Kenmore 88329 - Manual (Page 22)

PROGRAMMED DEFROSTING CHART
The defrosting times in this chart have been made available specifically for use with the “Programmed Defrost feature.
PROGRAMMED DEFROSTING
INSTRUCTIONS:
• For best results, remove fish/seafood/meat/poultry
from its original paper or plastic closed package
(wrapper).
Otherwise, the wrap will hold steam and juice close to
the foods which can cause the outer surface of the
foods to cook.
9 When it is difficult to remove the wrap from the foods,
defrost the wrapped food for about a quarter of the
total defrost time, which is displayed at beginning of
the defrost cycle. Remove the wrap from foods.
• Metal clip and pop-up timers may be left in poultry.
Metal twisters must be removed from bags. They may
be replaced with rubber bands.
9 Place food in a flat glass baking dish to catch drippings.
9 Use the “Programmed Defrost” setting to thaw fish,
seafood, meat and poultry, according to the times in
the chart below. Thaw completely before cooking.
9 Food should still be somewhat icy in the center when
removed from the oven.
9 The chart gives you standing times and standing tech­
niques needed to complete the thawing process.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The defrosting power setting
(power level 30) should not be confused with this “Pro­
grammed Defrost.” The defrost cooking level is a low-
energy setting used to cook foods that need slow, gentle
cooking. Use the defrost cooking level to defrost small
ground beef patty, bacon and bread items.
CUT AND
WEIGHT
DEFROSTING TIME
STANDING
TIME
DIRECTIONS
FISH AND SEAFOOD
FISH
Fish fillets
lib.
2 lbs.
4 to 5 min.
5 to 6 min. 5 min.
5 min.
Defrost in package on dish.
Turn over once.*
After defrosting, carefully separate
fillets under cold water.
Fish steaks
lib.
4 to 5 min. 5 min.
Defrost in package on dish.
After defrosting, carefully separate
steaks under cold running water.
Turn over once.*
Whole Fish
8 to 10 oz.
1-1/2 lb. to 2 lbs.
3 to 5 min.
4 to 6 min. 5 min.
5 min.
Use a shallow dish; the shape of the fish
determines size. Cover the head with
aluminum foil.
Turn over once.*
The fish should be icy when removed
from the oven.
Finish thawing while standing at room
temperature.
Lobster tails
8
02 . pkg. 4 to 6 min. 5 min. Remove from package to baking dish.
Crab legs
8 to 10 oz.
4 to 6 min. 5 min.
Use a glass baking dish.
Break the legs apart and turn over
once.*
Crabmeat
1 6 oz. 3 to 4 min. 5 min.
Defrost in package on dish.
Break apart and turn over once.*
*Turning or stirring should be done in the middle of the defrosting cycle.
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