Defrosting - Miele M 6012 SC Operating Instructions Manual

Defrosting

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Do not refreeze food once it has
thawed.
Defrosted food should be used up as
quickly as possible, as food soon
loses it nutritional value and goes off.
Defrosted food may only be re-frozen
after it has been cooked.
Select the following microwave power
settings to defrost food:
– 80 W
for defrosting very delicate food, e.g.
cream, butter, gateau and cheese.
– 150 W
for defrosting other types of food.
Remove the food from its packaging
and place in a microwave-proof
container. Defrost uncovered. Turn, stir
or separate the food about halfway
through the defrosting time.
To defrost meat, unpack the frozen
meat and place it on an upturned plate
in a glass or porcelain container so that
the meat juice can run off and be
collected. Turn halfway through
defrosting.
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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.
Risk of salmonella poisoning!
Meat, poultry and fish do not need to
be fully defrosted before cooking.
Defrost until the food has started to
thaw. The surface will then be
sufficiently thawed to take herbs and
seasoning.
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Defrosting and cooking
Deep-frozen food can be defrosted and
immediately heated or cooked.
First select 900 W followed by 450 W.
Remove the food from its packaging
and place in a covered microwave-
proof dish for defrosting and reheating
or cooking. Exception: Minced meat
should be left uncovered while cooking.
Food with a high water content such as
soup, stew and vegetables should be
stirred several times during the process.
Carefully separate and turn slices of
meat halfway through the programme.
Turn pieces of fish at the halfway stage.
After defrosting and reheating or
cooking allow the food to stand at room
temperature for a few minutes to enable
the heat to spread evenly through the
food.