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Defrosting Foods Using Defrost Power & Time
The times given below are a guideline only. Always check the progress of the food by opening the
oven door and then re-starting. For larger quantities adjust times accordingly. Food should not be
covered during defrosting.
Meat
Method Standing
Time
Beef/Lamb/Pork
7-9
Place in a suitable dish or on an upturned
60 mins.
Joint 450g (1lb)
mins.
saucer or use a rack. Turn 3-4 times. Shield.
Minced Beef
8
Place in a suitable dish.
15 mins.
450g (1lb)
mins.
Break up and turn 3-4 times.
Chops
7
Place in a suitable dish in a single layer.
15 mins.
450g (1lb)
mins.
Turn twice. Shield if necessary.
Sausages
4-5
Place in a suitable dish in a single layer.
15 mins.
450g (1lb)
mins.
Turn twice. Shield if necessary.
Bacon
8-9
Place in a suitable dish. Turn and
450g (1lb)
mins.
separate twice. Shield if necessary.
10 mins.
Stewing Steak
7-8
Place in a suitable dish.
15 mins.
450g (1lb)
mins.
Break up frequently.
Chicken
7-8
Place in a suitable dish on an upturned
60 mins.
450g (1lb)
mins.
saucer or use a rack. Turn 3-4 times. Shield.
Chicken Portions
6-8
Place in a suitable dish in a single layer.
30 mins.
450g (1lb)
mins.
Turn twice. Shield if necessary.
Fish
Whole
7-8
Place in a suitable dish. Turn twice. Shield.
15 mins.
450g (1lb)
mins.
Fillets/Steak
7-8
Place in a suitable dish.
15 mins.
450g (1lb)
mins.
Turn twice, separate if necessary.
Prawns
8
Place in a suitable dish.
10 mins.
450g (1lb)
mins.
Stir twice during defrosting.
General
Bread Sliced
2
Place on the turntable.
10 mins.
400g (14oz)
mins.
Separate and rearrange during defrosting.
Slice of bread
20
Place on the turntable on
1-2 mins.
30g (1oz)
sec.
a piece of kitchen paper.
Pastry
4
Place on a plate. Turn over half way.
10-15 mins.
450g (1lb)
mins.
Soft Fruit
6-7
Place in a suitable dish.
10 mins.
450g (1lb)
mins.
Stir twice during defrosting.
Defrosting Time