Panasonic NN-CF778S Auto Weight Defrost Programs CHAOS, Defrosting Guidelines, Category, Bread

Auto Weight Defrost Programs CHAOS

DEFROST

Category 1 Bread

The Bread Program is suitable for defrosting small items e.g. rolls, buns and slices of bread which are required for immediate use. Small items may feel warm immediately after defrosting. Loaves can also be defrosted on this program but these will require standing time to allow the centre to thaw out. Standing time can be shortened if slices are separated and buns and loaves cut in half. Items should be turned halfway during defrosting. THIS PROGRAM IS NOT SUITABLE FOR CREAM CAKES OR DESSERTS

e.g. cheesecake.

Category 3 Meat Joints/Whole Chickens

Meat joints and chickens will require shielding during defrosting especially if they are particularly fatty pieces. This is to prevent over defrosting on the outside edges. Smooth foil secured with cocktail sticks should be used.

DO NOT ALLOW THE FOIL TO TOUCH THE WALLS OF THE OVEN. Back fat of joints, legs, wings and breast bones need shielding (see photograph page 26). Standing time of at least 1 hour should be allowed (rolled joints may require longer) before cooking to ensure the centre is fully defrosted.

Category 2 Meat iteas (Mince/Chops/Chicken Portions)

It is necessary for mince to be broken up frequently during defrosting and this is best carried out in a large shallow dish. Chops and chicken portions should be arranged in a single layer and turned frequently.

Defrosting Guidelines

TIPS:

1.Check foods during defrosting. Foods vary in their defrosting speed.

2.It is not necessary to cover the food.

3.Always turn or stir the food especially when the oven “beepsʼʼ. Shield if necessary (see point 5).

4.Minced meat/chops/chicken portions should be broken up or separated as soon as possible and placed in a single layer.

5.Shielding prevents food cooking. It is essential when defrosting chickens and joints of meat. The outside thaws out first, so protect wings/breast/fat with smooth pieces of aluminium foil secured with cocktail sticks.

6.Allow standing time so that the centre of the food thaws out.

(minimum 1 hour for joints of meat and whole chickens)

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