GE PVM9179DFBB - Manual (Page 13)

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Time Defrost (Do not use the shelves when
microwave cooking.)
Use Time Defrost to defrost for a selected
length of time.
1 Press the Defrost button three times.
2 Turn the dial to select the time you want.
Press the dial to enter.
3 Press the Start/Pause button to start
defrosting.
4 Turn the food over if the oven signals TURN
FOOD OVER.
You may change the defrost time at any time
during defrosting by turning the dial.
Power level is automatically set at 3, but can be
changed. You can defrost small items quickly by
raising the power level after entering the time.
Power Level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in
about half; Power Level 10 cuts the total time
to approximately 1/3. However, food will need
more frequent attention than usual.
A dull thumping noise may be heard during
defrosting. This is normal when oven is not
operating at High power.
Defrosting Tips
„ Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be
defrosted in the package. Closed packages
should be slit, pierced or vented AFTER
food has partially defrosted. Plastic storage
containers should be partially uncovered.
„ Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners can
be defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in
a foil container, transfer it to
a microwave-safe dish.
„ Foods that spoil easily should not be allowed
to sit out for more than one hour after
defrosting. Room temperature promotes the
growth of harmful bacteria.
„ For more even defrosting of larger foods,
such as roasts, use Auto Defrost. Be sure
large meats are completely defrosted before
cooking.
„ When defrosted, food should be cool
but softened in all areas. If still slightly icy,
return to the microwave very briefly, or
let it stand a few minutes.
Beverage (Do not use the shelves when
microwave cooking.)
The Beverage feature heats beverages from 6
to 12 ounces.
Press once for 6–7 oz.
Press twice for 8–9 oz.
Press three times for 10–12 oz.
Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be
very hot. Remove the container with care.
Beverage