For manual defrosting (without operating the Auto Defrost feature), use 180W. The blue defrost symbol appears in the window display whenever this power level is selected. To speed up the defrosting of dense foods over 450g (1lb), the oven may be started on Hi W(900W) power for 1- 3 minutes, then reduce to 180W until defrosting is complete.
Example: To defrost at 180W for 8 min 30 sec�s:.
1. Touch Pause/Clear ( 2. Touch the time button (
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3. Set the desired time by pressing buttons � 4. Touch the power button ( ).
5. Set the desired power (180W = 2) by pressing button � 6. Touch Start ( ).
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At the end of the defrosting time, the microwave power will automatically stop. The cooling fan and oven light will continue to run whilst 5 soft audible bell sounds are heard. � End � will appear in the display window. After the defrosting time has finished pressing Pause/Clear will reset the display window to the time of day.
Defrosting Tips
1. It is better to underestimate defrosting time if you are unsure. Food will continue to defrost during the standing time. 2. Separate food as soon as possible. 3. Turn large items, e.g. joints, halfway through the defrosting time, or at pause. 4. Remove any thawed food as soon as possible. 5. Remove or open any packaging before defrosting. 6. Place food in a larger container than that which it was frozen in, this will allow for easy stirring. 7. Begin thawing poultry, breast side down and turn over halfway through defrosting time or at pause. Delicate areas such as wing tips can be shielded with small pieces of smooth foil. 8. Standing time is very important, particularly for large, dense foods which cannot be stirred to ensure that the centre is completely defrosted before cooking.
