Using The Auto Defrost Button - Venmar Jazz VJ10430SS Homeowner's Operating Instructions

2. USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
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The defrost choices are preset in the oven. The defrost cycle provides you with the best defrosting method for
frozen foods, because the oven automatically sets the defrosting time according to the entered weight. For
added convenience, the auto defrost function beeps to remind you to check or turn over the food during the
defrost cycle.
1. Press the Auto Defrost button.
2. Use the number buttons to enter the weight (0.1 to 6.0 lb.).
3. Press the START button.
NOTE: After pressing the START button, the display counts down the defrosting time. The oven will beep
twice during the defrost cycle. At this time, open the door and turn the food as needed. Remove any
thawed portions, then return the frozen portions to the oven and press the START button to resume
the defrost cycle. The defrost cycle continues while the oven is beeping and only stops when the door
is opened.
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EFROSTING
When using auto defrost, the entered weight is the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds (the weight of
the food minus the container).
Use the auto defrost cycle for raw food only. The auto defrost cycle gives best results when the food to
be thawed is a maximum of 0°F (-18°C) (taken directly from a true freezer). If food has been stored in a
refrigerator-freezer that does not maintain a temperature of 5°F (-15°C) or below, always program a lower
food weight (for a shorter defrosting time) to prevent actually cooking the food.
If the food is stored outside the freezer for up to 20 minutes, enter a lower food weight.
The shape of the package alters the defrosting time. Shallow rectangular packets defrost more quickly than
a thick block.
Separate the pieces as they begin to defrost. Separated pieces defrost more easily.
Shield areas of food with small pieces of foil if they start to become warm.
You can use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield foods such as chicken wings, leg tips, and fi sh tails, but
the foil must not touch the sides of the oven as foil causes arcing, which can damage the oven lining.
A D
UTO EFROSTING
Follow the instructions below when defrosting different types of food.
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PROCEDURE
Start with the food placed fat side down. After each stage, turn
the food over and shield any warm portions with narrow strips
of aluminum foil.
After each stage, rearrange the food. If there are any warm or
,
thawed portions of food, shield them with narrow, fl at pieces
of aluminum foil. Remove any pieces of food that are nearly
defrosted. Let stand, covered for 5 - 10 minutes.
After each stage, remove any pieces of food that are nearly
defrosted. Let stand covered with foil for 5 - 10 minutes.
Remove giblets before defrosting poultry. Start defrosting with
the breast side down. After the fi rst stage, turn the chicken over
and shield any warm portions with narrow strips of aluminum
foil. After the second stage, again shield any warm portions
with narrow strips of aluminum foil. Let stand, covered, for
30 - 60 minutes in the refrigerator.
After each stage, rearrange or remove any pieces of food that
are nearly defrosted. Let stand for 10 - 20 minutes.
Arrange the rolls in a circle on kitchen paper in the middle of
the turntable.
Turn over halfway through the defrosting time.
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STANDARD
AMOUNT
2.5 - 6.0 lb.
0.5 - 3.0 lb.
0.5 - 3.0 lb.
2.5 - 6.0 lb.
0.5 - 3.0 lb.
0.1 - 2.0 lb.