GE JES1295 Owner's Manual page 12

About the time and auto microwave features.
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Time Defrost
Use Time Defrost to defrost for a selected
length of time.
Press the DEFROST button twice.
1
Enter the defrosting time.
2
Press the START button to start
3
defrosting.
Make sure the turntable support and glass
turntable are in place when microwaving.
Defrost by Weight
Use Weight Defrost for meat, poultry and
fish. Use Time Defrost for most other frozen
foods.
Weight Defrost automatically sets the
defrosting times and power levels to give
even defrosting results for meats, poultry
and fish.
■ Remove meat from package and place
on microwave-safe dish.
Press the DEFROST button once.
1
Enter the food weight, using the
2
number keys. See the Conversion
Guide below.
For example, press 4 for 4 ounces.
Defrosting Tips
■ Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be
defrosted in the package. 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.
■ 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. by Weight . 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.
Press the START button to start
3
defrosting.
■ Remove defrosted meat or shield warm
areas with small pieces of foil.
■ After defrosting, most meats need to
stand 5 minutes to complete defrosting.
Large roasts should stand for about
30 minutes.
Make sure the turntable support and glass
turntable are in place when microwaving.
Conversion Guide
Weight of Food Weight of Food
in Ounces
1-2
3
4-5
6-7
8
9-10
11
12-13
14-15
in Grams
28-56
85
113-142
170-200
225
255-283
312
340-370
400-425