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Defrost program chart
Defrost
program
Weight options
(kg)
Suggested use
D1 2.0, 1.8, 1.6, 1.4, 1.2,
1.0, 0.9, 0.8, 0.7, 0.6,
0.5, 0.4, 0.3, 0.2, 0.1
For defrosting meat with a
weight range between 0.1
kg and 2.0 kg.
D2 3.0, 2.8, 2.6, 2.4, 2.2,
2.0, 1.8, 1.6, 1.4, 1.2,
1.0, 0.8, 0.6, 0.4, 0.2
For defrosting poultry with a
weight range between 0.2
kg to 3.0 kg.
D3 0.9, 0.8, 0.7, 0.6, 0.5,
0.4, 0.3, 0.2, 0.1
For defrosting seafood with a
weight range between 0.1
kg to 0.9 kg.
Defrost guide
Food Recommended instructions
Steaks / chops
o Shield the thin end of the chops or steaks with foil.
o Position the food with thinner parts in the centre in a
single layer on a shallow dish. If pieces are stuck
together, try to separate as soon as possible.
o When the microwave beeps, you should turn the food
over, rearrange and shield the defrosted portions.
o Press the Instant Start button to continue defrosting.
o After the defrost time, stand the food covered with
aluminium foil for 5-15 minutes.
Minced beef o Place the frozen minced beef on a shallow dish and
shield the edges.
o When the microwave beeps, you should turn the food
over. Remove the defrosted portions and shield the
remaining edges with foil strips.
o Press the Instant Start button to continue defrosting.
o After the defrost time, stand the food covered with
aluminium foil for 5-15 minutes.
Roast meat (Beef
/Pork/ Lamb)
o Shield the edges with foil strips.
o Place the joint with the lean side facing upwards (if
possible) on a shallow dish.
o When the microwave beeps, you should turn the food
over and shield the defrosted portions.
o Press the Instant Start button to continue defrosting.
o After the defrost time, stand the food covered with
aluminium foil 10-30 minutes.
Poultry o Remove from original wrapper and shield the wing and
leg tips with foil.
o Place the breast side down on a shallow dish.
o When the microwave beeps, you should turn the food
over and shield the defrosted portions.
o Press the Instant Start button to continue defrosting.
o After the defrost time, stand the food covered with
aluminium foil for 15-30 minutes.
o After standing run under cold water to remove giblets if
necessary.
Chicken pieces
(wings and
drumstick)
o Shield the exposed bone with foil.
o Place the chicken pieces on a shallow dish.
o When the microwave beeps, you should turn the food
over, rearrange and shield the defrosted portions.