Cooking tips

Defrosting frozen foods

Defrosting times depend on the type and weight of the food and at what temperature it was deep-frozen.

￿Insert the food in a container or on the rack.

￿Select the function "Defrost".

￿If desired, adjust the default temperature (see table).

￿Select the defrost time (see table).

￿Allow food to stand at room temperature after defrosting. This standing time (see table) is necessary to ensure that the food is fully defrosted.

Tips for defrosting

￿Do not cook with defrosting liquids.

When defrosting poultry, set the food on the rack and insert the drip tray beneath it. This prevents the food from lying in the defrosting liquid.

To defrost non dripping food, remove the wrapping and place it on the rack or in a container.

Fish does not need to be fully defrosted before cooking. Defrost it so that the surface is sufficiently thawed to take herbs and seasoning. Fish coated with breadcrumbs should be fully defrosted so that the coating sticks.

Turn, stir or separate food about halfway through the defrosting period.

Do not refreeze food once it has been defrosted.

Defrost deep frozen, precooked meals according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Defrost baked items such as pastry or cakes in a closed freezer bag.

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Miele DG 4088, DG4082 installation instructions Defrosting frozen foods, Tips for defrosting

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