Zanussi ZDF867 manual Defrost Feature, Uses of Defrost, Selecting Defrost

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DEFROST FEATURE

USES OF DEFROST

This main oven function defrosts most foods faster than more conventional methods. It is particularly suitable for delicate frozen foods which are to be served cold, e.g. cream filled gateaux, cakes covered with icings or frostings, cheesecakes, biscuits, scones, etc.

It is preferable to thaw fish, meat and poultry slowly in the fridge. However, this process can be accelerated by using the defrost function.

SELECTING DEFROST

￿Turn the main oven temperature control to the defrost setting ( ).

￿The oven fan and internal oven light will come on.

￿The cooling fan does not operate.

THINGS TO NOTE

Care must always be taken when handling foods in the home. Always follow the basic rules of food hygiene to prevent bacterial growth and cross contamination when defrosting, preparing, cooking, cooling and freezing foods.

Small or thin fish fillets, frozen peeled prawns, cubed or minced meat, liver, thin chops, steaks etc., can be thawed in 1 – 2 hours.

A 1kg/2¼lb oven ready chicken will be thawed in approximately 5 hours. Remove the giblets as soon as possible during the thawing process.

Joints of meat up to 2kg/4½lb in weight can be thawed using the defrost function.

ALL JOINTS OF MEAT AND POULTRY MUST BE THAWED THOROUGHLY BEFORE COOKING

ALWAYS COOK THOROUGHLY IMMEDIATELY AFTER THAWING.

HINTS AND TIPS

￿Place the frozen food in a single layer where possible and turn it over half way through the defrosting process.

￿The actual speed of defrosting is influenced by room temperature. On warm days defrosting will be faster than on cooler days.

￿DO NOT leave food at room temperature once it is defrosted. Cook raw food immediately or store cooked food in the fridge, once it has cooled.

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Contents BUILT-IN Electric Double Oven Technical Details Model NO. ZDF Contents Contents Safety During OperationAfter USE GeneralInstallation Instructions Things YOU Need to KnowThings to Note Getting Things ReadyRecommended Cabinet Dimensions in Millimetres Built in InstallationHOW to Finish Unpacking Tools RequiredMaking the Electrical Connections Preparing CableConnecting to a HOB or Cooker Point Connecting to Mains TerminalChecking Electrical Connections Fitting Into the Cabinet Getting to Know Your Oven IntroductionAB C DE F General Notes on Using the Ovens Control Panel Indicator NeonsRating Plate About Condensation and SteamGrill and Oven Furniture Oven Timer Minute MinderHow to Set The Oven Timer Control To Set The Timer To Switch On And Off AutomaticallyTo Set The Timer To Switch Off Only To Return The Cooker To Manual After An Automatic ProgrammeThings To Note To Cancel An Automatic ProgrammeAutomatic Cooking To Lock The Oven Using The Timer Lock Feature Main Oven onlyTo Unlock The Oven Grill Uses of the Grill Selecting the GrillGrill PAN and Handle Grill Pan must not be located in the shelf runnersGrilling Chart Hints and TipsConventional Setting TOP OvenUses of the TOP Oven Selecting the TOP OvenTo FIT the TOP Oven Shelf Main FAN Oven Uses of the FAN OvenSelecting the FAN Oven To FIT the Main Oven ShelvesHints and Tips Oven Cooking Chart Roasting Chart Roasting ChartUses of Defrost Defrost FeatureSelecting Defrost Helepful Hints When Buying and Preparing Food Meat TemperaturesCare and Cleaning Cleaning the Outside of the ApplianceCleaning Inside the Ovens To Remove the Wirework RunersTo Remove the Outer Glass Cleaning Between the Outer and Inner Door GlassTo Replace the Outer Glass Replacing AN Oven Light Bulb Something not WORKING? Service and Spare Parts This guarantee does not cover Peace of Mind for 24 MonthsImportant Notice