Defrosting Guidelines - Panasonic HL-SF498S Operating Instructions Manual

Defrosting Guidelines

The biggest problem when defrosting
food in a microwave is getting the inside
defrosted before the outside starts
to cook. For this reason Panasonic
have made the defrosting on the oven
cyclic defrost, just select the 270 W
power level and set the required time.
The oven then divides this time into
8 stages. These stages alternate
between defrosting (total of 4) and
standing (total of 4).
During the standing stages there is no
microwave power in the oven, although
the light will remain on. The automatic
stand times ensure a more even defrost
and for small items the usual stand time
can be eliminated.
Tips for defrosting
Check the defrosting several times,
even if you use the auto programs.
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. Before
cooking, 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.
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 a Pyrex
dish or protect them with small pieces
of foil.
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