Special Modes
Defrost
Always follow USDA guidelines on food safety.
Defrosting in the appliance is significantly shorter than defrosting at room temperature.
Temperature
The optimal defrosting temperature is 140°F / 60°C.
Exceptions: Ground meat and game 122°F / 50°C
Before and after defrosting
Remove all packaging before defrosting.
Exceptions:
Leave bread and baked goods in their packaging as otherwise they will absorb moisture and become soft.
Cooking pans
Use a perforated cooking pan when defrosting food which will drip, such as poultry. This way the defrosted food is not in the defrosting liquid.
Dispose of the liquid from defrosting poultry - Do not use! Danger of salmonella poisoning.
Food that does not drip can be defrosted in a solid cooking pan.
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