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DEFROSTING TIPS
•When using Auto Defrost,theweight to be entered
isthe netweight in poundsand tenths of pounds
(theweight ofthe food minus the container).
•Before starting, make sure you have removed any
of the metal twist-tieswhich often come with frozen
food bags, and replacethem with stringsor elastic
bands,
•Open containers such as cartons beforethey are
placed in theoven.
•Always slit or pierce plasticpouches or packaging.
•Iffood is foil wrapped, remove foil and place it in a
suitable container.
•Slit the skins, if any, of frozen food such as
sausage.
•Bend plastic pouchesof foodto ensure even
defrosting.
•Always underestimate defrosting time, If defrosted
food isstill icy in the center, return itto the
microwave oven for more defrosting.
•The length of defrostingtime varies according to
how solidly the food isfrozen,
•The shape of the package affects how quickly food
will defrost, Shallow packageswill defrost more
quickly than a deep block.
•As food begins to defrost, separate the pieces,
Separated pieces defrost more easily,
• Usesmall pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts
of food such as chickenwings, leg tips,fish tails, or
areas that start toget warm. Make sure thefoil does
not touch the sides, top, or bottom of the oven.The
foil can damage theoven lining.
• For better results, letfood stand after defrosting.
(Formore information on standing time, see the
"Microwave CookingTips"section,)
•Turn over food during defrosting or standing time,
Breakapart and remove foodas required.
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