GE 49-4545 - Manual (Page 8)

How to Defrost
How to Defrost
The Defrost setting is designed for
even thawing necessary for large
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most important advantages of a
microwave
oven, making de­
frosting quick and easy with little
attention. Power Level 3 is the
recommended setting for most
defrosting, but you may use other
settings for more flexibility. See
your Cookbook for the complete
defrosting chart.
To become better acquainted with
defrosting in your oven, defrost
frozen pork chops by following the
steps below.
Step 1: Place package of frozen
chops in the oven and close door.
Step 3: Push TIME/TEMP Switch
up to TIME.
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step 4: Turn Timer to 8 minutes.
Step 2: Turn Variable Power Con­
trol to 3 (DEF).
Step 5: Push START button.
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Q. Can I Defrost small items in a
hurry?
A. Yes, but they will need more
frequent
attention than usual.
Raise the Power Level after
entering the time by turning Vari­
able Power Control to 7 or 10.
Pov^er Level 7 cuts the time in 1/2;
Power Level 10 cuts the time to
T'3,
During either, rotate or stir
food rrequently.
dull thumping noise. What is it?
A. This sound is normal. It is let­
ting you know the oven is using a
Power Level lower than HIGH.
Q. Why don't the defrosting times
in the Cookbook seem right for my
food?
A. Cookbook times are average.
Defrosting time can vary according
to the temperature in your freezer.
Set your oven for the time indi­
cated in your Cookbook. If your
food is still not completely thaw/ed
at the end of that time, re-set your
oven and adjust the time ac­
cordingly.
Oefrostirig Tips
© Foods frozen in paper or plastic
can be defrosted in the package.
® For even defrosting, many foods
need to be turned over, rotated, or
broken up part of the way through
the defrosting time.
® Pre-packaged frozen dinners
can be defrosted and microwave
® Check your Cookbook for other
defrosting tips.
door during Q. Can I open t
defrosting to check on the pro­
gress of my food?
A. Yes. You may open the door at
any time during microwaving. To
resume defrosting, close the door
and press START.
Q. Gan ! select a Power Level other
than Power Level 3 for defrosting?
A. Yes. Some smaller foods may be
defrosted quicker on higher Power
Levels but for even, carefree
defrosting, Power Level 3 is sug­
gested. Check the chart in the
Cookbook for specific times and
Power Levels.