Hotpoint RK960 Use And Care Manual
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Readthisbookcarefully.
It will help you operate and maintain your new Cooking Center
properly.
Keep it handy for answersto your
questions.
If you don’t understand something
or need more help. . .
Call, toll free:
The GE AnswerCenter’”
800.626.2000
consumer information service
or write: (include your phone
number);
Consumer Affairs
Hotpoint
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
Writedown the modeland
serialnumbers.
You’llfind them on a label on the
front of the lower oven behind the
door.
These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with
your Cooking Center. Before
sending in this card, pleasewrite
these numbers here:
Model No.
Serial No.
Usethese numbers in any
correspondence or servicecalls
concerning your Cooking Center.
Be sureyourovenis
registered.
Itis important that we,the manufacturer, know the location of your
Cooking Center should a need
occur for adjustments.
Yoursupplier is responsible for
registering you asthe owner.
Pleasecheck with your supplier to
be sure he has done so; also send
in your Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card. If you move,
or if you are not the original purchaser pleasewrite to us, stating
model and serial numbers. This
appliancemustbe registered.
Pleasebe certainthatit is.
Write to:
Hotpoint
Range Product Service
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
If you receiveda damaged
oven.. .
immediately contact the dealer (or
builder) that sold you the Cooking
Center.
Savetime and money.
Beforeyou requestservice,check
the ProblemSolveron pages 26-27.
It lists minor causes of operating
problems that you can correct
yourself.
PRECAUTIONS
TO AVOID
POSSIBLE
EXPOSURETO
EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE
ENERGY
(a) Do Not Attemptto operate this
oven with the door open since open
door operation can result in harmful
exposure to microwaveenergy. It is
important not to defeat or tamper
with the safety interlocks.
(b) Do Not Placeany object
between the oven front face and the
door or allow soil or cleaner residue
to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
(c) Do Not Operatethe oven if it is
damaged. It is particularly important
that the oven door close properly
and that there is no damage to the:
(1) door (bent),
(2) hinges and latches (broken or
loosened),
(3) door sealsand sealing surfaces.
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(d) The OvenShouldNot be
adjusted or repaired by anyone
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except properly qualified service
personnel.
MicrowavingTips
@ Make sure all utensils used in
your microwave oven are labeled
“suitable for microwaving”. Check
your Cookbook for specific test
to determine “microwave-safe”
utensils.
e Papertowels, wax paper,and
plastic wrap can be used to cover
dishes in order to retain moisture
and prevent spattering.
e Some microwaved foods require
stirring, rotating, or rearranging.
Check your Cookbook for specific
instructions.
@ Some foods such as unshelled
eggs and hot dogs must be pierced
to allow steam to escape during
cooking.
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microwavingTips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
afety Instructions . . . . . . . . . ...3-5
6
eatures of YourOven . . . . . . . . . . 6
uch Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . 7
‘Time Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ..8
Defrost .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .9
Temperature Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Hold/Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Auto Roast . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...12. 13
Quick SetControl &Chart .. 14,15
Conventional Oven
Safety Instructions .. . . . . . . . ...3-5
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..6
OvenControls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...6
Oven Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
OvenShelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Minute Timer, Clock,
Automatic Oven Timer . . . . . . . 17
Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..17
Broiling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Roasting .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Baking Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 22
Broiling Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...23
Roasting Chart
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
_Care of Your Cooking Center
J;-Clean Operation . . . . . . . . . . 19
‘Care of Your Cooking Center .. . 20
mp Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . 21
venThermostat
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
RemovableOven Door . . . . . . . . . 21
Cleaning Chart .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
General
Before Using Your
Cooking Center . . . . . . . . . . . ...2
Energy Saving Tips . . . . . . . . . . ...5
Model &SerialNumber
Location .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
The Problem Solver . . . . . . ...26-27
Consumer Services. . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . .. Back Cover
IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS E
Red all instructionsbeforeusingthisappliance.
When using electrical appliances
basic safety precautions should
be followed, including the
following:
WARNING—TOreduce the risk
of burns, electric shock, fire,
injury to persons or exposure to
excessivemicrowave energy:
e Usethis appliance only for its
intended use as described in this
manual.
e
Be sure your appliance is
properly installed and grounded
by a qualified technician in
accordance with the provided
installation instructions.
e This appliance must be con-
nected to a grounded, metallic,
permanent wiring system,or an
equipment grounding conductor
should be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to
the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the appliance.
* This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service
personnel. Contact nearest
authorized service facility for
examination, repair or
adjustment.
e Before performing any
service, DISCONNECT THE
OVEN POWERSUPPLYAT THE
HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION
PANEL BY REMOVING THE
FUSE OR SWITCHING OFF
THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.
e Do not cover or block any
openings on the appliance.
e Do not use outdoors.
@ Do not operate this appliance
if it is not working properly, or if
it has been damaged or dropped.
IS As with any appliance, close
supervision is necessarywhen
used by children.
e Do notleavechildrenalone—
children should not be left alone
or unattended in area where
appliance is in use.They should
never be allowed to sit or stand
on any part of the appliance.
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e Don’t allow anyone to climb,
standorhangonthedoor.They
coulddamagethe oven.
~ CAUTION: DO NOT STORE
ITEMS OF INTEREST TO
CHILDREN IN CABINETS
ABOVE AN OVEN–CHILDREN
CLIMBING ON THE OVEN TO
REACH ITEMS COULD BE
SERIOUSLYINJURED.
@ Wear proper clothing. Loose
fitting or hanging garments
should never be worn while
using the appliance. Flammable
material could be ignited if
brought in contact with hot heating elements and may cause
severeburns.
@ Useonly drypotholders—
moist or damp potholders on
hot surfaces may result in burns
from steam. Do not let potholders touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or
other bulky cloth.
@ Neveruseyour appiiancefor
warmingor heatingthe room.
@ Do not storeflammablematerialsin the oven.
e Keephood and greasefilters
cleanto maintain good venting
and to avoid grease fires.
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@ Do not let cookinggreaseor
otherflammablematerialsaccumulatein the ovenor nearit.
@ Do not usewateron grease
fires.Flamein ovencan be
smotheredby completely
closingdoor and turningOven
Setto OFF.
e Whencookingporkfollow
our directions exactly and
always cook the meat to at least
170°. This assuresthat, in the
remote possibility that trichina
may be present in the meat, it
will be killed and meatwill be
safeto eat.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
e Do not touch heating elements
or interiorsurfaceof oven.These
surfacesmay be hot enough to
burn eventhough they are dark
in color. During and after use,do
not touch, or let clothing or other
flammable materialscontact any
interior areaof the oven;allow
sufficient time for cooling, first.
Other potentially hot surfaces
include the ovenvent openings
and surfaces nearthe openings, crevicesaround the oven
door and the edges of the door
window.
Remernbe~ The insidesurface of
the oven may be hot when the
door is opened.
Microwave CM?ri:
e Readand follow the specific
“PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURETO
EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE
ENERGY” found on page 2.
~ To reduce the risk of fire in
the oven cavity:
—Do not overcook food. Care-
fully attend appliance if paper,
plastic, or other combustible
materials are placed inside the
oven to facilitate cooking.
—Remove wire twist-ties from
paper or plastic bags before
placing bag in oven.
—Do not use your microwave
oven to dry newspapers.
—Paper towels and napkins,
wax paper.
Recycled paper
products can contain metal
flecks which may cause arcing
or ignite. Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments
should be avoided, as they may
also ignite.
—Do not pop popcornin your
microwaveovenunless in a
special microwave popcorn
accessory or unless
popcorn labeled for
microwave ovens.
you use
use in
—Do not operatethe ovenwhile
emptyto avoiddamageto the
ovenand the dangerof fire. If by
accident the oven should run
empty a minute or two, no harm
is done. However, try to avoid
operating the oven empty at all
times—it savesenergy and pro-
longs life of the oven.
—If materials inside the oven
should ignite, keepoven door
closed,turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut
off power at the fuse or circuit
breaker panel.
e Some p~oductssuch as
whole eggs and sealed containers—for example, closed
glassjars—may explode and
should not be heated in this
oven.
~ Avoidheatingbabyfood in
glassjars, evenwithout their
lids; especially meat and egg
mixtures.
e Seedoor surface cleaning
instructions on page 20.
e Don’tdefrostfrozenbever-
agesin narrow necked bottles;
especially carbonated ones.
Evenif the container is opened,
pressure can build up. This can
causethe container to burst,
resulting in injury.
~ Use metalonly as directedin
Cookbook.Metal strips as used
on meat, roasts are helpful when
used as shown in Cookbook.
TV dinners may be cooked in
metal trays. However, when
using metal in microwave oven,
keep metal(exceptfor DOUBLE
DUTYTMshelf)at leastl-inch
awayfromsidesof oven.
~ Cookingutensilsmay
becomehot because of heat
transferred from the heated
food. This is especially true if
plastic wrap has been covering
the top and handles of the
utensil. Potholders may be
needed to handle the utensil.
s Sometimes,the ovenfloor
can becometoo hot to touch.
@
Be careful touching the floor
during and after cooking. o
s Do not useany thermometer
in food you are microwaving
unlessthat thermometer is
designed or recommended for
use in the microwave oven.
~ Removethe temperature
probefrom the ovenwhen not
~singit to cook with. If you leave
the probe inside the oven without
inserting it in food or liquid, and
turn on microwave energy, it can
create electrical arcing in the
oven, and damage oven walls.
~ Boilingeggs(in and out of
shell)isnot recommendedfor
microwave cooking. Pressure
can build up inside egg yolk and
may cause it to burst, resulting
in injury.
~ Foodswithunbrokenouter
“skin”such as potatoes, hot
dogs or sausages,tomatoes,
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apples, chicken livers and other
giblets, and eggs (seeabove)
should be pierced to allow
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steam to escape during cooking.
~ Plastic
LJtensils-Plastic
utensils designed for microwave
cooking are very useful, but
should-be used‘carefully. Even
microwave plastic may not be as
tolerant of overcooking condi-
tions as are glass or ceramic
materials and may soften or
char if subjected to short periods
of overcooking. In longer exposures to overcooking, the food
and utensils could ignite. For
these reasons: 1) Use microwave plastics only “and use
them’; in strict co-mpliancewith
the utensil manufacturer’s
recommendations. 2) Do not
subject empty utensils to microwaving. 3) Do not permit children
to use plastic utensils without
complete supervision.
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“Boilable” cooking pouches
~and tightly closed plastic
bags
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hould be slit, pierced or vented
s directed in Cookbook. If they
are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking,
possibly resulting in injury. Also,
plastic storage containers should
beat least partially uncovered
because they form a tight seal.
When cooking with containers
tightly
covered with plastic wrap,
remove covering carefully and
direct steam away from hands
and face.
@ Useof the DOUBLE IXJTYIM
shelfaccessory.(Seeyour
Cookbook for proper use.)
—Removethe shelf from oven
when not in use.
—Do not store or cook with
shelf on floor of oven. Product
damage may result.
—Use potholders when handling
—the shelf and utensils. They may
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—Do not use microwave
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.-~wi-lii-l~ dish on shelf. The
~i-l~if could overheat.
@ Stand awayfrom the oven
whenopeningoven door. The
hotair or steamwhich escapes
cancause burnsto hands,face
and/or eyes.
@ Don’t heat unopenedfood
containersin the oven. Pressure
couldbuildup and the container
couldburstcausingan injury.
@ Keep oven vent ducts
unobstructed.
@ Keep oven free from grease
build up.
@ Place oven rack in desired
position while oven is cool. If
racks must be handled when
hot, do not let potholder contact
heating units in the oven.
@ Pulling out shelf to the shelf
stop is a convenience in lifting
heavyfoods. It is also a precaution against burns from touching
hot surfaces of the door or oven
walls.
@ When using cooking or roasting bags in oven, follow the
manufacturer’s directions.
@ Do not useyour oven to dry
newspapers. If overheated,they
can catch fire.
self-cleaning
oven:
@ IDo
not cleandoor gasket.
The door gasket is essential for
a good seal. Care should be
taken not to rub, damage, or
move the gasket.
@ Do not useoven cleaners.
No commercial oven cleaner or
oven liner protective coating of
any kind should be used in or
around any part of the oven.
@ Clean only parts listed in this
Use and Care Book.
@ Beforeself-cleaningtheoven,
remove broiler pan and other
utensils.
@ Listenfor fan—a fan noise
should be heard sometime during the cleaning cycle. If not,
call for service before selfcleaning again.
SAVETHESE
INSTRUCTIONS
EnergySavingTips
Microwave choking
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Useproper power levelas
recommended and DO NOT
OVERCOOK.
@ Do not operatethe oven while
empty. If by accident the oven
should run empty a minute or two,
no harm is done. However,try to
avoid operating the oven empty at
all times—savesenergy and also
ensures good long term life of oven.
Conventional
Oven Cooking
~ Preheatthe oven only when
necessary.Most foods will cook
satisfactorily without preheating.
If you find preheating is necessary,
keep an eye on the indicator light,
and put food in the oven promptly
after the light goes out.
@ Always turn oven OFF before
removing food.
@ Don’t open the oven door any
more often than necessary during
baking. If you do haveto open it,
close it as soon as possible.
@$Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before self-cleaning operation.
@ Cook complete oven meals
instead of just one food item.
Potatoes, other vegetables,and
some dessertswill cook together
with a main-dish casserole,meat
loaf, chicken or roast. Choose
foods that cook at the same temperature in approximately the same
time.
~ Use residual heat in oven whenever possible to finish cooking casseroles, oven meals, etc. Also add
rolls or precooked dessertsto warm
oven, using residual heat to warm
them.
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FeaturesofYour CookingCenter
Microwavec)ven
1.Door Handle. Pull to open door. Door
must be securely latched for oven to
operate.
2. Inside Door Latches.
3. Window with Metal Shield. Allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in oven.
4. Oven Light.
5. PlasticAntenna Cover. Protects the
antenna which distributes microwave
energy into the oven.
6. Oven Vent.
7. Oven Floor.
8. Automatic Temperature Probe.
9. Receptaclefor Temperature Probe.
10. DOUBLE-DLJTYIMshelf. Lets you micro-
wave several foods at once. Do not use
shelf without plastic spacers in place as
shown. (See Safety Instructions for special instructions. ) When this shelf is not in
use, please remove from the oven.
11. Readout Display.
12. Function Pads.
13. Number Pads.
14. Start.
15. Clear/Off.
conventional oven
16. Oven Set (Clean) Knob
17. Oven “ON” Light
18, Oven Temp (Clean) Knob
19. Oven Cycling Light
20. Automatic OvenTimer, Clock, Minute
Timer
21. Oven Timer (Clean) Dial
22. Latch Release Button
23. Latch
24. Self-Cleaning Oven Clean Light
25. Lock Light
26.
ModelandSerialNumbers—-locatedat
ri~ht side of lower oven frame.
27. Shelf Support
28. Oven Shelves
29. Oven Frame
30. Door Gasket
31. Window
32. Door Liner
33. Broiler Pan and Rack
34. Oven Light Switch—Door
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CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter time of day or
check time of day while microwaving. To set
clock, first touch CLOCK pad and then enter
time of day. For example, if time is 1:30, touch
number pads 1,3, and Oand 1:30 will appear in
display. Retouch CLOCK pad. To reset or
change time, simply repeat above process.
TIME COOK. Microwave for a preset amount of
time using automatic Power Level 10(or change
power level after entering cooking time. See
page 8.)
TEMP COOK. Use the temperature probe to
cook by using a preset temperature. Oven
shows temperature until preset temperature is
reached and then turns off. (See page 10.)
AUTO ROAST. Insert Probe, touch this pad,
and desired number pad for Code to temperature cook meat with automatic preset program.
(See page 12.)
POWER LEVEL. Touch this pad before entering
another power level number if you want to
change from automatic Power Level 10 (HIGH)
for cooking or Power Level 3 (LOW) for
defrosting.
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11.
12.
START.After all selections are made, touch this
pad to start oven.
DISPLAY. Displaystime of day, time or temperature during cooking functions (or power level
when Power Level Pad is touched).
DEFROST. Gentle, generally uniform thawing at
automaticPower Level3 (or change power level
after entering defrosting time. See page 9.)
liOLD/TIMER. This feature uses no microwave
energy while it functions as both a kitchen timer
or asa holding period between defrost and time
or temperature cooking. (See page 11.)
QUICK SET CONTROL. Use this pad as a
short-cut method for entering cooking time,
and power level. (See page 14.)
NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to enter
cooking/defrosting time, time of day, temperature, Power Level, Auto Roast Code or QUICK
SET digits.
CLEAR/OFF. When touched, it shuts off the
oven and erases all settings (except time of day).
CookingbyTime
The TIME COOK feature allows
you to preset the cooking time.
The oven shuts off automatically.
Power Level 10is automatically set
for time cooking, but you may
change this for more flexibility.
See your Cookbook.
To become better acquainted with
TIME COOK function, make a cup
of coffee by following the steps
below.
Step 1: Fill a cup 2/3 full of water
and add 1teaspoon of
freezedried
coffee. Use a cupthat hasno metal
decoration. Place
cup in oven and
closedoor.
Step 2: Touch TIME COOK. The
display shows :0. Signal light
aboveTIME COOKflashes.Power
Level 10 is automatically set in
oven, but does not appear in
display.
Step 3: Select your time. Touch
1,2 and Ofor a minute and 20secends. 1:20 and signal light above
TIME COOK appear on display. If
another Power Level is desired
touch POWER LEVEL and the
number, although Power Level 10
(HIGH) is preferred for this cup of
coffee.
Step 4: Touch START. Time
counting down shows on display.
Step 5: When time is up, oven
sounds and oven, light, and fan
shut off.
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NOTE: When lower oven is cieaning, microwave fan will remain on
until Lock Light goes out,
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Questiohs
landAnswers
Q. I set my oven for the time called
for in -the recipe but at the end of
the time allowed, my dish wasn’t
done. What happened?
A. Since house power varies due
to time or location, many Time
Cook recipes give you a time range
to prevent overcooking.
Set the
oven for minimum time, test the
food for doneness, and cook your
dish a Ii.ttlelonger, if necessary.
Q. I want to cook my dish on a ~
Q. I touched the number pads and
Power Level other than HIGH, what
do I need to do?
A. To change the Power Level,
touch the POWER LEVEL pad after
entering desired cooking time.
Enter the desired number and then
touch START.
Q. Can I interrupt my Time Cook
function to check the food?
A. Yes. To resume cooking, simply
close the door and touch START.
NOTE: Microwave power will not
come on until you are ready. You
must touch START for cooking to
begin.
selected my power level. When I
touched START, however, my oven
didn’t come on. Why not?
A. The TIME COOK pad must be
touched before setting the number
pads or else your oven will not begin cooking.
Q. I tried to change Power Level
but the display changed back to
cooking time. Why?
A. After touching Power Level pad
you only have 4 seconds to enter
a
the number. Try setting controls
again.
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The Defrost setting is designed for
even thawing necessary for large
amounts of food and is one of the
most important advantages of a
microwave oven.
@ Power Level 3 is automatically
set for defrosting, but you may
change this for more flexibility.
@ See your Cookbook for the
complete defrosting chart.
To become better acquainted with
your Defrost function, defrost fro-
zen pork chops by following the
steps below.
Step 1: Place package of frozen
chops in the oven and close door.
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s Step 2: Touch DEFROST. Display
reads :0. Power Level 3 is automatically set in oven. but does not
appear on readout. Signal Light
above DEF. flashes.
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Step 3: Touch 8,0, and O for8 minutes. 8:00 and signal light above’
DEF. are displayed. If you wish to
change Power Level, touch Power
Level pad and then new number.
Step 4: Touch START, Time counts
down on display. When cycle is
completed, the oven signals and
automatically shuts off.
Step 5: Turn package over, close
door and repeat Steps 2, 3 and 4.
Step 6: When oven signals, remove
package and separate chops to
finish defrosting.
Defrosting Tips
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Foods frozen in paper or
plastic can be defrosted in the
package.
e For even defrosting, many
foods need to be broken up or
separated part of the way through
the de
@ Homemade dinners can be
frozen in shallow foil trays and
heated for later use. (Do not heat
on metal shelf). Select foods
which microwave well.
@ Pre-packaged frozen dinners
can be defrosted and microwave
cooked, but foil tray must be
returned to box before cooking
on metal shelf.
@ Check your Cookbook for
other defrosting
tips.
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Q. When I press START, I hear a
dull thumping noise. What is it?
A. This sound is normal. It is letting
you know the oven is using a
Power Level lower than HIGH.
Q. Can I Defrost small items in a
hurry?
A. Yes, but they will need more
frequent attention than usual. Raise
the Power Level after entering the
time by touching POWER LEVEL
and 7 or 10. Power Level 7 cuts the
time about in %; Power Level 10
cuts the t~me to approximately I/s.
During either, rotate or stir food
frequently.
Q. Can I open the door during DEFROST to check on the progress
of my food?
A. Yes. You may open the door at
any time during microwaving. To
resume defrosting, close the door
and press START.
Q. Why don’t the defrosting times
in the Cookbook seem right for my
food?
A. Cookbook times are average.
Defrosting time can vary according
to the temperature in your freezer.
Set your oven for the time in-
dicated in your Cookbook. If your
food is still not completely thawed
at the end of that time, re-set your
oven and adjust the time accordingly.
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than automatic Power Level 3 for
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