Defrost tips
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When using AUTO DEFROST, the weight to be entered is the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds
(the weight of the food minus the container) .
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Use AUTO DEFROST only for raw food . AUTO DEFROST gives best results when food to be thawed
is a minimum of 0°F (taken directly from a true freezer) . If food has been stored in a refrigerator-freezer
that does not maintain a temperature of 5°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 stored outside the freezer for up to 20 minutes, enter a lower food weight .
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The shape of the package alters the defrosting time . Shallow rectangular packets defrost more quickly than
a deep block .
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Separate pieces as they begin to defrost . Separated pieces defrost more easily .
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Shield areas of food with small pieces of foil if they start to become warm .
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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 causes arcing, which can damage the oven lining .
1 pound Defrost
The 1 POUND DEFROST feature provides a rapid defrost for 1 .0 pound frozen food . The oven automatically
sets the defrosting time .
Example: To defrost 1lb. ground beef.
1 . Touch 1 POUND DEFROST pad .
2 . Touch ENTER/START pad .
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