GE Spacemaker JVM152H Use And Care Manual

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Defrosting by ~meTime Defrost is designed forspeedy thawing of frozen foodand is one of the great advantagesof a microwave oven.Use Time Defrost to quicklythaw foods such as bread, rolls,vegetables, fruits and frozendinners. Auto Defrost is preferredfor meat and poultry because theoven sets the defrosting time andpower levels for you.l Power level 3 is automatically setfor defrosting, but you may changethis for more flexibility.l See your cookbook for defrostinghelp.To become better acquainted withTime Defrost, 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, 0 and O for 4 minutes. Displayshows “4:00” and “POWER 3.”“DEF TIME” flashes.How to Change Power hvelAfter setting defrosting time,touch POWER LEVEL pad,then touch desired number fornew power level.Step 4: Touch START. “DEF TIME”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 re~eat Steps 2 and 3 to set. .remaining 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 entrees can be defrosted andmicrowaved. If the food is in a foilcontainer, transfer it to a microwavesafe dish.l Check your cookbook for otherdefrosting tips.9Questions and AnswersQ. When I press START, 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 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 total defrostingtime to approximately 1/3. Duringeither, rotate or stir food 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 becompletely thawed beforecooking?A. Some foods should not becompletely thawed before cooking.For example, fish cooks so quicklyit 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.