GE SCA2001 - Manual (Page 25)

Microwaving
Advantium Oven
Defrosting
tips Use AUTO DEFROST for meat, poultry
and fish. Use TIME DEFROST for most
other frozen foods.
■ Foods frozen in paper or plastic
can be time defrosted in the
package, but foods should be
taken out of the package when
using DEFROST (AUTO). 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.
■ 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.
■ For more even defrosting of
larger foods, such as roasts, use
DEFROST (AUTO). Be sure large
meats are completely defrosted
before cooking.
■ 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.
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