Amana ME96T - Manual (Page 17)

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Defrosting Guide
• Use the guide below as a guide for freezing and defrosting specific items when using Auto Accu-Thaw.
The chart on page 11
lists the recommended maximum weight for a variety of items.
• Before freezing food, check chart below for best freezing method. Most foods should be frozen in a single
layer. Giblets in whole poultry should be removed before freezing.
• Unwrap food before defrosting. If it is difficult to remove plastic grocery store tray, it may be removed after
the first stage of the defrost time. Place food on a microwave-safe rack, plate or shallow dish.
• Check chart below for best defrosting method. Some foods should be separated after the first stage.
Cover defrosted or warm areas with small strips of aluminum foil. Foil will prevent microwaves from
cooking food.
Item Amount Power Approx.
. Level Time (Min.)
Baked Goods
Cake, coffee cake, doughnuts, 1 piece DEFROST (3) 1/4 to 1
sweet rolls, nut or fruit bread 2 pieces DEFROST (3) 1/2 to 1 1/2
4 pieces DEFROST (3) 1 to 2
9-inch cake or DEFROST (3) 1 to 3
12 rolls or doughnuts
Dinner rolls, muffins 1 MED-HIGH (7) 1/4 to 1/2
2 MED-HIGH (7) 1/4 to 3/4
4 MED-HIGH (7) 1/2 to 1
6 to 8 MED-HIGH (7) 1/2 to 1 1/2
Pie: fruit, nut or custard 1 slice HIGH (10) 1/4 to 1/2
1/8 of 9-inch pie=1 slice 2 slices HIGH (10) 1/4 TO 3/4
(use minimum time for custard) 4 slices MED-HIGH (7) 1 to 2
9-inch pie MED-HIGH (7) 2 to 4
Tip: Do not cover baked goods.
Griddle Foods
Pancakes, French toast or waffles (3" x 4")
Plain, no topping
2 to 3 pieces HIGH (10) 1 to 2
Syrup and butter 2 to 3 pieces HIGH (10) 1 1/2 to 2 1/2
With 2 sausage patties (cooked) 2 to 3 pieces HIGH (10) 1 1/2 to 2 1/2
Tip: Do not cover griddle foods.
Remove packaging. Place on plate. Cover warm
or defrosted areas with foil after each stage. If
center is still icy after 5 minute stand time, place
in refrigerator until fully defrosted.
Remove packaging. Place on plate. Remove
defrosted areas after each stage. Cover warm
areas with foil after each stage.
Remove packaging. Place on plate. Remove
defrosted areas after each stage. Separate
pieces and cover warm areas with foil.
Remove packaging. Place on plate. Cover
defrosted or warm areas with foil after each
stage. If still icy after stand time, rinse with cool
water to fully defrost.
Beef, Pork, Lamb, Veal
Roasts, boneless or bone-in
Chops, Steaks, Ribs, Hamburger, Patties
Ground Meat, Stew Meat
Poultry
Whole chicken or duck
Short-term: store wrap
Long-term: heavy-duty zip-top plastic freezer
bags or freezer paper.
Freeze in a shape no larger than the turntable.
Short-term: store wrap
Long-term: heavy-duty zip-top plastic freezer
bags or freezer paper. For best results freeze in
single layer slightly overlapping if necessary.
Short-term: store wrap
Long-term: heavy-duty zip-top plastic freezer
bags or freezer paper.
Remove giblets before freezing. Wrap in heavy-
duty zip-top plastic freezer bag or freezer paper.
Item Freezing Method Defrosting Method