Samsung CE2977/XEF, CE2977T/XEF, CE2977T-S/XEF, CE2977/XET, CE2977T/XEH manual Defrosting

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Cooking Guide

DEFROSTING

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Microwaves are an excellent way of defrosting frozen food. Microwaves gently defrost frozen food in a short period of time. This can be of great advantage, if unexpected guests suddenly show up.

Frozen poultry must be thoroughly thawed before cooking. Remove any metal ties and take it out of any wrapping to allow thawed liquid to drain away.

Put the frozen food on a dish without cover. Turn over halfway, drain off any liquid and remove any giblets as soon as possible.

Check the food occasionally to make sure that it does not feel warm.

If smaller and thinner parts of the frozen food start to warm up, they can be shield by wrapping very small strips of aluminium foil around them during defrosting.

Should poultry start to warm up on the outer surface, stop thawing and allow it to stand for 20 minutes before continuing.

Leave the fish, meat and poultry to stand in order to complete defrosting. The standing time for complete defrosting will vary depending on the quantity defrosted. Please refer to the table below.

Hint: Flat food defrosts better than thick and smaller quantities need less time than bigger ones. Remember this hint while freezing and defrosting food.

For defrosting of frozen food with a temperature of about -18 to - 20 °C, use the fol- lowing table as a guide.

All frozen food should be defrosted using defrosting power level (180 W).

Food

Portion

Time

Standing

Instructions

 

 

(min.)

Time (min.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meat

 

 

 

 

 

Minced beef

200 g

6

- 7

15 - 30

Place the meat on a flat ceramic plate.

 

400 g

10

- 12

 

Shield thinner edges with aluminium foil.

 

 

 

 

 

Turn over after half of defrosting time!

Pork steaks

250 g

7 - 8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poultry

 

 

 

 

 

Chicken pieces

500 g

14

- 15

15 - 60

First, put chicken pieces first skin-side down,

 

(2 pc)

 

 

 

whole chicken first breast-side-down on a flat

 

 

 

 

 

ceramic plate. Shield the thinner parts like

Whole chicken

1200 g

32

- 34

 

wings and ends with aluminium foil. Turn over

 

 

 

 

 

after half of defrosting time!

Fish

 

 

 

 

 

Fish fillets/

200 g

6

- 7

10 - 25

Put frozen fish in the middle of a flat ceramic

Whole fish

400 g

11

- 13

 

plate. Arrange the thinner parts under the

 

 

 

 

 

thicker parts. Shield narrow ends of fillets and tail

 

 

 

 

 

whole fish with aluminium foil. Turn over after half

 

 

 

 

 

of defrosting time!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fruits

 

 

 

 

 

Berries

250 g

6

- 7

5 - 10

Spread fruits on a flat, round glass dish

 

 

 

 

 

(with a large diameter).

Bread

 

1-11/2

 

 

Bread rolls

2 pc

5 - 20

Arrange rolls in a circle or bread horizontally on

(each ca. 50 g)

4 pc

21/2 -3

 

kitchen paper in the middle of turntable.

Toast/ Sandwich

250 g

4-41/2

 

Turn over after half of defrosting time!

German bread

500 g

7-9

 

 

(wheat + rye flour)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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CE2977T-S/XEF, CE2977/XET, CE2977T/XEH, CE2977/XEF, CE2977T/XEF specifications

The Samsung CE2977T/XEF and its variants, including CE2977/XEF, CE2977T/XEH, CE2977/XET, and CE2977T-S/XEF, represent a high standard in the realm of microwave ovens, combining innovation with user-friendly features.

One of the primary characteristics of the Samsung CE2977 series is its sleek and modern design, which seamlessly fits into contemporary kitchens. The chrome door handle and intuitive control panel give it an elegant and sophisticated look, making it an attractive addition to any kitchen.

A standout feature is its Smart Sensor technology. This intelligent cooking sensor automatically adjusts cooking times and power levels by detecting moisture emitted from food. This ensures consistent and perfectly cooked meals every time, taking the guesswork out of microwave cooking.

Another noteworthy aspect is the ceramic enamel interior. This technology not only makes cleaning effortless by providing a smooth surface that is resistant to scratching and staining but also enhances hygiene by preventing bacterial growth. The interior can be easily wiped down, ensuring a hassle-free experience for users.

The CE2977 series also includes a powerful inverter technology, which delivers a steady stream of cooking power. This results in more precise and consistent defrosting and reheating, helping to maintain the natural flavor and texture of the food. With inverter technology, users can say goodbye to uneven cooking and hello to restaurant-quality results at home.

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