GE PSB1000NWW Use and Care Manual - Page 25

Microwaving

Page 25 highlights

Defrosting tips Microwaving Advantium Oven Use DEFROST BY FOOD TYPE for meat, poultry and fish. Use DEFROST BY TIME for most other frozen foods. I Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be time defrosted in the package, but foods should be taken out of the package when using DEFROST BY FOOD TYPE. Closed packages should be slit, pierced or vented after food has partially defrosted. Plastic storage containers should be partially uncovered. I 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. I 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 For more even defrosting of larger foods, such as roasts, use DEFROST BY TIME. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking. I 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. 25

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
  • 29
  • 30
  • 31
  • 32
  • 33
  • 34
  • 35
  • 36
  • 37
  • 38
  • 39
  • 40
  • 41
  • 42
  • 43
  • 44
  • 45
  • 46
  • 47
  • 48
  • 49
  • 50
  • 51
  • 52
  • 53
  • 54
  • 55
  • 56
  • 57
  • 58
  • 59
  • 60
  • 61
  • 62
  • 63
  • 64
  • 65
  • 66
  • 67
  • 68
  • 69
  • 70
  • 71
  • 72

Microwaving
Advantium Oven
Defrosting
tips
Use DEFROST BY FOOD TYPE for meat,
poultry and fish.
Use DEFROST
BY TIME
for most other frozen foods.
Foods frozen in paper or plastic can
be time defrosted in the
package,
but foods should be taken out of
the package when using
DEFROST
BY FOOD TYPE
.
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
DEFROST BY TIME.
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.
25