GE JES1146 Owner's Manual page 20

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About the time features.
- TIME .... :
DEFROST
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77meDefrost
Allows you to deftest for a selected length of time,
See d_e Oofrostin9 Guido for suggested times.
i:•!__Press TIME DEFROST
i-_2_iEnter defrosting time°
!1311Press START
Power level is automatically set at 3, but can be changed,
You can defrost small items quickly by raising the power
level ,after entering the time° Powerlevel 7 cuts tim total
defrosting time in about half] powerleve110 cuts tim
total ume to approximately 1/3. However; food will
need more frequent attention flaan usual°
A dull thumping noise may be beard during deffosting_
This is normM wlren oven is not operating at High power.
Defrosting Tips
Foods frozen in paper' or plastic can be defrosted in
the package.. Closed packages should be slit, pierced
or' vented AFTER food has partially defrosted. Plastic
storage containers should be partially uncovered.
Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners can be
defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil
container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.
!:_ Foods that spoil easily should not be allowed to
sit out for more than one hour after defrosting°
Room temperature promotes the growth of
harmful bacteria.
i"ilFor more even defrosting of larger foods, such as
roasts, use Auto Defrost. Be sure large meats
are
completely defrosted before cooking°
r:_When defrosted, food should be cool but softened
in all areas, If still slightly icy, return to the microwave
very briefly, or let it stand a few minutes.
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