Kenmore 85941 manual Programmed Defrosting Chart

PROGRAMMED DEFROSTING CHART

The defrosting times in'this chart have been made available specifical]Lyfor use with the "Programmed Defrost by Time" feature.

PROGRAMMED DEFROSTING INSTRUCTIONS:

•Fish, seafood, meat or poullry can be thawed in their original closed package.

•Metal clip and pop-up timers may be left in poultry. Metal twisters must be removed from bags. They may be replaced with rubber bands.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The defrosting power setting

(power level 30) should not be confused with this

"Programmed Defrost." The defrost cooking level is a

low-energy setting used to cook foods that need slow,

gentle cooking. Use the defrost cooking level to reheat

many frozen convenience foods and also to defrost small bread items.

•Place food in a fiat glass baking dish to catch drippings.

•Use the "Programmed Defrost" setting to thaw fish, seafood, meat and poultry, according to the times in the chart below. Thaw completely before cooking.

•Food should still be somewhat icy in the center when removed from the oven.

•The chart gives you standing times and standing tech- niques needed to complete the thawing process.

CUT AND			PROGRAMMED					STANDING
WEIGHT			DEFROSTING TIME				1	TIME
FISH AND		SEAFOOD
FISH
Fish fillets
I	lb.		4	to	5	rain.		5	rain.
2	Ibs.		5	to	6 min.			5	min.
Fish steaks
I	lb.		4	to	5	rain.		5	min.
Whole Fish
8	to 10 oz.		3	to	5	rain.		5	min.
1V2 lb. to 2		Ibs.	4	to	6	min.		5	min.

DIRECTIONS

Defrost in package on dish.

Carefully separate fillets under cold water.

Turn over once.*

Defrost in package on dish. Carefully separate steaks under cold, running water.

Use a shallow dish; the shape of the

fish determines size.

The fish should be icy when removed.

Finish at room temperature.

Cover the head with aluminum foil.

Tum over once.*

Lobster tails

8	oz.	pkg.	4	to	6	min.	5	min.
Crab		legs
8	to	10 oz.	4	to	6	min.	5	min.
Crabmeat
6	OZ.		3	to	4	rain.	5	min,

Remove from package to baking dish.

Use a glass baking dish.

Break the legs apart.

Turn over once.*

Defrost in package on dish.

Break apart.

Turn over once.*

*"Fuming or stirring should be done in the middle ,of the defrosting cycle.

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