Panasonic NN-CD987W Defrost by Setting Time, Preparation for Freezing, Defrosting Technique

To Reheat / Defrost / Cook by Micro Power and Time

Defrost by Setting Time

Operation & Hints

Press twice . Set time . Press .

Preparation for Freezing:

. Heavy-duty plastic wraps and bags, and freezer wraps are suitable .

2 . Freeze meat, poultry and fish in packages with only  or 2 layers of food . To aid in separating layers, place two pieces of wax paper between them .

3 . Remove all air and seal securely .

4 . Label package with type and cut of meat, date and weight .

5 . Defrosting times given in the charts are for thoroughly frozen foods (i .e . at least 24 hours in freezer maintained at -8°C or lower) .

Defrosting Technique:

. Remove from wrapper and set on a Plastic or Ceramic rack in a dish on Ceramic Tray .

2 . After defrosting: Large roasts may still be icy in the centre . Allow to stand 5 to 30 minutes in refrigerator to completely defrost .

Defrosting Chart (using Micro Power defrost and time):

Food	Approx. Time			Instruction
MEAT	per 500 g
Beef
minced beef	8	-		Turn meat over two or three times during defrosting .
roast: topside	2 - 5
beef tenderloin	2	-	5	Halfway through the defrost cycle break apart minced beef,
chuck or rump	0	-	3	separate chops and remove meat that is defrosted .
sirloin, rolled		-	4
steak	8	-	0	Shield edges and unevenly shaped ends of roasts halfway
miscellaneous	8	-	2	through the defrost cycle .
Pork/Lamb
roast	9	-	2	Large roasts may still be icy in the centre . Allow to stand .
chops	8	-	
ribs	8	-	2
POULTRY				Turn poultry over two to four times during defrosting .
Chicken				Halfway through the defrost cycle shield end of drumstick,
whole	9	-	2	wings, breast bones, and ends of poultry with foil .
pieces	8	-	
fillets	8	-	0	Break apart chicken pieces and remove small pieces such as
Duck	0	-	2	wings, that may defrost before larger pieces .
Turkey	0	- 3		Rinse poultry under cold water to remove ice crystals .
				Allow to stand for 5 to 0 minutes before cooking .
FISH & SHELLFISH
Fish fillets	9	-		Halfway through the defrost cycle, turn whole fish or blocks of
Whole fish	9	-	2
				fillets over. Also, break apart prawns or scallops .
Crabmeat	8	-	0
				Remove any pieces that are defrosted .
Lobster tails	8	-	0
Sea scallops	8	-	0	Allow to stand 5 to 0 minutes before cooking .
Green prawns	0	-	2

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