GE Spacemaker 164 D2092P127 Use And Care Manual

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DefrostingTime Defrost is designed forspeedy thawing of frozen foodand is one of the great advantagesof a microwave oven.l Power level 3 is automatically setfor defrosting, but you may changethis for more flexibility.. See the Defrosting Guide fordefrosting help.To become better acquainted withthe defrost function, defrost frozenpork chops by following the stepsbelow.Step 1: Place package of frozenchops in the oven and close door.Be sure package contains no metal.Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROSTpad. Display shows “: O“ and“POWER 3:’ “ENTER DEFTIME” flashes.Step 3: Select one half of the totaldefrosting time recommended inthe Defrosting Guide. For example,touch 4, 0 and O for 4 minutes.Display shows “4:00” and“POWER 3 :’ “DEF TIME”flashes.I How to Change Power hvelAfter setting defrosting time,touch POWER LEVEL pad,then touch desired number fornew power level.Step 4: Touch the START pad.“DEF TIME” and time, countingdown, show on the display. Whencycle is completed, the ovensignals, flashes “End,” thenautomatically shuts off.Step 5: Turn package over, closedoor and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to setremaining half of defrosting time.Touch the START pad.Step 6: When oven signals andflashes “End~’ open door, removepackage and separate chops tofinish defrosting.Defrosting ~psl Foods frozen in paper or plasticcan be defrosted in the packag\ ,l For even defrosting, some foodsneed to be broken up or separatedpart of the way through thedefrosting time.. Family-size, pre-packagedfrozen entrees can be defrostedand microwaved. If the food is ina foil container, transfer it to amicrowave-safe dish.l Check the Defrosting Guide forother defrosting tips.Questions and AnswersQ. When I touch the START pad,I hear a dull thumping noise.What is it?A. This sound is normal. It isletting you know the oven is using apower level lower than 10 (High).Q. Can I defrost small items ina hurry?A. Yes, but they will need morefrequent attention than usual. Raisethe power level after entering thetime by touching the desired powerlevel pad. Power level 7 cuts thetotal defrosting time about in 1/2;power level 10 cuts the totaldefrosting time to approximately1/3. During either, rotate or stirfood frequently.Q. Why don’t the defrostingtimes in the Defrosting Guideseem right for my food?A. These times are averages.Defrosting time can vary accordingto the temperature in your freezer.Set your oven for the time indicatedin the Defrosting Guide. If yourfood is still not completely thawedat the end of that time, reset youroven and adjust the timeaccordingly.Q. Should all foods be completelythawed before cooking?A. Some foods should not becompletely thawed before cooking.For example, fish cooks so quicklyit is better to begin cooking it whilestill slightly frozen.Q. Can I open the door duringTime Defrost to check on theprogress of my food?A. Yes. You may open the door atany time during microwaving. Toresume defrosting, close the doorand touch the START pad. Theoven begins operating if time is lefton timer. If not, reset timer.