GE PEB206C Owner's Manual

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Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety InstructionsDefrosting GuideTime DefrostAllows you to defrost for a selected lengthof time. See the Defrosting Guide forsuggested times. (Auto Defrost explainedin theAbout the auto feature section.)PressDEFROST AUTO/TIME.Enter defrosting time.PressSTART.When the oven signals, turn food over andbreak apart or rearrange pieces for moreeven defrosting. Shield any warm areas withsmall pieces of foil. The oven will continueto defrost if you don’t open the door andturn the food.A dull thumping noise may be heardduring defrosting. This is normal whenoven is not operating atHigh power.Defrosting Tips■ 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.■ Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinnerscan be defrosted and microwaved. If thefood is in a foil container, transfer it toa microwave-safe dish.■ Foods that spoil easily should not beallowed to sit out for more than onehour after defrosting. Room temperaturepromotes the growth of harmful bacteria.■ For more even defrosting of larger foods,such as roasts, useAuto Defrost. Be surelarge meats are completely defrostedbefore cooking.■ When defrosted, food should be coolbut softened in all areas. If still slightlyicy, return to the microwave oven verybriefly, or let it stand a few minutes.321www.GEAppliances.caFoodTime CommentsBreads, CakesBread, buns or rolls (1 piece) ¼ min.Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz. [340 g]) 2 to 4 min. Rearrange after half the time.Fish and SeafoodFillets, frozen (1 lb. [454 g]) 6 to 9 min.Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb. [450 g]) 3 to 7 min. Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after half the time.FruitPlastic pouch—1 or 2 1 to 5 min.(10-oz. [283 g] package)MeatBacon (1 lb. [454 g]) 2 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.Franks (1 lb. [454 g]) 2 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can be separated.Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting.Ground meat (1 lb. [454 g]) 4 to 6 min. Turn meat over after first half of time.Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork 9 to 12 min. Usepower level 1.per lb./454 gSteaks, chops, and cutlets 4 to 8 min. Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over after first half of time andper lb./454 g shield warm areas with foil. After second half of time, separate pieces with tableknife. Let stand to complete defrosting.PoultryChicken, broiler-fryer, cut up 14 to 19 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn over after first half of time.(2½ to 3 lbs. [1.1 to 1.4 kg]) After second half of time, separate pieces and place in cooking dish. Microwave2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting.Chicken, whole (2½ to 3 lbs. 20 to 24 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half the time, unwrap and turn chicken over.[1.1 to 1.4 kg]) Shield warm areas with foil. To complete defrosting, run cold water in the cavityuntil giblets can be removed.Cornish hen 7 to 13 min. Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast-side-up. Turn over after first half of time.per lb./454 g Run cool water in the cavity until giblets can be removed.Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs. 3 to 8 min. Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe dish breast-side-down. After first half[1.8 to 2.7 kg]) per lb./454 g of time, turn breast-side-up and shield warm areas with foil. Defrost for secondhalf of time. Let stand 1 to 2 hours in refrigerator to complete defrosting. 11