To Use Programmed Defrost with Weight Unknown:
If the precise weight of the food is unknown, use the following
chart as a reference.
FOOD
Bread
Bagel
Muffin
Roll
Fish/
Fillet
Seafood
Steak
Shrimp
Scallops
Meat
Ground
Chops
Steak
Poultry
Breast
Ground
Pieces
1. Touch the START button or touch the MICROWAVE button
(on combination oven models).
2. From the Select mode menu, touch the "More" button until
"Defrost" is shown. Touch the quickset pad next to "Defrost"
to select it.
3. Use the quickset pad to select the appropriate built-in
food category.
4. Press the quickset pad next to WEIGHT UNKNOWN.
5. Use the quickset pad to select one of the preset quantities.
6. To set the desired Doneness, press the quickset pads next to
Doneness then press the "< Less" or "> More" buttons.
7. For more information and instructions, press the quickset pad
next to Instructions.
8. Press START. The display will count down the cook time.
When the stop time is reached, the oven will
shut off automatically.
If enabled, end-of-cycle tones will sound, then reminder
tones will sound every minute.
9. (Optional) After the cooking cycle ends, press the quickset
pad next to KEEP WARM. This will start a new cooking cycle
that will keep food warm. The microwave will run at 10%
power for 60 minutes. See the "Keep Warm" section for
additional information.
SETTING
QUANTITY
Small
1-8 pieces
Medium
1-6 pieces
Large
1-6 pieces
Small
4-16 pieces
Medium
1-6 pieces
Large
1-6 pieces
Small
2-8 pieces
Medium
1-6 pieces
Large
1-6 pieces
1-6 pieces
1-4 pieces
1-4 cups
(236 mL-1 L)
1-4 cups
(236 mL-1 L)
1-4 cups
(236 mL-1 L)
Small
1-6 pieces
Medium
1-6 pieces
Large
1-4 pieces
Small
1-6 pieces
Medium
1-4 pieces
Large
1-2 pieces
1-6 pieces
1-4 cups
(236 mL-1 L)
Small
1-6 pieces
Medium
1-6 pieces
Large
1-6 pieces
10. (Optional) After the cooking cycle ends, press the ADD
30SEC button. This will automatically add 30 seconds to the
cook time. Press the quickset pad next to ADD MORE TIME
to go to Cook Timer screen if necessary.
11. Touch CANCEL (or CANCEL MICROWAVE on combo
models) to turn off the oven.
To Use Manual Defrost:
1. Touch the START button or touch the MICROWAVE button
(on combination oven models).
2. From the Select mode menu, touch the "More" button until
"Defrost" is shown. Touch the quickset pad next to
"Defrost" to select it.
NOTE: The default power level is 20%.
3. Enter a Cook Time (--:--:--). The maximum length is 01:30:00.
4. Press START. The display will count down the cook time.
When the stop time is reached, the oven will
shut off automatically.
If enabled, end-of-cycle tones will sound, then reminder
tones will sound every minute.
5. (Optional) After the cooking cycle ends, press the quickset
pad next to KEEP WARM. This will start a new cooking cycle
that will keep food warm. The microwave will run at 10%
power for 60 minutes. See the "Keep Warm" section for
additional information.
6. (Optional) After the cooking cycle ends, press the ADD
30SEC button. This will automatically add 30 seconds to the
cook time. Press the quickset pad next to ADD MORE TIME
to go to Cook Timer screen if necessary.
7. Touch CANCEL (or CANCEL MICROWAVE on combo
models) to turn off the oven.
DEFROST PREPARATION CHART
MEAT
Beef: ground, steaks, roast,
stew
Lamb: stew and chops
Pork: chops, ribs, roasts,
sausage
POULTRY
Chicken: whole and cut up
Cornish hens
Turkey: breast
FISH
Fillets, Steaks, Whole,
Shellfish
The narrow or fatty areas of
irregular shaped cuts should
be shielded with foil before
defrosting.
Do not defrost less than ¼ lb
(113 g) or two 4 oz (113 g)
patties.
Place all meats in
microwave-safe baking dish.
Place in microwave-safe
baking dish, chicken breast
side up.
Remove giblets from whole
chicken.
Place in microwave-safe
baking dish.
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