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Some foods such as bread and fruit, can successfully be thawed manually by using this power setting (180W).
FOOD PREPARATION Defrost
time STANDING
TIME
Bread
Small loaf Place on microwave-proof rack or kitchen paper.
Turn over halfway through defrosting time. 8–10 min. 10–15 min.
Sliced large loaf Place on microwave-proof rack or kitchen paper.
Turn over halfway through defrosting time. 10–13 min. 10 min
2 slices Place on kitchen paper. 45–60 sec. 5 min.
1 bread roll Place on kitchen paper. 45–60 sec. 5 min.
2 bread rolls Place on kitchen paper. 1–11/2 min. 5 min.
Cakes and Pastry
Gateau 450g/1 lb Remove from packaging, place on plate. 9–11 min. 15–30 min.
Cheesecake
450g/1 lb Remove from packaging, place on plate. 9–11 min. 15–30 min.
Pie (cooked)
450g/1 lb Remove from packaging, place on plate. 7– 9 min. 15–30 min.
Pastry 450g/1 lb Remove from packaging, place on plate. 7– 9 min. 15–30 min.
Butter250g/8.8 oz
(1 packet) If foil wrapped, remove from wrapper and place on a
plate 3– 4 min. 5–10 min.
Fruit 225g/8 oz
Soft berry fruits Place in a single layer in a shallow dish. 5– 6 min. 5–10 min.
450g/1 lb
Soft berry fruits Place in a single layer in a shallow dish. 7– 8 min. 5–10 min.
Plated meal
400g/14 oz Cover with a plate or non P.V.C. cling film.
To reheat, microwave on 100% (900W)for 3–4 minutes. 7– 8 min 5–10 min.
Vegetables It is not necessary to defrost vegetables before cooking.
All vegetables can be thawed and cooked on
100% (900W)

Defrosting Tips

1. It is better to underestimate defrosting time if you are unsure. Food will continue to defrost during the
standing time.
2. Separate food as soon as possible.
3. Turn large items, e.g. joints, halfway through the defrosting time.
4. Remove any thawed food as soon as possible.
5. Remove or open any packaging before defrosting.
6. Place food in a larger container than that which it was frozen in, this will allow for easy stirring.
7. Begin thawing poultry, breast side down and turn over halfway through defrosting time or at pause.
Delicate areas such as wing tips can be shielded with small pieces of smooth foil.
Standing time is very important, particularly for large, dense foods which cannot be stirred to ensure that the
centre is completely defrosted before cooking.
Recommendations for Manual Defrost