UK
Defrosting instructions using 180W
Some foods such as bread and fruit, can successfully be thawed manually by using the “180W” power setting.
Food | (180W) | Standing | Preparation |
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Bread |
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Small loaf | 8 | 10 - 15 | Place on microwave proof rack or kitchen |
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| paper. |
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| Turn over halfway through defrosting time. |
Sliced large loaf | 10 - 13 min | 10 | Place on microwave proof rack or kitchen |
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| paper. |
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| Turn over halfway through defrosting time. |
2 slices | 45 - 60 sec | 5 | Place on kitchen paper. |
1 bread roll | 45 - 60 sec | 5 | Place on kitchen paper. |
2 bread rolls | 1 - 11/2 min | 5 | Place on kitchen paper. |
Cakes and Pastry |
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Gateau 450g/1 lb | 9 | 15 - 30 | Remove from packaging, place on plate. |
Cheesecake 450g/1 lb 9 | 15 - 30 | Remove from packaging, place on plate. | |
Pie (cooked) 450g/1 lb7 - 9 min | 15 - 30 | Remove from packaging, place on plate. | |
Butter |
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250g/8.8oz | 3 - 4 min | 5 - 10 | If foil wrapped, remove from wrapper and |
(1 packet) |
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| place on plate. |
Fruit |
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225g/8oz | 5 - 6 min | 5 - 10 | Place in a single layer in a shallow dish. |
Soft berry fruits |
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450g/1 lb | 7 - 8 min | 5 - 10 | Place in a single layer in a shallow dish. |
Soft berry fruits |
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Plated meal |
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400g/14oz | 7 - 8 min | 5 - 10 | Cover with a plate or non P.V.C. cling film. |
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| To reheat, microwave on HIGH for 3 - 4 |
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Vegetables | - | - | It is not necessary to defrost vegetables |
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| before cooking. All vegetables can be |
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| thawed and cooked on HIGH. |
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