Sharp Microwave Oven manual Manual Cooking Charts, Defrost Times for Meat, Poultry, Bread and Pies

MANUAL COOKING CHARTS

Defrost Times for Meat, Poultry, Bread and Pies

1.Remove wrapping and place frozen item on a shallow, Microwave safe plastic defrost rack. If necessary, shield thin areas with aluminum foil to prevent the item from cooking while defrosting

2.Defrost by following the steps in the “Microwave Time” column.

3.Set the microwave to 30% power.

4.When turning over, re-shield any warm areas so it continues to defrost without cooking

CUT	MICROWAVE TIME
BEEF (Roast)	8-10 minutes/500g
Steaks	9-11 minutes/500g
Minced Beef	11-13 minutes/500g
PORK (Roast)	8-10 minutes/500g
Chops	9-11 minutes/500g
Ribs	9-11 minutes/500g
Minced Pork	11-13 minutes/500g
LAMB (Roast)	8-10 minutes/500g
Shoulder	8-10 minutes/500g
Chops	9-11 minutes/500g
POULTRY	7-9 minutes/500g
Chicken (Whole)
Pieces	11-13 minutes/500g

STANDING TIME 10 – 15 minutes

5 – 10 minutes

5 – 10 minutes

10 – 15 minutes

5 – 10 minutes

5 – 10 minutes

5 – 10 minutes

10 – 15 minutes

10 – 15 minutes

5 – 10 minutes

10 – 15 minutes

5 – 10 minutes

	BREAD / PIES	MICROWAVE TIME	PROCEDURE
2	Slices of Bread	35-40 seconds	Place between paper towel and place directly
4	Slices of Bread	50-60 seconds	on the turntable.
1	Bread Roll	25-30 seconds
2	Bread Rolls	1 minute 20 seconds
Individual Pies		4½-5 minutes	Remove from packaging. Place between paper
			towel and place directly on the turntable. Turn
			over halfway. Allow to stand 3-5 minutes before
			reheating.

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