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OPERATING YOUR SMART DEFROST SETTING
FOR BEST RESULTS
• Defrost times are for thoroughly frozen
food that has been in the freezer for at least
24 hours and maintained at temperatures
of –18°C or lower.
• When freezing meats, poultry and fish,
use good quality plastic wrap, bags and
containers.
• Always freeze meats in a single layer no
thicker than 2cm.
• To separate meat, such as chicken pieces
or steak, place wax paper or plastic film
between each layer.
• For best results, form mincemeat into a
doughnut shape before freezing.
• Ensure that all air has been removed and
packaging has been sealed securely.
• Label the packs with type and cut of meat,
date and weight.
• Remove any packaging and bags from
frozen meats before defrosting.
• Shield thin ends of chops, steaks or
chicken with foil to prevent overheating
and cooking of those areas.
• Position foods in a single layer with thinner
parts in the center and thicker ends around
the outside of the turntable.
• After the defrost cycle, most foods will
still be somewhat icy in the center when
removed from the microwave. Stand food
for 5–15 minutes until completely thawed.
Frozen meals
The SMART DEFROST FROZEN MEALS
setting is suitable for defrosting homemade
frozen casseroles, curries and meat sauces.
Defrost times are based on frozen meals
directly from the freezer (approx. –18°C)
Remove frozen meal from any packaging and
place into a microwave-safe container. Cover
with a microwave-safe vented lid or vented
microwave-safe plastic wrap.
OPERATING YOUR SMART DEFROST SETTING
Halfway through the reheat program, the oven
will beep and will flash “stir/turn food”.
Pause and stir food from the outside towards
the center; reseal and press START/
+30 SEC button.
For meals which contain large pieces of meat
such as chicken pieces, carefully break up any
thawed parts and stir or turn meat over. Frozen
meals will not be hot.
Choose from the SMART REHEAT
settings to heat meals to food safe and
serving temperatures.
Chicken
For chicken pieces; position chicken pieces in
a single layer in a microwave-safe dish, plate or
container.
Arrange thicker ends around the outside of the
turntable. Shield thinner pieces such as wings
with foil to prevent overheating and cooking.
Halfway through the defrost program, the oven
will beep and will flash “stir/turn food”.
Pause and turn over chicken pieces. Press
START/+30 SEC button to restart program.
Once program has finished, remove chicken
from oven and stand 15-30 minutes to thaw
completely.
For whole chickens, remove from original
packaging. Shield wings and leg tips with foil.
Place chicken, breast side down onto a
microwave-safe rack placed over a plate to
catch the drips.
Halfway through the defrost program, the oven
will beep and will flash “stir/turn food”
Pause and turn chicken over. Place a strip of
foil large enough to cover the breast meat and
also the parson’s nose. Press START/
+30 button to restart defrost program.
After defrost cycle has ended, remove chicken
from microwave and discard foil. Rinse under
tap water, making sure to wash the cavity well
to loosen the icy core.
Place onto a clean plate and pat dry. Cover with
cling film and refrigerate for 1–2 hours until
completely thawed.
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