CDA MV440 - Manual (Page 14)

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MANUAL DEFROST
F OLLOW THE PROCEDURE for “Cook & Reheat with
microwaves” and choose power level 160 W
when defrosting manually.
C HECK AND INSPECT THE FOOD REGULARLY . Experi-
ence will give you the times needed for vari-
ous amounts.
T URN LARGE JOINTS halfway through the defrost-
ing process.
F ROZEN FOOD IN PLASTIC BAGS , plastic films or card-
board packages can be placed directly in the
oven as long as the package has no met-
al parts (e.g. metal twist ties).
T HE SHAPE OF THE PACKAGE alters the de-
frosting time. Shallow packets defrost
more quickly than a deep block.
S EPARATE PIECES as they begin to defrost.
Individual slices defrost more easily.
S HIELD AREAS OF FOOD with
small pieces of aluminum
foil if they start to become
warm (e.g. chicken legs and
wing tips).
B OILED FOOD , STEWS AND MEAT SAUCES defrost
better if stirred during defrosting time.
W HEN DEFROSTING it is better to under-
thaw the food slightly and allow the
process to finish during standing time.
S
TANDING TIME AFTER DEFROSTING ALWAYS IMPROVES
the result since the temperature
will then be evenly distribut-
ed throughout the food.