Defrost - Miele H 5961 User Instructions

The Defrost function uses the fan to
circulate the air in the oven.
You can set a temperature of between
25 and 50 °C.
Please note:
– Where possible remove the
packaging and put the food to be
defrosted on the universal tray or into
a suitable dish.
– When defrosting poultry, put it on the
rack over the universal tray to catch
the defrosted liquid so that the meat
is not lying in this liquid.
,
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 thawed to take herbs and
seasoning.
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 check
that food is thoroughly defrosted.
Food
Chicken
Meat
Sausages
Fish
Strawberries
Sponge cake
Bread

Defrost

Weight Time in
min.
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
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