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DEFROST TIMES FOR MEAT, POULTRY AND BREAD
MANUAL CHART GUIDES
CUT MICROWAVE TIME STANDING TIME
BEEF (Roast)
Steaks
Minced Beef
8-10 minutes/500g
9-11 minutes/500g
11-13 minutes/500g
10 – 15 minutes
5 – 10 minutes
5 – 10 minutes
PORK (Roast)
Chops
Ribs
Minced Pork
8-10 minutes/500g
9-11 minutes/500g
10-12 minutes/500g
11-13 minutes/500g
10 – 15 minutes
5 – 10 minutes
5 – 10 minutes
5 – 10 minutes
LAMB (Roast)
Shoulder
Chops
8-10 minutes/500g
8-10 minutes/500g
9-11 minutes/500g
10 – 15 minutes
10 – 15 minutes
5 – 10 minutes
POULTRY
Chicken (Whole)
Pieces
8-10 minutes/500g
11-13 minutes/500g
10 – 15 minutes
5 – 10 minutes
BREAD / PIES MICROWAVE TIME PROCEDURE
2 Slices of Bread 1 minute 20 seconds Place between paper towel and place directly
on the turntable.
4 Slices of Bread 1 minute 50 seconds
1 Bread Roll 1 minute 30 seconds
2 Bread Rolls 3 minutes
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