The oven has 4 preset defrost cycles. The Defrost Menu shows the suggested defrost cycle for various foods. This defrost function conveniently chimes during the cycle to remind you to check, turn over, separate, or rearrange the food.
Press STOP/Clear. Press Defrost.
Use the number keys or press Defrost to enter the desired menu code from the Defrost Menu, and press START/Enter.
Press the number keys to set the weight, and press START/Enter.
At the chime, open the oven door and turn the food over. Remove any food that has thawed. Return the items which are still frozen to the oven and press START/Enter to complete the defrost cycle.
The countdown appears in the display after START/Enter is pressed. The oven chimes once during the defrost cycle.
When using this defrost function, the weight to be entered is the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds (the weight of the food minus the container).
Refer to the information below to set the desired code and weight.
Beef: Ground beef, round steak, stew cubes, tenderloin steak, pot roast, rib roast, rump roast, chuck roast, hamburger patties
Lamb: Chops, rolled roast
Pork: Chops, hot dogs, spareribs, country-style ribs, rolled roast, sausage
Veal: Cutlets (1 lb., ½ inch thick)
Turn food over at beep.
Standing time: 5-15 minutes
Poultry: Whole, cut-up, breast (boneless)
Cornish Hens: Whole
Turkey: Breast
Rinse chicken with tap water before cooking and let stand for 60 minutes after cooking for better results.
Turn food over at beep.
Standing time: 60 minutes
Fish: Fillets, whole steaks
Shellfish: Crab meat, lobster tails, shrimp, scallops
Turn food over at beep.
Standing time: 5-10 minutes
Sliced bread, buns, baguettes, etc.
Separate slices and place between paper towels or on flat plate. Turn food over at beep.
Standing time: 1-2 minutes