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PROGRAMMED DEFROSTING CHART
The defrosting times in'this chart have been made available specifical]Lyfor use with the "Programmed Defrost by Time" feature.
PROGRAMMED DEFROSTING INSTRUCTIONS:
• Fish, seafood, meat or poullry can be thawed in their
original closed package.
• Metal clip and pop-up timers may be left in poultry.
Metal twisters must be removed from bags. They may
be replaced with rubber bands.
• Place food in a fiat glass baking dish to catch drippings.
• Use the "Programmed Defrost" setting to thaw fish,
seafood, meat and poultry, according to the times in the
chart below. Thaw completely before cooking.
• Food should still be somewhat icy in the center when
removed from the oven.
• The chart gives you standing times and standing tech-
niques needed to complete the thawing process.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The defrosting power setting
(power level 30) should not be confused with this
"Programmed Defrost." The defrost cooking level is a
low-energy setting used to cook foods that need slow,
gentle cooking. Use the defrost cooking level to reheat
many frozen convenience foods and also to defrost small
bread items.
CUT AND PROGRAMMED | STANDING DIRECTIONS
WEIGHT DEFROSTING TIME 1 TIME
FISH AND SEAFOOD
FISH
Fish fillets
I lb.
2 Ibs.
Fish steaks
I lb.
Whole Fish
8 to 10 oz.
1V2lb. to 2 Ibs.
Lobster tails
8 oz. pkg.
Crab legs
8 to 10 oz.
Crabmeat
6 OZ.
4 to 5 rain.
5 to 6 min.
4 to 5 rain.
3 to 5 rain.
4 to 6 min.
4 to 6 min.
4 to 6 min.
3 to 4 rain.
5 rain.
5 min.
5 min.
5 min.
5 min.
5 min.
5 min.
5 min,
Defrost in package on dish.
Carefully separate fillets under cold
water.
Turn over once.*
Defrost in package on dish.
Carefully separate steaks under
cold, running water.
Use a shallow dish; the shape of the
fish determines size.
The fish should be icy when
removed.
Finish at room temperature.
Cover the head with aluminum foil.
Tum over once.*
Remove from package to baking
dish.
Use a glass baking dish.
Break the legs apart.
Turn over once.*
Defrost in package on dish.
Break apart.
Turn over once.*
* "Fuming or stirring should be done in the middle
,ofthe defrosting cycle.
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