Frigidaire FGMV175QF Complete Owner's Guide - Page 24

     AUTO DEFROST Defrosting Tips vWhen using Auto Defrost, the weight to be entered is the vThe length of defrosting time varies according to how net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds (the weight of solidly the food is frozen. the food minus the container). vBeforeg Startin, make sure to remove any and all metal twist-ties that often come with frozen food bags, and replace them with strings or elastic bands. vOpen containers, such as cartons, before placing in the oven. vThe shape of the package affects how quickly food will defrost. Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than a deep block. v As food begins to defrost, separate the pieces. Separated pieces defrost more easily. v Always slit or pierce plastic pouches or packaging. v Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shiele parts of food such as chicken wings, leg tips, fish tails, or areas that start vIf food is foil wrappe, remove foil and place food in a suitable container. vSlit the skin of skinned food, such as sausage. to get warm. Make sure the foil does not touch the sides, top, or bottom of the oven. The foil can damage the oven lining. vBend plastic pouches of food to ensure even defrosting. vFor better results, let food stand after defrosting. vAlways underestimate defrosting time. If defrosted food v Turn over food during defrosting or standing time. is still icy in the center, return it to the microwave oven Break apart and remove food as required. for more defrosting. 24