MANUAL COOKING CHARTS
Defrost Times for Meat, Poultry, Bread and Pies
1. Remove wrapping and place frozen item on a shallow, Microwave safe plastic defrost rack. If
necessary, shield thin areas with aluminum foil to prevent the item from cooking while defrosting
2. Defrost by following the steps in the “Microwave Time” column.
3. Set the microwave to 30% power.
4. When turning over, re-shield any warm areas so it continues to defrost without cooking
CUT MICROWAVE
TIME
STANDING
TIME
BEEF (Roast)
Steaks
Minced Beef
8-10 minutes/500g
9-11 minutes/500g
11-13 minutes/500g
10 – 15 minutes
5 – 10 minutes
5 – 10 minutes
PORK (Roast)
Chops
Ribs
Minced Pork
8-10 minutes/500g
9-11 minutes/500g
9-11 minutes/500g
11-13 minutes/500g
10 – 15 minutes
5 – 10 minutes
5 – 10 minutes
5 – 10 minutes
LAMB (Roast)
Shoulder
Chops
8-10 minutes/500g
8-10 minutes/500g
9-11 minutes/500g
10 – 15 minutes
10 – 15 minutes
5 – 10 minutes
POULTRY
Chicken (Whole)
Pieces
7-9 minutes/500g
11-13 minutes/500g
10 – 15 minutes
5 – 10 minutes
BREAD / PIES
MICROWAVE TIME
PROCEDURE
2 Slices of Bread
35-40 seconds
4 Slices of Bread
50-60 seconds
1 Bread Roll
25-30 seconds
2 Bread Rolls
1 minute 20 seconds
Place between paper towel and place directly
on the turntable.
Individual Pies
4½-5 minutes
Remove from packaging. Place between paper
towel and place directly on the turntable. Turn
over halfway. Allow to stand 3-5 minutes before
reheating.
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