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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
BEEF (Roast)
Steaks
Minced Beef
8-10 minutes/500g
9-11 minutes/500g
11-13 minutes/500g
PORK (Roast)
Chops
Ribs
Minced Pork
8-10 minutes/500g
9-11 minutes/500g
8-10 minutes/500g
11-13 minutes/500g
LAMB (Roast)
Shoulder
Chops
7-9 minutes/500g
7-9 minutes/500g
9-11 minutes/500g
POULTRY
Chicken (Whole)
Pieces
8-10 minutes/500g
11-13 minutes/500g
BREAD / PIES
MICROWAVE TIME
PROCEDURE
2 Slices of Bread
50 seconds
Place between paper towel and place directly
on the turntable.
4 Slices of Bread
1 minute 30 seconds
1 Bread Roll
1 minute 30 seconds
2 Bread Rolls
3 minutes
5. Stand food in foil until defrosted.