Custom Defrosting
The Custom Defrost featureâ��s preset programs can be used or the microwave oven can be manually set to defrost. To defrost manually, use 30% cook power. Refer to a reliable cookbook for defrosting information. â� Food should be 0°F (-18°C) or colder at defrosting for optimal results. How foods are stored can affect results.
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Auto Sensor Cooking
The sensor in the microwave oven detects humidity released from the food and automatically sets a cooking time based on the selected food category. Use the following chart as a guide. FOOD Baked Potatoes QUANTITY INSTRUCTIONS
Unwrap foods and remove lids (for example, from fruit juice containers) before defrosting. Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than thick blocks. Separate food pieces as soon as possible during or at the end of the cycle for more even defrosting. Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such as chicken wings, leg tips and fish tails. See �Aluminum Foil and Metal� first.
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1-4 medium, Pierce each one several times 10-13 oz with a fork. Place on turntable (283-369 g) each around edges, at least 1" (2.5 cm) apart. Let stand 5 minutes after cooking.
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Frozen Vegetables
1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)
The Custom Defrost feature has preset times and cook powers for 3 categories: Meat, Poultry and Fish. Custom Defrost should not be used for food that has been left outside the freezer for more than 20 minutes, or for frozen ready-made food. Use the following chart as a guide. MEAT Beef: ground, steaks, roast, stew Lamb: stew and chops Pork: chops, ribs, roasts, sausage The narrow or fatty areas of irregular shaped cuts should be shielded with foil before defrosting. Do not defrost less than 1/4 lb (113 g) or two 4 oz (113 g) patties. Place all meats in microwavable baking dish. Do not cover. Frozen Entrée 10-20 oz (283-567 g) Fresh Vegetables 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)
Remove from package. Place in microwavable container. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after cooking. Place in microwavable container and add 2-4 tbs (30-60 mL) water. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after cooking. Remove from package. Loosen cover on three sides. If it is not in microwavable container, place on plate, cover with plastic wrap and vent. Follow measurements on package for ingredient amounts. Place rice and liquid in microwavable dish. Cover with loose-fitting lid. Let stand 5 minutes after cooking, or until liquid is absorbed. Stir. Place in microwavable dish. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Let stand 2-3 minutes after cooking.
Rice
POULTRY Chicken: whole and cut up Cornish hens Turkey: breast FISH Fillets, Steaks, Whole, Shellfish Place in microwavable baking dish. Do not cover. Seafood Place in microwavable baking dish, chicken breast side up. Do not cover.
0.5-2 cups (125-500 mL) dry rice (Use medium or long grain rice.)
Fish
0.25-2 lbs (113-907 g)
NOTE: When covering foods, make sure the vent opening is large enough for moisture to escape. This will allow the sensor to accurately determine cooking time.
To Use Custom Defrost:
1. Touch CUSTOM DEFROST. The display will show the setting for defrosting Meat. Touch CUSTOM DEFROST a second time for the Poultry setting, and a third time for the Fish setting. 2. Enter the weight. Weight can be set from 0.1 lb to 6.0 lbs (45 g to 2.7 kg). 3. Touch START. The display will count down the defrost time. During defrosting, 5 short tones will sound. These tones indicate it is time to check, turn, rearrange or separate food. Open door, turn food if necessary, close door and touch START to resume defrosting. When the cycle ends, �END� will appear in the display, and the end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed by reminder tones. 4. Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones.
To Use Auto Cook:
Before using, make sure the microwave oven has been plugged in for at least 3 minutes, the room temperature is not above 95°F (35°C), and the outside of the container and microwave oven cavity are dry. 1. Place food on the turntable and close the door. 2. Touch COOK (AUTO SENSOR COOK) until the desired food type is displayed. The microwave oven will start automatically after a brief delay. When the cycle ends, �END� will appear in the display, and the end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed by reminder tones. 3. Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones.
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