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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.
Meat
Defrosting Time per
450g (1lb)
Method
Standing
Time
NN-K179W/
NN-K189M
NN-K109W
Beef/Lamb/Pork
Joint 450g (1lb)
10-12 mins. 7-9 mins.
Place in a suitable dish or on an
upturned saucer or use a rack. Turn
3-4 times. Shield.
60 mins.
Minced Beef
450g (1lb)
9-10 mins. 7-8 mins.
Place in a suitable dish. Break up
and turn 3-4 times.
15 mins.
Chops 450g (1lb) 8 mins. 7 mins.
Place in a suitable dish in a single
layer. Turn twice. Shield if necessary.
15 mins.
Sausages 450g
(1lb)
5-6 mins. 4-5 mins.
Place in a suitable dish in a single
layer. Turn twice. Shield if necessary.
15 mins.
Bacon Rashers
450g (1lb)
7-8 mins. 6-7 mins.
Place in a suitable dish. Turn and
separate twice. Shield if necessary
15 mins.
Stewing Steak
450g (1lb)
9 mins. 8 mins.
Place in a suitable dish. Break up
frequently.
30 mins.
Whole Chicken
450g (1lb)
9-10 mins. 7-8 mins.
Place in a suitable dish on an
upturned saucer or use a rack. Turn
3-4 times. Shield.
60 mins.
Chicken Portions
450g (1lb)
6-8 mins. 6-8 mins.
Place in a suitable dish in a single
layer. Turn twice. Shield if necessary.
30-45
mins.
Fish
Whole 450g (1lb) 7-8 mins. 7-8 mins.
Place in a suitable dish. Turn twice.
Shield.
15 mins.
Fillets/Steak
450g (1lb)
6-7 mins. 7-8 mins.
Place in a suitable dish. Turn twice,
separate if necessary.
15 mins.
Prawns 450g
(1lb)
6-7 mins. 6-7 mins.
Place in a suitable dish. Stir twice
during defrosting.
10 mins.
General
Bread Sliced
400g (14oz)
2 mins. 2-3 mins.
Place on the turntable. Separate and
rearrange during defrosting.
15 mins.
Slice of bread
30g (1oz)
20-30 sec. 20 sec.
Place on the turntable on a piece of
kitchen paper.
1-2 mins.
Pastry 450g (1lb) 4-5 mins. 4-5 mins. Place on a plate. Turn over half way.
10-15
mins.
Soft Fruit 450g
(1lb)
6-7 mins. 6-7 mins.
Place in a suitable dish. Stir twice
during defrosting.
10 mins.
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