Defrosting without microwave power
Function | Useful tips |
Defrost
The air in the oven is kept at room temperature and circulated by the fan to gently defrost frozen food.
Shelf level
Place the food to be defrosted on the glass tray or into a suitable dish.
Small pieces of poultry can be placed on an upturned saucer in the glass tray. This way it will not be lying in defrosted liquid.
Depending on the size of the food being defrosted select the 1st or 2nd shelf level from the bottom.
Defrosting times
The time needed for defrosting depends on the type and weight of the food, and at what temperature it was deep frozen. The following chart is for guidance only. It is important to manually check the food to ensure it is thoroughly defrosted.
Chicken, 800 g. . . . . . . . . 90 – 120 min. Meat, 500 g . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 – 90 min. Meat, 1000 g . . . . . . . . . . 90 – 120 min. Sausage, 500 g . . . . . . . . . 30 – 50 min. Fish, 1000 g . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 – 90 min. Strawberries, 300 g . . . . . . 30 – 40 min. Cake, 500 g . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 – 30 min. Bread, 500 g . . . . . . . . . . . 30 – 40 min.
It is particularly important to observe food hygiene rules when defrosting poultry. Do not use the liquid from the defrosted poultry. Pour it away, and wash the tray, the sink and your hands. Danger of salmonella poisoning.
Fish does not need to be fully defrosted before cooking.
Defrost so that the surface is sufficiently soft to take herbs and seasoning.
Do not refreeze food once it has thawed.
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