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Auto Defrost Mode

Using Defrost Menu

The oven has 4 preset defrost cycles. The Defrost Menu shows the suggested defrost cycle for various foods.

  • Press Auto Defrost.

  • Use the number keys to enter the desired menu code from the Auto Defrost Menu.

  • Use the number keys to enter the desired amounts.

  • 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.

Using Time Defrost

This feature defaults to microwave power level 3.

  • Press Auto Defrost twice.

  • Press the number keys to set the defrost time.

  • 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.

Note

  • 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).

Defrost Menu

Refer to the information below to set the desired menu item and see the recommended amounts.

  • 1 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

    • Veal: Cutlets (1 lb, 0.5 inch thick)

    When the oven beeps, turn food over. After defrosting, let stand for 5-15 minutes.

  • 2 Poultry (0.1 - 6.0 lbs)

    • Poultry: Whole, cut-up, breast (boneless)

      Rinse chicken cavity with tap water and let stand for 60 minutes after cooking for better results.

    • Cornish hens: Whole

    • Turkey: Breast

    When the oven beeps, turn food over. After defrosting, let stand for 30 minutes.

  • 3 Fish (0.1 - 6.0 lbs)

    • Fish: Fillets, whole steaks

    • Shellfish: Crab meat, lobster tails, shrimp, scallops

    When the oven beeps, turn food over. After defrosting, let stand for 5-10 minutes.

  • 4 Bread (0.1 - 1.0 lbs)

    • Muffins, rolls, cake

    When the oven beeps, turn food over. After defrosting, let stand for 1-2 minutes.