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The oven fan operates without heat and
circulates the air, at room temperature,
inside the oven. This increases the speed
of defrosting. However, please note that the
temperature of the kitchen will influence the
speed of defrosting.
This function is particularly suitable for
delicate food which could be damaged by
heat, e.g. cream filled gateaux, iced cakes,
pastries, bread and other yeast products.
How to Use Defrosting
1. Turn the oven control knob to .
2. Ensure the thermostat control knob is in
the OFF position.
Defrosting
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When roasting, ensure the meat is cooked thoroughly, use a meat thermometer if preferred
to check the centre temperature has reached the required temperature (see table below).
MEAT
TEMPERATURES
Beef
Rare - 60°C
Medium - 70°C
Well Done - 80°C
Pork
Well Done - 80°C
Lamb
Medium - 70°C
Well Done - 80°C
Hints and Tips
- Cover food with a lid, aluminium foil or
plastic film to prevent drying out during
defrosting.
- ALWAYS COOK THOROUGHLY
IMMEDIATELY AFTER THAWING.
- Frozen food should be placed in a single
layer when ever possible and turned over
half way through the defrosting process.
- Only joints of meat and poultry up to 2 kg.
(4 lb.) are suitable for defrosting in this
way.