Manual

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Operating Instructions
Time Features
Time Defrost
Allows you to del¥ost lbr the length of
time you selecl. See the I)el]-osfing Guide
lbr suggested times.
1. Press AUTO/TIME I)EFR()S 1' lwice.
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2. Enter deliosting time.
3. Press STAR 1.
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4. Turn lbod over when the oven signals.
5. Press STAR 1.
(Auto Defrost explained in the section on
Auto Features.)
Power level 3 is autonlatically set, but you
may change this l_.)r more flexibility. You
may del¥ost small items more quickly by
raising the power level al]er emering the
time. However, they will need more
lYequent attention than usual.
Power level 7 cuts the total deli-osting time
in about half; power level 10 cuts the total
time to approximately 1/3. Rotate or stir
lbod lYequently.
At one half of selected defi-osting time,
the oven signals TURN. At this time, mm
lbod over and break apart or rearrange
pieces lbr more even del?-osting. Shield
any warm areas with small pieces oflbil.
A dull thumping noise ma} be heard
during del?-osting. This sound is nonnal
when the oven is not operating at
High power.
Defrosting Tips
• Foods li-ozen in paper or plastic can be
defi-osted in the pa(kage. 'Iightl_ ch)sed
packages should be slit, pierced or
vented AIq'ER R)od has partially
defi-osted. Plastic storage containers
should be at leant partially uncovered.
• Famil)_size, prepackaged l¥ozen diimers
can be deli-osted and microwaved, if the
fi)od is in a lbil container, transl_r it to a
microwave-salk_ dish.
* Foods that spoil easily, such as milk,
eggs, fish, stullhlgs, poultry and pork,
should not be allowed to sit out lbr more
than one hour after del]-osting. Room
temperature promotes the growth of
harmful bacteria.
• For more even deliosfing of larger loods,
such as beef, lamb and veal roasts, use
Aura Del¥ost.
• When defi-osted, lbod should be cool but
sol]ened in all areas, if slill slightly icy,
remm lo the microwave vm% brielly, or let
it stand a few inintlWS.
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