13GEAppliances.caDefrosting GuideFood Time CommentsBreads, CakesBread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1/4 minSweet rolls (approx. 12 oz./340 g) 2 to 4 min. Rearrange after half of time.Fish and SeafoodFillets, frozen (1 lb /454 g) 6 to 9 minShellfish, small pieces (1 lb /454 g) 3 to 7 min Place block in casseroleTurn over and break up after first half of timeFruitPlastic pouch—1 or 2 1 to 5 min.(10-oz package/283 g)MeatBacon (1 lb /454 g) 2 to 5 min Place unopened package in oven Let stand 5 minutes after defrostingFranks (1 lb /454 g) 2 to 5 min Place unopened package in oven Microwave just until franks can beseparated Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrostingGround meat (1 lb /454 g) 4 to 6 min Turn meat over after first half of timeRoast: beef, lamb, veal, pork 9 to 12 min per lb (454 g) Use power level Warm (1)Steaks, chops and cutlets 4 to 8 min per lb (454 g) Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish Turn over after first halfof time and shield warm areas with foil After second half of time,separate pieces with table knife Let stand to complete defrostingPoultryChicken, broiler-fryer, cut up 14 to 19 min Place wrapped chicken in dish Unwrap and turn over after first(2½ to 3 lbs /1 1 to 1 4 kg) half of time After second half of time, separate pieces and place incooking dish Microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary Let standa few minutes to finish defrostingChicken, whole 20 to 24 min Place wrapped chicken in dish After first half of time, unwrap(2½ to 3 lbs /1 1 to 1 4 kg) and turn chicken over Shield warm areas with foil To completedefrosting, run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removedCornish hen 7 to 12 min per lb (454 g) Place unwrapped hen in oven breast-side-up Turn over after first halfof time Run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removedTurkey breast 3 to 8 min per lb (454 g) Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe dish breast-side-down(4 to 6 lbs /1 8 to 2 7 kg) After first half of time, turn breast-side-up and shield warm areaswith foil Defrost for second half of time Let stand 1 to 2 hours inrefrigerator to complete defrosting