Panasonic NN-C69KSM Operating Instructions Manual page 284

Microwave cooking and defrosting
Defrosting Guidelines
Tips for Defrosting
Check the defrosting several times,
even if you use the auto programmes.
Observe the standing times.
Standing Times
Individual portions of food may be
cooked almost immediately after
defrosting. It is normal for large
portions of food to be frozen in the
centre. After defrosting, allow to stand
for a minimum of one hour. During
this standing time, the temperature
becomes evenly distributed and the
food is defrosted by conduction.
N.B. If the food is not going to be
cooked immediately, store it in the
refrigerator.
Never refreeze defrosted food without
first cooking it.
Joints and Poultry
It is preferable to place the joints on an
upturned plate or plastic rack so that
they are not resting in the juices.
It is essential to protect delicate or
projecting parts of this food with small
pieces of foil to prevent these parts
from cooking. It is not dangerous to
use small pieces of foil in your oven,
provided they do not come into
contact with the oven walls.
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Minced Meat or Cubes of Meat
and Seafood
Since the outside of these foods
quickly defrosts, it is necessary to
separate them, break the blocks into
pieces frequently while defrosting and
remove them when they have
defrosted.
Small Portions of Food
Chops and chicken pieces must be
separated as soon as possible so that
they defrost evenly throughout.
Fatty parts and the ends defrost more
quickly. Place them near the centre of
the glass tray or protect them with
small pieces of foil.
Bread
Loaves will require a standing time of
5-30 minutes to allow the centre to
thaw. Standing time can be shortened
if slices are separated and rolls and
loaves cut in half.
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