Panasonic NN-S676 - Defrosting Tips and Techniques

DEFROSTING TIPS & TECHNIQUES
1. Freeze meats, poultry and fish in packages with only 1 or 2 layers of food. Place wax paper
between layers.
. Package in heavy-duty plastic wraps, bags or freezer paper.
. Remove as much air as possible.
. Wrap should be snug against food, sealed securely and labeled.
. Remove wrapper to prevent holding steam and juice. Juice of food can get hot and cause the
outer surface or bottom of the food to cook; set the food on a microwave roasting rack and drain
liquid during defrosting.
. Place meat in an appropriate size dish.
. Place roast fat-side down and whole poultry breast-side down on a microwave roasting
rack in a dish.
. Place small items on a microwave roasting rack in a dish.
. Large roasts and whole poultry may still be icy in center after defrosting, allow to stand in the
refrigerator covered with plastic wrap (see chart below).
. Fish and seafood should be slightly icy after defrosting, allow to stand and rinse under cold
water for 2-3 minutes. ,
11. Defrosted items in 2 layers should be rinsed separately or have a longer stand time.
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DEFROST TIME DURING DEFROSTING AFTER DEFROSTING
(min. per pound) Stand Time Rinse
Fish and Seafood
[up to 3 Ib. (1.5 kg)]}
Crabmeat 12 to 14 Break apart
Fish Steaks 6 to 10 Turn over
Fish Fillets 6 to 8 Turn over/Rearrange
Sea Scallops 14 to 16 Break apart/Remove defrosted pieces
Shrimp medium 8 to 10 Break apart/Remove defrosted pieces
Whole fish 10 to 12 Turn over
Meat
Ground Meat* 8 to 10 Turn over/Remove defrosted portion/Shield edges
Roasts 8 to 12 Turn over/Shield ends and defrosted surface
[2% - 4 lb. (1.2 - 2 kq)]
Chops/Steak 8 to 10 Separate/Turn over/Rearrange
Ribs/T-bone 8 to 10 Turn over/Shield
Stew Meat 10 to 12 Break apart/Shield
8 to 10
Bacon 4to6 Turn over
Poultry
Chicken, Whole Turn over 2 or 3 times/Shield defrosted parts
fup to 3 ib. (1.5 kg)]
Cutlets Turn over
Pieces
Cornish Hens Turn over/Rearrange
Turkey Breast Turn over 2 to 3 times
[5 - 6 Ibs. (2.5 - 3 kg)]
* For NN-5xxx series, this item should be shielded prior to defrosting and remain shielded after the beep.
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