Defrosting Guidelines - Panasonic HL-MX465S Bedienungs- Und Installationsanleitung

Defrosting Guidelines

The biggest problem when defrosting
food in a microwave is getting the inside
defrosted before the outside starts to cook.
For this reason Panasonic have made the
defrosting on the oven CYCLIC DEFROST,
just select the 270 W power level and set
the required time. The oven then divides this
time into 8 stages. These stages alternate
between defrosting (total of 4) and standing
(total of 4).
During the standing stages there is no
microwave power in the oven, although the
light will remain on. The automatic stand
times ensure a more even defrost and for
small items the usual stand time can be
eliminated.
Tips for defrosting
Check the defrosting several times, even if
you use the auto programs. Observe the
standing times.
Standing times
Individual portions of food may be cooked
almost immediately after defrosting. It is
normal for large portions of food to be frozen
in the centre. Before cooking, allow to stand
for a minimum of one hour. During this
standing time, the temperature becomes
evenly distributed and the food is defrosted
by conduction. N.B. If the food is not going
to be cooked immediately, store it in the
refrigerator. Never refreeze defrosted food
without first cooking it.
Joints and poultry
It is preferable to place the joints on an
upturned plate or plastic rack so that they
are not resting in the juices. It is essential
to protect delicate or projecting parts of
this food with small pieces of foil to prevent
these parts from cooking.
It is not dangerous to use small pieces
of foil in your oven, provided they do not
come into contact with the oven walls.
Minced meat or cubes of
meat and seafood
Since the outside of these foods quickly
defrosts, it is necessary to separate them,
break the blocks into pieces frequently while
defrosting and remove them when they
have defrosted.
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Small portions of food
Chops and chicken pieces must be
separated as soon as possible so that they
defrost evenly throughout. Fatty parts and
the ends defrost more quickly. Place them
near the centre of a Pyrex® dish or protect
them with small pieces of foil.
Bread
Loaves will require a standing time of 15
- 30 minutes to allow the centre to thaw.
Standing time can be shortened if slices are
separated and rolls and loaves cut in half.
Beep Sounds
Beeps will sound during the Auto Defrost
programs. The beeps are to remind you to
check, stir, separate the pieces, or shield
small parts. Failure to do this may result in
uneven defrosting.