Panasonic NNCT857 Cookery Book & Operating Instructions page 22

Auto Weight Defrost Programs
Chaos
Defrost
This feature allows you to defrost minced meat, chops, chicken portions, meat joints and
bread.
The CHAOS defrost pad should be pressed to select the correct category and then enter in
the weight of the food in grams or pounds and ounces using the appropriate pads (See
page 19). Foods should be placed in a suitable dish, whole chickens and joints of meat
should be on an upturned saucer or on a rack. Chops, chicken portions and slices of bread
should be placed in a single layer. It is not necessary to cover the foods.
The CHAOS Theory principle is used in Auto Weight defrost programs to give you a quick
and more even defrost. The CHAOS system uses a random sequence of pulsing microwave
energy which speeds up the defrosting process.
During the program the oven will beep to remind you to check the food.
IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU TURN AND STIR THE FOOD FREQUENTLY AND SHIELD
IF NECESSARY (See page 21). On hearing the first beep you should TURN and SHIELD (if
possible). On the second beep you should turn the food or break it up.
1st Beep
Turn
CATEGORY 1 BREAD
The Bread Program is suitable for defrosting small items e.g. rolls, buns and slices of bread
which are required for immediate use. Small items may feel warm immediately after
defrosting. Loaves can also be defrosted on this program but these will require standing
time to allow the centre to thaw out. Standing time can be shortened if slices are separated
and buns and loaves cut in half. Items should be turned halfway during defrosting. THIS
PROGRAM IS NOT SUITABLE FOR CREAM CAKES OR DESSERTS
e.g. cheesecake.
CATEGORY 2 MEAT ITEMS (MINCE/CHOPS/CHICKEN PORTIONS)
It is necessary for mince to be broken up frequently during defrosting and this is best carried
out in a large shallow dish. Chops and chicken portions should be arranged in a single layer
and turned frequently.
CATEGORY 3 MEAT JOINTS/WHOLE CHICKENS
Meat joints and chickens will require shielding during defrosting especially if they are
particularly fatty pieces. This is to prevent over defrosting on the outside edges. Smooth foil
secured with cocktail sticks should be used. DO NOT ALLOW THE FOIL TO TOUCH THE
WALLS OF THE OVEN. Back fat of joints, legs, wings and breast bones need shielding (see
photograph above). Standing time of at least 1 hour should be allowed (rolled joints may
require longer) before cooking to ensure the centre is fully defrosted.
1st Beep
or Shield
20
2nd Beep
Turn or break up