Defrosting Tips & Techniques

(continued)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FOOD

DEFROST TIME at P3

DURING DEFROSTING

AFTER DEFROSTING

 

 

mins (per lb)

Stand Time

Rinse

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fish and Seafood

 

 

 

 

[up to 3 lbs. (1.4 kg)]

6

Break apart/Rearrange

 

 

Crabmeat

 

 

 

 

Fish Steaks

4 to 6

Turn over

5 min.

YES

Fish Fillets

4 to 6

Turn over/Rearrange/Shield ends

 

 

Sea Scallops

4 to 6

Break apart/Remove defrosted pieces

 

 

 

 

Whole fish

4 to 6

Turn over

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meat

4 to 5

Turn over/Remove defrosted portion/

10 min.

 

Ground Meat

Shield edges

 

 

 

 

Roasts

4 to 8

Turn over/Shield ends and defrosted

30 min. in

 

 

[21/2-4 lbs. (1.1-1.8 kg)]

surface

refrig.

 

 

 

Chops/Steak

6 to 8

Turn over/Rearrange/Shield ends and

 

 

 

 

defrosted surface

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ribs/T-bone

6 to 8

Turn over/Rearrange/Shield ends and

 

NO

 

defrosted surface

 

 

 

 

5 min.

 

Stew Meat

4 to 8

Break apart/Rearrange/Remove

 

 

 

 

defrosted pieces

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liver (thinly sliced)

4 to 6

Drain liquid/Turn over/Separate

 

 

 

 

pieces

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bacon (sliced)

 

Turn over

 

 

4

- - - -

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poultry

 

 

20 min. in

 

Chicken, Whole

4 to 6

Turn over/Shield

 

refrig.

 

[up to 5 lbs. (2.5 kg)]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cutlets

4 to 6

Break apart/Turn over/Remove

5 min.

 

 

defrosted Pieces

 

 

 

 

YES

Pieces

4 to 6

Break apart/Turn over/Shield

10 min.

 

Cornish Hens

6 to 8

Turn over/Shield

 

 

 

 

Turkey Breast

6

Turn over/Shield

20 min. in

 

 

[5-6 lbs. (2.3-2.7 kg)]

refrig.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Panasonic NN-CS597S operating instructions Defrost Time at P3, Mins per lb Stand Time Rinse Fish and Seafood, Meat, Poultry

NN-CS597S specifications

The Panasonic NN-CS597S is a versatile kitchen appliance that combines microwave, steam, and convection cooking technologies, making it a perfect addition to any modern home. This multifunctional oven is designed to cater to a wide range of cooking needs, providing convenience and efficiency in meal preparation.

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