Panasonic NN-CS597S - Manual (Page 21)

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Inverter Turbo Defrost Feature
Example: To defrost 1.5 pounds of meat.
Place food on microwave safe dish.
1. • Press Inverter Turbo Defrost pad.
2. • Rotate the Time/Serving/Weight
dial to set 1.5 pounds.
(Max setting weight: 6.0 lbs or 3.0
kg)
3. • Press Start button.
³ Defrosting will start. The time
will count down. Larger weight
foods will cause a signal midway
through defrosting. If 2 beeps
sound, turn over, rearrange foods
or shield with aluminum foil.
Conversion Chart:
Follow the chart to convert ounces or hundredths of a pound
into tenths of a pound. To use Inverter Turbo Defrost, enter
the weight of the food in lbs. (1.0) and tenths of a lb. (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
This feature allows you to automatically defrost foods such as: meat, poultry and seafood simply by entering the weight.
Defrosting Tips & Techniques
Preparation for Freezing:
1. Freeze meats, poultry, and fish in packages with only 1 or 2 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.
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.
5. Drain liquids during defrosting.
6. Turn over (invert) items during defrosting, if the weight is over 1.0 lb.
7. Shield edges and ends if needed. (See Cooking Techniques).
After Defrosting:
1. Large items may be icy in the center. Defrosting will complete during STANDING TIME.
2. Let stand, covered, following stand timer directions on page
23 .
3. Rinse foods indicated in the chart on page 20 .
4. Items which have been layered should be rinsed separately or have a longer stand time.
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