Panasonic NN-GD458W - Defrosting Food by Weight and Time

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Defrosting Foods Using Defrost Power & Time
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
Defrosting Time
Method
Standing Time
Meat
Beef/ Lamb/ Pork Joint
700g (1lb 8oz)
15 mins
Place in a suitable dish or on an upturned saucer or use a rack. Turn 3 - 4 times.
60 mins
Beef/ Lamb/ Pork Joint
1.0 Kg (2lb 4oz)
18-20 mins
Place in a suitable dish or on an upturned saucer or use a rack. Turn 3 - 4 times.
60 mins
Sirloin/Rump Steak
500g (1lb 2oz)
12-15 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Separate and turn twice.
15 mins
Beef burgers
110 g ( x1) 227 g ( x4) 454 g ( x4 )
3 mins 4-5 mins 5-6 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Turn. Place in a suitable dish. Separate and turn twice. Place in a suitable dish. Separate and turn twice.
2 mins 5 mins 10 mins
Minced Beef
500g (1lb 2oz)
12-14 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Break up and turn 3-4 times.
15 mins
Stewing Steak
500g (1lb 2oz)
12 mins
Place in a suitable dish in a single layer. Break up and turn twice.
20 mins
Lamb Chops
500g (1lb 2oz)
10-11 mins
Place in a suitable dish in a single layer. Turn twice.
15 mins
Lamb Fillets
300g (11oz)
8-10 mins
Place in a suitable dish in a single layer. Turn twice.
10 mins
Lamb Shanks x 2
800g (1lb12 oz)
15-17 mins
Place in a suitable dish in a single layer. Separate and turn twice. Shield if necessary.
45 mins
Pork Ribs
700g (1lb 8oz)
10-12 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Separate and turn twice.
30 mins
Pork chops
350g (12oz)
5-6 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Separate and turn twice.
15 mins
Bacon
250g (9oz)
5-6 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Separate and turn 2-3 times.
15 mins
Sausages
100g (2) 500g (8)
1½ mins 5-6 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Turn. Place in a suitable dish. Turn twice.
5 mins 8-10 mins
Whole chicken
1.4 Kg (3lb 5oz)
30 mins
Place in a suitable dish or on an upturned saucer or use a rack. Turn 3 - 4 times. Shield if necessary.
60 mins