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Defrost Mode

The oven has 4 preset defrost modes. The Defrost Menu shows the suggested defrost mode for various foods. This defrost function conveniently chimes during the mode to remind you to check, turn over, separate, or rearrange the food.

Setting the Defrost Function

Example: To defrost 1.2 pounds of meat

  • Press Defrost once.

  • Press 1 to select meat mode.

  • Set the weight: Press 1, 2. (for 1.2 lbs)

  • Press START to start defrosting.

  • When defrosting is complete, press Upper CLEAR/OFF.

Note

  • The countdown appears in the display after START is pressed. The oven chimes once during the defrost cycle.

  • At the chime, open the oven door and turn the food over. Remove any food that has thawed. Return the still frozen items to the oven and press START to complete the defrost cycle.

Weight Conversion Table

Most food weights are given in pounds and ounces. If using pounds, food weights must be entered into Auto Defrost in pounds and tenths of pounds (decimals).

Use the following table if necessary to convert food weights to decimals.

Ounces

Decimal Weight

1.6

0.1

3.2

0.2

4.8

0.3

6.4

0.4

8.0

0.5 (One-half pound)

9.6

0.6

11.2

0.7

12.8

0.8

14.4

0.9

16.0

1.0 (One pound)

Defrost Menu

Refer to the information below to set the desired code and weight.

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, 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 (0.1 - 6.0 lbs)

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

  • Cornish Hens: Whole

  • Turkey: Breast

  • Rinse chicken with tap water and let stand for 60 minutes after defrosting for better results.

  • Turn food over at beep.

  • Standing time: 60 minutes

Fish (0.1 - 4.0 lbs)

  • Fish: Fillets, whole steaks

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

  • Turn food over at beep.

  • Standing time: 5-10 minutes

Bread (0.1 - 2.0 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