For simultaneous defrosting and reheat-
ing or cooking the following functions
are suitable:
Microwave
h
This method is suitable for defrosting
and then reheating or cooking deep
frozen ready made meals which you do
not wish to brown.
Deep-frozen ready made meals can be
defrosted and immediately reheated or
cooked in the same process, selecting
850 W and then 450 W.
Remove the food from its packaging
and place in a covered microwave-safe
dish for defrosting and reheating or
cooking. Exception: Minced meat
should be left uncovered while cooking.
Soups, stew and vegetables should be
stirred several times during the pro-
cess. Separate slices of meat half-way
through the programme. Turn pieces of
meat and fish at the half-way stage.
Deep-frozen ready made meals in card-
board trays which, according to manu-
facturer’s instructions are suitable for
use in a normal oven, are microwave-
safe.
Mic Grill
h
+
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This method is suitable for defrosting
and then rehating or cooking deep
frozen ready made meals, which are to
be crisped and browned. Select micro-
wave power 450 watts and a tempera-
ture of 220 – 250 °C.
Put the ready made meal in a heat re-
sistant, microwave-proof dish, and
place on the glass tray. Slide the tray
into the 2nd level. Do not cover.
Ready made meals in aluminium dishes
can be placed directly on to the glass
tray. If this does not brown the food as
much as you would like, next time put
the dish on the rack, and slide this to-
gether with the glass tray into the first
level from the bottom.
For more detailed information on de-
frosting followed by reheating or
cooking consult a good microwave
or microwave combi-oven cookbook.
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