GE JEM31M User Manual
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Time Defrost (Power Level 3)
Time
Defrost designed for speedy thawing of
frozen
food and is one of the great advantages of
a microwave oven.
Use the Time Defrost setting to
thaw foods
such as bread, rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen
dinners.
dinners.
Auto Defrost setting is preferred
for meat and
because the oven sets the
defrosting time and power levels for you.
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Power level 3 is automatically set when you press
TIME DEFROST pad, but you may change this for
more flexibility.
more flexibility.
How to Change Power Level
1. Press TIME DEFROST.
2. Select defrosting time.
3. Press POWER LEVEL.
4. Select power.
5. Press START.
To become better acquainted with the defrost function,
defrost a 10 oz. package of frozen strawberries by
following the steps below.
defrost a 10 oz. package of frozen strawberries by
following the steps below.
Step 1: Place package of frozen strawberries in the oven
and close door. Be sure package contains no metal.
and close door. Be sure package contains no metal.
Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.
TIME
DEFROST
Step 3: Select one
of
total defrosting time
recommended. For example, touch 4 and MINUTE
pad for 4 minutes.
pad for 4 minutes.
Step 4: Touch START. When
START
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 3 to set remaining half of defrosting time
and touch START.
and touch START.
Step 6: When the oven signals and flashes “End,” open
the door, remove the package and separate
to finish defrosting.
the door, remove the package and separate
to finish defrosting.
Defrosting Tips
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Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in
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For even defrosting, some foods need to be broken
the package.
up or separated part of the way through the
defrosting time.
defrosting time.
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pre-packaged frozen dinners can be
defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil
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Foods that spoil easily, such as milk, eggs, fish,
container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.
stuffings, poultry and pork should not be allowed to
sit out for more than one hour after defrosting. Room
temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.
sit out for more than one hour after defrosting. Room
temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.
Questions and Answers
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
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 level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in
about 1/2; Power level 10 cuts the total defrosting
time to approximately 1/3. During either, rotate or
stir food frequently.
the time by touching the desired power level pad.
Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in
about 1/2; Power level 10 cuts the total defrosting
time to approximately 1/3. During either, rotate or
stir food frequently.
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