Recommendations For Manual Defrost - Electrolux EMS28 20 User Manual

EMS2820
Some foods such as bread and fruit, can successfully be thawed manually by using this power setting (180W).
FOOD PREPARATION
Bread
Place on microwave-proof rack or kitchen paper.
Small loaf
Turn over halfway through defrosting time.
Place on microwave-proof rack or kitchen paper.
Sliced large loaf
Turn over halfway through defrosting time.
2 slices Place on kitchen paper.
1 bread roll Place on kitchen paper.
2 bread rolls Place on kitchen paper.
Cakes and Pastry
Gateau 450g/1 lb Remove from packaging, place on plate.
Cheesecake
Remove from packaging, place on plate.
450g/1 lb
Pie (cooked)
Remove from packaging, place on plate.
450g/1 lb
Pastry 450g/1 lb Remove from packaging, place on plate.
Butter
250g/8.8 oz If foil wrapped, remove from wrapper and place on a
(1 packet) plate
Fruit
225g/8 oz
Place in a single layer in a shallow dish.
Soft berry fruits
450g/1 lb Place in a single layer in a shallow dish.
Soft berry fruits
Plated meal
Cover with a plate or non P.V.C. cling film.
400g/14 oz
To reheat, microwave on 100% (900W)for 3–4 minutes.
Vegetables
It is not necessary to defrost vegetables before cooking.
All vegetables can be thawed and cooked on
100% (900W)
Defrosting Tips
1. It is better to underestimate defrosting time if you are unsure. Food will continue to defrost during the
standing time.
2. Separate food as soon as possible.
3. Turn large items, e.g. joints, halfway through the defrosting time.
4. Remove any thawed food as soon as possible.
5. Remove or open any packaging before defrosting.
6. Place food in a larger container than that which it was frozen in, this will allow for easy stirring.
7. Begin thawing poultry, breast side down and turn over halfway through defrosting time or at pause.
Delicate areas such as wing tips can be shielded with small pieces of smooth foil.
Standing time is very important, particularly for large, dense foods which cannot be stirred to ensure that the
centre is completely defrosted before cooking.

Recommendations for Manual Defrost

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Defrost STANDING
time TIME
8–10 min. 10–15 min.
10–13 min. 10 min
45–60 sec. 5 min.
45–60 sec. 5 min.
1–11/2 min. 5 min.
9–11 min. 15–30 min.
9–11 min. 15–30 min.
7– 9 min. 15–30 min.
7– 9 min. 15–30 min.
3– 4 min. 5–10 min.
5– 6 min. 5–10 min.
7– 8 min. 5–10 min.
7– 8 min 5–10 min.