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DefrostingThe Time Defrost setting isdesigned for speedy thawing offrozen food and is one of thegreat advantages of a microwaveoven.l Power level 3 is automatically setfor defrosting, but you may changethis for more flexibility.l See your 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.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.I IHow to Change Wwer hvel&After setting defrosting time,Step 5: Turn package over, closedoor and repeat Steps 2 and 3 toset remaining half of defrostingtime and touch START.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 package.l For even defrosting, somefoods need to be broken up orseparated part of the way throughthe defrosting time.l Family-size, pre-packagedfrozen dinners can be defrostedand microwaved. If the food is in afoil container, transfer it to amicrowave-safe dish.Questions 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 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 your defrosting guide. If yourfood is still not completely thawedat the end of that time, reset youroven and 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.l Check your defrosting guide forother defrosting tips.8