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Do not defrost covered meat. Covering might allow
cooking to take place. Always remove outer wrapper and
tray. Use only containers that are microwave-safe.
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Begin defrosting whole poultry breast-side-down. Begin
defrosting roasts fat-side-down.
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The shape of the package alters the defrosting time.
Shallow rectangular shapes defrost more quickly than a
deep block.
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After 1/3 of the defrost time has elapsed, check the food.
you may wish to turn over, break apart, rearrange or
remove thawed portions of the food.
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During defrost, the oven will prompt you to turn the food
over. At this point, open the oven door and check the food.
Follow the techniques listed below for optimum defrost
results. Then, close oven door.
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When defrosted, food should be cool, but softened in all
areas. If still slightly icy, return to microwave oven very
briefly, or let stand a few minutes. After defrosting, allow
food to stand 5-60 minutes if there are any icy areas.
Poultry and fish may be placed under running cool water
until defrosted
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Turn over :
Roast, ribs, whole poultry, turkey breasts, hot
dogs, sausages, steaks, or chops.
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Rearrange :
Break apart or separate steaks, chops,
hamburger patties, ground meat, chicken or seafood
pieces, chunks of meat such as stew beef.
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Shield :
Use small strips of aluminum foil to protect thin
areas or edges of unevenly shaped foods such as chicken
wings. To prevent arcing, do not allow foil to come within
1-inch of oven walls or door.
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Remove :
To prevent cooking, thawed portions should be
removed from the oven at this point. This may shorten
defrost time for food weighing less than 3 lbs.(1350g).
DEFROSTING CHART
* The times are approximate because freezer temperatures vary.
DEFROSTING GUIDE
Item & Weight
Defrosting Time
Standing Time
Special Techniques
BEEF
Minced beef
1 lb./450g
11-14 min.
15-20 min.
Break apart and remove thawed portions
with a fork.
Stewing Meat
1 1/2 lbs./675g
14-18 min.
25-30 min.
Separate and rearrange once.
Patties
4(4oz./110g)
10-12 min.
15-20 min.
Turn over after half the time.
PORK
Spareribs
1 lb./450g
10-12 min.
25-30 min.
Separate and rearrange once.
Chops
4(5oz./125g)
11-14 min.
25-30 min.
Separate and turn over once.
Minced pork
1 lb./450g
11-14 min.
15-20 min.
Break apart and remove thawed portions
with a fork.
POULTRY
Whole Chicken
2 1/2 lbs./1125g
25-29 min.
45-90 min.
Turn over after half the cookingtime.
Shield as needed.
Chicken Breasts
1 lbs./450g
15-18 min.
15-30 min.
Separate and rearrange once.
Diced Chicken
2 lbs./900g
22-25 min.
25-30 min.
Separate and rearrange once.
Chicken Thights
1 1/2 lbs./675g
18-22 min.
15-30 min.
Separate and rearrange once.
FISH & SEAFOOD
Whole Fish
1 lb./450g
9-11 min.
15-20 min.
Turn over after half the time.
Shield as needed.
Fish Fillets
1 1/2 lb./675g
12-14 min.
15-20 min.
Separate and turn over once.
Shrimp
1/2 lb./225g
4-5 min.
15-20 min.
Separate and turn over once.
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