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Defrosting
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To defrost food, use the "Defrost" heating
function.
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The defrosting times specified are intended as a
guide only. The defrosting time depends on the
size, weight and shape of the frozen food. This
reduces the defrosting time.
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Slide the wire rack with the frozen food into the
second rack level (into the third rack level if there
are five rack levels). Slide the glass dish/grill tray
underneath to catch any liquid that drips down as
the food defrosts.
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Remove the food from the packaging before
defrosting.
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Do not defrost more food than you intend to eat
on this occasion.
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Remember: Once defrosted, food may not keep
for as long and spoils faster than fresh food.
Prepare defrosted food immediately and cook it
thoroughly.
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After half the defrosting time has elapsed, turn
the meat or fish. Break up frozen clumps of food
comprising many pieces, e.g. berries and pieces
of meat. Fish does not need to be fully defrosted;
it is sufficient to defrost it until the surface is soft
enough for seasoning/spices to stick.
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The oven is not suitable for defrosting whole
chickens or joints of meat as this takes a very
long time. Steam ovens and combination steam
ovens can be used to defrost this kind of food
much more quickly.
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Health risk!
When defrosting food from animal sources, you must
remove the liquid that escapes during defrosting. It
must never come into contact with other food. Germs
could be transferred.
Slide the glass dish/grill tray under the food and into
the appliance. Pour away the liquid that collects in the
dish or tray as the meat and poultry defrosts. Then
clean the sink and rinse with plenty of water. Clean the
glass dish/grill tray in hot soapy water or in the
dishwasher.
After defrosting, operate the oven for 15 minutes at
180 °C in the "Hot air" (fan-oven) setting.
Dish
Accessories Level
Temperature
in °C
Heating
function
Cooking
time
in min.
Comments
Berries (500 g)
Glass dish/
grill tray
2 (3)
50 - 55
W
25 - 30
Vegetables (500 g)
Glass dish/
grill tray
2 (3)
50 - 55
W
30 - 50
The defrosting time depends on the por-
tions. Small vegetables, such as peas
and beans, defrost more quickly than
frozen spinach blocks and cauliflower
florets.
Chicken thighs
(200 g per thigh)
Wire rack
2 (3)
50 - 55
W
45 - 50*
Fish fillet
(150 g per fillet)
Wire rack
2 (3)
45 - 50
W
45 - 50*
Prawns
Wire rack
2 (3)
45 - 50
W
20 - 25
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Add an equalisation period: Once the defrosting time has elapsed, switch off the appliance and leave the food to rest in
the appliance for a further 10 - 15 minutes with the door closed so that it has a chance to defrost right through to the very
centre.
