User's Manual

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DEFROSTING AND COOLING
To defrost frozen foods, select the defrost key, place the food in the centre of the
oven and close the door.
Be safe
X DO NOT defrost stuffed poultry using this method.
X DO NOT defrost larger joints of meat and poultry over 2kg.(4lb) using this method.
X NEVER place uncooked food for defrosting next to cooked food which is to be cooled, as this
can lead to cross contamination.
Defrosting meat, poultry, and sh can be accelerated using this method but make sur they are
completely thawed before cooking. Place meat and poultry on a trivet or in a vessel.
Defrosting times
Small or thin pieces of frozen sh or meat e.g. sh llets, prawns, and mince will take
approximately 1-2 hours. Placing the food in a single layer will reduce the thawing time.
A medium sized casserole will take approximately 3-4 hours.
A 1 1/2 kg (3lb) chicken will take approximately 5 hours.