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Accu-Thaw Defrosting Guide
Use this guide when using Accu-Thaw to defrost foods. When defrosting and heating frozen convenience
foods, follow package instructions. This defrosting chart instructs on defrosting by time. To defrost by
weight see "Defrosting by Weight" on page 14.
various power levels for optimal defrosting results.
During the "on" periods food exterior is heated.
During the "off" periods, heat conducts to food
interior, allowing uniform defrosting with little or no
cooking on exterior.
Note: Defrost foods completely for even cooking
results.
inside plastic bag, slit bag to allow steam to
escape.
2. Press
STOP/RESET
to clear display.
3. Press
ACCU-THAW
. "0" and "DEFR" display.
4. Enter desired defrosting time. Start with short
amounts of time and increase as needed.
5. Press
START
. Oven operates. "DEFR"
indicating oven is programmed to defrost.
Microwave power cycles on and off, as indicated
by "POWER" flashing on and off.
6. Oven stops and signal sounds at end of
defrosting time.
Frozen Poultry Defrosting Chart
Food
Weight and Size
Defrosting Time
(minutes/pound)
Special Instructions*
Poultry Pieces
3 pounds or less,
package less
than 1" thick
11 to 14
Poultry Pieces
3 pounds or
more, package
less than 1" thick
13 to 15
Poultry Whole
1 to 5 pounds
13 to 15
Poultry Whole
5 to 8 pounds
13 to 15
Turn poultry after 5 minutes an
through remaining time.
Poultry Whole
8 to 10 pounds
13 to 15
Turn poultry every 5 minutes du
15 minutes and twice during rem
time.
Poultry Whole
10 to 15 pounds
13 to 15
Turn poultry over every 5 minut
the first 20 minutes and 3 times
remaining time.
*
Turn food over halfway through defrosting time unless otherwise noted.
1. Place frozen poultry on plate or cooking grill. Cover with plastic wrap. Remove all metal pieces.
2. If desired, cover wing tips, narrow part of legs, and high point of breast bone and back with small
strips of foil to prevent dehydration.
