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.
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
lbeen cooled.
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.
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