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18
Some foods such as bread and fruit, can successfully be thawed manually by using the power setting.
FOOD PREPARATION (180W) 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)
Recommendations for Defrosting (Using 180W)