Weight Conversion Chart; Defrosting Tips - KitchenAid KHMC107E Use And Care Manual

Weight conversion chart

You are probably used to food weights as
being in pounds and ounces that are frac-
tions of a pound (for example 4 ounces
1
equals ⁄ pound). However, in order to enter
4
food weight in CUSTOM DEFROST, you
must specify pounds and tenths of a pound.
NUMBER AFTER DECIMAL
.10
.20
.25 One-Quarter Pound
.30
.40
.50 One-Half Pound
.60
.70
.75 Three-Quarters Pound
.80
.90
1.00 One Pound

Defrosting tips

•
When using CUSTOM DEFROST, the
weight to be entered is the net weight in
pounds and tenths of pounds (the weight
of the food minus the container).
•
Only use CUSTOM DEFROST for raw
food. CUSTOM DEFROST gives best
results when food to be thawed is a
minimum of 0°F. If food has been stored in
a refrigerator-freezer that does not main-
tain a temperature of 0°F or below, always
program a lower food weight (for a shorter
defrosting time) to prevent cooking the
food.
• If the food is kept outside the freezer
for up to 20 minutes, enter a lower food
weight.
•
If the food is kept outside the freezer for
more than 20 minutes, and for defrosting
ready-made food, defrost by time and
power and let stand after defrosting.
M
icrowave Cooking
If the weight on the food package is in
fractions of a pound, you can use the
following chart to convert the weight to
decimals.
EQUIVALENT OUNCE WEIGHT
11.2
12.0
12.8
14.4
16.0
•
The shape of the package alters the
defrosting time. Shallow rectangular
packets defrost more quickly than a deep
block.
• Separate pieces as they begin to defrost.
Separated pieces defrost more easily.
• You can use small pieces of aluminum
foil to shield foods like chicken wings, leg
tips, and fish tails, but the foil must not
touch the side of the oven. Foil can
damage the oven lining.
•
Shield areas of food with small pieces of
foil if they start to become warm. Make
sure the foil does not touch the sides, top,
or bottom of the oven.
•
For better results, a preset standing
time is included in the defrosting time. This
may make the defrosting time seem longer
than expected. (For more information on
standing time, see "Microwave cooking
tips" on page 69.)
1.6
3.2
4.0
4.8
6.4
8.0
9.6
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