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OPERATION
Auto Defrost Table
Code Category Food to be Defrosted
dEF1 MEAT
0.1 - 6.0 kg
Beef
Ground beef, Round steak,
Cubes for stew, Tenderloin
steak, Pot roast, Rib roast,
Rump roast, Chuck roast,
Hamburger patty
Lamb
Chops, Rolled roast
Pork
Chops, Hot dogs, Spareribs,
Country-style ribs.
Rolled roast, Sausage
Veal
Cutlets (0.5 kg, 20 mm thick)
Turn food over at beep.
After defrosting, let stand for
5 - 15 minutes.
dEF2 POULTRY
0.1 - 6.0 kg
Poultry
Whole, Cut-up, Breast
(boneless).
Rinse chicken cavity with
tap water and let stand
for 60 minutes for better
performance.
Cornish Hens
Whole
Turkey
Breast
Turn food over at beep.
After defrosting , let stand for
60 minutes.
dEF3 FISH
0.1 - 4.0 kg
Fish
Fillets, Whole Steaks
Shellfish
Crab meat, Lobster tails,
Shrimp, Scallops
Turn food over at beep.
After defrosting, let stand for
5 - 10 minutes.
dEF4 BREAD
0.1 - 2.0 kg
Sliced bread, Buns, Baguette,
etc.
Separate slices and place
between paper towel or flat
plate.
Turn food over at beep.
After defrosting, let stand for
1 - 2 minutes.
Defrosting Tips
•
When using Auto Defrost, the weight to be entered
is the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds
(the weight of the food minus the container).
•
Before starting, remove the metal twist-ties which
often come with frozen food bags, and replace
them with strings or elastic bands.
•
Open containers such as cartons before they are
placed in the oven.
•
Always slit or pierce plastic pouches or packaging.
•
If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place the
food in a suitable container.
•
Slit the skins, if any, of frozen food such as
sausage.
•
Bend plastic pouches of food to ensure even
defrosting.
•
Always underestimate defrosting time. If
defrosted food is still icy in the center, return it to
the microwave oven for more defrosting.
•
The length of defrosting time varies according to
how solidly the food is frozen.
•
The shape of the package affects how quickly
food will defrost. Shallow packages will defrost
more quickly than a deep block.
•
As food begins to defrost, separate the pieces
Separated pieces defrost more easily.
•
Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts
of food such as chicken wings, leg tips, fish tails,
or areas that start to get warm. Make sure the foil
does not touch the sides, top, or bottom of the
oven. The foil can damage the oven lining.
•
For better results, let food stand after defrosting.
(For more information on standing time, see the
Microwave Cooking Tips section.)
•
Turn over food during defrosting or standing time
Break apart and remove food as required.
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