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The time given below is a guideline only. Always check the progress of the
food by opening the oven door and then re-starting. For larger quantities
adjust the time accordingly. Food should not be covered during defrosting.
[Microwave power level: Defrost (270 W)]
Meat
Weight Defrosting
Time
Instructions
Standing
Time
Beef/Lamb/
Pork Joint
450
g
(1 lb)
5-7 mins.
Place in a suitable dish or on an
upturned saucer or use a rack.
Turn 3-4 times. Shield.
60 mins.
Minced
Beef
450
g
(1 lb)
8 mins. 30 sec.
-11 mins.
Place in a suitable dish. Break up
and turn 3-4 times.
15 mins.
Chops
450
g
(1 lb)
6-7 mins.
Place in a suitable dish in a single
layer. Turn twice. Shield if
necessary.
15 mins.
Sausages
450
g
(1 lb)
4 mins.
Place in a suitable dish in a single
layer. Turn twice. Shield if
necessary.
15 mins.
Bacon
Rashers
450
g
(1 lb)
5-6 mins.
Place in a suitable dish. Turn and
separate twice. Shield if necessary. 10 mins.
Stewing
Steak
450
g
(1 lb)
7-9 mins.
Place in a suitable dish. Break up
frequently.
15 mins.
Whole
Chicken
450
g
(1 lb)
6-7 mins.
Place in a suitable dish on an
upturned saucer or use a rack.
Turn 3-4 times. Shield.
60 mins.
Chicken
Portions
450
g
(1 lb)
5 mins. 30 sec.
-7 mins.
Place in a suitable dish in a single
layer. Turn twice. Shield if necessary.
15-30
mins.
Fish
Weight Defrosting
Time
Instructions
Standing
Time
Whole
450
g
(1 lb)
6-7 mins.
Place in a suitable dish. Turn twice.
Shield.
15 mins.
Fillets/
Steak
450
g
(1 lb)
6-7 mins.
Place in a suitable dish. Turn twice,
separate and shield if necessary.
15 mins.
Prawns
450
g
(1 lb)
6-7 mins.
Place in a suitable dish. Stir twice
during defrosting.
10 mins.
General
Weight Defrosting
Time
Instructions
Standing
Time
Bread
Sliced
400
g
(14 oz)
1 min. 30 sec.
-2 mins.
Place on the glass tray. Separate
and rearrange during defrosting.
10 mins.
Slice of
bread
30
g
(1 oz)
10-15 sec. Place on the glass tray on a piece
of kitchen paper.
1-2 mins.
Pastry
450
g
(1 lb)
1 min. 30 sec.
+ rest 1 min.
1 min. 30 sec.
Place on a plate. Turn over after
1 min. resting time.
10-15
mins.
Soft Fruit
450
g
(1 lb)
7-8 mins.
Place in a suitable dish. Stir twice
during defrosting.
10 mins.
Defrosting charts
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