GE JT930SKSS Owners Manual - Page 19

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Using the defrost feature. ge.com The defrost feature allows you to thaw food for a set amount of time. Cookware/Tips for Defrosting For best results, remove food from packaging and place on broil pan and grid. If food is left in packaging, slit, pierce or vent to prevent heat buildup. Place food in the oven according to the Defrosting Guide. You can use all cookware/containers that are oven safe or microwave-safe. Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Be sure there is at least 1 inch of space between metal surfaces-pans, wall of cavity, aluminum foil-to prevent arcing. Dishes with metallic trim should not be used as arcing may occur. Remove metal twist ties from paper or plastic bags before placing them in the oven. Do not completely surround food with metal and/or foil. Plastic storage containers should be uncovered before defrosting. 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. Use caution when removing metal pans and stoneware after defrosting. They may become very warm, and you may need to use a potholder. For more even defrosting, turn food over, separate and rearrange when prompted. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking. See the Defrosting Guide for additional comments. When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in all areas. If still slightly icy, return to the oven very briefly, or let it stand a few minutes. How to Set the Oven for Defrost Place food in oven. Select FEATURE from main menu. Select DEFROST. Enter the defrost time in hours and/or minutes. Reference the chart on the next page. Select START. NOTE: Food may be checked at any time by opening the door. The microwave and convection fan will turn off and the defrost time countdown will stop while the door is open. They will resume when the door is closed. Check food and turn over when prompted. Add more time if desired. After the defrost time has ended, the oven will prompt the user to add "MORE TIME." Add additional time by selecting MORE TIME. Enter time in minutes. Press CLEAR/OFF pad if food has finished defrosting. 19