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Recommendations for Defrosting using 200W
Some foods such as cakes and fruit will not defrost successfully using Auto Defrost. However
these foods can be successfully thawed manually by using the 200W power setting.
FOOD PREPARATION (200W)
STANDING
TIME
Bread
Small loaf
Place on microwave-proof rack or kitchen paper.
Turn over halfway through defrosting time.
8–10 min. 10–15 min.
Sliced large
loaf
Place on microwave-proof rack or kitchen paper.
Turn over halfway through defrosting time.
10–13 min. 10 min
2 slices Place on kitchen paper. 45–60 sec. 5 min.
1 bread roll Place on kitchen paper. 45–60 sec. 5 min.
2 bread rolls Place on kitchen paper. 1–11/2 min. 5 min.
Cakes and Pastry
Gateau
450g/1 lb
Remove from packaging, place on plate. 9–11 min. 15–30 min.
Cheesecake
450g/1 lb
Remove from packaging, place on plate. 9–11 min. 15–30 min.
Pie (cooked)
450g/1 lb
Remove from packaging, place on plate. 7– 9 min. 15–30 min.
Pastry
450g/1 lb
Remove from packaging, place on plate. 7– 9 min. 15–30 min.
Butter
250g/8.8 oz
(1 packet)
If foil wrapped, remove from wrapper and place on a plate 3– 4 min. 5–10 min.
Fruit
225g/8 oz
Soft berry
fruits
Place in a single layer in a shallow dish. 5– 6 min. 5–10 min.
450g/1 lb
Soft berry
fruits
Place in a single layer in a shallow dish.
7– 8 min. 5–10 min.
Plated meal
400g/14 oz
Cover with a plate or non PVC cling film.
To reheat, microwave on Hi W(1000W)for 3–4 minutes.
7– 8 min 5–10 min.
Vegetables
It is not necessary to defrost vegetables before cooking.
All vegetables can be thawed and cooked on
Hi W(1000W)