper or plastic can
be time defrosted in the package,
but foods should be taken out of the
package when using DEFROST (AUTO).
Closed packages should be slit, pierced
or vented after food has partially
defrosted. Plastic storage containers
should be 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.
Microwaving
Advantium Oven
■ Foods that spoil easily should not
be allowed to sit out for more than
one hour after defrosting. Room
temperature promotes the growth
of harmful bacteria.
■ For more even defrosting of larger
foods, such as roasts, use DEFROST
(AUTO) . 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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