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The times given below are a guideline only. Always check the progress of the food by opening
the oven door and then re-starting. For larger quantities adjust times accordingly. Food should
not be covered during defrosting.
Food
Meat
Weight Defrost
Time Method Standing
Time
Turkey Breast Fillets 500 g (1lb 2 oz) 15 mins Place in a suitable dish. Separate
and turn twice.
26 mins
Duck Breast Fillets 450 g (1lb) 9 mins Place in a suitable dish. Turn twice. 20 mins
Whole Fish x 1 450 g (1lb) 9-10 mins Place in a suitable dish. Turn twice. 30 mins
Whole Fish x 2 750 g (1 lb 11 oz) 14-15 mins Place in a suitable dish. Turn twice
separate if necessary.
30 mins
Whole Fish x 2 100-150 g (4-5 oz) 2-3 mins Place in a suitable dish in a single
layer. Turn twice.
4-5 mins
350 g (12 oz) 6-7 mins 10 mins
Fish Steaks
100 g (4 oz) 3-4 mins Place in a suitable dish. Turn.
Place in a suitable dish. Separate
if necessary and turn twice.
Place in a suitable dish. Separate
if necessary and turn twice.
10 mins
250 g (9 oz)
400 g (14 oz)
7-8 mins
11-12 mins
30 mins
30 mins
Prawns 450 g (1lb) 10 mins Place in a suitable dish. Stir twice
during defrosting.
25 mins
Sliced bread 400 g (14 oz) 5 mins Place on a plate. Separate and
arrange during defrosting.
10 mins
Slice of bread 30 g (1 oz) 30-50 secs Place on a plate. 1 min
Soft fruit 500 g (1lb 2 oz) 9-10 mins Place in a suitable dish. Stir twice
during defrosting.
20 mins
Gateau 350 g (12 oz) 4-5 mins Place on a plate. 20 mins
Cheesecake 500 g (1lb 2 oz) 5 mins Place on a plate. 10 mins
Meringue dessert 350 g (12 oz) 3-5 mins Place on a plate. 15 mins
Shortcrust/Puff pastry 500 g (1lb 2 oz) 4-5 mins Place on a plate. Turn halfway. 15 mins
General
Fish
