GE 164 D2588P063 User Manual

Use the Time Defrost setting 

quickly thaw foods such   bread,

rolls, vegetables, fruits, and frozen

dinners. The Auto Defrost setting

is preferred for meat and poultry
because the oven sets the defrosting
time and power levels for you.

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Power 

   is automatically set

for defrosting, but you may change
this for more flexibility.

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See the Defrosting Guide for

defrosting help.

To become better acquainted with
the defrost function, defrost frozen
pork chops by following the steps
below.

Step 1: Place a package of frozen
chops in the oven and close the
door. Be sure the package contains
no metal.

Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.

Step 3: Select 

 half of the total

defrosting time recommended in
the Defrosting Guide. For example,
touch 4.0 and O for 4 minutes.

After setting defrosting time,
touch POWER LEVEL pad,
then touch desired number for
new power level.

Step 4: Touch START. When the
cycle is completed, the oven
signals and flashes “End,” then
automatically shuts off.

Step 5: Turn the package over,
close the door 

 repeat Steps 2

and   to set remaining half 
defrosting time and touch START.

Step 6: When the oven signals
and flashes “End,” open the door,
remove the package and separate
chops to finish defrosting.

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Foods frozen in paper or plastic

can be defrosted in the package.

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For even defrosting, some foods

need to be broken up or separated
part of the way through the
defrosting time.

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Family-size, pre-packaged frozen

dinners can be defrosted and

microwaved. If the food is in a
foil container, transfer it to 
microwave-safe dish.

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Check the Defrosting Guide for

other defrosting tips.

A. This sound is normal. It is

letting you know the oven is using
a power level lower than 10
(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 the desired power

level pad. Power 

 7 cuts the

total defrosting time in about l/2;
Power level 10 cuts the total
defrosting time to approximately

1/3. During either, rotate 

 stir

food frequently.

Q. Why don’t the defrosting
times in the Defrosting Guide
seem right for my food?

A. These times are averages.

Defrosting time can vary according

to the temperature in your freezer.
Set your oven 

 the time

indicated in the Defrosting Guide.

 your food is 

 not completely

thawed   the end of that time,
reset your oven 

 adjust the time

accordingly.

Q. Should all foods be completely
thawed before cooking?

 should 

 be

completely thawed 

 cooking.

For example, fish cooks so quickly
it is better to begin 

 while

it is still slightly 

Q. Can I open the door during
defrosting 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. The 

 

operating if time is left on 

 

not, reset timer.