Sharp R-86STM manual Defrosting Advice, Rearrange, Separate, Shield, Stand, Turn over

DEFROSTING ADVICE

Using your microwave is a very efficient method of defrosting.

It is a simple proccess but the following instructions are essential to ensure the food is thoroughly defrosted.

Rearrange	Foods that are placed towards the outside of the dish will defrost quicker
	than foods in the centre. It is therefore essential that the food is rearranged
	up to 4 times during defrosting.
	Move closely packed pieces from the outside to the centre and rearrange
	over-lapping areas.
	This will ensure that all parts of the food defrosts evenly.
Separate	Foods may be stuck together when removed from the freezer. It is important
	to separate foods as soon as it is possible during defrosting, e.g. bacon
	rashers, chicken fillets.
Shield	Some areas of food being defrosted may become warm. To prevent them
	becoming warmer and starting to cook, these areas can be shielded with
	small pieces of foil, which reflect microwaves, e.g. legs and wings on a
	chicken.
Stand	Standing time is necessary to ensure food is thoroughly defrosted.
	Defrosting is not complete once the food is removed from the microwave
	oven. Food must stand, covered, for a length of time to ensure the centre
	has completly defrosted.
Turn over	It is essential that all foods are turned over at least 3 - 4 times during
	defrosting. This is important to ensure thorough defrosting.

NOTES:

•Remove all packaging and wrapping before defrosting.

•To defrost food, use microwave power levels 30% or 10%.

•Please refer to the defrosting chart on page 42 for further information.

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