Panasonic NN-H264 Operating Instructions Manual

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14Conversion Chart:Follow the chart to convert ounces or hundredths of a poundinto tenths of a pound. To use Inverter Turbo Defrost, enter theweight of the food in lbs. (1.0) and tenths of a lb. (0.1). If apiece of meat weighs 1.95 lbs. or 1 lb. 14 oz., enter 1.9 lbs.Inverter Turbo Defrost Feature1. • Press Inverter Turbo Defrost.2. • Enter weight of the food using thenumber pads.3. • Press Start.Defrosting will start. The time willcount down. Larger weight foods willcause a signal midway throughdefrosting. If 2 beeps sound, turnover, rearrange foods or shield withaluminum foil.This feature allows you to automatically defrost foods such as: meat, poultry and seafood simply by entering the weight.Defrosting Tips & TechniquesPreparation For Freezing:1. Freeze meats, poultry, and fish in packages with only 1 or 2 layers of food. Place wax paper between layers.2. Package in heavy-duty plastic wraps, bags (labeled “For Freezer”), or freezer paper.3. Remove as much air as possible.4. Seal securely, date, and label.To Defrost:1. Remove wrapper. This helps moisture to evaporate. Juices from food can get hot and cook the food.2. Set food in a microwave safe dish.3. Place roasts fat-side down. Place whole poultry breast-side down.4. Select power and minimum time so that items will be under-defrosted.5. Drain liquids during defrosting.6. Turn over (invert) items during defrosting.7. Shield edges and ends if needed. (See Cooking Techniques).After Defrosting:1. Large items may be icy in the center. Defrosting will complete during STANDING TIME.2. Let stand, covered, following stand time directions on page 15.3. Rinse foods indicated in the chart.4. Items which have been layered should be rinsed separately or have a longer stand time.Example: To defrost 1.5 pounds of meatOunces01 - 23 - 456 - 789 - 1011 - 121314 - 15Hundredths of a Pound.01 - .05.06 - .15.16 - .25.26 - .35.36 - .45.46 - .55.56 - .65.66 - .75.76 - .85.86 - .95Tenths of a Pound0.00.10.20.30.40.50.60.70.80.9Place food on microwave safe dish.