The oven has 4 preset defrost cycles. The defrost function provides the defrosting method for frozen foods. The defrost table shows the suggested defrost cycle for various foods. The defrost function conveniently chimes during the cycle to remind you to check, turn over, separate, or rearrange the food.
Press STOP/Clear.
Press Auto Defrost until a desired menu code appears in the display.
Select a desired weight by using More/Less, and press START.
The countdown appears in the display.
At the beep, open the door and remove any portions that have thawed and turn the food over.
Press START to resume the defrost cycle.
Food to be defrosted should be in a suitable microwave proof container and placed uncovered on the glass turntable.
If necessary, shield small areas of meat or poultry with flat pieces of aluminum foil. This will prevent thin areas becoming warm during defrosting. Ensure the foil does not touch the oven walls.
Separate items like minced meat, chops, sausages and bacon as soon as possible.
Refer to the below to set the desired code and weight.
Utensil: Microwave ware (flat plate)
Minced beef, fillet steak, cubes for stew, sirloin steak, pot roast, rump roast, beef burger, lamb chops, rolled roast, sausage, cutlets (2 cm)
Standing time: 5 - 15 minutes.
Utensil: Microwave ware (flat plate)
Whole chicken, legs, breasts, turkey breasts (under 2.0 kg)
Standing time: 20 - 30 minutes.
Utensil: Microwave ware (flat plate)
Fillets, steaks, whole fish, sea foods
Standing time: 10 - 20 minutes.
Utensil: Paper towel or flat plate
Sliced bread, buns, baguettes, etc.
Separate slices and place between paper towels or on flat plate.
Standing time: 1 - 2 minutes.