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Modes of Operation
Food
(180W)
Standing
Preparation
time (mins)
Bread
Small loaf
8 -10 min
10 - 15
Place on microwave proof rack or kitchen paper.
Turn over halfway through defrosting time.
Sliced large loaf
10 - 13 min
10
Place on microwave proof rack or kitchen paper.
Turn over halfway through defrosting time.
2 slices
45 - 60 sec
5
Place on kitchen paper.
1 bread roll
45 - 60 sec
5
Place on kitchen paper.
2 bread rolls
1 - 11/2 min
5
Place on kitchen paper.
Cakes and Pastry
Gateau 450g/1 lb
9 -10 min
15 - 30
Remove from packaging, place on plate.
Cheesecake 450g/1 lb
9 -10 min
15 - 30
Remove from packaging, place on plate.
Pie (cooked) 450g/1 lb
7 - 9 min
15 - 30
Remove from packaging, place on plate.
Butter
250g/8.8oz
3 - 4 min
5 - 10
If foil wrapped, remove from wrapper and place
(1 packet)
on plate.
Fruit
225g/8oz
5 - 6 min
5 - 10
Place in a single layer in a shallow dish.
Soft berry fruits
450g/1 lb
7 - 8 min
5 - 10
Place in a single layer in a shallow dish.
Soft berry fruits
Plated meal
400g/14oz
7 - 8 min
5 - 10
Cover with a plate or non P.V.C. cling film.
To reheat, microwave on HIGH for 3 - 4 minutes.
Vegetables
-
-
It is not necessary to defrost vegetables before
cooking. All vegetables can be thawed and
cooked on HIGH.
Defrosting instructions using 180W
Some foods such as bread and fruit, can successfully be thawed manually by using the
“180W” power setting.
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