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Microwaving (Cont.)
Microwave Power Level(s)
program.
1. Press the selector dial to edit
selector dial to enter.
3. Turn the selector dial clockwise to increase and
counterclockwise to decrease the power level. Press
the selector dial to enter.
Defrost By Food Type
Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and
power levels to give even defrosting results for meats,
poultry and fish weighing up to 6 pounds.
1. Remove food from the package and place it on a
microwave-safe dish.
2. Press the Microwave pad and select defrost.
the selector dial to enter.
4. Turn the selector dial to select food type. Press the
selector dial to enter.
5. Turn the selector dial to the food weight, using the
for 1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3 oz.) Press the selector dial
to enter.
6. Press the selector dial or Start/Pause pad to start
defrosting.
Over.
Defrost By Time
Use Defrost By Time to defrost for a selected length of time.
1. Press the Microwave pad and select defrost.
2. Turn the selector dial to Defrost By Time. Press the
selector dial to enter.
3. Turn the selector dial to select the time you want.
Press the selector dial to enter.
4. Press the selector dial or Start/Pause pad to start
defrosting.
Over.
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Here are some examples of uses for various power
levels:
High 10
Med-High 7: Gentle cooking of meat and poultry; baking
casseroles and reheating.
Medium 5: Slow cooking and tenderizing for stews and
less tender cuts of meat.
Low 2 or 3: Defrosting, simmering, delicate sauces.
Warm 1: Keeping food warm, softening butter.
small pieces of foil for even defrosting.
to complete defrosting. Large roasts should stand for
about 30 minutes.
Conversion Guide
If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces, the
ounces must be converted to tenths (.1) of a pound.
Weight of Food in
Ounces
1–2
3
4–5
6–7
8
9–10
11
12–13
14–15
Power level is automatically set at 3, but can be
changed. To change the power levels, see the
Microwave Power Level(s) section. You can defrost
small items quickly by raising the power level after
entering the time. Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting
time in about half; power level 10 cuts the total time to
will need more frequent attention than usual.
Enter Food Weight
(tenths of a pound)
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