Sharp R-380Z(W) Defrosting Frozen Foods, Defrosting Times and Techniques For Meat and Poultry

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DEFROSTING FROZEN FOODS

Procedure:

1.Remove wrapping from meat.

2.Place frozen meat on a defrost rack. Shield.

3.Defrost using MEDIUM LOW power level (30%).

4.Halfway through defrosting, remove any defrosted portions, e.g. steak, mince. Turn over and shield. Continue defrosting.

DEFROSTING TIMES AND TECHNIQUES

FOR MEAT AND POULTRY

CUT	MICROWAVE TIME	STANDING TIME
BEEF (Roast)	5-7 minutes/500 g	10-15 minutes
Steaks	5-7 minutes/500 g	5-10 minutes
Minced Beef	5-7 minutes/500 g	5-10 minutes
PORK (Roast)	4-6 minutes/500 g	10-15 minutes
Chops	4-6 minutes/500 g	5-10 minutes
Ribs	5-7 minutes/500 g	5-10 minutes
Minced Pork	5-7 minutes/500 g	5-10 minutes
LAMB (Roast)	4-6 minutes/500 g	10-15 minutes
Shoulder	31/2-51/2minutes/500 g	10-15 minutes
Chops	5-7 minutes/500 g	5-10 minutes
POULTRY
Chicken (Whole)	5-7 minutes/500 g	10-15 minutes
Pieces	4-6 minutes/500 g	5-10 minutes

DEFROSTING TIMES AND TECHNIQUES

FOR SEAFOOD, BREAD AND PIES

SEAFOOD	MICROWAVE TIME	STANDING TIME			PROCEDURES
Whole Fish	5-7 minutes/500 g		10 minutes		Shield head and tail
					with foil.
					Turn over and shield
					any warm area halfway
					through defrosting.
Scallops	4-6 minutes/500 g		5 minutes		Turn over halfway
					through defrosting.
					Separate as soon as
					possible.
Prawns	31/2-51/2minutes/		5 minutes		Turn over halfway
	500 g				through defrosting.
					Separate as soon as
					possible.
BREAD	MICROWAVE TIME				PROCEDURES
2 slices	15-20 seconds			Place bread between 2 pieces
4 slices	25-30 seconds			of paper towel. Place directly on
6 slices	35-40 seconds			the turntable.
Bread Rolls	15-20 seconds per roll
PIES	MICROWAVE TIME				PROCEDURES
Individual	2-3 minutes			Remove from packaging.
Whole	6-7 minutes			Place between paper towel
				on a rack. Turn over halfway.
				Allow to stand 2 minutes.

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