About the time features.Time DefrostAllows you to defrost for a selected lengthof time. See the Defrosting Guide for suggestedtimes. (Time Defrost and 1 lb Quick Defrostexplained in the About the convenience featuressection.)1 Press DEFROST twice.2 Enter defrosting time.3 Press START.4 Turn the food over after half the time.At one half of selected defrosting time, turnfood over and break apart or rearrange piecesfor more even defrosting. Shield any warmareas with small pieces of foil. The oven willcontinue to defrost if you don’t open the doorand turn the food.A dull thumping noise may be heard duringdefrosting. This is normal when oven is notoperating at high power.Defrosting Tipsn Foods frozen in paper or plastic can bedefrosted in the package. Closed packagesshould be slit, pierced or vented AFTERfood has partially defrosted. Plastic storagecontainers should be partially uncovered.n Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinnerscan be defrosted and microwaved. If thefood is in a foil container, transfer it to amicrowave-safe dish.n Foods that spoil easily should not beallowed to sit out for more than onehour after defrosting. Room temperaturepromotes the growth of harmful bacteria.n For more even defrosting of larger foods,such as roasts, use Time Defrost. Be surelarge meats are completely defrostedbefore cooking.n When defrosted, food should be coolbut softened in all areas. If still slightly icy,return to the microwave very briefly, or let itstand a few minutes.Express Cook0142537 8 96Defrost13