GE JES639 Owner's Manual

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Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Information17www.GEAppliances.comTime DefrostAllows you to defrost for a selected length of time.See theDefrosting Guide for suggested times.PressTIME DEFROST.Enter defrosting time.PressSTART.Power level is automatically set at 3, but can be changed.You can defrost small items quickly by raising the powerlevel after entering the time.Power level 7 cuts the totaldefrosting time in about half;power level 10 cuts thetotal time to approximately 1/3. However, food willneed more frequent attention than usual.A dull thumping noise may be heard during defrosting.This is normal when oven is not operating atHigh power.Defrosting Tipsn Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted inthe package. Closed packages should be slit, piercedor vented AFTER food has partially defrosted. Plasticstorage containers should be partially uncovered.n Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners can bedefrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foilcontainer, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.n Foods that spoil easily should not be allowed to sitout for more than one hour after defrosting. Roomtemperature promotes the growth of harmfulbacteria.n For more even defrosting of larger foods, such asroasts, useAuto Defrost. Be sure large meats arecompletely defrosted before cooking.n When defrosted, food should be cool but softenedin all areas. If still slightly icy, return to the microwavevery briefly, or let it stand a few minutes.3211EXPRESS COOK3EXPRESS COOK2EXPRESS COOK5EXPRESS COOK6EXPRESS COOK7 8 904EXPRESS COOKTIME DEFROSTSTART