PROGRAMMED DEFROST CHART
The defrost times in this Chart have been made available specifically for use with Programmed Defrost.
Programmed Defrost Instructions:
•Fish, seafood, meat or poultry can be thawed in their original closed package.
•Metal clip and
•Place food in a flat glass baking dish to catch dripping.
•Use Programmed Defrost setting to thaw fish. seafood. meat and poultry, according to 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 time and standing technique needed to complete thawing.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The defrost power setting (a 30% cook control level) should not be confused with this
Programmed Defrost. The Defrost Cook level is a low energy setting used to cook foods that need slow, gentle cooking. Use the Defrost Cook level to reheat many frozen convenience foods and also to defrost small bread items,
CUT AND WEIGHT
FISH AND SEAFOOD
FISH
Fish fillets
Ilb.
2 Ibs.
Fish steaks
I lb.
PROGRAMMED STANDING
DEFROST TIME TIME
4 | to | 5 | min. | 5 | rain. |
i 5 | to | 6rain. | 5 | rain. | |
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4 | to | 5 | min. | 5 | rain. |
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.
Whole fish 8 to 10 oz. 1_ to 2 Ibs.
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| Shallow dish: shape of fish | ||
, 3 | to 5 | min. | 5 | min. | determines | size. Should be icy | |
4 | to 6 | min. | 5 | min, | when | removed. | |
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| Finish | at room temperature. | |
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| Cover head with aluminum foil. | ||
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| Turn | over | once." |
Lobster tails 8 oz. pkg.
Crab legs
Crabmeat
6 OZ.
4 to 6 rain. | 5 | min. |
_ 4to6min. | 5 | rain. |
3 to 4 min. | 5 | min. |
Remove from package to baking dish.
Glass baking dish. Break apart and turn once,*
Defrost in package on dish. Break apart. Turn once.*
Shrimp I lb.
2 to 3 min. | 5 min. |
Remove from package to dish.
Spread loosely in baking dish and
rearrange during thawing as
necessaw.
Note: *Turning or Stirring should be done in middle of defrosting.
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