Panasonic NN-CD987W - Manual (Page 18)

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Defrost by Setting Time
Preparation for Freezing:
 . Heavy-duty plastic wraps and bags, and freezer wraps are suitable .
2 . Freeze meat, poultry and fish in packages with only  or 2 layers of food . To aid in separating layers, place
two pieces of wax paper between them .
3 . Remove all air and seal securely .
4 . Label package with type and cut of meat, date and weight .
5 . Defrosting times given in the charts are for thoroughly frozen foods (i .e . at least 24 hours in freezer
maintained at -8°C or lower) .
Defrosting Technique:
 . Remove from wrapper and set on a Plastic or Ceramic rack in a dish on Ceramic Tray .
2 . After defrosting: Large roasts may still be icy in the centre . Allow to stand 5 to 30 minutes in refrigerator to
completely defrost .
Defrosting Chart (using Micro Power defrost and time):
To Reheat / Defrost / Cook by Micro Power and Time
Food Approx. Time Instruction
MEAT
Beef
minced beef
roast: topside
beef tenderloin
chuck or rump
sirloin, rolled
steak
miscellaneous
Pork/Lamb
roast
chops
ribs
per 500 g
8 - 
2 - 5
2 - 5
0 - 3
 - 4
8 - 0
8 - 2
9 - 2
8 - 
8 - 2
Turn meat over two or three times during defrosting .
Halfway through the defrost cycle break apart minced beef,
separate chops and remove meat that is defrosted .
Shield edges and unevenly shaped ends of roasts halfway
through the defrost cycle .
Large roasts may still be icy in the centre . Allow to stand .
POULTRY
Chicken
whole
pieces
fillets
Duck
Turkey
9 - 2
8 - 
8 - 0
0 - 2
0 - 3
Turn poultry over two to four times during defrosting .
Halfway through the defrost cycle shield end of drumstick,
wings, breast bones, and ends of poultry with foil .
Break apart chicken pieces and remove small pieces such as
wings, that may defrost before larger pieces .
Rinse poultry under cold water to remove ice crystals .
Allow to stand for 5 to 0 minutes before cooking .
FISH & SHELLFISH
Fish fillets
Whole fish
Crabmeat
Lobster tails
Sea scallops
Green prawns
9 - 
9 - 2
8 - 0
8 - 0
8 - 0
0 - 2
Halfway through the defrost cycle, turn whole fish or blocks of
fillets over . Also, break apart prawns or scallops .
Remove any pieces that are defrosted .
Allow to stand 5 to 0 minutes before cooking .
Press twice . Set time . Press .