Panasonic NN-MX26BF Operating Instructions Manual

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13Auto Defrost FeatureThis feature allows you to defrost foods such as: meat, poultry and seafood simply byentering the weight.Place food on microwave safe dish.Example: To defrost 1.5 pounds of meat1. • Press Auto Defrost.2. • Enter weight of thefood using the num-ber pads.3. • Press Quick Min/Start.Defrosting will start.The time will countdown. Larger weightfoods will cause a sig-nal midway throughdefrosting. If 2 beepssound, turn over,rearrange foods orshield with aluminumfoil.Conversion Chart:Follow the chart to convert ounces orhundredths of a pound into tenths of apound. To use Auto Defrost, enter theweight of the food in lbs. (1.0) and tenthsof a lb. (0.1). If a piece of meat weighs1.95 lbs. or 1 lb. 14 oz., enter 1.9 lbs.Ounces01 - 23 - 456 - 789 - 1011 - 121314 - 15Hundredthsof a Pound.01 - .05.06 - .15.16 - .25.26 - .35.36 - .45.46 - .55.56 - .65.66 - .75.76 - .85.86 - .95Tenths ofa Pound0.00.10.20.30.40.50.60.70.80.9Defrosting Tips & TechniquesPreparation For Freezing:1. Freeze meats, poultry, and fish in packages with only 1 or 2 layers of food. Placewax 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 andcook the food.2. Set food in 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 14.3. Rinse foods indicated in the chart.4. Items which have been layered should be rinsed separately or have a longer stand time.