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Do not defrost covered meat. Covering might allow
cooking to take place. Always remove outer wrap 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. Toy 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
over. At this point, open 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 arching, 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 GUIDE
Item
Power Cooking
Time
Special Instruction
Level
Per lb./450g
MEAT
Beef joint -Rare
MEDIUM
8-10 min.
-Medium
MEDIUM
9-11 min.
-well done
MEDIUM
11-13 min.
Pork Joint
HIGH
12-14 min.
Bacon joint
HIGH
8-10 min.
POULTRY
Whole chicken
HIGH
6-8 min.
Portions chicken
MEDIUM
5-7 min.
Breast (boned)
MEDIUM
6-8 min.
FISH
Fish Fillets
HIGH
4-6 min.
Whole Mackerel,
HIGH
4-6 min.
Cleaned and prepared
Whole Trout, Cleaned
HIGH
5-7 min.
& Prepared
Salmon steaks
HIGH
4-6 min.
NOTE : The above times should be regarded only as a guide. Allow for difference in individual tastes and
preferences. The times may vary due to the shape, cut, and composition of the food.
Frozen meat, poultry and fish must be thoroughly thawed before cooking.
COOKING & REHEATING CHART
Cooking chart
- Chilled meat and poultry should be removed from
the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before
cooking.
- Always let the meat and poultry stand, covered
after cooking.
- Brush a little oil or melted butter over the fish, or
add 15~30ml(1-2 tbsp) lemon juice, wine, stock,
milk or water.
- Always let the fish stand, covered, after cooking
