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1. Check foods during defrosting. Foods vary in their defrosting speed.
2. It is not necessary to cover the food.
3. Always turn or stir the food especially when
the oven “beepsʼʼ. Shield if necessary (see point 5).
4. Minced meat/chops/chicken portions should be broken up or separated as soon as possible and
placed in a single layer.
5. Shielding prevents food cooking. It is essential when defrosting chickens and joints of meat. The
outside thaws out first, so protect wings/breast/fat with smooth pieces of aluminium foil secured
with cocktail sticks.
6. Allow standing time so that the centre of the food thaws out. (minimum 1 hour for joints of meat
and whole chickens)
By selecting the DEFROST power level from the
microwave power pad, and setting a time, you
can defrost food in your microwave. The biggest
problem is getting the inside defrosted before the
outside starts to cook.
For this reason a defrost program alternates
between a defrost power and a standing time.
The name for this type of defrost is cyclic and
during the standing stages there is not any
microwave power in the oven, although the light
will remain on and the turntable will turn. The
automatic stand times ensure a more even
defrost but it is still necessary to allow for
standing time before use. Place foods in a
suitable container. Meat joints and chickens
should be placed on an upturned saucer or on a
plastic rack if you have one.
Defrosting Guidelines
Turn dense foods and meat 2/3 times
during defrosting.
TIPS
Separate chops and small items e.g.
bread slices where possible.
Chickens and joints of meat will require
shielding during defrosting.
Break up small items e.g. minced meat,
frequently during defrosting.
