Panasonic NN-ST74LS Owners Manual - Page 15

Operation (continued) Turbo Defrost 1 This feature allows you to defrost foods such as meat, poultry and seafood, simply by entering the weight. Press Turbo Defrost. 2 Conversion Follow the chart to convert ounces or hundredths of a pound into tenths of a pound. To use Turbo Defrost, enter the weight of the food in pounds (1.0) and tenths of a pound (0.1). If a piece of meat weighs 1.95 lbs or 1 lb 14 oz., enter 1.9 lbs. Ounces Hundredths of a Pound Tenths of a Pound 0 .01 - .05 0.0 1 - 2 .06 - .15 0.1 3 - 4 .16 - .25 0.2 5 .26 - .35 0.3 6 - 7 .36 - .45 0.4 8 .46 - .55 0.5 9 - 10 .56 - .65 0.6 11 - 12 .66 - .75 0.7 13 .76 - .85 0.8 14 - 15 .86 - .95 0.9 Defrosting Tips & Techniques Preparation For Freezing: 5. Drain liquids during defrosting. 1. Freeze meats, poultry, and fish in packages with only one or two layers of food. Place wax paper between layers. 2. Package in heavy-duty plastic wraps, bags (labeled "For Freezer"), or freezer paper. 3. Remove as much air as possible. 4. Seal securely, date, and label. 6. Turn over (invert) items during defrosting. After Defrosting: 1. Large items may be icy in the center. Defrosting will complete during Standing Time. 2. Let stand, covered, following standing time directions on page 16. To Defrost: 1. Remove wrapper. This helps moisture to evaporate. Juices from food can get hot and cook the food. 3. Rinse foods indicated in the chart. 4. Items which have been layered should be rinsed separately or have a longer standing time. 2. Set food in microwave safe dish. 3. Place roasts fat-side down. Place whole poultry breast-side down. 4. Select power and minimum time so that items will be underdefrosted. Enter weight of the food using the Number pads. 3 Press Start. Defrosting will start. Larger weight foods will cause a signal midway through defrosting. If two beeps sound, turn over and/or rearrange foods. NOTE: The maximum weight for Turbo Defrost is 6 lbs. (3 kg). FOOD Fish and Seafood [up to 3 lbs. (1.4 kg)] Crabmeat Fish Steaks Fish Fillets Sea Scallops Whole fish Meat Ground Meat Roasts [2½-4 lbs. (1.1-1.8 kg)] Chops/Steak Ribs/T-bone Stew Meat Liver (thinly sliced) Bacon (sliced) Poultry Chicken, Whole [up to 3 lbs. (1.4 kg)] Cutlets Pieces Cornish hens Turkey Breast [5-6 lbs. (2.3-2.7 kg)] DEFROST TIME at P3 mins (per lb) DURING DEFROSTING AFTER DEFROSTING Standing Time Rinse (cold water) 6 Break apart/Rearrange 4 to 6 Turn over 5 min. YES 4 to 6 Turn over/Rearrange/Shield ends 4 to 6 Break apart/Remove defrosted pieces 4 to 6 Turn over 4 to 5 Turn over/Remove defrosted portion/Shield edges 10 min. 5 to 8 Turn over/Shield ends and defrosted surface 30 min. in refrig. 6 to 8 Turn over/Rearrange/Shield ends and defrosted surface 6 to 8 Turn over/Rearrange/Shield ends and defrosted surface NO 5 min. 4 to 8 Break apart/Rearrange/ Remove defrosted pieces 4 to 6 Drain liquid/Turn over/ Separate pieces 4 Turn over ---- 4 to 6 Turn over/Shield 20 min. in refrig. 4 to 6 Break apart/Turn over/ Remove defrosted Pieces 5 min. YES 4 to 6 6 to 8 Break apart/Turn over/Shield Turn over/Shield 10 min. 6 Turn over/Shield 20 min. in refrig. 15 '$,$1@&/JOEE