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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)
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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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Power level is automatically set at 3, but can be
changed. To change the power levels, see the
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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, food
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Defrosting Tips
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foods.
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in the package, but foods should be taken out of the
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Closed packages should 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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