Whirlpool MC8130XA - Manual (Page 39)

M I C R O W A V E C O O K I N G
Weight conversion chart
You are probably used to food weights as
being in pounds and ounces that are frac­
tions of a pound (for example 4 ounces
equals Vt. 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.
NUMBER AFTER DECIMAL EQUIVALENT OUNCE WEIGHT
.10 1.6
.20 3.2
.25 One-Quarter Pound 4.0
.30 4.8
.40 6.4
.50 One-Half Pound 8.0
.60 9.6
.70 11.2
.75 Three-Quarters Pound 12.0
.80 12.8
.90 14.4
1.00 One Pound 16.0
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 ‘Irue” freezer). If
food has been stored in a refrigerator­
freezer that does not maintain a tempera­
ture of 0°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.
• If the food is stored outside the freezer
for more than 20 minutes, and for defrost­
ing ready-made food, defrost by time and
power and let stand after defrosting.
■ 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.
This may make the defrosting time seem
longer than expected. (For more informa­
tion on standing time, see "Microwave
cooking tips” on page 64.)
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