' Defrosting
' The Defrost setting is designed Questions and Answers
for even thawing for large amounts
of food and is one of the most Q. When I press START, I hear
important advantages of a a dull thumping noise. What is it?
microwave oven. A. This sound is normal. It is
• Power Level 3 is automatically letting you know the oven is using a
set for defrosting, butyou may PowerLevel lower than 10(HIGH).
change this for more flexibility. Q. Can I Defrost small items in
• See your Cookbook for Step 4: Touch START. "Def Time" a hurry?
defrosting help. shows and time counts down on A. Yes, but they will need more
To become better acquainted with display. When cycle is completed, frequent attention than usual. Raise
the defrost function, defrost frozen the oven signals and flashes "End,'" the Power Level after entering the
pork chops by following the steps then automatically shuts off. time by touching the power pad and
below. Step 5: Turn package over, close the desired number pad for another
Step 1"Place package of frozen door and repeat Steps 2, 3 and 4. power level. Power Level 7 cuts the
time about in 1/2; Power Level
chops in the oven and close door. Step 6: Open door, remove 10cuts the time to approximately
package and separate chops to 1/3. During either, rotate or stir
finish defrosting, food frequently.
Defrosting Tips Q. Why don't the defrosting
times in the Cookbook seem right
• Foods frozen in paper or plastic for my food?
can be defrosted in the package. A. Cookbook times are average.
Defrosting time can vary according
to the temperature in your freezer.
Step 2: Touch DEFROST. Display Set your oven for the time indicated O
shows :0 and "'Enter Def Time" in your Cookbook. If your food is
flashes, still not completely thawed at the I_-
end of that time, reset your oven _l
and adjust the time accordingly.
Q. Should all foods be
completely thawed before
• For even defrosting, some foods cooking?
need to be broken up or separated A. Some foods should not be
part of the way through the
defrosting time. completely thawed before cooking.
For example, fish cooks so quickly
Step 3: Touch 8, 0 and 0 for 8 it is better to begin cooking while it
minutes. Display shows 8:00 and is still slightly frozen.
"DefTime" flashes. If you wish to Q. Can I open the door during
change power level, touch Power - _ _ defrosting to check on the
pad and then new number, progress of my food?
A. Yes. You may open the door at
any time during microwaving. To
resume defrosting, close the door
• Pre-packaged frozen dinners and press START. The oven begins
can be defrosted and microwave operating if time is left on timer.
cooked. They should be replaced in If not, reset timer.
their boxes. Be sure to remove any
foil covers. Keep metal trays at
least l" away from cavity walls.
• Check your Cookbook for other
defrosting tips.
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