Place wax paper between layers. 2. Package in heavy-duty plastic wraps, bags or freezer paper. 3. Remove as much air as possible. 4. Wrap should be snug against food, sealed securely and labeled. 5. Remove wrapper to prevent holding steam and juice. Juice of food can get hot and cause the outer surface or bottom of the food to cook; set the food on a microwave roasting rack and drain liquid during defrosting. 6. Place meat in an appropriate size dish. 7. Place roast fat-side down and whole poultry breast-side down on a microwave roasting rack in a dish. 8. Place small items on a microwave roasting rack in a dish. 9. Large roasts and whole poultry may still be icy in center after defrosting, allow to stand in the refrigerator covered with plastic wrap (see chart below). 10. Fish and seafood should be slightly icy after defrosting, allow to stand and rinse under cold water for 2-3 minutes. 11. Defrosted items in 2 layers should be rinsed separately or have a longer stand time. FOOD DEFROST TIME (min. per pound) DURING DEFROSTING AFTER DEFROSTING Stand Time Rinse Fish and Seafood [up to 3 lb. (1.5 kg)] Crabmeat 12 to 14 Break apart 5 min. NO YES Fish Steaks 6 to 10 Turn over Fish Fillets 6 to 6 Turn over/Rearrange Sea Scallops 14 to 16 Break apart/Remove defrosted pieces Shrimp medium 8 to 10 Break apart/Remove defrosted pieoes Whole fish 10 to 12 Turn over Meat Ground Meat 8 to 10 Turn over/Remove defrosted portion/Shield edges 10 min. NO Roasts [2V* - 4 lb. (1.2 ♦ 2 kg)] 8 to 12 Turn over/Shield ends and defrosted surface 30 min. in refrig Chops/Steak 8 to 10 Separate/Turn over/Rearrange 5 min. Ribs/T-bone Bto10 Turn over/Shield Stew Meat 10 to 12 Break apart/Shield Liver (thin sliced) 8 to 10 Drain liquid/Tum over/Separate pieces Bacon 4 to 6 Turn over Poultry Chicken, Whole [up to 3 lb. (1.5 kg)] 6 to 10 Turn over 2 or 3 times/Shield defrosted parts 20 min. in refrig YES Cutlets 6 to 8 Turn over 5 min. Pieces 8 to 10 Separate 10 min. NO Cornish Hens 8 to 12 Turn over/Rearrange YES Turkey Breast [5 - 6 lbs. (2.5 - 3 kg)] 8 to 12 Turn over 2 to 3 times 20 min. in refrig -13- I V:- :mmi} f ■ f'iI.:!* | X. ■-.- «-■ >£:• > ■ n* * Sensor Reheat / Sensor Cooking The GENIUS feature allows you to reheat/cook most of your favorite foods without having to select reheating/cooking times and power levels. THE OVEN DOES IT ALL FOR YOU. Sensor Cook Pads 1) Select SENSOR PAD ex. Potatoes (any quantity) Potato PRESS until proper food is displayed. MENU ACTION MESSAGE is “POTATO — PRESS START". 2) MORE/LESS* Optional 3) (-\ Start PRESS. Cooking will start. After steam is detected by the SENSOR, 2 beeps will sound, the remaining cooking time appears in the Display Window and begins to count down. 5 beeps will sound at the end of cooking. To recall the selected category during cooking, press any sensor cooking pad. The category will appear in the display. * MORE/LESS PAD Preferences for food doneness vary with each individual. After having used Sensor Cooking a few times, you may decide you would prefer your food cooked to a different doneness. By using the More/Less pad, the programs can be adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter time. 1 tap = MORE cooking 2 taps = LESS cooking 3 taps = returns to original setting Press MORE/LESS before pressing START. Sensor Reheat Pad 1) ( Sensor 1 I JtaftMt J PRESS MENU ACTION MESSAGE is “SENSOR REHEAT - - PRESS START”. 2) MORE/LESS* Optional 3) PRESS MENU ACTION MESSAGE is “AUTO”. Sensor evaluation begins. After 2 beeps, display will countdown. Start NOTES ON SENSOR REHEAT: Casseroles - Add 3 to 4 tablespoons of liquid; cover with lid or plastic wrap. Stir when time appears in the Display Window. Canned foods > Empty contents into casserole dish or serving bowl; cover dish with lid or plastic wrap. After reheating, release plastic wrap and stand. Plate of food - Arrange food on plate; top with butter, gravy, etc. After reheating, release plastic wrap and stand. Follow the recommendations on page 15, in addition to the following: DO NOT: 1. Reheat bread and pastry products. Use manual power and time for these foods. 2. Reheat raw or uncooked food. 3. Use if oven cavity is warm. 4. Use for beverages. 5. Use for frozen foods. -14- The GEA//1/S feature allows you to cook/reheat most of your favorite foods without having to select time or power. The GENIUS feature does it all for you. Key Pad Weight Range Instructions fSenson \ReheatJ At least '/* lb (4 oz) Place cooked food (usually refrigerator or room temperature) on a plate or in bowl. Cover with plastic wrap or lid. After reheating, let stand 5 minutes. Potato any size Pierce at least 6 times on the top of the potato and place on a microwave safe dish. Do not cover. Let stand 5 minutes. Fresh Vegetables any size Add water. Cover loosely with lid or plastic wrap. After 2 beeps, stir or rearrange. Frozen Vegetables any si...