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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
FISH
Whole Fish x 1 150-225g (5-8oz) 5-6 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Turn twice.
15 mins
Whole Fish x 2
500g (1lb 2oz)
10-12 mins Place in a suitable dish. Turn twice
separate if necessary.
20 mins
Fish Fillets
100 -150g(4-5oz)
350g (12oz)
2-3 mins
5-6 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Separate if
necessary and turn twice.
5 mins
10 mins
Fish Steaks
100-150g (4oz)
250g (9oz)
500g (1lb2oz)
3 mins
6-7 mins
8-10 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Turn.
Place in a suitable dish. Separate if
necessary and turn twice.
Place in a suitable dish. Separate if
necessary and turn twice.
10 mins
15 mins
20 mins
Prawns 450g (1lb) 10 mins Place in a suitable dish. Stir twice during
defrosting.
30 mins
GENERAL
Sliced bread 400g (14oz) 5 mins Place on a plate. Separate and arrange
during defrosting.
10 mins
Slice of Bread 30g (1oz) 10-20 secs
Place on a plate.
1-2 mins
Soft fruit 500g (1lb 2oz) 8-9 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Stir twice during
defrosting.
20 mins
Gateau 350g (12oz)
3-4 mins Place on a plate. 15 mins
Cheesecake
500g (1lb 2oz)
5-6 mins
Place on a plate.
15 mins
Meringue Dessert 500g (1lb 2oz) 4-5 mins Place on a plate. 15 mins
Butter
250g (9oz)
2 ½ mins
Place on a plate.
10 mins
Shortcrust /Puff pastry 500g (1lb 2oz) 4-5 mins
Place on a plate. Turn halfway.
15 mins
