20About the time features.Time DefrostTime Defrost allows you to defrost for aselected length of time. See the DefrostingGuide for suggested times. (Auto Defrostis explained in the Convenience Featuresection.)1. Press Defrost Auto/Time twice.2. Enter defrosting time.3. Press Start/Pause.4. Turn food over when the oven signal.5. Press Start/Pause.Power level is automatically set at 3, butyou may change this for more flexibility. Youmay defrost small items more quickly byraising the power level after entering thetime. However, they will need more frequentattention than usual.Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting timein about half; power level 10 cuts the totaltime to approximately 1/3. Rotate or stirfood frequently.At one half of selected defrosting time, theoven signals TURN. At this time, turn foodover and break apart or rearrange pieces formore even defrosting. Shield any warm areaswith small pieces of foil.A dull thumping noise may be heard duringdefrosting. This is normal when oven is notoperating at High power.Defrosting Tips)RRGVIUR]HQLQSDSHURUSODVWLFFDQbe defrosted in the package. Tightlyclosed packages should be slit, piercedor vented AFTER food has partiallydefrosted. Plastic storage containersshould be partially uncovered.)DPLO\VL]HSUHSDFNDJHGIUR]HQGLQQHUVcan be defrosted and microwaved. If thefood is in a foil container, transfer it to amicrowave-safe dish. Foods that spoil easily, such as milk, eggs,fish, stuffings, poultry and pork, should notbe allowed to sit out for more than one hourafter defrosting. Room temperaturepromotes the growth of harmful bacteria.)RUPRUHHYHQGHIURVWLQJRIODUJHUIRRGVsuch as roasts, use Defrost Weight.Be sure large meats are completelydefrosted before cooking. Be sure large meats are completelydefrosted before cooking.:KHQGHIURVWHGIRRGVKRXOGEHFRROEXWsoftened in all areas. If still slightly icy,return to the microwave very briefly, orlet it stand a few minutes.