Monogram ZSA1201RSS Manual

Microwaving

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 Press MICRO 30 SECS repeatedly for 

30 second increments of microwave 

cooking time. Oven starts immediately.

 The power level is automatically set at 

high, but you can change it for more 

flexibility. See Microwave power levels 

section for instructions.

See the My RECIPE sections in the 

Speedcook section of this book for 

instructions on how to save, use, 

change or delete a microwave custom 

recipe.  

BY TiME for most other frozen foods.
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   Foods frozen in paper or plastic 

can be defrosted in the package 

when using DEFROST By TIME. Meats 

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.

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   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.

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   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.

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   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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   When defrosting 3 or more pounds 

of ground or cubed meat, remove 

defrosted portions at the turn 

signals.

selected length of time.
1.  

Press the MICROWAVE pad.

2.  

Turn the selector dial to DEFROST. 

Press the dial to enter.

3.  

Turn the dial to DEFROST By TIME. 

Press the dial to enter.

4.  

Turn the dial to select the time you 

want. Press the dial to enter.

5.  

Press the dial or START/PAUSE pad 

to start defrosting.

6.  

Turn the food over when the oven 

signals TURN FOOD OVER. 

Power level is automatically set  

at 3, but can be changed. To change 

the power levels, see Microwave 

power levels for instructions. 
You can defrost small items quickly by