GE JVM1630WFC Owner's Manual

Defrosting GuideFOOD TIME COMMENTSBread, CakesBread, buns, or rolls (1 piece)Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz/340g)1/4 min.2 to 4 min. Rearrange after half the timeFish and SeafoodFillets, Frozen (1 lb/454 g) 6 to 9 min.FruitPlastic Pouch - 1 or 2(10 oz/284 g package)1 to 5 min.MeatBacon (1 lb/454 g)Franks (1 lb/454 g)Ground meat (1 lb/454 g)Roast: beef, lamb, veal, porkSteaks, chops and cutlets2 to 5 min.2 to 5 min.4 to 6 min.9 to 13 min.per lb./454 g4 to 8 min.per lb./454 gPlace unopened package in oven. Let stand 5minutes after defrosting.Place unopened package in oven. Microwave justuntil franks can be separated. Let stand 5 minutes,if necessary, to complete defrosting.Turn meat over after first half of time.Use power level 10.Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn overafter first half of time and shield warm areas withfoil. After second half of time, separate pieces withtable knife. Let stand to complete defrosting.PoultryChicken, broiler-fryer, cut up(2½ to 3 lbs./1.1 to 1.4 kg)Chicken, whole (2½ to 3 lbs./1.1 to 1.4 kg)Ground meat (1 lb/454 g)Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs./1.8 to 2.7 kg)14 to 20 min.20 to 25 min.7 to 13 min.per lb./454 g3 to 8 min.per lb./454 gPlace wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turnover after first half of time. After second half oftime, separate pieces and place in cooking dish.Microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Letstand a few minutes to finish defrosting.Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half the time,unwrap and turn chicken over. Shield warm areaswith foil. To complete defrosting, run cold water inthe cavity until giblets can be removed.Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast-side up.Turn over after first half of time. Run cool water inthe cavity until giblets can be removed.Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe dishbreast-side down. After first half of time, turnbreast-side up and shield warm areas with foil. De-frost for second half of time. Let stand 1 to 2 hoursin refrigerator to complete defrosting.About the defrost features.14