GE JES1288SH Owners Manual - Page 12

Safety Instructions About the timed microwave features. Time Defrost Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times. (Auto Defrost explained in the About the convenience microwave features section.) Make sure the turntable support and glass turntable are in place when microwaving. 1 Press DEFROST. 2 Turn the dial to TIME and press the dial to enter. 3 Turn the dial to enter defrosting time and press the dial to enter. 4 Press the dial or START. 5 Turn the food over when the oven signals. 6 Press the dial or START. When the oven signals, 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. A dull thumping noise may be heard during defrosting. This is normal when oven is not operating at High power. Defrosting Tips s 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. s 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. s 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. s For more even defrosting of larger foods, such as roasts, use Auto Defrost. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking. s When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in all areas. If still slightly icy, return to the microwave oven very briefly, or let it stand a few minutes. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 12