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Defrosting Chart
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.
Food
Weight/Quantity
Time & Mode
Method
Beef/Lamb/Joint (1)(3)
450
g
(1 lb)
300 W 6-8 mins
standing 30 mins
Steaks (1)(3)
2 pcs 250
g
300 W 3-4 mins
standing 3 mins
Minced beef (1)(3)
450
g
(1 lb)
300 W 6-7 mins
standing 5 mins
Stewing steak (1)(3)
450
g
(1 lb)
300 W 6-8 mins
standing 10 mins
Whole chicken (1)(3)
450
g
(1 lb)
300 W 5-7 mins
standing 10 mins
Chicken portions (1)(3)
450
g
(1 lb)
300 W 6-8 mins
standing 5 mins
Whole fish (1)(3)
450
g
(1 lb)
300 W 6-8 mins
standing 5 mins
Fish fillets (2)(3)
450
g
(1 lb)
300 W 5-7 mins
standing 5 mins
Prawns (2)(3)
450
g
(1 lb)
300 W 4-6 mins
standing 5 mins
Fruits, soft (1)
250
g
300 W 2-3 mins
standing 2 mins
Margarine (3)
250
g
300 W 1-2 mins
standing 2 mins
Cheese (3)
450
g
(1 lb)
300 W 2-4 mins
standing 2 mins
Plated meals homemade
adult size (2)
350
g
300 W 5-6 mins
standing 3-5 mins
Cooked Fruit (2)
540
g
300 W 4-5 mins
standing 3-5 mins
Cooked meat (2)
520
g
300 W 6-8 mins
standing 3-5 mins
Quiche (3)
1 pc 65
g
300 W 1-2 mins
standing 2 mins
Casseroles (1)
750
g
1000 W 6-7 mins
standing 3-5 mins
Bread rolls (1)
1 pc 85
g
1000 W 20-30 secs
standing 5 mins
Pastry puff (1) (3)
1 roll 375
g
300 W 2 mins-2 mins 30
secs
Stand time 20 mins in
refrig erator
Pastry shortcrust (1) (3)
1 roll 500
g
300 W 4-5 mins
Stand time 20 mins in
refrig erator
Pizza dough (1) (3)
1 ball 240
g
300 W 2 mins-2 mins 30
secs
standing 10 mins
Fruit tarte (3)
470
g
300 W 4-5 mins
standing 5 mins
Cheese cake (3)
600
g
300 W 2-3 mins
standing 5 mins
Fruit pie (3)
500
g
300 W 6-8 mins
standing 5 mins
Meat pie (3)
300
g
300 W 4-6 mins
standing 3 mins
(1) Turn or stir at half time.
(2) Separate and turn several times.
(3) Remove packaging and place on a heat resistant plate.
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