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 Auto Defrost repeatedly until the desired menu code appears in the display.
Use the number keys to enter the desired amount. Then 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 Defrost, enter 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 menu item and see the recommended amounts.
dEF1 Meat (0.1 - 6.0 lbs)
Beef: Ground beef, round steak, stew cubes, tenderloin steak, pot roast, rib roast, rump roast, chuck roast, hamburger patties
Lamb: Chops (1 inch thick), rolled roast
Pork: Chops (0.5 inch thick), hot dogs, spareribs, country-style ribs, rolled roast, sausage
dEF2 Poultry (0.1 - 6.0 lbs)
Poultry: Whole, cut-up, breast (boneless)
Rinse chicken cavity with tap water before cooking and let stand for 60 minutes after cooking for better results.
Cornish hens: Whole
Turkey: Breast
dEF3 Fish (0.1 - 6.0 lbs)
Fish: Fillets, whole steaks
Shellfish: Crab meat, lobster tails, shrimp, scallops
dEF4 Bread (0.1 - 1.0 lbs)
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