Amana CE76T - Manual (Page 17)

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Defrosting Guide
Meats
• Use power level 3 for defrosting. See Cookmatic Level Pad section for power level description.
• For best results, defrost meat completely before cooking. To determine whether a meat item is completely
defrosted, insert a sharp knife in meat to check for ice crystals.
• Remove meats from their original coverings, if possible, before defrosting. Remove any metal wrapping.
• Defrosting time depends upon the shape of the meat (thickness, irregular areas, etc.). For example, rolled
roasts require longer defrosting times than flat shaped roasts.
• Place meat on a plastic rack in a microwave safe dish or on a plastic meat tray to allow juices to drain away
during defrosting.
• Cover meats with heavy-duty plastic wrap during defrosting to speed the defrosting process and to defrost
more evenly.
• Turn meats over halfway through cooking times.
Item Time Weight
Roasts
• Place meat on a plastic rack in a utility dish or on a plastic meat tray.
• Cover with heavy-duty plastic wrap or place in a heavy-duty plastic roasting bag.
• Turn over halfway through cooking stage.
• See Timed Cooking section for information on setting power levels.
• See Multiple Stage Cooking section for information on cooking stages.
Weight
Under 3 lbs.
3-6 lbs.
7 min./lb.
7-8 min./lb.
1 st Cooking Stage
Power Level 3
2 nd Cooking Stage
Power Level 1
11 min./lb.
11-12 min./lb.
16 ounces
16 ounces
16 ounces
16 ounces
16 ounces
16 ounces
16 ounces
16 ounces
16 ounces
5½-7½ minutes
6-7 minutes
8-10 minutes
7-9 minutes
4-6 minutes
9-11 minutes
7½ -9½ minutes
4-6 minutes
9-12 minutes
Bacon
Bratwurst
Chops
Frankfurters
Jumbo
Regular
Ground Beef, Pork,
or Lamb
Bulk
Patties
Sausage
Steaks