GE Spacemaker D2092P129 Use And Care Manual

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Defrosting by ~meThe Time Defrost setting isdesigned for speedy thawing offrozen food and is one of the greatadvantages of a microwave oven.Use the Time Defrost setting toquickly thaw foods such as bread,rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozendinners. The Auto Defrost settingis preferred for meat and poultrybecause the oven seh the defrostingtime and power levels for you.l Power level 3 is automatically setfor defrosting, but you may changethis for more flexibility.l See your cookbook fordefrosting help.To become better acquainted withthe defrost function, defrost a 1O-OZ.package of frozen strawberries byfollowing the steps below.Step 1: Place package of frozenstrawberries in the oven and closedoor. Be sure package containsno metal.Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.Display shows “: O“ and “POWER3:’ “ENTER DEF TIME” flashes.Step 3: Select one half of the totaldefrosting time recommended inyour cookbook. For example, touch4 and MIN pad for 4 minutes.Display shows ‘~:OO” and “POWER3:’ “DEF TIME” flashes.I IHow to Change Wwer hvelStep 4: Touch ST~. “DEF TME”shows and time counts down ondisplay. When cycle is completed,the oven signals and flashes “End;’then automatically shuts off.Step 5: Turn package over, closedoor and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to setremaining half of defrosting timeand touch START.Step 6: When oven signals andflashes “End;’ open door, removepackage and separate strawberriesto finish defrosting.Defrosting ~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.l Family-size, pre-packagedfrozen dinners can be defrostedand microwaved. If the food is in afoil container, transfer it to amicrowave-safe dish.l Check your cookbook for otherdefrosting tips.9Questions and AnswersQ. When I press START, I hear adull, 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 in about 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 cookbook seem rightfor my food?A. Cookbook times are averages.Defrosting time can vary accordingto the temperature in your freezer.Set your oven for the time indicatedin your cookbook. If your food isstill not completely thawed at theend of that time, reset your ovenand adjust the time accordingly.Q. Should all foods be completelythawed before cooking?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 duringdefrosting 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.