Defrosting By Time; Defrosting Tips - GE JKP76GP Use & Care Manual

Defrosting by Time

The Time Defrost setting is
designed for speedy thawing of
frozen food and is one of the
great advantages of a microwave
oven.
Use the Time Defrost setting to
quickly thaw foods such as
bread, rolls, vegetables, fruits
and frozen dinners. The Auto
Defrost setting is preferred for
meat and poultry because the
oven sets the defrosting time and
power levels for you.
Power level 3 is automatically set
for defrosting, but you may change
this for more flexibility.
help.
To become better acquainted with
the defrost function, defrost a 10
oz. package of frozen strawbemies
by following the steps below.
Step 1: Place package of frozen
door. Be sure package contains no
metal.
Step 2: Touch the TIME
DEFROST pad.
Step 3: Select one-half of the total
defrosting time recommended in
the cookbook. For example, touch
3,0 and O pads for 3 minutes.
Display shows "3:007' and
"POWER 3. " "DEF TIME"
flashes. If you wish to change
power level, touch the POWER
LEVEL pad and then new number.
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Step 4: Touch the START pad.
down, show on display. When cycle
is completed, the oven signals and
display flashes "End." The oven
then automatically shuts off.
Step 5: Turn package over, close
door and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to
set remaining half of defrosting
time. Touch the START pad.
Step 6: When oven signals and
display flashes "End," open door,
remove package and separate
strawberries to finish defrosting.

Defrosting Tips

Foods frozen in paper or plastic
can be defrosted in the package.
Family-size, pre-packaged,
frozen entrees can be defrosted and
microwaved. Remove from foil
container and place in a
microwave-safe dish.
For even defrosting, some foods
need to be broken up or separated
part of the way through the
defrosting time.
Check the cookbook for other
defrosting tips.
Questions and Answers
Q. When I press the START pad,
I hear a dull thumping noise.
What is it?
A. This sound is normal. It is
letting you know the oven is using
a power level lower than 10 (High).
Q. Can I defrost small items in a
hurry?
A. Yes, but they will need more
frequent attention than usual. Raise
the power level after entering the
time by touching the desired power
level pad. Power level 7 cuts the
total defrosting time about in half;
power level 10 cuts the total
defrosting time to approximately
one-third. During either, rotate or
stir foods frequently.
Q. Why don't the defrosting
times in the cookbook seem right
for my food?
A. Defrosting times are averages.
Defrosting time can vary according
to the temperature in your freezer.
Set your oven for the time indicated
in the cookbook. If your food is still
not completely thawed at the end of
that time, reset your oven and adjust
the time accordingly.
Q. Should all foods be completely
thawed before cooking?
A. Some foods should not be
completely thawed before cooking.
For example, fish cooks so quickly
it is better to begin cooking while
it is still slightly frozen.
Q. Can I open the door during
defrosting to check on the
progress of my food?
A. Yes. You may open the door at
any time during microwaving. To
resume defrosting, close the door
and press the START pad. The
oven begins operating if time is
left on timer. If not, reset timer.
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