Special applications
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Defrost
This programme has been developed
for gently defrosting frozen food, such
as a whole chicken, minced meat, fish
or fruit.
Air in the oven compartment is
circulated by the fan and the frozen
food is gently and rapidly defrosted by
electro-magnetic waves.
You simply select the height and weight
of the food and the Dialog oven then
automatically calculates the number of
Gourmet Units required.
Danger of bacteria!
Bacteria such as salmonella can
cause life-threatening food
poisoning.
It is particularly important to observe
food hygiene rules when defrosting
fish and meat, and in particular when
defrosting poultry.
Do not use the liquid produced
during defrosting.
Process the food as required as soon
as it has been defrosted.
Measure the height of the frozen food
and then weigh it.
Place the frozen food, unwrapped, in
a bowl or dish that is suitable for use
with M Chef functions.
Place the bowl or the dish on the
rack.
Select
Special applications
.
Select
Defrost
.
Enter the height of the frozen food,
and then confirm with
OK
.
Enter the weight of the frozen food,
and then confirm with
OK
.
Follow the instructions in the display.
The food will now be gently defrosted.
Depending on the food, an average of
7 Gourmet Units are used per minute
and the whole process takes
15–45 minutes.
Turn or stir the food when prompted
to do so. Rotate food that is not
suitable for turning over.
Food that weighs more than 1 kg
should be turned or stirred several
times during defrosting, even if you
have not been prompted to do so by
a display message. Rotate food that
is not suitable for turning over. This
will help you to achieve an even
result.
Meat and poultry need to be fully
defrosted before cooking. Fish, on the
other hand, can be partially defrosted
before cooking.
Defrost until the food has started to
thaw. The surface will then be
sufficiently thawed to take herbs and
seasoning.