Kleenmaid FE904C - Manual (Page 23)

COOKING MODES AND INSTRUCTIONS
4.4 Defrost
The Defrost mode offers a clean and healthy means to defrost frozen food. Food left in the open is exposed to
contamination by pets and insects. With the Defrost setting, food placed in the oven defrosts without heat,
reducing the likelihood of growing bacteria. The circulation of air in the oven achieves effective thawing. The oven
does not provide any heat on this setting which prevents food extremities from over-thawing, or even cooking,
like they tend to do in a microwave.
All foods may be defrosted using this method but it is especially good for meat and fish fillets and delicate frozen
foods such as cream cheesecakes or cakes with cream filling, icing or frosting. The time taken to defrost foods
will vary, depending on the volume and weight of the food. As a general guide the defrosting time for meat should
be approximately 15-20 minutes per kg.
Using Defrost Mode
1. Adjust oven shelves to correct position (this mode is most effective when food is placed near the centre of the
oven).
2. Select Defrost on the mode switch.
3. When defrosting is complete, turn the oven off.
NOTE: A temperature cannot be set when Defrost mode is selected.
To prevent spoilage of food, do not use Defrost for longer than necessary (periodically check food during defrosting).
If food is not to be cooked immediately when defrosting is complete, remove the food from the oven and place
into a refrigerator until needed.
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