Defrosting - BORETTI MLBC45 User's Manual & Installation Manual

14. Defrosting

Note:
See the tables at the end of the user manual to confirm the different
defrosting and standing times (in order to ensure the food temperature
is evenly distributed) for different types and weights of food, plus
recommendations.
14.1 General tips for defrosting
1. Only use microwave-safe dishes fordefrosting (porcelain, glass, suitableplastic).
2. The tables refer to defrosting of rawfoods.
3. The defrosting time depends on thequantity and the height of the food.
Whenfreezing foods, prepare for the defrostingprocess. Distribute the food
in parts thatmatch the size of the container.
4. Distribute the food as well as possibleinside the microwave. The thickest
partsof the fish or the chicken legs should beplaced on top. The most
delicate partsmay be protected using aluminium foil.
Important:
The aluminium foil should notcome in contact with the walls of
thecavity, as this could cause an electricalarch.
5. The densest parts should be turnedaround several times.
6. Distribute the frozen food in the mostuniform manner possible, because
the thin, narrow parts defrost fast than the thickest parts at the top.
7. Foods that are rich in fats, such as butter, cottage cheese and cream,
should not be entirely defrosted. If they are at room temperature, they will
be ready to serve within a few minutes. In the case of deep-frozen cream,
if there are little bits of ice, the cream should be whipped before eating.
8. Place poultry on a turn over plate so that the juices may drain more easily.
9. Bread should be wrapped in a napkin so that it does not get too dry.
10. Turn the food at regular intervals.
11. Remove frozen foods from its packaging and do not forget to remove any
metal clips. If the containers that are used to keep the foods in the freezer
may also be used for heating and cooking, just remove the lid. Otherwise,
place the foods in containers that are suitable for microwave ovens.
12. The liquid that results in the defrosting process, particularly in the case of
poultry, should be discarded and under no circumstances should it come in
contact with other foods.
13. Bear in mind that a resting period is required in defrosting function, so that
the food is totally defrosted. This normally takes between 15 to 20 minutes.
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