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Oven functions
Recommendations for Defrosting Food
The defrost function works by means of a 2-level system of hot air. HI is for meats in
general and LO is for fi sh, cakes, pastries and bread. When selecting the defrost function,
select HI or LO on the temperature display by pressing on the temperature button
and
then the
buttons.
• Unpackaged food should be placed on the oven Deep Roasting Pan or on a dish.
• Defrost large pieces of meat or fi sh by placing them over the Wire Shelf with a Deep
Roasting Pan underneath to collect any liquid.
• Meat and fi sh do not need to be completely thawed before cooking. Condiments can
be added once the surface is soft.
• Food should always be cooked after defrosting.
• Do not refreeze defrosted food.
See the following chart for defrosting times and temperature levels:
FOOD
LO LEVEL
Weight
Time
HI LEVEL
Weight
Time
1/2 Kg
35 min
1/2 Kg
25 min
1/2 Kg
30 min
1 Kg
40 min
1 Kg
75 min
1,5 Kg
90 min
1/2 Kg
40 min
1/2 Kg
60 min
Bread
Cake
Fish
Fish
Chicken
Chicken
Rib steak
Minced meat
Minced meat
1 Kg
120 min
Caution!
While using the Grill, Dual Grill or Dual Grill with fan, the door must be kept closed.
Lower element
with fan
Low
temperature
cooking
Defrosting
Ideal for baking pizzas, pies, and fruit tarts or sponges.
Designed to cook casseroles, stews, etc, in the traditional way, and for all
recipes specifying long cooking times and low heat.
For the best results, we recommend using covered casserole pans with
lids, fi rst making sure that they can be used in the oven.
For defrosting e.g. gateaux and fl ans, butter, bread, fruit or other frozen
foods.
