You can also use the oven for
defrosting.
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Turn the function selector to
Defrost
G
.
Set a max. temperature 50 °C.
For defrosting meat and delicate foods,
such as gateaux, do not set a
temperature. The fan on the rear wall
will then circulate cool air (at room
temperature) around the oven.
Please note the following
– Where possible remove the
packaging and put the food to be
defrosted on a baking tray or into a
dish.
– When defrosting poultry put it on the
rack over the grill pan to catch the
defrosted liquid, so that the meat is
not lying in this liquid.
It is particularly important to observe
food hygiene rules when defrosting
poultry. Do not use the liquid from
the defrosted poultry. Pour it away,
and wash the tray, the sink and your
hands. Danger of salmonella!
– All meat and poultry should be fully
defrosted before cooking. Do not use
the liquids from defrosting. Fish, on
the other hand, can be cooked
without being fully defrosted.
Defrosting times
The time needed for defrosting
depends on the type and weight of the
food, and at what temperature it was
deep frozen. The following chart is an
estimate only.
Chicken, 800 g. . . . . . . . . 90 – 120 min.
Meat, 500 g . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 -90 min.
Meat, 1,000 g. . . . . . . . . . . 90 -120 min.
Sausages, 500 g . . . . . . . . 30 – 50 min.
Fish,1000 g . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 -90 min.
Strawberries, 300 g . . . . . . 30 – 40 min.
Cake, 500 g . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 – 30 min.
Bread, 500 g . . . . . . . . . . . 30 – 40 min.
Do not refreeze food once it has
been thawed.
Defrosting
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