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Defrosting Chart
The times given below are a guideline only. Always check the progress of the food by opening the oven
door and then re-starting. For larger quantities adjust times accordingly. Food should not be covered
during defrosting.
Food Weight/Quantity Time & Mode Method
Beef/Lamb/Joint (1) (3) 450 g 300 W 6-8 mins standing 30 mins
Steaks (1) (3) 2 pcs 250 g 300 W 3-4 mins standing 3 mins
Minced beef (1) (3) 450 g 300 W 6-7 mins standing 5 mins
Stewing steak (1) (3) 450 g 300 W 6-8 mins standing 10 mins
Whole chicken (1) (3) 450 g 300 W 5-7 mins standing 10 mins
Chicken portions (1) (3) 450 g 300 W 6-8 mins standing 5 mins
Whole fish (1) (3) 450 g 300 W 5-7 mins standing 5 mins
Fish fillets (2) (3) 450 g 300 W 5-7 mins standing 5 mins
Prawns (2) (3) 450 g 300 W 4-6 mins standing 5 mins
Fruits, Soft (1) 250 g 300 W 2-3 mins standing 2 mins
Margarine (3) 250 g 300 W 1-2 mins standing 2 mins
Cheese (3) 450 g 300 W 2-4 mins standing 2 mins
Plated meals homemade
adult size (2)
350 g 300 W 5-6 mins standing 3-5 mins
Cooked fruit (2) 540 g 300 W 4-5 mins standing 3-5 mins
Cooked meat (2) 520 g 300 W 6-8 mins standing 3-5 mins
Quiche (3) 1 pc 65 g 300 W 1-2 mins standing 2 mins
Casseroles (1) 750 g 1000 W 6-7 mins standing 3-5 mins
Bread rolls (1) 1 pc 85 g 1000 W 20-30 secs standing 5 mins
Brioche large (1) (3) (4) 1 pc 400 g Combi 5; 2-3 mins standing 5 mins
Croissants (1) (4) 2 pcs 100 g Combi 5; 1-2 mins
add 1 min Grill 1 for
more crispness
Pastry puff (1) (3) 1 roll 375 g
300 W 2 mins-
2 mins 30 secs
standing time 20 mins in
refrigerator
Pastry shortcrust (1) (3) 1 roll 500 g 300 W 4-5 mins
standing time 20 mins in
refrigerator
Pizza dough (1) (3) 1 ball 240 g
300 W 2 mins-
2 mins 30 secs
standing 10 mins
Doughnuts (1) (4) 2 pcs 100 g Combi 5; 1-2 mins standing 3 mins in oven
Waffles (1) (4) 2 pcs 40 g Combi 5; 1-2 mins
add 1 min Grill 1 for
more crispness
Fruit tarte (3) 470 g 300 W 5-6 mins standing 5 mins
(1) Turn or stir at half time.
(2) Separate and turn several times.
(3) Remove packaging and place on a heat resistant plate.
(4) Place on wire rack, if required in a heatproof dish.