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Defrosting

Heating

Details for this can be found in the table: Defrosting

(see page 24). Your microwave is ideal for defrosting.

Thawing times are usually considerably shorter than in

traditional methods. Here are a few tips. Take the

frozen item out of its packaging and place on a plate

for defrosting.

Boxes & containers

Boxes and containers suitable for microwaves are

particularly good for defrosting and heating food, since

they can withstand temperatures in a deep freeze

(down to approx. -40° C) as well as being heat-resistant

(up to approx. 220° C). You can therefore use the same

container to freeze, defrost, heat and even cook the

food, without having to transfer it.

Covering

Cover thin parts with small strips of

aluminium foil before defrosting.

Thawed or warm parts should likewise

be covered with aluminium strips during

defrosting. This stops the thin parts becoming too hot

while thicker parts are still frozen.

Correct setting

It is better to choose a setting which is too low rather

than one which is too high. By so doing you will ensure

that the food defrosts evenly. If the microwave setting

is too high, the surface of the food will already have

begun to cook while the inside is still frozen.

Turning/stirring

Almost all foods have to be turned or

stirred from time to time. As early as

possible, separate parts which are stuck

together and rearrange them.

Small amounts...

defrost more quickly and evenly than larger ones. We

recommend that you freeze portions which are as small

as possible. By so doing you will be able to prepare

whole menus quickly and easily.

Foods requiring careful handling,

Foods such as gateaux, cream, cheese and bread should

only be partially defrosted and then left to defrost

completely at room temperature. By so doing you will

avoid the outer areas becoming too hot while the

inside is still frozen.

Standing time

This is particularly important after defrosting food, as

the defrosting process continues during this period. In

the defrosting table you will find the standing times

for various foods. Thick, dense foods require a longer

standing time than thinner foods or food of a porous

nature. If the food has not defrosted sufficiently, you

may continue defrosting it in the microwave oven or

lengthen the standing time accordingly. At the end of

the standing time you should process the food as soon

as possible and not re-freeze it.

Details for this can be found in the table: Heating food

and drink (see page 23).

• Ready-prepared meals in aluminium containers

should be removed from the aluminium container

and heated on a plate or in a dish.

• Remove the lids from firmly closed containers.

• Food should be covered with microwave cling film, a

plate or cover (obtainable from stores), so that the

surface does not dry out. Drinks need not be

covered.

• When boiling liquids such as water, coffee, tea or

milk, place a glass stirrer in the container.

• If possible, stir large quantities from time to time, to

ensure that the temperature is evenly distributed.

• The times are for food at a room temperature of 20°

C. The heating time for food stored in a refrigerator

should be increased slightly.

• After heating allow the food to stand for 1-2

minutes, so that the temperature inside the food

can be evenly distributed (standing time).

• The times given are guidelines which can be varied

according to the initial temperature, weight, water

content, fat content or the result which you wish to

achieve.

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