GE JVM141J User Manual
Defrosting by
The Time Defrost setting is
designed for speedy thawing of
frozen food and is one of the great
advantages of a microwave oven.
designed for speedy thawing of
frozen food and is one of the great
advantages of a microwave oven.
Use the Time Defrost setting to
quickly thaw foods such as bread,
rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen
dinners. The Auto Defrost setting
is preferred for meat and poultry
because the oven
quickly thaw foods such as bread,
rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen
dinners. The Auto Defrost setting
is preferred for meat and poultry
because the oven
the defrosting
time and power levels for you.
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Power level 3 is automatically set
for defrosting, but you may change
this for more flexibility.
this for more flexibility.
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See your cookbook for
defrosting help.
To become better acquainted with
the defrost function, defrost a 1O-OZ.
package of frozen strawberries by
following the steps below.
To become better acquainted with
the defrost function, defrost a 1O-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.
strawberries in the oven and close
door. Be sure package contains
no metal.
Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.
Display shows “: O“ and “POWER
Display shows “: O“ and “POWER
“ENTER
TIME” flashes.
Step 3: Select one half of the
defrosting time recommended in
your cookbook. For example, touch
defrosting time recommended in
your cookbook. For example, touch
4 and
pad for 4 minutes.
Display shows
and “POWER
TIME” flashes.
How to Change
After setting defrosting time,
touch POWER LEVEL pad,
then touch desired number for
new power level.
touch POWER LEVEL pad,
then touch desired number for
new power level.
Step 4: Touch
shows and time counts down on
display. When cycle is completed,
the oven signals and flashes
display. When cycle is completed,
the oven signals and flashes
then automatically shuts off.
Step 5: Turn package over, close
door and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set
remaining half of defrosting time
and touch START.
door and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set
remaining half of defrosting time
and touch START.
Step 6: When oven signals and
flashes
flashes
open door,
package and separate strawberries
to finish defrosting.
to finish defrosting.
Defrosting
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Foods frozen in paper or plastic
can be defrosted in the package.
. For even defrosting, some foods
need to be broken up or separated
need to be broken up or separated
part of the way through the
defrosting time.
defrosting time.
. Family-size, pre-packaged
frozen dinners can be defrosted
and microwaved. If the food is in a
foil
frozen dinners can be defrosted
and microwaved. If the food is in a
foil
transfer it to a
microwave-safe dish.
. Check your cookbook for other
defrosting tips.
Questions and Answers
Q. When I press START, I hear a
dull, thumping noise. What is it?
dull, thumping noise. What is it?
A. This sound is normal. It is
letting you know the oven is using a
power level lower than 10 (High).
power level lower than 10 (High).
Q. Can I defrost
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
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.
Q. Why don’t the defrosting
times in the cookbook seem right
for my food?
times in the cookbook seem right
for my food?
A. Cookbook times are averages.
Defrosting time can vary according
to the temperature in your freezer.
Set your oven for the time indicated
in your cookbook. If your food is
still not completely thawed at the
end of that time, reset your oven
and adjust the time accordingly.
Defrosting time can vary according
to the temperature in your freezer.
Set your oven for the time indicated
in your cookbook. If your food is
still not completely thawed at the
end of that time, reset your oven
and adjust the time accordingly.
Q. Should all foods be completely
thawed before cooking?
thawed before cooking?
A. Some foods should not be
completely thawed before cooking.
For example, fish cooks so quickly
it is better to begin cooking while it
is still slightly frozen.
completely thawed before cooking.
For example, fish cooks so quickly
it is better to begin cooking while it
is still slightly frozen.
Q. Can I open the door during
defrosting to check on the
progress of my food?
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 oven begins
operating if time is left on timer.
If not, reset timer.
any time during microwaving. To
resume defrosting, close the door
and press START. The oven begins
operating if time is left on timer.
If not, reset timer.
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