GE CVM2072 - Manual (Page 22)

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Defrosting
by Time
Defrosting Features
ge.com
Allows you to defrost for a selected length
of time. See the Defrosting Guide for
suggested times.
1 From the Home Screen, select DEFROST.
2 From the Defrost Screen, select BY TIME.
3 Enter the defrosting time using the numbers
on the touchscreen. Press ENTER when
finished or CLEAR to erase the time you
entered.
4 Check to make sure the time and power
level are correct, and press START on the
touchscreen.
For best results, turn food over after half the
time and break apart or rearrange pieces for
more even defrosting. Shield any warm areas
with small pieces of foil.
Power level is automatically set at 3, but can be
changed. You can defrost small items quickly by
raising the power level after entering the time.
Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in
about half; power level 10 cuts the total time
to approximately 1/3. However, food will need
more frequent attention than usual.
A dull thumping noise may be heard during
defrosting. This is normal when oven is not
operating at High power.
Defrosting Tips
• Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be
defrosted in the package. Closed packages
should be slit, pierced or vented AFTER
food has partially defrosted. Plastic storage
containers should be partially uncovered.
• Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners can
be defrosted and microwaved. If the food is
in a foil container, transfer it to a microwave-
safe dish.
• For more even defrosting of larger foods,
such as roasts, use Auto Defrost. Be sure
large meats are completely defrosted before
cooking.
• Foods that spoil easily should not be allowed
to sit out for more than one hour after
defrosting. Room temperature promotes
the growth of harmful bacteria.
• When defrosted, food should be cool but
softened in all areas. If still slightly icy, return
to the microwave very briefly, or let it stand
a few minutes.
BY TIME