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The biggest problem when defrosting food
in a microwave is to get the inside defrosted
before the outside starts to cook. For this rea-
son Panasonic have made the defrosting on
your oven CYCLIC DEFROST, just select the
DEFROST power level and set the required
time. The oven then divides this time into
8 stages. These stages alternate between
defrosting (total of 4) and standing (total of 4).
During the standing stages there is no micro-
wave power in the oven, although the light
will remain on. The automatic stand times
ensure a more even defrost and for small
items the usual stand time can be eliminated.
Tips for defrosting
Check the defrosting several times, even
if you use the auto programs. Observe the
standing times.
Standing times
Individual portions of food may be cooked
almost immediately after defrosting. It is
normal for large portions of food to be frozen
in the centre. Before cooking, allow to stand
for a
minimum of one hour
During this
standing time, the temperature becomes
evenly distributed and the food is defrosted
by conduction. N.B. If the food is not going
to be cooked immediately, store it in the
refrigerator. Never refreeze defrosted food
without
fi
rst cooking it.
Joints and poultry
It is preferable to place the joints on an
upturned plate or plastic rack so that they
are not resting in the juices. It is essential
to protect delicate or projecting parts of
this food with small pieces of foil to prevent
these parts from cooking.
It is not dangerous to use small pieces
of foil in your oven, provided they do not
come into contact with the oven walls.
Minced meat or cubes of meat
and seafood
Since the outside of these foods quickly
defrosts, it is necessary to separate them,
break the blocks into pieces frequently while
defrosting and remove them when they have
defrosted.
Small portions of food
Chops and chicken pieces must be separat-
ed as soon as possible so that they defrost
evenly throughout. Fatty parts and the ends
defrost more quickly. Place them near the
centre of the glass tray or protect them.
Bread
Loaves will require a standing time of 5 to 15
minutes to allow the centre to thaw. Standing
time can be shortened if slices are separated
and rolls and loaves cut in half.
Beep Sounds
Beeps will sound during the Auto Defrost
programs. The beeps are to remind you to
check, stir, separate the pieces, or shield
small parts. Failure to do this may result in
uneven defrosting.
Defrosting guidelines
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