GE PEB2060 Owner's Manual

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de.cornrqFqFqFqFqFqFqFqFq[]TimeDefrost_Mlows you to defl'ost fi)r a selected lengthof time. See tile Defl'osting Guide fi)rsuggested times. (Auto Defrostexplainedin tile About the auto feature section.)[] Press DEFROSTAUTO/TIME._'_ Enter defl'osting time.[]Press START.When tile oven signals, turn fl)od over andbreak apart or rearrange pieces fin" moreeven defl'osfing. Shield anv wam_ areas withsmall pieces ot fifil. Tile oven will continueto defrost if you don't open tile door andturn tile fl)od.A dull thumI)ing, noise may be heardduring defrosting. This is normal whenoxen is not oi)erafing, at High powe_:Defrosting tips• Foods fl'ozen in I)aper or plastic can bedefl'osted in the package. Closed packagesshoukl be slit, pierced or vented AFTERfi_od has partially defrosted. Plastic storagecontainers should be partially uncovered.• [_mfily-size, prepackaged fl'ozen dinne_can be deti'osted and microwaved. If tiletood is in a foil containe_, transter it toa microwave-sat_" dish.• Foods that spoil easily should not beallowed to sit out tor inore than onehour after defl'osfing. Room temperaturepromotes tile growth ot hmmflll bacteria.• For II/ore even defl'osting ot larger fi)ods,such as roasts, use Auto OefrosL Be surelmge meats are completely defl'ostedbefiwe cooking.• X._]mn defl'osted, toed should be coolbut softened in all areas. If still slightlyicy; return to tile microwave oven verybriefly; or let it stand a tow minutes.Defrosting GuideFood Time CommentsBreads, CakesBread buns or rolls (1 piece) 1/4 rain.Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 2 to 4 rain. Rearrange after half tile time.Fish and SeafoodFillets, frozen (1 Ib,) 6 to 9 rain.Shellfish, smallpieees (1 lb.) 3 to 7 mhl. Place block in casserole. Turn o_er and break up after half tile time.FruitPlastic poneh--1 or2 1 to 5 mh_.(lO-oz, package)MeatBacon (1 lb.)Franks(1 lb.)Groundmeat (1/b,)Roast: beef,/am& veal porkSteaks, chops and cutletsPoultryChicken,broiler-fryer,cut up(2½ to 3 Ibs,)Chicken, whole (2½ to 3 Ibs,)CornishhenTnrkeybroast (4 to 6 Ibs,)2 to 5 rain.2 to 5 rain.4 m 6 rain.9m 12 rain.per lb.4 m 8 rain.per lb.14 m 19 rain.20 m 24 rain.7m 12 rain.per lb.3 m 8 rain.per lb.Place unopened package in o_en. Let stand 5 minutes after defi'osting.Place unopened package in o_en. Microwmejust until Ii'anks can be separated.[ set stand 5 rain utes, if necessar}, to complete defi'osting.Turn meat over after first half of tinge.Use power level I.Place um_rapped meat in cooking dish. Turn oxer after first half of time and shieldwarm areas _ith foil. _Mter second half of time, separate pieces _ith table knife.[set stand to complete defi'osting.Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and tm'n over after first half of time.After second half of time, separate pieces and place in cooking dish. Micro_/vc2 to 4 minutes more, if necessal 3 iset stand a tow minutes to finish defi'osting.Place wrapped chicken in dish. _Mter half the time, unwTap and turn chicken o_er.Shield _um areas with fifil. _1 complete defi'osting, run cold water in tile emit}until giblets can be removed.Place unwTapped hen in tile o_en breast-side-up. Turn o_er after first half of time.Run cool water in tile emit} until giblets can be removed.Place umwapped breast in micro_vme-satb dish breast-side _Mter first halfof time, turn breast-side-up and shield warm areas whh toil. Deti'()st for secondhalf of time. [set stand ] to 2 hours in refi'igerator to complete defi'osting.//