defrost setting

Microwave's thaw option

A defrost setting is a microwave function that uses lower power to thaw frozen food without cooking it.

The reduced intensity allows ice to melt gradually while keeping the food's texture intact: Put the chicken on the defrost setting for ten minutes.

Some appliances cycle power on and off rather than running continuously.

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ice · ice crystals · timer · melt · cold · cold cuts · reheat · power · power level · button · press button · dial · low · low heat · gentle · meat · ground beef · refrigerator

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Opposites
microwave/oven power level

defrost settinghigh power

Great intensity or authority

full power · high heat · boost mode · turbo mode

temperature direction/thermal state

defrost settingquick freeze

Rapidly solidify by cooling

flash freeze · keep frozen · deep freeze · cold storage

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