Defrosting
The microwave function can be used to defrost food gently and quickly.
The following settings are recommended as a general guide:
–80 W
for defrosting very delicate food, e.g. cream, butter, gateau and cheese.
–150 W
for defrosting everything else.
See the chart on the next page for defrosting durations.
^Remove the food from its packaging and place it in a
^Place the container centrally on the glass tray and slide into the lowest shelf level.
If defrosting a large quantity, e.g. 2 kg of fish, you can place the food directly on the glass tray and then slide it into the lowest shelf level.
Turn, stir or separate the food about
After defrosting
Allow the food to stand at room temperature long enough to allow the temperature to spread evenly throughout the food.
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