Panasonic NN-SD786S manual Defrosting!!!!! Tips and Techniques, Preparation for Freezing

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!!!!Defrosting!!!!! Tips and Techniques

Preparation for Freezing:

1.Heavy-duty plastic wraps, bags and freezer wrap are suitable.

2.Freeze meats, poultry and fish in packages with only 1 or 2 layers of food. To aid in separating layers, place two pieces of wax paper between them.

3.REMOVE ALL AIR and seal securely.

4.LABEL package with type and cut of meat, date and weight.

5.Defrosting times given in the charts are for thoroughly frozen foods (i.e. at least 24 hours in freezer maintained at -18°C or lower).

Defrosting Technique:

1.Remove from wrapper and set on a defrosting rack in a dish on Glass Tray.

2.On Turbo Defrost, the oven will beep during the defrosting time. At “beep”, turn over all meat, poultry, fish and shellfish. Break apart stewing meat, chicken pieces and minced meat. Separate chops and hamburger patties.Shield thin ends of roasts, poultry legs and wings, fat or bones with foil.

3.Throughout the defrosting time, remove any defrosted portions of mince or cubed meat, etc.

4.After defrosting, large roasts may still be icy in the centre. Let stand, 15 to 30 minutes, in refrigerator to complete defrosting.

Defrosting Chart (by setting Micro Power at P3):

FOOD

APPROX. TIME

INSTRUCTION

(minutes per 500 g)

 

 

MEAT

 

 

 

Beef

 

 

 

Minced Beef

7

- 9

Halfway through the defrost cycle, break apart minced beef,

Roast: Topside

8

- 10

separate chops and remove meat that is defrosted.

Beef Tenderloin

8

- 10

 

Chuck or Rump

8

- 10

Turn meat over two to three times during defrosting.

Sirloin, rolled

8

- 10

 

Steak

6

- 8

Shield edges and unevenly shaped ends of roasts halfway

Miscellaneous

7

- 9

through the defrost cycle.

Pork/Lamb

 

 

 

Roast

8

- 10

Large roasts may still be icy in centre. Let stand.

Chops

6

- 8

 

Ribs

6

- 8

 

 

 

 

 

POULTRY

 

 

Turn poultry over two to four times during defrosting.

Chicken

 

 

Halfway through the defrost cycle, shield end of drumsticks,

whole

8

- 10

wings, breast bones and ends of poultry with foil.

pieces

7

- 9

 

fillets

7

- 9

Break apart chicken pieces and remove small pieces such

Duck

7

- 9

as wings, which may be defrosted before larger pieces.

Turkey

8

- 10

 

 

 

 

Rinse poultry under cold water to remove ice crystals. Let

 

 

 

stand 5 to 10 minutes, before cooking.

 

 

 

 

FISH & SHELLFISH

 

 

 

Fish Fillets

8

- 10

Halfway through the defrost cycle, turn whole fish or blocks

Whole Fish

7

- 9

of fillets over. Also, break apart prawns or scallops.

Crabmeat

6

- 8

Remove any pieces that are defrosted.

Lobster Tails

6

- 8

 

Sea Scallops

6

- 8

Let stand, 5 to 10 minutes, before cooking.

Green Prawns

6

- 8

 

 

 

 

 

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Cooking Time Directions for cooking fish by Sensor S / Auto Cook Å40 g Butter Onion, diced ⁄4 cup Flour Tablespoon BouillabaisseNoise ⁄2 teaspoon Pepper Prepared mustard 11⁄2 cups Milk 440 gTo cook by Sensor Cook / Auto Cook Cooking Poultry by Micro power Cooking Whole Poultry by Micro powerCooking Poultry Pieces by Micro power PoultryCooking Whole Chicken by Sensor Cook S Cooking Eggs by Micro PowerPoultry and Eggs Cooking Chicken Pieces by Sensor Cook S / Auto Cook ÅIngredients 500 g Honey Mustard Glaze Spicy Chicken Curry Cooked BBQ chickenCup Chicken stock ⁄4 cup Coconut cream Cooking meat by Micro power Cooking Tender Cuts of Meat using Micro powerCooking Less-Tender Cuts of Meat using Micro power Meat Power APPROX. 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Stir through sour creamVegetables and Legumes Cooking Fresh Vegetables by Micro powerVegetable Quantity Cooking Procedure Time ApproxLegumes Cooking Frozen Vegetables by Micro PowerVegetable Quantity Cooking Procedure Cooking Time VegetablesChickpea Salad with Coriander Dressing S Å Cooking Dried Beans and Peas by Micro powerCooking Legumes by Sensor Cook S Auto Cook Å Lentil Hot Pot S750 g Peeled and sliced potatoes 250 ml Cream ⁄4 cup Milk Bacon rashers, chopped ⁄2 cup Grated cheeseTablespoon Butter 125 g Ham, finely chopped Salt and pepper Ardennis Style Potatoes500 g Cabbage, shredded Tablespoons Water Green onions, finely choppedTeaspoon Dill or basil Sugar Tablespoons Butter Salt and pepper250 g Brussels sprouts Tablespoons Butter 150 g Tomato, dicedCooking Rice by Sensor Cook S / Auto Cook Å Cooking Rice by Micro powerRice, Pasta and Noodles APPROX. 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NN-SD786S specifications

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