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Meat Defrosting Time Method Standing Time
Beef/Lamb/ 14-16 mins Place in a suitable dish or on an upturned 60 mins
Pork Joint 450g (1lb) saucer or use a rack. Turn 3-4 times. Shield
Minced Beef 12 mins Place in a suitable dish. 15 mins
450g (1lb) Break up and turn 3-4 times.
Chops 10 mins Place in a suitable dish in a single layer. 15 mins.
450g (1lb) Turn twice. Shield if necessary.
Sausages 12 mins. Place in a suitable dish in a single layer. 15 mins
450g (1lb) Turn twice. Shield if necessary.
Bacon 6-7 mins Place in a suitable dish in a single layer.
450g (1lb) Turn twice shield if necessary. 10 mins
Stewing Steak 12 mins. Place in a suitable dish. 15 mins
450g (1lb) Break up frequently.
Chicken 13 mins. Place in a suitable dish on an upturned saucer 60 mins.
450g (1lb) or use a rack. Turn 3-4 times. Shield.
Chicken Portions 10-12 mins. Place in a suitable dish in a single layer. 30 mins.
450g (1lb) Turn twice. Shield if necessary.
Fish
Whole 9-10 mins Place in a suitable dish. Turn Twice. Shield. 15 mins.
450g (1lb)
Fillets/Steak 7-8 mins Place in a suitable dish. 15 mins
450g (1lb) Turn twice, separate if necessary.
Prawns 6-7 mins. Place in a suitable dish. 10 mins
450g (1lb) Stir twice during defrosting.
General
Bread Sliced 5 mins. Place on the turntable. 10 mins.
400g (14oz) Separate and rearrange during defrosting.
Slice of bread. 30 sec. Place on the turntable on 1-2 mins.
30g (1oz) a piece of kitchen paper.
Pastry 5
1
/
2
mins. Place on a plate. Turn over half way. 10-15 mins.
450g (1lb)
Soft Fruit 6-7 mins. Place in a suitable dish. 10 mins.
450g (1lb) Stir twice during defrosting.
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.
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