Recommendations For Defrosting Using - AEG MCD194 User Manual

MCD194

Recommendations for Defrosting using

Some foods such as cakes and fruit will not defrost successfully using Auto Defrost. However
these foods can be successfully thawed manually by using the
on loaves and rolls given in the chart below gives an alternative method of defrosting bread to
the Auto Defrost Bread programme.
FOOD PREPARATION
Bread
Place on microwave-proof rack or kitchen paper.
Small loaf
Turn over halfway through defrosting time.
Sliced large Place on microwave-proof rack or kitchen paper.
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
Remove from packaging, place on plate.
450g/1 lb
Cheesecake
Remove from packaging, place on plate.
450g/1 lb
Pie (cooked)
Remove from packaging, place on plate.
450g/1 lb
Pastry
Remove from packaging, place on plate.
450g/1 lb
Butter
250g/8.8 oz
If foil wrapped, remove from wrapper and place on a plate
(1 packet)
Fruit
225g/8 oz
Soft berry Place in a single layer in a shallow dish.
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 700W for 3–4 minutes.
Vegetables
It is not necessary to defrost vegetables before cooking.
All vegetables can be thawed and cooked on 700W
power setting. The information
STANDING
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.
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