DEFROSTING

USES OF DEFROST FEATURE

This main oven function defrosts most foods faster than more conventional methods. It is particularly suitable for delicate frozen foods which are to be served cold, e.g. cream filled gateaux, cakes covered with icings or frostings, cheesecakes, biscuits, scones, etc.

It is preferable to thaw fish, meat and poultry slowly in the fridge. However, this process can be accelerated by using the defrost function.

SELECTING DEFROST

Turn the main oven temperature control to the defrost setting ( ).

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This function DOES NOT require a temperature setting on the oven temperature control.

THINGS TO NOTE

1.Care must always be taken when handling foods in the home. Always follow the basic rules of food hygiene to prevent bacterial growth and cross contamination when defrosting, preparing, cooking, cooling and freezing foods.

2.The oven fan and internal oven light will come on.

3.The cooling fan does not operate.

Small or thin fish fillets, frozen peeled prawns, cubed or minced meat, liver, thin chops, steaks etc., can be thawed in 1 - 2 hours.

A 1kg/2¼lb oven ready chicken will be thawed in approximately 5 hours. Remove the giblets as soon as possible during the thawing process.

Joints of meat up to 2kg/4½lb in weight can be thawed using the defrost function.

ALL JOINTS OF MEAT AND POULTRY MUST BE THAWED THOROUGHLY BEFORE COOKING.

ALWAYS COOK THOROUGHLY IMMEDIATELY AFTER THAWING.

lHINTS AND TIPS

Place the frozen food in a single layer where possible and turn it over half way through the defrosting process.

The actual speed of defrosting is influenced by room temperature. On warm days defrosting will

lbe faster than on cooler days.

DO NOT leave food at room temperature once it is defrosted. Cook raw food immediately or store cooked food in the fridge.

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Tricity Bendix BD 911 installation instructions Defrosting, Uses of Defrost Feature, Selecting Defrost

BD 911 specifications

The Tricity Bendix BD 911 is a reliable and efficient built-in oven that embodies the brand’s commitment to quality and innovation in kitchen appliances. Designed for both amateur cooks and culinary enthusiasts, this oven offers a host of features that enhance the cooking experience.

One of the standout characteristics of the BD 911 is its capacity. With a spacious interior, it can accommodate large dishes, making it ideal for family meals or gatherings. The oven's even heat distribution ensures that food is cooked uniformly, allowing users to achieve consistent results whether baking, roasting, or grilling.

The BD 911 incorporates a variety of cooking functions, including conventional cooking, fan-assisted cooking, grilling, and defrosting. This versatility allows users to explore different cooking methods and experiment with various recipes. The user-friendly control panel features clear indicators and electronic controls for precise temperature settings, making it easy to select the desired cooking mode.

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