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F
OLLOW THE PROCEDURE for "Cook & Reheat with
microwaves" and choose power level 160 W when
defrosting manually.
C
HECK AND INSPECT THE FOOD REGULARLY.
Experience will give you the times needed for
various amounts.
F
ROZEN FOOD IN PLASTIC BAGS, plastic films or
cardboard packages can be placed directly in the
oven as long as the package has no metal parts
(e.g. metal twist ties).
THE SHAPE OF THE PACKAGE alters the defrosting
time. Shallow packets defrost more quickly than a
deep block.
SEPARATE PIECES as they begin to defrost. Individual
slices defrost more easily.
SHIELD AREAS OF FOOD with small pieces of
aluminum foil if they start to become warm (e.g.
chicken legs and wing tips).
T
URN LARGE JOINTS halfway through the defrosting
process.
B
OILED FOOD, STEWS AND MEAT SAUCES defrost
better if stirred during defrosting time.
W
HEN DEFROSTING it is better to underthaw the
food slightly and allow the process to finish during
standing time.
S
TANDING TIME AFTER DEFROSTING ALWAYS
IMPROVES the result since the temperature will
then be evenly distributed throughout the food.
Manual Defrost
