Amana AOR27DE Use & Care Manual page 25

ACCU-THAW FROZEN ROAST DEFROSTING CHART*
WEIGHT DEFROSTING TIME**
Under 3 Ibs. 6 to 10 min./Ib.
3 to 6 Ibs. 6 to 10 min./Ib.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Turn over halfway through defrosting time.
Turn over after 5 minutes and halfway
through remaining defrosting time. Let
stand to finish defrosting if not completely
defrosted.
*The "Frozen Roast Defrosting Chart" lists defrosting times for roasts, in terms of minutes-per-pound.
**For more information regarding defrosting, see page 22.
General Instructions for Defrosting Roasts or Large Cuts of Meat
1. Read the "Special Instructions" on the chart before defrosting frozen roasts.
2. Place meat on plastic rack and cover with plastic wrap or place in heavy-duty plastic roasting bag in 2-quart utilitydish.
3. Defrost, according to the time recommended on the chart. For example, if a roast weighs 2 pounds, defrost it for 6 minutes per pound,
or for 12 minutes on the defrost setting.
2 tbs. x 6 min./Ib. = 12 minutes
4. Thicker cuts of meat weighing between 2 to 3 pounds should be defrosted for 10 minutes per pound, rather than 6 minutes per pound.
5. Larger roasts may need a standing time before cooking to allow completion of the defrosting process.
ACCU-THAW FROZEN MAIN DISH DEFROSTING AND COOKING CHART
DISH SIZE DEFROSTING TIME* COOKING TIME** ON FULL POWER
1-quart 15 to 20 min. 3 to 5 min.
11/2-quart 18 to 25 min. 4 to 6 min.
2-quart 28 min. to 32 min. 5 to 7 min.
3-quart 45 min. to 1 hr. 5 to 8 min.
*For more information regarding defrosting, see page 22.
**When heating casseroles on Full Power, stir halfway through the cooking time.
General Instructions for Defrosting and Cooking Frozen Main Dishes
1. Select the defrosting and cooking instructions, according to the size of dish in which your frozen main dish is being cooked. Cover
the dish with a glass lid or plastic wrap.
2. Defrost and cook, according to the times recommended on the chart.
3. Stir and break apart 2 to 3 times during defrost time.
4. After defrosting, you may wish to cook the main dish to 150°F using the Automatic Temperature Control System. You will not need to
set an amount of cooking time since the Automatic Temperature Control System will determine when the main dish has finished
cooking. Insert the temperature probe into the center of the main dish. Cover the dish with a glass lid or plastic wrap. Cook in the
microwave oven on Full Power to the final temperature of 150°F. Stir halfway through the cooking time. For more information about
the Automatic Temperature Control System, see page 26.
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