DEFROST FEATURE

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.

￿When defrost is selected, the oven indicator neon may come ON. It will stay ON until the oven reaches room temperature and then go OFF.

￿It may turn ON and OFF periodically during defrosting to maintain a steady room temperature, inside the oven.

THINGS TO NOTE

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

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.

HINTS 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 be 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, once it has cooled.

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Tricity Bendix SIE531 installation instructions Uses of Defrost Feature, Selecting Defrost

SIE531 specifications

The Tricity Bendix SIE531 is a modern freestanding cooker designed with versatility and performance in mind. It is ideal for those looking to enhance their kitchen experience while cooking delicious meals. This appliance combines traditional design with cutting-edge technology, making it a popular choice among home chefs.

One of the standout features of the Tricity Bendix SIE531 is its efficient and powerful fan-assisted convection oven. This technology ensures that heat is distributed evenly throughout the oven cavity, resulting in perfectly cooked meals every time. The fan assists in maintaining a consistent temperature, which allows for faster cooking times and energy efficiency. The oven also comes with multiple cooking modes, including conventional baking, grilling, and defrosting, providing users with a range of options to suit their culinary needs.

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The hob area of the SIE531 includes solid hot plates that provide consistent and reliable heating power. Users can enjoy precise temperature control, ensuring that sauces, stews, and other dishes are cooked to perfection. The hob is also easy to clean, thanks to its smooth surface, making post-cooking cleanup a more convenient task.

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