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Manual Defrost
Follow the procedure for "Cook & Reheat with
microwaves" and choose power level 160 W when
defrosting manually.
Check and inspect the food regularly.
Experience will give you the times needed for
various amounts.
Frozen food in plastic bags, plastic films or
cardboard packages can be placed directly in the
oven as long as the package has no metal parts
(e.g. metal twist ties).
The shape of the package alters the defrosting
time. Shallow packets defrost more quickly than a
deep block.
Separate pieces as they begin to defrost.
Individual slices defrost more easily.
Shield areas of food with small pieces of
aluminum foil if they start to become warm (e.g.
chicken legs and wing tips).
Turn large joints halfway through the defrosting
process.
Boiled food, stews and meat sauces defrost
better if stirred during defrosting time.
When defrosting it is better to underthaw the
food slightly and allow the process to finish during
standing time.
Standing time after defrosting always
improves the result since the temperature will
then be evenly distributed throughout the food.
Always use the glass drip tray on shelf level 1 when cooking with microwaves only.
