GE CSA1201RSS Use and Care Manual - Page 25

Micro 30 Secs My Recipes Defrosting tips Defrost by time Microwaving Advantium Oven Press MICRO 30 SECS repeatedly for 30 second increments of microwave cooking time. Oven starts immediately. The power level is automatically set at high, but you can change it for more flexibility. See Microwave power levels section for instructions. See the MY RECIPE sections in the Speedcook section of this book for instructions on how to save, use, change or delete a microwave custom recipe. Use DEFROST BY FOOD TYPE for meat, poultry, fish, and bread. Use DEFROST BY TIME for most other frozen foods. n Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package when using DEFROST BY TIME. Meats 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. n 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. n 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. n 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. n When defrosting 3 or more pounds of ground or cubed meat, remove defrosted portions at the turn signals. Use DEFROST BY TIME to defrost for a selected length of time. 1. Press the MICROWAVE pad. 2. Turn the selector dial to DEFROST. Press the dial to enter. 3. Turn the dial to DEFROST BY TIME. Press the dial to enter. 4. Turn the dial to select the time you want. Press the dial to enter. 5. Press the dial or START/PAUSE pad to start defrosting. 6. Turn the food over when the oven signals TURN FOOD OVER. Power level is automatically set at 3, but can be changed. To change the power levels, see Microwave power levels for instructions. 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 about 1/3. When defrosting at high power levels, food will need more frequent attention than usual and may have some cooking. 25