Defrosting Tips - Whirlpool MC8131XE Use And Care Manual

Weight conversion chart
You are probably used to food weights as
If the weight on the food package is in
being in pounds and ounces that are frac- fractions of a pound, you can use the
tions of a pound (for example 4 ounces following chart to convert the weight to
equals l/4 pound). However, in order to enter decimals.
food weight in DEFROST, you must specify
pounds and tenths of a pound.
NUMBER AFTER DECIMAL EQUIVALENT OUNCE WEIGHT
.lO 1.6
.20 3.2
.25 One-Quarter Pound 4.0
.30 4.8
.40
6.4
50 One-Half Pound 8.0
.60
9.6
.70
11.2
.75 Three-Quarters Pound 12.0
.80
12.8
.90
14.4
1 .oo
One Pound 16.0
Defrosting tips
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When using DEFROST, the weight to be
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The shape of the package alters the
entered is the net weight in pounds and
defrosting time. Shallow rectangular
tenths of pounds (the weight of the food
packets defrost more quickly than a
minus the container).
deep block.
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Only use DEFROST for raw food.
DEFROST gives best results when food
to be thawed is a minimum of 0°F. If food
has been stored in a refrigerator-freezer
that does not maintain a temperature of
0°F or below, always program a lower
food weight (for a shorter defrosting time)
to prevent cooking the food.
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If the food Is kept outside the freezer
for up to 20 minutes, enter a lower food
weight.
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Separate pieces as they begin to defrost.
Separated pieces defrost more easily.
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You can use small pieces of aluminum
foil to shield foods like chicken wings, leg
tips, and fish tails, but the foil must not
touch the side of the oven. Foil can
damage the oven lining.
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Shleld areas of food with small pieces
of foil if they start to become warm. Make
sure the foil does not touch the side of
the oven.
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If the food Is kept outside the freezer for
more than 20 minutes, and for defrosting
ready-made food, defrost by time and
power and let stand after defrosting.
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For better results, a preset standing
time is included in the defrosting time.
This may make the defrosting time seem
longer than expected. (For more informa-
tion on standing time, see "Microwave
cooking tips" on page 54.)
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