Microwaving
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.
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
6. Press the dial or START/PAUSE pad to start
defrosting.
7. Turn the food over when the oven signals TURN
Defrost By Time
Use Time Defrost to defrost for a selected length of time.
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
Defrosting Tips
foods.
should be taken out of the package when using
be slit, pierced or vented after food has partially
defrosted. Plastic storage containers should be
partially uncovered.
defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil
container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.
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small pieces of foil for even defrosting.
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
Weight of Food
in Ounces
1-2
3
4-5
6-7
8
9-10
11
12-13
14-15
changed. To change the power levels, see the
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,
out for more than one hour after defrosting. Room
temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.
are completely defrosted before cooking.
all areas. If still slightly icy, return to the microwave
very briefly, or let it stand a few minutes.
meat, remove defrosted portions at the turn signals.
Enter Food Weight
(tenths of a pound)
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