Brandt CE3620X Instruction Manual page 58

Defrost advices
The defrost of frozen food in your microwave oven enables to save time
considerably. To defrost, use the "Automatic defrost" function or the "microwave"
function with 200W power.
What you have to know:
The small pieces of meat or fish can be cooked immediately after the defrost. It is
normal that large pieces such as roast beef or entire fish are slightly frozen. We
advice to plan a rest time at least equal to the defrost time in order to obtain a
homogeneous temperature.
A food covered by ice crystals will defrost slower: in this case, it is necessary to
increase the defrost time.
Remember to remove the metal links of the wrapping.
For most of food, it is recommended to remove them from their packaging.
At mid-defrost, it is necessary to turn, mix or separate the pieces which are in block.
If you defrost meats or fishes whose size prevents the rotation of the tray, use the
"stop-tray" function, in this case, turn and return the food regularly.
Defrost meat and fish in a saucer inverted in another plate in order to let the juice
flow which, in contact with the food, can prompt a cooking start.
Never refroze a food before cooking.
The times are calculated from frozen food at -20°C, they are provided for
informational purposes, and can vary according to the thickness, the form, the size
and the food conditioning.
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