Chart for defrosting food
Microwave power
settings
Quantity
150 W
Time in
min.
80 W
Time in
min.
Standing time at
room temperature
1)
in min.
Dairy products
Cream
Butter
Cheese slices
Milk
Quark / Cream cheese
250 ml
250 g
250 g
500 ml
250 g
–
–
–
14 – 16
10 – 12
13 – 17
8 – 10
6 – 8
–
–
10 – 15
5 – 10
10 – 15
10 – 15
10 – 15
Cakes / Pastry / Bread
Sponge cake
Sponge cake
Fruit cake
Butter cake
Cream cake
Yeast buns, puff pastries
1 piece approx. 100 g
300 g
3 pieces approx. 300 g
3 pieces approx. 300 g
1 piece approx. 100 g
3 pieces approx. 300 g
4 pieces
1 – 2
4 – 6
6 – 8
5 – 7
–
–
6 – 8
–
–
–
–
1.5
4 – 4.5
–
5 – 10
5 – 10
10 – 15
5 – 10
5 – 10
5 – 10
5 – 10
Meat
2)
–
–
–
10 – 15
Poultry
2)
–
–
–
10 – 15
Fish
2)
–
–
–
10 – 15
Vegetables
2)
–
–
–
10 – 15
Fruit
2)
–
–
–
5 – 10
Casserole
2)
–
–
–
10 – 15
Soup
2)
–
–
–
10 – 15
Bread
2)
–
–
–
5 – 10
Plated meals
2)
–
–
–
5 – 10
1) During this time the temperature spreads evenly through the food.
2) Use the appropriate automatic programme.
The information given in this chart is intended only as a guide.
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