Hotpoint JES636 - Manual (Page 18)

Operating Instructions
Time Features
Allows you to defrost for
the length of time you
select. See the Defrosting
Guide for suggested times.
A dull thumping noise may
be heard during defrosting.
This sound is normal when
the oven is not operating
at High power.
Defrosting Tips
• Foods frozen in paper or
plastic can be defrosted
in the package. Tightly
closed packages should
be slit, pierced or vented
AFTER food has partially
defrosted. Plastic storage
containers should be at
least partially uncovered.
• Family-size, prepackaged
frozen dinners can be
defrosted and micro-
waved. If the food is in a
foil container, transfer it
to a microwave-safe dish.
• Foods that spoil easily,
such as milk, eggs, 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.
• For more even defrosting
of larger foods, such as
beef, lamb and veal
roasts, use 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.
1 Press TIME DEFROST.
2 Enter defrosting time.
3 Press START/OFF.
Time Defrost
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