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EXPRESS COOK & EXPRESS DEFROST CHART
MENU NO.
C-1 Cook
Frozen Ready
Meals
(initial temp -18° C)
e.g. stirrable foods,
noodles bolognese,
chilli con carne etc.
C-2 Cook
Frozen Vegetables
(initial temp -18° C)
e.g. Brussel sprouts,
green beans, peas,
mixed vegetables,
broccoli
C-3 Cook
Frozen Gratin
(initial temp -18° C)
e.g. lasagne,
macaroni gratin etc.
D1-1 Defrost
Steaks and
Chops
(initial temp -18° C)
D1-2 Defrost
Minced Meat
(initial temp -18° C)
D2-1 Defrost
Poultry
(initial temp -18° C)
WEIGHT (Increasing
Unit) / UTENSILS
0.3 - 1.0 kg (100 g)
Casserole dish & plastic
wrap or lid
• If the manufacturer instructs
to add water, please
calculate the total amount
for the programme with the
additional liquid
0.1 - 0.6 kg (100 g)
Casserole dish & plastic
wrap or lid
0.2 - 0.6 kg (100 g)
Shallow, oval gratin dish
and wrap or original
container and wrap
0.2 - 1.0 kg (100 g)
(see note on page 15)
0.2 - 1.0 kg (100 g)
Cling film
(see note on page 15)
0.9 - 1.8 kg (100 g)
(see note on page 15)
PROCEDURE
• Transfer meal to suitable microwave-proof dish.
• Add some liquid if recommended by the manufacturer.
• Cover with microwave plastic wrap or lid.
• Cook without cover if the manufacturer instructs.
• When the audible signal sounds, stir and re-cover.
• After cooking, stir and let stand for approx. 1 - 2
minutes.
• Add 1 tbsp water per 100 g. (For mushrooms no
additional water is necessary).
• Cover with microwave plastic wrap or lid.
• When the oven stops and the audible signals
sound, stir and re-cover.
• After cooking, let stand for approx. 1-2 minutes.
NOTE:
If frozen vegetables are compacted together,
cook manually.
• Remove the frozen gratin from the package. If the
container is not suitable for microwave ovens, place
in a gratin dish and cover with a microwave wrap.
• If the container is suitable for microwave ovens,
remove original paper cover and cover with
microwave wrap.
• After cooking, let stand for approx. 5 minutes.
• Place the food on a plate in the centre of the turntable.
• When the oven stops and the audible signals sound,
turn the food over, rearrange and separate. Shield the
thin parts and warm spots with aluminium foil.
• After defrosting, wrap in aluminium foil for 10 - 15
minutes, until thoroughly defrosted.
• Cover the turntable with cling film.
• Place the block of minced meat onto the turntable.
• When the oven stops and the audible signals sound, turn
the food over. Remove the defrosted parts if possible.
• After defrosting, cover in aluminium foil for 5-10
minutes, until thoroughly defrosted.
• Place a plate upside down on the turntable and put the
poultry breast side down on the plate.
• When the oven stops and the audible signal sounds,
turnover and shield the thin parts and warm spots with
aluminium foil.
• After defrosting, cover with aluminium foil and stand
for 15-30 minutes until thoroughly defrosted.
• Finally clean the poultry under running water.
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