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Defrosting with microwaves
• When defrosting, use only dishes that are appropriate
for microwaves.
• The defrost function by weight and the tables refer
Table 2.5 page 28.
• The defrosting time depends on the quantity and
thickness of the food. When freezing food keep the
defrosting process in mind. Distribute the food evenly in
the container.
• Thick portions of food should be turned over several
times in the process of baking.
• Distribute the frozen food as evenly as possible since
narrow and thick portions defrost more quickly than the
thicker and broader parts.
• Fat-rich foods such as butter, cheese and cream should
not be completely defrosted. If they are kept at room
temperature they will be ready to be served in a few
minutes. With ultra-frozen cream, if you find small pieces
of ice in it, you should mix these in before serving.
• Place poultry on an upturned plate so that the meat
juices can run off more easily.
• Bread should be wrapped in a napkin so that it does not
become too dry.
• Remove frozen food from its wrapping and do not
forget to take off any metal twist-tags. For containers
that are used to keep frozen food in the freezer and
which can also be used for heating and cooking, all
you need to do is take off the lid. For all other cases you
should put the food into containers that are suitable for
microwave use.
• The liquid resulting from defrosting, principally that
from poultry, should be discarded. In no event should
such liquids be allowed to come into contact with other
foods.
• Do not forget that by using the defrosting function
you need to allow for standing time until the food is
completely defrosted.
• In defrost process, please turn food over when
microwave oven alarm sounds and the display says
"turn".
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