Sharp R-654M operation manual Advice for Defrosting

R-654M O/M & C/B 05/04/2001 11:01 Page 24

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ADVICEFORDEFROSTING

Meat joints	Place in a flan dish, turn over at least 4 - 5 times during
	defrosting, shield any warm areas with small, flat pieces of
	foil. After defrosting, wrap in foil and allow meat to stand
	for 60 - 90 minutes, until thoroughly defrosted.

Poultry	Place in a flan dish, turn over at least 3 - 4 times during
	defrosting, shield any warm areas with small, pieces of foil.
	After defrosting, wrap in foil and allow poultry to stand for
	60-90 minutes, until thoroughly defrosted.
	NOTE: Do not defrost poultry with giblets.

Steak, Chops Place in a flan dish, separate during defrosting and turn

& Chicken over at least 2-3 times. Shield if necessary.

Portions

Cubed &	Place in a flan dish, stir or turn over at least 3-4 times during
Minced Meat	defrosting, remove defrosted parts each time.
	Please refer to the defrost chart on page 26.

Whole fish	Place in a flan dish, separate during defrosting and turn
& Fillets	over at least twice. Shield if necessary.

Prepacked	Remove packaging, including any foil and place in a
Frozen Foods	suitable dish.

NOTES:

•To defrost food, use either 30P or 10P microwave power.

•Shield warm areas with small pieces of foil if necessary.

•It is important to turn food over, separate (where appropriate) and rearrange to ensure even defrosting.

•Standing time is necessary to ensure thorough defrosting.

•Ensure food is defrosted thoroughly before use.

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