Panasonic NN-CF768M, NN-CF778S operating instructions Defrosting Guidelines

Defrosting Guidelines

By selecting the DEFROST power level from the microwave power pad and setting a time, you can defrost food in your microwave. The biggest problem is getting the inside defrosted before the outside starts to cook.

For this reason a defrost program alternates between a defrost power and a standing time. The name for this type of defrost is cyclic. During the standing stages there is not any microwave power in the oven, although the light will remain on.

The automatic stand times ensure a more even defrost but it is still necessary to allow for standing time before use. Place foods in a suitable container. Meat joints and chickens should be placed on an upturned saucer or on a plastic rack if you have one.

Separate chops and small items e.g. bread slices where possible.

Chickens and joints of meat will require shielding during defrosting.

Turn dense foods and meat 2/3 times during defrosting.

Break up small items e.g. minced meat, frequently during defrosting.

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