Defrosting Without Microwave Power; Defrosting Times - Miele H 5030 BM Operating And Installation Manual

Defrosting without microwave power

Function
ß Defrost
The air in the oven is kept at room
temperature and circulated by the fan
to gently defrost frozen food.
Shelf level
^ Place the food to be defrosted on the
glass tray or into a suitable dish.
Small pieces of poultry can be placed
on an upturned saucer in the glass tray.
This way it will not be lying in defrosted
liquid.
^ Depending on the size of the food
being defrosted select the 1st or 2nd
shelf level from the bottom.

Defrosting times

The time needed for defrosting
depends on the type and weight of the
food, and at what temperature it was
deep frozen. The following chart is for
guidance only. It is important to
manually check the food to ensure it is
thoroughly defrosted.
Food
Chicken
Meat
Meat
Sausage
Fish
Strawberries
Cake
Bread
60
Weight Time in mins
800 g 90 – 120
500 g 60 – 90
1 000 g 90 – 120
500 g 30 – 50
1 000 g 60 – 90
300 g 30 – 40
500 g 20 – 30
500 g 30 – 50
Useful tips
,
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. Danger of
salmonella poisoning.
Fish does not need to be fully defrosted
before cooking.
Defrost so that the surface is sufficiently
soft to take herbs and seasoning.
,
Do not refreeze food once it has
thawed.