Inverter turbo defrost feature

Panasonic NN-SD681S, NN-SD654W Inverter turbo defrost feature, Defrosting tips & techniques

This feature allows you to defrost foods such as: meat, poultry and seafood simply by entering the weight.

example: to defrost 1.5 pounds of meat

Place food on microwave safe dish.

1.			• Press inverter turbo


			defrost.
			defrost.


2.			• Set weight of the food
			to 1.5 pounds, using
			Serving/Weight Dial.

3.	• Press start.
	Defrosting will start. The
	time will count down.
	Larger weight foods will
	cause a signal midway
	through defrosting. If 2
	beeps sound, turn over,
	rearrange foods or
	shield with aluminum
	foil.

conversion chart:

Follow the chart to convert ounces or hundredths of a pound into tenths of a pound. To use Inverter Turbo Defrost, enter the weight of the food in lbs. (1.0) and tenths of a lb. (0.1). If a piece of meat weighs 1.95 lbs. or 1 lb. 14 oz., enter 1.9 lbs.

Ounces		Hundredths	Tenths of
		of a Pound	a Pound
	0	.01 - .05	0.0
1	- 2	.06 - .15	0.1
3	- 4	.16 - .25	0.2
	5	.26 - .35	0.3
6	- 7	.36 - .45	0.4
	8	.46 - .55	0.5
9 - 10		.56 - .65	0.6
11	- 12	.66 - .75	0.7
13		.76 - .85	0.8
14	- 15	.86 - .95	0.9

nOTe: The maximum weight for Inverter Turbo Defrost is 6 lbs. (3 kg).

defrosting tips & techniques

Preparation for freezing:

1.Freeze meats, poultry, and fish in packages with only 1 or 2 layers of food. Place wax paper between layers.

2.Package in heavy-duty plastic wraps, bags (labeled “For Freezer”), or freezer paper.

3.Remove as much air as possible.

4.Seal securely, date, and label.

to defrost:

1.Remove wrapper. This helps moisture to evaporate. Juices from food can get hot and cook the food.

2.Set food in microwave safe dish.

3.Place roasts fat-side down. Place whole poultry breast-side down.

4.Select power and minimum time so that items will be under-defrosted.

5.Drain liquids during defrosting.

6.Turn over (invert) items during defrosting.

7.Shield edges and ends if needed. (See Cooking Techniques).

after defrosting:

1.Large items may be icy in the center. Defrosting will complete during STANDING TIME.

2.Let stand, covered, following stand time directions on page 15.

3.Rinse foods indicated in the chart.

4.Items which have been layered should be rinsed separately or have a longer stand time.

NN-SD654B, NN-SD681S, NN-SD654W specifications

The Panasonic NN-SD681S is a powerful and efficient countertop microwave that exemplifies modern cooking technology. This appliance is designed to make meal preparation quick and convenient, while also incorporating advanced features to ensure optimal cooking results.

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