16
ᶀ
'RQRWGHIURVWFRYHUHGPHDW&RYHULQJPLJKWDOORZFRRNLQJWRWDNHSODFH
Always remove outer wrap and tray. Use only containers that are microwave-
safe.
ᶀ
Begin defrosting whole poultry breast-side-down. Begin defrosting roasts fat-
side-down.
ᶀ
The shape of the package alters the defrosting time. Shallow rectangular
shapes defrost more quickly than a deep block.
ᶀ
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.
ᶀ
'XULQJGHIURVWWKHRYHQZLOOSURPSW\RXWRWXUQWKHRYHU$WWKLVSRLQWRSHQ
RYHQGRRUDQGFKHFNWKHIRRG)ROORZWKHWHFKQLTXHVOLVWHGEHORZIRURSWLPXP
defrost results.
Then, close oven door.
ᶀ
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
¹
Turn over : Roast, ribs, whole poultry, turkey breasts, hot dogs, sausages,
steaks, or chops.
¹
Rearrange : Break apart or separate steaks, chops, hamburger patties,
ground meat, chicken or seafood pieces, chunks of meat such as stew beef.
¹
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.
¹
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
DEFROSTING CHART
Item & Weight
Defrosting
Time
Standing
Time
Special Techniques
BEEF
Minced beef
1 lb./450g
9-11 min.
15-20 min.
Break apart and remove
thawed portions with fork.
Stew Meat
1 ½ lbs./675g
14-18 min.
25-30 min.
Separate and rearrange
once.
Patties
4(4oz./110g)
8-10 min.
15-20 min.
Turn over after half the time.
PORK
Spareribs
1 lb./450g
8-10 min.
25-30 min.
Separate and rearrange
once.
Chops
4(5oz./125g)
9-11 min.
25-30 min.
Separate and turn over once.
Minced pork
1 lb./450g
9-11 min.
15-20 min.
Break apart and remove
thawed portions with fork.
POULTRY
Whole Chicken
2 ½ lbs./1125g
21-25 min.
45-90 min.
Break side down. Turn over
after half the time. Shield as
needed.
Chicken Breasts
1 lbs./450g
12-15 min.
15-30 min.
Separate and rearrange
once.
)U\HU&KLFNHQFXWXS
2 lbs./900g
19-22 min.
25-30 min.
Separate and rearrange
once.
Chicken Thights
1 ½ lbs./675g
14-18 min.
15-30 min.
Separate and rearrange
once.
FISH & SEAFOOD
:KROH)LVK
1 lb./450g
7-9 min.
15-20 min.
Turn over after half the time.
Shield as needed.
)LVK)LOOHWV
1 ½ lb./675g
10-12 min.
15-20 min.
Separate and turn over once.
Shrimp
½ lb./225g
3-4 min.
15-20 min.
Separate and rearrange
once.
* The times are approximate because freezer temperatures vary.
39/??;==/39/??;==?࿌G)QVLL
!ፎ"