Microwave/grill/convection oven user guide
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Auto defrost
The temperature and density of food varies. It is
recommend that the food is checked before cooking
commences. Pay particular attention to large joints
of meat and chicken, some foods should not be
completely defrosted before cooking. For example
fi
sh cooks so quickly that it is sometimes better to
begin cooking while still slightly frozen. The BREAD
programme is suitable for defrosting small items such as
rolls or a small loaf. These will require a standing time
to allow the centre to thaw.
The microwave has a auto defrost feature which allows
you defrost a variety of food.
Note:
The microwave has four microwave defrost
settings: MEAT, POULTRY, FISH and BREAD; each
defrost category has different power settings. To assist
with the auto defrost categories, see the Auto defrost
guide on page 23.
1 Press
the
Stop/Clear
button.
Note:
Weigh the food that you are about to defrost.
Be certain to remove any metallic ties or wraps;
then place the food in the microwave and close the
microwave door.
2 Press
the
Auto defrost
button.
3 Turn
the
Time/Weight
dial until the desired auto
defrost category is shown in the display.
4 Press
the
Start/Quick Start
button to con
fi
rm
the auto defrost category.
5 Turn
the
Time/Weight
dial until the correct
weight of the food to be defrosted is shown in the
display.
6 Press
the
Start/Quick Start
button to start
defrosting the food.
7 During defrosting the microwave will beep, at
which point open the microwave door, turn the
food over and separate to ensure even thawing.
8 Remove any portions that have thawed or shield
them to help slow down thawing. After checking,
close the microwave door and press the
Start/Quick Start
button to resume defrosting.
Caution - The microwave will not stop
defrosting (even when the beep has
sounded) unless the door is opened.
