Samsung MW740WA, Owner'S Manual

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Defrosting Guide

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Unwrap food. Place food on microwave-safe rack, plate or shallow dish.

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After first half of defrosting time: remove any remaining wrap, break food 
apart or separate pieces if possible, remove any thawed food, if possible, 
shield tips, thin meat or warm areas of food with foil.

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When defrosted, food should be cool, but softened in all areas. If still slightly 
icy, return to microwave oven very briefly, or let stand a few minutes.

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Poultry and fish may be placed under running cool water until defrosted.

Food

Microwave Time at 

Defrost Level

Directions

Beef
Chuck Roast

up to 5 lbs

Steaks

up to 5 lbs

Ground Beef

up to 3 lbs

Microwave Time: 
7-9 min / lb
Let Stand:5-10 min.

Microwave Time: 
6-9 min / lb
Let Stand:5-10 min.

Microwave Time: 
8-10 min / lb
Let Stand:5-10 min.

Place on plate or rack. Microwave until 
a wooden pick can be easily inserted in 
center. Turn over twice.

Place on plate or rack. Microwave until 
pliable, then separate steaks and 
rearrange. Turn over twice.

Place on plate or rack. Microwave until 
pliable, then break apart and remove 
defrosted portions at halftime. Turn over 
twice.

Pork
Spareribs

up to 3 lbs

Pork Chops

up to 3 lbs

Microwave Time: 
6-8 min / lb
Let Stand:5-10 min.

Microwave Time: 
6-8 min / lb
Let Stand:5-10 min.

Place on plate or rack. Microwave until 
pliable, then separate and rearrange. 
Turn over twice.

Place on plate or rack. Microwave until 
pliable, then separate and rearrange. 
Turn over twice.

Poultry
Whole 
Chicken

up to 5 lbs

Pieces

up to 2 lbs

Microwave Time: 
7-9 min / lb
Let Stand:5-10 min.

Microwave Time: 
9-11 min / lb
Let Stand:5-10 min.

Place on plate or rack. Microwave until 
pliable, then break apart and rearrange 
portions at half time. Rinse cavity with 
cool water. Remove giblets.

Place on plate or rack. Microwave until 
pliable, then break apart and rearrange 
portions at half time.

Seafood
Steaks

up to 3-5 lbs

Fillets

up to 3-5 lbs

Shrimp

up to 3 lbs

Microwave Time: 
6-9min / lb
Let Stand:5-10 min.

Microwave Time: 
4-7 min / lb
Let Stand:5-10 min.

Microwave Time: 
4-7 min / lb
Let Stand:5-10 min.

Place on plate or rack. MIcrowave until 
a wooden pick can be easily inserted in 
center, break apart and rearrange at 
half time.

Place on plate or rack. Microwave until 
a wooden pick can be easily inserted in 
center, break apart and rearrange at 
half time.

Place on plate or rack. Microwave until 
pliable, then separate and rearrange at 
half time.

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