Operation, Auto defrost – Amana ACO1520A User Manual

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AUTO DEFROST

Your microwave oven is preset with three defrost sequences.
Using AUTO DEFROST is the best way to defrost frozen foods.
The Auto Defrost Sequence Table below provides some basic
guidelines for using the three defrost sequences.

Weight conversion chart

You are probably used to food weights as being in pounds and
ounces that are fractions of a pound (for example 4 ounces
equals 1/4 pound).

However, in order to enter food weight in AUTO DEFROST,
you must specify pounds and tenths of a pound. 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.

DEFROSTING TIPS

• When using AUTO 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 AUTO DEFROST for raw food. AUTO DEFROST

gives best results when food to be thawed is a minimum of
0°F (taken directly from a “true” freezer). If food has been
stored in a refrigerator-freezer that does not maintain a
temperature of 5°F or below, always program a lower food
weight (for a shorter defrosting time) to prevent 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 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.

• For better results, a preset standing time is included in the

defrosting time.

OPERATION

NUMBER AFTER DECIMAL

EQUIVALENT

OUNCE WEIGHT

.10
.20
.25
.30
.40
.50
.60
.70
.75
.80
.90

1.00

1.6
3.2
4.0
4.8
6.4
8.0
9.6

11.2
12.0
12.8
14.4
16.0

One-Quarter Pound

One- Half Pound

Three-Quarters Pound

One Pound

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

2. Touch AUTO DEFROST.

3. Choose food category.

4. Enter the weight.

5. Touch START.

6. After 1/3 of the defrost time is

over, The display will prompt
you to turn over food. Open
door, turn over food, and
shield any warm portions.

7. Close the door and restart.

8. After 2/3 of the defrost time is

over, the display will prompt
you to turn over food. Repeat
steps 6 and 7. When the
defrost time is over, you will
hear four beeps and END will
display.

NOTE: If you do not open the

door, the display will
resume the countdown.

Example: To defrost 1.2 lbs of ground beef.