Amana AOR27DE Use & Care Manual page 26

ACCU-THAW FROZEN POULTRY DEFROSTING CHART*
WEIGHT &SIZE OFPOULTRY
Pieces
1 lb. or more
DEFROSTING TIME**
6 to 10 min./Ib.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Turn over halfway through defrosting time.
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Whole
1 to 5 Ibs.
5 to 8 Ibs.
6 to 10 min./Ib.
6 to 10 min./Ib.
8 to 10 Ibs. 6 to 10 min./Ib.
10 to 15 Ibs. 6 to 10 min./Ib.
Turn over halfway through defrosting time.
Turn over after 5 minutes and halfway through
the remaining defrosting time. Soak in cool
water if not completely defrosted.
Turn over every 5 minutes during the first
15 minutes and twice during the remaining
defrosting time. Soak in cool water if not
completely defrosted.
Turn over every 5 minutes during the first
20 minutes and 3 times during the remaining
defrosting time.
*The "Frozen Poultry Defrosting Chart" lists defrosting times for all types of poultry, in terms of minutes-per-pound. The chart applies to
Cornish hens, capon, duck and individual poultry pieces, as well as to whole chicken and turkey. For best results when defrosting, be
sure to consider the general hints.
**For more infOrmation regarding defrosting, see page 22.
General Instructions for Defrosting Poultry
1. Read the "Special Instructions" on the chart before defrosting frozen poultry.
2. Place the frozen poultry on a plate or plastic rack. Cover with plastic wrap. Remove all metal pieces, if possible.
3. You may wish to cover the wing tips, the narrow part of the legs, and the high point of the breast bone and back with small strips of
foil to prevent them from dehydrating and cooking.
ACCU-THAW FROZEN CONVENIENCE CAKE DEFROSTING CHART
CAKE TYPE
Cake
Pound Cake
*For more information regarding defrosting, see page 22.
SIZE
12 to 14 oz.
16 to 18 oz.
10 to 11 oz.
DEFROSTING TIME*
1 min., 30 sec. to 3 min.
2 min., 30 sec. to 3 min., 30 sec.
2 to 3 rain.
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General Instructions for Defrosting Frozen Cakes
1. Remove the cake from the container, if metal. Place on a plastic rack or a paper plate. Cover with a paper towel, if not frosted.
2. Defrost, according to the time recommended on the chart. Do not melt the frosting.
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