Sharp R98STMAA, R959MA Manual

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OPERATION MANUAL with COOKBOOK

R-959M-A

R-959M-A / R-98STM-AA

MICROWAVE OVEN with GRILL and CONVECTION

900W (IEC 60705)

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OPERATION MANUAL

This operation manual contains important information which you should read carefully before using your microwave oven.

IMPORTANT:

There may be a serious risk to health if this operation manual is not followed or if the oven is modified so that it operates with the door open.

If you require any advice or assistance regarding your

Sharp product, please visit our website:

www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport

Customers without Internet access may telephone:

08705 274277 (9am - 5pm)

(01) 676 0648 (from Ireland)

Attention:Your product is marked with this symbol. It means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste.There is a separate collection system for these products.

A.Information on Disposal for Users (private households)

1.In the European Union

Attention: If you want to dispose of this equipment, please do not use the ordinary dust bin!

Used electrical and electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of used electrical and electronic equipment.

Following the implementation by members states private households within the EU states may return their used electrical and electronic equipment to designated collection facilities free of charge*.

In some countries* your local retailer may also take back your old product free of charge if you purchase a similar new one.

*) Please contact your local authority for further details.

If your used electrical or electronic equipment has batteries or accumulators, please dispose of these separately beforehand according to local requirements.

By disposing of this product correctly you will help ensure that the waste undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise arise due to inappropriate waste handling.

2. In other Countries outside the EU

If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal.

For Switzerland: Used electrical or electronic equipment can be returned free of charge to the dealer, even if you don’t purchase a new product. Further collection facilities are listed on the homepage of www.swico.ch or www.sens.ch.

B.Information on Disposal for Business Users.

1.In the European Union

If the product is used for business purposes and you want to discard it:

Please contact your SHARP dealer who will inform you about the take-back of the product.You might be charged for the costs arising from take-back and recycling. Small products (and small amounts) might be taken back by your local collection facilities.

For Spain: Please contact the established collection system or your local authority for take-back of your used products.

2. In other Countries outside the EU

If you wish to discard of this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal.

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CONTENTS

YOUR OVEN AND ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

CONTROL PANEL: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

SAFETY:

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 5

OPERATION:

Heating Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 How Your Oven Works. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Before Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Microwave Power Levels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 How to Operate Your Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 11 Heating without Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Grill Cooking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Preheating the Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Convection Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Dual Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 - 17 Express Cook/Express Defrost. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 - 20 Auto Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 - 23

CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS

Sequence Cooking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Auto Minute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Less and More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

To Use With Manual Cooking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Kitchen Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

COOKING ADVICE:

Microwave Cooking Advice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 - 29

Suitable Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Defrosting Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Reheating Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

AFTERCARE:

Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 - 35 To Replace the Mains Plug. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Calling for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

COOKBOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 - 95 GUARANTEE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

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YOUR OVEN AND ACCESSORIES

9 10

8

7

6

5

4

3

13

14

15

Fig.A

18

Shelf locater

NOTES:

OVEN:

1.Control panel

2.Shelf runners

13. Waveguide cover (DO NOT REMOVE)

24. Coupling

5.Oven cavity

6.Door seals and sealing surfaces

7.Door latches

8.Door opening handle

9.Grill heating element

10. Oven lamp

11. Ventilation openings

1112. Outer cabinet

13. Power cord

12ACCESSORIES:

Check to make sure the following accessories are provided:

14. Turntable

15. Turntable support

16. Low rack

17. High rack

1618. Shelves (x2)

Place the turntable support into the coupling in the centre of the oven floor,TOP side up (TOP is

17engraved on one side).

Place the turntable onto the turntable support.

When using the shelves, place them onto the shelf runners as shown in Fig. A. Ensure the shelf locater is on the right hand side.

To avoid turntable damage, ensure dishes or containers are lifted clear of the turntable rim when removing them from the oven.

For use of the accessories, refer to the grilling, dual cooking and convection sections on pages 12 to 17.

Never touch the grill when it is hot.

The waveguide cover is fragile. Care should be taken when cleaning inside the oven to ensure that it is not damaged.

After cooking fatty foods without a cover, always clean the cavity and especially the grill heating element thoroughly, these must be dry and free from grease. Built-up grease may overheat and begin to smoke or catch fire.

Always operate the oven with the turntable fitted correctly.This promotes thorough, even cooking.A badly

fitted turntable may rattle, may not rotate properly and could cause damage to the oven.

The turntable rotates clockwise or anti-clockwise.The rotary direction may change each time you start the oven.This does not affect cooking performance.

When you order accessories, please quote both the PART NAME and MODEL NUMBER to your dealer or SHARP approved service facility.The model number is located at the bottom of the control panel.

WARNING:

The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, accessories and dishes will become very hot during operation.To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves.

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Sharp R98STMAA, R959MA Manual

CONTROL PANEL

2

1

18

17

16

15

DIGITAL DISPLAY INDICATORS:

 

1. COOK

 

2. GRILL

 

3. CONVECTION

3

4. MICROWAVE

 

 

4

 

 

 

KEYS:

 

5. TIME

 

6. GRILL

 

7. COMBI.

5

8. EXPRESS COOK

 

9. EXPRESS DEFROST

 

10. AUTO COOK

6

11.

LESS/MORE

7

12. AUTO MINUTE

13.

START

 

 

14.

STOP/CLEAR

 

15.

KITCHENTIMER

8

16.

WEIGHT

 

17.

CONV. (ºC)

 

18.

MICRO. POWER

9

 

 

NOTE:

The control panel's design slightly different due to the model you purchased.

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11

12

14

 

 

 

 

 

13

 

 

 

 

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Oven Use:

The oven is for domestic food use only.

Never operate when empty, except as directed in the ‘Heating without food’ section on page 12.

Do not leave or store anything inside the oven when not in use.

Never attempt to use the oven with the door open. It is important not to force or tamper with the door safety latches.

Never operate the oven with any object caught in the door.

Do not insert fingers or objects in the holes of the door latches or air-vent openings as this may damage the oven and cause an electric shock.

If water or food drops inside the air vent openings switch the oven off immediately, unplug it and call a SHARP approved service facility. (See page 36).

Never move the oven while it is operating.

The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, turntable, dishes, accessories and especially the grill

will become very hot during operation. Care should be taken to avoid touching these areas. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves. Before cleaning make sure they are not hot.

Pacemaker: If you have a heart pacemaker, consult your doctor or the pacemaker manufacturer prior to oven use.

WARNING: Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use.

When the appliance is operated in the GRILL, CONVECTION, DUAL, EXPRESS COOK and AUTO COOK modes, children should only use the oven under adult supervision due to the temperature generated. Accessible parts may become hot during use.Young children should be kept away. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode. Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care has to be taken when handling the container. Stir the liquid prior to and during heating/ reheating, let liquid stand for at least 20 seconds in the oven after cooking.

FIRE: If smoke is observed, switch off and unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames.

INSTALLATION

WARNING:

Inspect the Oven:

Check the oven carefully for damage before and regularly after installation.

Make sure the door closes properly, that it is not misaligned or warped.

Check the hinges and door safety latches are not broken or loose.

Ensure the door seal and sealing surfaces are not damaged. If the door or door seals

are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person.

Inspect the oven interior and door for dents.

IMPORTANT:

If any damage is apparent, do not operate the oven in any way, until it has been repaired by a SHARP trained engineer.

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INSTALLATION

1.Remove all packing materials including the feature sticker (if applicable). The waveguide cover prevents food and grease from entering the waveguide area where it could cause damage. DO NOT REMOVE THEWAVEGUIDE COVER.

2.The oven door will become hot during cooking. Place or mount the oven so that the bottom of the oven is 85cm or more above the floor. Ensure the surface or mounting position is strong enough to take the oven weight, plus the heaviest item likely to be cooked in the oven.

3. The minimum

 

height of free space

13cm

necessary above the

 

top surface of the

 

oven is 13cm.

 

4.Do not place the

oven where heat, moisture or high humidity are generated, (for example, near or above a conventional oven) or near combustible materials (for example, curtains). Do not block or obstruct air vent openings. Do not place objects on top of the oven.

5.Make sure the power supply cord is undamaged (See “ELECTRICAL CONNECTION” below).

Do not allow the power supply cord to run over any hot or sharp surfaces, such as the hot air vent area at the top rear of the oven.

6.The socket must be readily accessible so that it can be easily unplugged in an emergency.

7.Do not use the oven outdoors.

BUILDING-IN-KIT.

This oven is designed for counter top or built-in use. Do not place the oven in a cabinet.

An installation frame is available which enables the microwave oven to be integrated within a kitchen unit.

The microwave oven is not designed to be built above or near a conventional oven.

SHARP recommend the use of the build in kit

EBR-9910 (for R-959M-A) or EBR-99ST

(for R-98STM-AA), available from your SHARP dealer. Only the use of this frame will guarantee the quality and safety of the oven.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION.

Do not allow water to come into contact with the power supply cord or plug.

Insert the plug properly into the socket.

Do not connect other appliances to the same socket using an adaptor plug.

If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a Sharp approved service facility or a similarly qualified person to avoid a hazard.

When removing the plug from the socket always grip the plug, never the cord as this may damage the power supply cord and the connections inside the plug.

If the plug fitted to your oven is a rewireable type and in the event of the socket outlet in your home not being compatible with the plug supplied, remove the plug properly (do not cut off).

If the plug fitted to your oven is a non-rewirable type and in the event of the socket outlet in your home not being compatible with the plug supplied, cut-off the mains plug.

Refit with a suitable type, observing the wiring code given in ‘To replace the mains plug’ on page 36.

WARNING:THISAPPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

To wire an appropriate plug, follow the wiring code given in ‘To replace the mains plug’ on page 36.

IMPORTANT!

The fuse from the cut-off plug should be removed and the plug disposed of in a safe manner.

Under no circumstances should the cut-off plug be inserted into a socket outlet as a serious electric shock may occur.

The plug must not be used without the fuse cover fitted.

If you have any doubt about your microwave oven obtain the help of a qualified electrician.

When replacing the plug please ensure that you use a BSI or ASTA approved plug to BS1363, this should be fitted with a brown coloured 13 amp fuse approved by BSI or ASTA to BS1362. If you have any doubt about electrical connection seek the help of a qualified electrician.

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HEATING CATEGORY

Microwave output power i n Wa t t s ( b a s e d o n international (IEC 60705) standard).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Letter

representing the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

oven heating category.

Microwave Symbol.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OVEN

Less heating time required

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

600

 

 

700

800

900

1000 Watts

OUTPUT

 

 

POWER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

More heating time required

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OVEN

Less heating time required

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

 

 

B

C

D E

OUTPUT

 

 

CATEGORY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

More heating time required

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The heating category (a letter A to E) developed by MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food) with microwave oven and food manufacturers indicates the ability of the oven to heat small quantities of food (up to 500g [1lb 2oz]). It does not represent the general performance of the oven.

Food packs carry cooking instructions for heating categories A to E. Follow instructions for the letter corresponding to the oven’s heating category. The higher the output power and heating category of the oven the less heating time is required as shown opposite.

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HOW YOUR OVEN WORKS

Microwaves are energy waves, similar to those used for TV and radio signals.

Electrical energy is converted into microwave energy, which is directed into the oven cavity via a waveguide. To prevent food and grease entering the wave guide it is protected by the waveguide cover.

Microwaves cannot pass through metal, because of this the oven cavity is made of metal and there is a fine metal mesh on the door. During cooking the microwaves bounce off the sides of the oven cavity at random.

Microwaves will pass through certain materials, such as glass and plastic, to heat the food. (See ‘Suitable Cookware’ on page 30).

Water, sugar and fat in food absorb microwaves which cause them to vibrate. This creates heat by friction, in the same way your hands get warm when you rub them together.

The outer areas of the food are heated by the microwave energy, then the heat moves to the centre by conduction, as it does in conventional cooking. It is important to turn, rearrange or stir food to ensure even heating.

Once cooking is complete, the oven automatically stops producing microwaves.

Standing time is necessary after cooking, as it enables the heat to disperse equally throughout the food.

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BEFORE OPERATION

Your oven-has an energy save mode.

1.Plug in the oven. Nothing will appear on the display at this time.

2.Open the door.The display will flash the message shown.

3.Close the door.The display will show “ . 0”.

NOTES: If you do not operate the oven for 3 minutes or more (i.e. after closing the door, pressing the STOP/CLEAR key, or at the end of cooking), you will not be able to operate the oven until you open and close the oven door.Whilst in Energy Save Mode the display is blank.

When new, the very first time the grill and convection are used, smoke and odour will be given off.

To avoid this happening when food is being cooked, heat the oven without food for approx. 20 minutes.

(Please refer to “Heating without food” on page 12.)

2.

3.

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MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS

Power Level

Press the

Percentage

 

MICRO.

 

 

POWER key

 

 

 

 

HIGH

x 1

100%

 

 

 

MEDIUM HIGH

x 2

70%

 

 

 

MEDIUM

x 3

50%

 

 

 

MEDIUM LOW

x 4

30%

(Defrost)

 

 

 

 

 

LOW

x 5

10%

(Defrost)

 

 

 

 

 

 

x 6

0%

 

 

 

MICROWAVE

POWER KEY

Your oven has 6 power levels, as shown opposite.

To change the power level for cooking, enter the cooking time and then press the MICRO. POWER key.

Power level:

The microwave power level is varied by the microwave energy switching on and off.

When using power levels other than 100% you will be able to hear the microwave energy pulsing on and off as the food cooks or defrosts.

IMPORTANT: The microwave power level will cook at 100% unless you press the MICRO. POWER key to the desired setting.

Check the power level:

To check the microwave power level during cooking, press the MICRO. POWER key. As long as your finger is pressing the MICRO. POWER key the power level will be displayed. The oven continues to count down although the display will show the power level.

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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR OVEN

Opening and closing the door:

To open the oven door, pull the door opening handle.

Starting the oven:

Close the door and press the

START key.

Stopping the oven:

If you want to stop the oven during cooking, press the

STOP/CLEAR key once or open the oven door.

If you want to cancel the cooking programme, press the

STOP/CLEAR key twice.

Your oven enables you to cook and defrost food using the automatic programmes, or to cook and defrost food manually.

Automatic cooking and defrosting allows you to cook and defrost using preset programmes where the timings have been calculated for you, e.g

Express Cook and Express Defrost.

Manual cooking and defrosting allows you to cook/ defrost foods and weights which are not included in the automatic programmes.

The following are examples of manual cooking and defrosting.

For automatic cooking and defrosting refer to pages 18 - 23.

MANUAL COOKING

Enter the cooking time.

Select the cooking mode; MICROWAVE, GRILL, CONVECTION, DUAL GRILL and DUAL CONVECTION can be selected.

Stir or turn the food, where possible, 2 - 3 times during cooking, if required.

After cooking, cover the food and leave to stand, if required.

Refer to the cooking charts in the cookbook section, pages 39 - 45.

Example:

To cook for 2 minutes 30 seconds on 70% microwave power.

1. Enter the cooking time by pressing the 1 MIN. key twice, then the 10 SEC. key three times.

x2

x3

2.Input the power level by pressing the MICRO. POWER key twice.

x2

3. Press the START key once to start cooking.

x1

The display will count down through the cooking time.

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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR OVEN

MANUAL DEFROSTING

Enter the defrosting time and use microwave power levels 10% or 30% to defrost (refer to page 9).

Stir or turn the food, where possible, 2 - 3 times during defrosting.

After defrosting, cover the food in foil and leave to stand until thoroughly defrosted.

Refer to the defrosting charts in the cookbook section, page 38.

NOTES FOR MANUAL COOKING AND DEFROSTING:

When the oven starts, the oven lamp will light and the turntable will rotate clockwise or anti-clockwise.

Your oven can be programmed up to 99 minutes, 90 seconds (99.90).

NOTE: If you cook food for more than the standard time (see chart on page 34) using the same cooking mode, the oven’s safety mechanisms automatically activate.The microwave power level will be reduced.

If the door is opened during cooking/defrosting to stir or turn over food, the cooking time on the display stops automatically.The cooking/defrosting time starts to count down again when the door is closed and the START key is pressed.

When cooking/defrosting is complete, “.0” will reappear on the display.

If you want to know the power level during cooking, press the MICRO. POWER key.

As long as your finger is touching the key, the power level will be displayed.

Example:

To defrost for 10 minutes on 30% microwave power.

1.Enter the defrosting time by pressing the 10 MIN. key once.

x1

2.Input the power level by pressing the MICRO. POWER key 4 times.

x4

3. Press the START key once to start defrosting.

x1

The display will count down through the defrosting time.

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