Chicken
The SMART DEFROST CHICKEN setting
is suitable to defrost either chicken pieces
(legs, breasts). Minimum amount of chicken
to defrost is 6oz (170g) and maximum is 2lb
(900g).
For chicken pieces, position chicken pieces in
a single layer in a microwave-safe dish, plate
or container. Arrange thicker ends around the
outside of the plate/container. Shield thinner
pieces such as wings with foil to prevent
overheating and cooking.
Halfway through the defrost setting, an alert
tone will sound and STIR/TURN will flash.
Open door or press STOP/CLEAR button once
to pause. Turn over chicken pieces and press
START button to continue.
Once program has finished, remove chicken
from microwave and stand 5–15 minutes to
thaw completely.
Meat
The SMART DEFROST MEAT setting is
suitable to defrost any type of ground or diced
meat such as beef, lamb and pork , as well as
steaks and chops. Minimum amount of meat
to defrost is 6oz (170g) and maximum is 2lb
(900g).
Remove any packaging, foam trays and
absorbent pads from the meat. Place directly
onto a microwave-safe plate or shallow dish.
Halfway through the defrost setting, an alert
tone will sound and STIR/TURN will flash.
Open door or press STOP/CLEAR button once
to pause. Remove any defrosted meat and set
aside in the refrigerator. Turn the frozen meat
over and return to the microwave oven. Press
START button to continue.
At the end of the setting, remove meat and
stand 5–15 minutes to thaw completely.
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Fish
The SMART DEFROST FISH setting is
programed to gently thaw delicate fish fillets
without cooking and heating the edges.
Minimum amount of fish to defrost is 6oz
(170g) and maximum is 2lb (900g).
For best results, place frozen fillets in a single
layer into a microwave-safe shallow dish.
Halfway through the defrost setting, an alert
tone will sound and STIR/TURN will flash.
Open door or press STOP/CLEAR button
once to pause. Turn fish pieces over and press
START button continue.
At the end of the program, the fish will still be
somewhat icy in the center. Remove from the
microwave and stand for 5–15 minutes until
completely thawed.
Soup
The SMART DEFROST SOUP is suitable for
defrosting frozen prepared soups directly from
the freezer (approx. 0°F/–18°C). Minimum
amount of soup to defrost is 8 fl. oz (250mL)
and maximum is 64 fl. oz (2L).
Remove soup from any packaging and place
into a microwave-safe bowl.
Halfway through the defrost setting, an alert
tone will sound and STIR/TURN will flash.
Open door or press STOP/CLEAR button once
to pause. Break up any frozen pieces, reseal and
press START button to continue.