GE JVM3160RFSS Use and Care Manual - Page 13

Defrost Weight/Time Express Cook 12 3 45 6 78 9 0 Start Pause GEAppliances.com Time Defrost Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time. See the Defrosting Guide on page 14 for suggested times (Weight Defrost is explained on page 12). 1 Press DEFROST twice for Time Defrost. 2 Enter defrosting time in minutes and seconds. 3 Press START. Cooking will start when the countdown begins in the display. At one half of selected defrosting time, turn food over and break apart or rearrange pieces for more even defrosting. Shield any warm areas with small pieces of foil. The oven will continue to defrost if you don't open the door and turn the food. Noises may be heard during defrosting. This is normal when 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. „ For more even defrosting of larger foods, such as roasts, use Time Defrost. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking. „ 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. 13