GE Monogram ZW2000 - Manual (Page 20)

DEFROSTING BY
Time Defrost (Power Level 3)
Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of
frozen food and is one of the great advantages of
a microwave oven.
Use Time Defrost to thaw foods such as bread,
rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen dinners. The Auto
Defrost setting is
for meat and poultry because
the oven sets the defrosting time and power levels
for you.
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Power level 3 is automatically set when you press
TIME DEFROST pad, but you may change this for
more flexibility.
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How to Change Power Level
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After setting defrosting time, touch POWER
LEVEL pad, then touch desired number for new
power level. Then touch START.
To better acquainted with the defrost function,
defrost a 10 oz. package of frozen strawberries by
following
steps below.
Step 1: Place a package of frozen strawberries in the
oven and close door. Be sure package contains no metal.
Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.
TIME
DEFROST
Step 3: Select one of the total defrosting time
recommended. For example, touch pads 4,0 and O
for 4 minutes.
Step 4: Touch START. When
is completed, the oven
START
signals and flashes “End,” then
automatically shuts off.
Step 5: Turn the package over, close the door and repeat
Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining
of defrosting time.
Touch START.
Step 6: When the oven signals and flashes “End,” open
the door, remove the package and separate
to finish defrosting.
Defrosting Tips
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For even
defrosting,
some foods
need to be
broken up
or
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Family-size, frozen dinners can be
part the way through the defrosting time.
defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil ●
Foods that spoil easily, such as milk, eggs,
container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish. fish, stuffings, poultry and pork should not be
allowed to sit out for more than one hour after
defrosting. Room temperature promotes the
growth of harmful bacteria.
and Answers
Q. When I press START, I hear a dull thumping
noise. What is it?
A.
A. This sound is normal. It is letting you know the
oven is using a power level lower than 10 (High).
Can I defrost small items in a hurry?
Yes, but they will need more frequent attention
than usual. Raise the power level after entering
the time by touching the desired power level pad.
Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in
about 1/2; power level 10 cuts the total defrosting
time to approximately 1/3. During either, rotate or
stir food frequently.