Defrosting Foods Using Defrost Power & Time - Panasonic NN-CS596S Operating Instruction And Cook Book

Defrosting Foods Using Defrost Power & Time
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. During the standing
Separate chops and small items
e.g. bread slices where possible.
Turn dense foods and meat 2-3
times during defrosting.
stages there is not any microwave
power in the oven, although the light will
remain on. 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.
Chickens and joints of meat will
require shielding during defrosting.
Break up small items e.g. minced
meat, frequently during defrosting.
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