Defrosting Without Microwave Power; Defrosting Times - Miele H 5030 BM Operating And Installation Manual

Function
ß 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.

Defrosting without microwave power

Useful tips
Fish does not need to be fully defrosted
before cooking.
Defrost so that the surface is sufficiently
soft to take herbs and seasoning.
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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.
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Do not refreeze food once it has
thawed.
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