Kenmore 99721 Use And Care Manual page 23

PROGRAMMED DEFROST CHART
The defrost times in this Chart have been made available
specifically for use with Programmed Defrost.
Programmed Defrost Instructions:
• Fish, seafood, meat or poultry can be thawed in
their original closed package.
• Metal clip and pop-up timers may be left in poultry.
Twisters must be removed from bags and may be
replaced with rubber bands.
• Place food in a flat glass baking dish to catch dripping.
• Use Programmed Defrost setting to thaw fish. seafood.
meat and poultry, according to times in the Chart below.
Thaw completely before cooking.
• Food should still be somewhat icy in the center when
removed from the oven.
. The Chart gives you standing time and standing
technique needed to complete thawing.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The defrost power setting (a 30%
cook control level) should not be confused with this
Programmed Defrost. The Defrost Cook level is a low
energy setting used to cook foods that need slow, gentle
cooking. Use the Defrost Cook level to reheat many frozen
convenience foods and also to defrost small bread items,
PROGRAMMED STANDING DIRECTIONS
CUT AND WEIGHT DEFROST TIME TIME
FISH AND SEAFOOD
FISH
Fish fillets
I lb.
2 Ibs.
Fish steaks
I lb.
Whole fish
8 to 10 oz.
1_ to 2 Ibs.
Lobster tails
8 oz. pkg.
Crab legs
8-10
oz,
Crabmeat
6 OZ.
Shrimp
I lb.
4 to 5 min.
i 5 to 6rain.
1
4 to 5 min.
5 rain.
5 rain.
5 rain.
Defrost in package on dish.
Carefully separate fillets under cold
water.
Turn over once*.
Defrost in package on dish.
Carefully separate steaks under cold
running water.
Shallow dish: shape of fish
, 3 to 5 min.
4 to 6 min.
4 to 6 rain.
_ 4to6min.
3 to 4 min.
2 to 3 min.
5 min.
5 min,
5 min.
5 rain.
5 min.
5 min.
determines size. Should be icy
when removed.
Finish at room temperature.
Cover head with aluminum foil.
Turn over once."
Remove from package to baking
dish.
Glass baking dish. Break apart and
turn once,*
Defrost in package on dish.
Break apart. Turn once.*
Remove from package to dish.
Spread loosely in baking dish and
rearrange during thawing as
necessaw.
Note: *Turning or Stirring should be
done in middle of defrosting.
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