Defrosting

It is much quicker to defrost items in the steam oven than at room temperature.

Temperature

60 °C is the best temperature for defrosting.

Exceptions:

50 °C for minced meat and game.

Before and after defrosting

Remove all packaging before defrosting.

Exceptions:

Leave bread, biscuits and cakes in their packaging as otherwise they will absorb moisture and become soft.

Allow defrosted food to stand at room temperature after removing it from the oven. The standing time is necessary to allow the even distribution of heat.

Cooking container

Use a perforated container when defrosting food which will drip, such as poultry.

￿It is particulary important to observe food hygiene rules when defrosting poultry. Do not use the liquid from defrosted poultry. Pour it away and wash the container, the sink and your hands. Danger of salmonella poisoning.

Useful tips

Fish does not need to be fully defrosted before cooking. Defrost so that the surface is sufficiently thawed to take herbs and seasoning. Depending on the thickness of the fish, 2 - 5 minutes should be enough.

When defrosting food which has frozen together, e.g. berries, chops, fish fillets etc. separate it about half-way through the defrosting time.

Do not refreeze food once it has thawed.

Defrost frozen pre-cooked meals according to the manufacturer's instructions.

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Miele DGC 5085 XL, DGC 5080 XL manual Defrosting, Exceptions, Before and after defrosting, Cooking container

DGC 5080 XL, DGC 5085 XL specifications

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