DEFROST TIMES FOR MEAT, POULTRY AND BREAD
MANUAL CHART GUIDES
1. Remove wrapping and place frozen item on a shallow, Microwave safe plastic defrost
rack. If necessary, shield thin areas with aluminum foil to prevent the item from cooking
while defrosting
2. Defrost by following the steps in the “Microwave Time” column.
3. Set the microwave to 30% power.
4. When turning over, re-shield any warm areas so it continues to defrost without cooking
CUT
MICROWAVE TIME
STANDING TIME
BEEF (Roast)
Steaks
Minced Beef
9 – 11 minutes / 500g
9 – 11 minutes / 500g
11 – 12 minutes / 500g
15 minutes
10 minutes
10 minutes
PORK (Roast)
Chops
Ribs
Minced Pork
9 – 11 minutes / 500g
10 – 12 minutes / 500g
7 – 9 minutes / 500g
11 – 13 minutes / 500g
15 minutes
10 minutes
10 minutes
10 minutes
LAMB (Roast)
Shoulder
Chops
7 – 9 minutes / 500g
8 – 10 minutes / 500g
9 – 11 minutes / 500g
15 minutes
15 minutes
10 minutes
POULTRY
Chicken (Whole)
Pieces
11 – 13 minutes / 500g
10
minutes
BREAD / PIES
MICROWAVE TIME
PROCEDURE
2 Slices of Bread
1 min 10 secs
Place between paper towel and place directly
on the turntable.
4 Slices of Bread
1 min 50 secs
1 Bread Roll
1 min 30 secs
2 Bread Rolls
2 min 30 secs
8 - 10 minutes / 500g
15 minutes
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5. Refer to defrosting advice on page 13.
These times are a guide only. Results will depend on variances such as the shape and size of the food.
If you are not happy with the results please adjust defrosting time to match your requirement.