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Defrosting Foods Using Defrost Power &
T
ime
The times given below are a guideline only
.
Always check the progress of the food by opening the oven door and then re-starting
.
For larger quantities adjust times accordingly
. Food should not be covered during defrosting.
FOOD
WEIGHT
DEFROSTING
TIME
METHOD
ST
ANDING
TIME
FISH
Whole Fish x 1
150-225g (5-8oz)
5-6 mins
Place in a suitable dish.
T
urn twice.
15 mins
Whole Fish x 2
500g (1lb 2oz)
10-12 mins
Place in a suitable dish.
T
urn twice
separate if necessary
.
20 mins
Fish Fillets
100 -150g(4-5oz)
350g (12oz)
2-3 mins
5-6 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Separate if
necessary and turn twice.
5 mins
10 mins
Fish Steaks
100-150g (4oz)
250g (9oz)
500g (1lb2oz)
3 mins
6-7 mins
8-10 mins
Place in a suitable dish.
T
urn.
Place in a suitable dish. Separate if
necessary and turn twice.
Place in a suitable dish. Separate if
necessary and turn twice.
10 mins
15 mins
20 mins
Prawns
450g (1lb)
10 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Stir twice during
defrosting.
30 mins
GENERAL
Sliced bread
400g (14oz)
5 mins
Place on a plate. Separate and arrange
during defrosting.
10 mins
Slice of Bread
30g (1oz)
10-20 secs
Place on a plate.
1-2 mins
Soft fruit
500g (1lb 2oz)
8-9 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Stir twice during
defrosting.
20 mins
Gateau
350g (12oz)
3-4 mins
Place on a plate.
15 mins
Cheesecake
500g (1lb 2oz)
5-6 mins
Place on a plate.
15 mins
Meringue Dessert
500g (1lb 2oz)
4-5 mins
Place on a plate.
15 mins
Butter
250g (9oz)
2 ½ mins
Place on a plate.
10 mins
Shortcrust /Puf
f pastry
500g (1lb 2oz)
4-5 mins
Place on a plate.
T
urn halfway
.
15 mins