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Defrost By Food Type

Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and

power levels to give even defrosting results for meats,

poultry and fish weighing up to 6 pounds.

1. Remove food from the package and place it on a

microwave-safe dish.

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the dial to enter.

4. Turn the dial to select food type. Press the dial to

enter.

5. Turn the dial to the food weight, using the Conversion

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6. Press the dial or START/PAUSE pad to start

defrosting.

7. Turn the food over when the oven signals TURN

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small pieces of foil for even defrosting.

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to complete defrosting. Large roasts should stand for

about 30 minutes.

Conversion Guide

If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces, the

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Weight of Food

in Ounces

Enter Food Weight

(tenths of a pound)

1-2 .1

3.2

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6-7 .4

8.5

9-10 .6

11 .7

12-13 .8

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Defrost By Time

Use Time Defrost to defrost for a selected length of time.

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the dial to enter.

3. Turn the dial to select the time you want. Press the

dial to enter.

4. Press the dial or START/PAUSE pad to start

defrosting.

5. Turn the food over when the oven signals TURN

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changed. To change the power levels, see the

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level after entering the time. Power level 7 cuts the total

defrosting time in about half; power level 10 cuts the total

time to about 1/3. When defrosting at high power levels,

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Defrosting Tips

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foods.

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should be taken out of the package when using

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be slit, pierced or vented after food has partially

defrosted. Plastic storage containers should be

partially uncovered.

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defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil

container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.

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out for more than one hour after defrosting. Room

temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.

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are completely defrosted before cooking.

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all areas. If still slightly icy, return to the microwave

very briefly, or let it stand a few minutes.

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meat, remove defrosted portions at the turn signals.

MICROWAVING

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