22 OPERATION
Weight Conversion Table
Most food weights are given in pounds and ounces.
If using pounds, food weights must be entered
into Auto Defrost in pounds and tenths of pounds
(decimals).
Use the following table if necessary to convert food
weights to decimals.
Equivalent Weight
OUNCES
DECIMAL WEIGHT
1.6
.10
3.2
.20
4.8
.30
.40
6.4
8.0
.50
9.6
.60
11.2
.70
12.8
.80
14.4
.90
16.0
1.00 One Pound
One-Half Pound
Defrost Table
Category
Food to be Defrosted
Meat
Beef
0.1 - 6.0 lbs
Ground beef, round steak, stew
cubes, tenderloin steak, pot roast,
rib roast, rump roast, chuck roast,
hamburger patties
Lamb
Chops, rolled roast
Pork
Chops, hotdogs, spareribs,
country-style ribs, rolled roast,
sausage
Veal
Cutlets (1 lb, ½ inch thick)
When BEEP, turn food over.
After defrosting, let stand for 5 - 15
minutes.
Poultry
Poultry
0.1 - 6.0 lbs
Whole, cut-up, breast (boneless).
Rinse chicken cavity with tap
water and let stand for 60 minutes
after cooking for better results.
Cornish Hens
Whole
Turkey
Breast
When BEEP, turn food over.
After defrosting , let stand for 60
minutes.
Fish
Fish
0.1 - 4.0 lbs
Fillets, whole steaks
Shellfish
Crab meat, lobster tails, shrimp,
scallops
When BEEP, turn food over.
After defrosting, let stand for 5 - 10
minutes.
Bread
Sliced bread, buns, baguettes, etc.
0.1 - 2.0 lbs
Separate slices and place between
paper towels or on flat plate.
When BEEP, turn food over.
After defrosting, let stand for 1 - 2
minutes.