!4#!%a
setting is
designed
forspeedythawingd’
rozmfoodandisme ofthe
~reatadvantagesofa microwave
oven.
TJsi
the Time Defrostsettingto
quickiythawfoodssuchasbread,
rcdk,vegetables,fruitsandfrozen
dinners.TheAutoDefrostsetting
ispreferredformeatandpoultry
becausetheovensetsthedefrosting
timeandpowerlevelsforyou.
~Power
Level 3is automatically
set for defrosting, but you.may
changethis for more flexibility.
@See your Cookbook for
defrosting help.
Tobecome better acquainted with
the defrostfimction,defrosta 10oz.
packageof frozen strawberries by
followingthe stepsbelow.
Step 1: Place package of frozen
strawberries in the ovenand close
_ door. Be sure package contains
no metal.
Step 2: TouchTIME DEFROST.
Display shows: Oand POWER 3.
“ENTER DEF TIME” flashes.
Step 3: Touch 3 and MIN pad for
3 minutes. Display shows3:00 and
“POWER 3;’ “DEF TIME”
flashes. If you wish to change
powerlevel, touch POWER
LEVEL pad and then new number.
Step 4: TouchSTART.“DEl?
T~E” showsand time counts
downon display.When cycleis
completed, the oven signalsand
flashes “End~’then automatically
shutsOff.
Step !%.Turn packageover,close
door and repeat Steps2,3 and 4.
Step 6: Open door, remove
packageand separate strawberries
to finish defrosting.
T
@Foods frozen in paper or plastic
can be defrosted in the package.
@Family size pre-packaged frozen
entrees can be defrosted and
microwavecooked. Removefrom
foilcontainer and place in a
microwave-safedish.
@For even defrosting, some foods
need to be broken up or separated
part of the waythrough the
defrosting time.
@Check your Cookbook for ether
defrostingtips.
13
(J When lpress ST’ART,
Ihear
a dull~ noise.Whatisit?
A.
This sound is normal. Ris
lettingyou know the ovenis using a
powerlevellowerthan 10(HIGH).
Q.
CanIdefrostsmalii@msin
a hurry?
A. Yes,
but they will need more
frequent attention than usual. Raise
the power level after entering the
time by touchingthe desired power
levelpad. Power Level7 cuts the
time aboutin 1/2;Power Level
10cutsthe time to approximately
1/3.During either, rotate or stir
food frequently.
Q. Whydon’t the defrosting
times in the Cookbook seem
right
formyfood?
A.
Cookbook times are averages.
Defrostingtime can vary according
to the temperature in your freezer.
Set yourovenfor the time indicated
in your Cookbook. If your feed is
still not completely thawed at the
end ofthat time, reset your oven
and adjustthe time accordingly.
Q.
ShoddaUfoo~becolnpleteIy
thawedbeforecooking?
A.
Somefoods shouldnotbe
completely thawedbefore booking.
For example, fish cooks so quickly
it is better to begin cooking while it
is stillslightlyfrozen.
Q.
CanIopenthe doorduring
defrostingtocheckonthe
progressofmyfood?
A. Yes.
Yournayopen the door at
any time during microwaving.To
resume defrosting, close the door
and press START.The oven begins
operating if time is left on timer.
If not, reset timer.