GE Monogram Advantium ZSC1001 - Manuel (Page 31)

Microwaving
Advantium Oven
Defrosting
tips Use DEFROST BY FOOD TYPE for
meat, poultry and fish. Use DEFROST
BY TIME 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 BY FOOD TYPE.
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 BY TIME.
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.
31