GE JES623 Use And Care & Cooking Manual

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9DEFROSTINGTo become better acquainted with the defrostfunction, defrost a 10 oz. package of frozenstrawberries by following the steps below.Step 1: Place package of frozen strawberries in theoven and close door.Step 2: TurnPower Level knobto DEFROST.Step 3: Turn CookTime knob to one halfof the total defrostingtime recommended inthe Defrosting Guide.Turning the CookTime knob startsthe oven when thedoor is closed.Step 4: When oven turns off, turn package over,close door, and set Cook Time knob for remainingdefrosting time.COOK TIME103530123456789152025OFFPOWER LEVELMEDIUMHIGHMED. HIGHDEFROSTLOW• Foods frozen in paper orplastic can be defrosted inthe package. Tightly closedpackages should be slit,pierced or vented, AFTERfood has partially defrosted,as directed by package.Plastic storage containersshould be at least partiallyuncovered.• Family-size, pre-packaged frozen dinners can bedefrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foilcontainer, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.• For even defrosting, somefoods need to be brokenup or separated part ofthe way through thedefrosting time.• Foods that spoil easily, such as milk, eggs, fish,stuffings, poultry and pork should not be allowed tosit out for more than one hour after defrosting. Roomtemperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.• Check the Defrosting Guide for other defrosting tips.Defrosting TipsThe Defrost setting is designed for speedy thawingof frozen food and is one of the great advantages ofa microwave oven.• Power Level DEFROST should be used fordefrosting.• See your Defrosting Guide for defrosting help.How to DefrostQ.When I turn the Cook Time knob and start the oven, I hear a dullthumping noise. What is it?A. This sound is normal. It is letting you know the oven is using a PowerLevel lower than HIGH.Question and AnswerCooking Defrosting