Operating instructions

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Defrosting Foods Using Defrost Power & Time The times given below are a guideline only. Always check the progress of the food by opening the oven door and then re-starting. For larger quantities adjust times accordingly. Food should not be covered during defrosting.
FOOD WEIGHT
DEFROSTING
TIME
METHOD
STANDING
TIME
MEAT Beef/Lamb/Pork Joint
700g (1lb 8oz) 15 mins
Place in a suitable dish or on an upturned saucer or use a rack. Turn 3 - 4 times.
60 mins
Beef/Lamb/Pork Joint 1.0 Kg (2lb 4oz) 20 mins
Place in a suitable dish or on an upturned saucer or use a rack. Turn 3 - 4 times.
60 mins
Sirloin/Rump Steak
500g (1lb 2oz)
8 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Separate and turn twice.
15mins
Beef burgers 100 g ( x1)
227 g ( x4) 350 g ( x2)
2 mins 3-4 mins 5-6 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Turn. Place in a suitable dish. Separate and turn twice. Place in a suitable dish. Separate and turn twice.
2 mins 5 mins 10 mins
Minced Beef 500g (1lb 2oz) 10-12 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Break up and turn 3-4 times.
15 mins
Stewing Steak 500g (1lb 2oz) 12-14 mins
Place in a suitable dish in a single layer. Break up and turn twice.
20 mins
Lamb Chops
500g (1lb 2oz)
10 mins
Place in a suitable dish in a single layer. Turn twice.
15 mins
Lamb Fillets 300g (11oz) 3-4 mins Place in a suitable dish in a single layer.
Turn twice.
10 mins
Lamb Shanks x 4
800g (1lb12 oz)
12-14 mins Place in a suitable dish in a single layer.
Separate and turn twice. Shield if necessary.
45 mins
Pork Ribs 700g (1lb 8oz)
10 mins Place in a suitable dish. Separate and
turn twice.
30 mins