Panasonic NNDS596B Operating Guide

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Select Defrost power. 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
Weight
Defrost 
Time
Method
Standing 
Time
Meat
Beef/Lamb/ 
Pork Joint
700 g
19-20 mins
Place in a suitable dish or on an 
upturned saucer or use a rack. 
Turn 3-4 times.
60 mins
Beef/Lamb/ 
Pork Joint
1.0 kg 
30 mins
Place in a suitable dish or on an 
upturned saucer or use a rack. 
Turn 4 times.
60 mins
Sirloin/ 
Rump Steak
500 g 
14 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Separate 
and turn twice.
15 mins
Beefburgers
112 g (1)
3 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Turn.
10 mins
227 g (2)
7 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Separate 
and turn twice.
15 mins
454 g  (4)
9 mins
30 mins
Minced Beef
500 g 
14 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Break up 
and turn 3-4 times.
15 mins
Stewing Steak
400 g 
13 mins
Place in a suitable dish in a single 
layer. Break up and turn twice.
30 mins
Lamb Chops
300 g 
8 mins
Place in a suitable dish in a single 
layer. Turn twice.
15 mins
Lamb Shanks x 2
900 g 
19 mins
Place in a suitable dish in a single 
layer. Separate and turn twice. 
Shield if necessary.
60 mins
Pork Ribs
700 g 
16 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Separate 
and turn twice.
30 mins
Pork Chops
500 g 
11 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Separate 
and turn twice.
20 mins
Bacon
300 g
9 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Separate 
and turn 2-3 times.
15 mins
Sausages
130 g (2)
4 mins
Place in a suitable dish. Turn.
15 mins
540 g (8)
10-11 mins Place in a suitable dish. Turn 
twice.
20 mins
Whole Chicken
1.5 kg 
35 mins
Place in a suitable dish or on an 
upturned saucer or use a rack. 
Turn 3-4 times. Shield if  
necessary.
60 mins
Defrosting chart