GE Spacemaker 164D2092P020 Use And Care Manual

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Defrosti~ by ~meTime Defrost is designedfor speedy thawing of frozenfoods and is one of the greatadvantages of a microwave oven.l Power level 3 is automatically setfor defrosting, but you may changethis for more flexibility.l See the defrosting guide fordefrosting help.To become better acquainted withthe Time Defrost function, defrostfrozen pork chops by following thesteps below.Step 1: Place package of frozenchops in the oven and close door.Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.Display shows “: O“ and “ENTERDEF TIME” 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 “DEFTIME” flashes.How to Change ~wer hvelAfter setting defrosting time,touch POWER LEVEL pad,then touch desired number fornew power level.Step 4: Touch START. “DEFTIME” shows and time countsdown on display. When cycle iscompleted, the oven signals andflashes “End;’ then automaticallyshuts off.Step 5: Turn package over, closedoor and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to setremaining hdf of defrosting timeand touch START.Step 6: When oven signals andflashes “Endj’ open door, removepackage and separate chops tofinish defrosting.Defrosti~ ~psl Foods frozen in paper or plasticcan be defrosted in the package.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.* Check the defrosting guide forother defrosting tips.Questions and AnswersQ. When I press ST~T, I heara 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 afier entering thetime by touching the desired powerlevel pad. Power level 7 cuts thetotal defrosting time about in 1/2;power level 10 cuts the toti defrostingtime to approximately 1/3. Duringeither, rotate or stir food frequently.Q. Why don’tthe defrostingtimes in the defrosting guide seemright 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 your foodis still not completely thawed at tieend of that time, reset your ovenand adjust the time accordingly.Q. Should all foods becompletely thawed beforecooking?A. Some foods should not becompletely thawed before cooking.For example, fish cooks so quic~yit is better to begin cooking while itis still 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 press START. The oven beginsoperating if time is left on timer.If not, reset timer.10