GE PSB9240SFSS Use and Care Manual - Page 28

Express Favorite recipes Defrosting tips Defrost by time 28 Microwaving Advantium Oven Press EXPRESS 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 IRUPRUHIOH[LELOLW\6HHMicrowave power levels for instructions.) See the Favorite recipe sections in the Speedcook section of this book for instructions on how to save, use, change or delete a favorite recipe. 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 defrosted in the package when using DEFROST BY TIME. 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. ■)DPLO\VL]HSUHSDFNDJHGIUR]HQ dinners can be defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil container, transfer it to a PLFURZDYHVDIHGLVK ■ 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. ■ 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 DEFROST pad. 2. Turn the selector dial to DEFROST BY TIME. Press the dial to enter. 3. Turn the dial to select the time you want. Press the dial to enter. 4. Press the dial or START/PAUSE pad to start defrosting. 5. 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.