AUTO DEFROST
GU~E
1. Unwrap item being defrosted.
2. Place roasts and whole poultry on trivet in microwave-safe dish. Check
food for warm spots halfway through defrosting, and shield these areas
with small pieces of foil.
RECOMMENDED MIN.–MAX.
FOODS WEIGHT INSTRUCTIONS
Chops
I
0.1-
6.Olbs.
I
Separate.
turnoverandshield
where necessary.
Frankfurters,
Sausage
I
0.1- 6.0
lbs.
I Se~arateandremove defrosted~ieces.
Ground Meat
I
0.1 -6.0
Ibs.
I
Turn over, remove defrosted areas and
break
auart.
Beef Patties
I
0.1 -6.Olbs.
]
Turnover andseparatepatties. Remove
defrosted pieces.
-
“
Roast 0.1 -6.0
lbs.
Turn over and shield.
Ribs
0.1 -6.0
lbs.
Separate, turn over and remove defrosted
pieces. Shield if necessary.
Steak
0.1 -6.0
lbs.
Turn over and shield.
Stew
0.1 -6.0
lbs.
Separate
and remove defrosted
~ieces.
Whole Chicken
0.1 -6.0
lbs.
Turn over and shield.
Turkey Breast 0.1 -6.0
lbs.
Turn over and shield.
(breast side up)
Chicken Pieces
I
0.1 -6.Olbs.
I
Separate andremove defrostedpieces.
Cornish
hens (whole)
0.1 -6.0
lbs.
Turn over and shield where necessary.
r
1
Cornish
hens (split)
0.1 -6.0
lbs.
Turn over and shield.
Fish fillets
0.1 -6.0
lbs.
Separate and remove defrosted pieces.
Shrimp, scallops
0.1 -6.0
lbs.
Separate and remove defrosted pieces.
Whole fish
0.1 -6.0
lbs.
Turn over and shield tail and head.
Edges or thin areas of meat will defrost more rapidly than other areas.
After first or second signal, shield warm areas with small pieces of foil.
STAND TIME
5 minutes
2 minutes
5 minutes
5 minutes
30–90 minutes
5 minutes
5 minutes
5 minutes
10 minutes;
run cold water
in cavity.
20 minutes in
refrigerator; run
cold water in
cavity.
5 minutes
10 minutes;
run cold water
in cavity.
5 minutes
5 minutes
5 minutes
5 minutes;
hold under cold
running water.
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