Operation (continued) Turbo Defrost (Continued) Defrosting Tips & Techniques 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. Preparation For Freezing: 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. 5. Drain liquids during defrosting. 6.
Turn over (invert) items during defrosting. After Defrosting: 1. Large items may be frozen in the center. Defrosting will complete during rest time. 2. Let rest, covered, following rest time directions in the chart below. 3. Rinse foods indicated in the chart. 4. Items which have been layered should be rinsed separately or have a longer rest time. To Defrost: 1. Remove wrapper. This helps moisture to evaporate. Juices from food can get hot and cook the food. 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 under- defrosted.
26 Ounces Hundredths of a Pound Tenths of a Pound 0 1 - 2 3 - 4 5 6 - 7 8 9 - 10 11 - 12 13 14 - 15 .01 - .05 .06 - .15 .16 - .25 .26 - .35 .36 - .45 .46 - .55 .56 - .65 .66 - .75 .76 - .85 .86 - .95 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 FOOD DEFROST TIME at P3 mins (per lb) DURING DEFROSTING AFTER DEFROSTING Rest Time Rinse Fish and Seafood Crabmeat [up to 3 lbs. (1.4 kg)] 6 Break apart/Rearrange 5 min. YES Fish Steaks 4 to 6 Turn over Fish Fillets 4 to 6 Turn over/Rearrange Sea Scallops 4 to 6 Break apart/ Remove defrosted pieces Whole f sih 4 to 6 Turn over Meat Ground Meat 4 to 5 Turn over/ Remove defrosted portion 10 min. NO Roasts [2½-4 lbs. (1.1-1.8 kg)] 4 to 8 Turn over 30 min.
in fridge. Chops/Steak 6 to 8 Turn over/Rearrange 5 min. Ribs/T-bone 6 to 8 Turn over/Rearrange Stew Meat 4 to 8 Break apart/ Remove defrosted pieces Liver (thinly sliced) 4 to 6 Drain liquid/Turn over/ Separate pieces Bacon (sliced) 4 Turn over ---- Poultry Chicken, Whole [up to 3 lbs. (1.4 kg)] 4 to 6 Turn over 20 min. in fridge. YES Cutlets 4 to 6 Break apart/Turn over/ Remove defrosted Pieces 5 min. Pieces 4 to 6 Break apart/Turn over 10 min. Cornish hens 6 to 8 Turn over Turkey Breast [5-6 lbs. (2.3-2.7 kg)] 6 Turn over 20 min. in fridge.