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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Microwaving
Advantium Oven
