Panasonic NN-CS596S, Operating Instruction And Cook Book

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By selecting the DEFROST power level
from the microwave power pad, and
setting a time, you can defrost food in
your microwave. The biggest problem is
getting the inside defrosted before the
outside starts to cook.
For this reason a defrost program
alternates between a defrost power and
a standing time. The name for this type
of defrost is cyclic. During the standing
stages there is not any microwave
power in the oven, although the light will
remain on. The automatic stand times
ensure a more even defrost but it is still
necessary to allow for standing time
before use. Place foods in a suitable
container. Meat joints and chickens
should be placed on an upturned saucer
or on a plastic rack if you have one.
Turn dense foods and meat 2-3
times during defrosting.
Separate chops and small items
e.g. bread slices where possible. Chickens and joints of meat will
require shielding during defrosting.
Break up small items e.g. minced
meat, frequently during defrosting.
Defrosting Foods Using Defrost Power & Time