Baumatic BMM201SS User Manual

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Defrosting 
General tips for defrosting 
1. Only use microwave-safe dishes for defrosting 
(porcelain, glass, suitable plastic).  
2. The tables refer to the defrosting of raw food.  
3. The defrosting time depends on the quantity 
and the height of the food. When freezing 
foods, prepare for the defrosting process. 
Distribute the food in parts that match the size 
of the container. 
4. Distribute the food as well as possible inside 
the microwave. The thickest parts of the fish or 
the chicken legs should be placed on top. The 
most delicate parts may be protected using 
aluminium foil. Important: the aluminium foil 
should not come in contact with the walls of the 
cavity, as this could cause electrical arching. 
5. The most dense parts should be turned around 
several times. 
6. Distribute the frozen food in the most uniform 
manner possible, because the thin, narrow 
parts defrost faster than the thickest parts at 
the top. 
7. Foods that are rich in fats, such as butter, 
cottage cheese and cream, should not be 
entirely defrosted. If they are at room 
temperature, they will be ready to serve within 
a few minutes. In the case of deep-frozen 
cream, if there are little bits of ice, the cream 
should be whipped before eating. 
8. Place poultry on a turn over plate so that the 
juices may drain more easily. 
9. Bread should be wrapped in a napkin so that it 
does not get too dry. 
10. Remove frozen foods from its packaging and 
do not forget to remove any metal clips. If the 
containers that are used to keep the foods in 
the freezer may also be used for heating and 
cooking, just remove the lid. Otherwise, place 
the food in containers that are suitable for 
microwave ovens.  
11. 
The liquid that results in the defrosting 
process, particularly in the case of poultry, 
should be discarded and under no 
circumstances should it come in contact with 
other foods.   
12. Bear in mind that a resting period is required 
in the defrosting function, so that the food 
is totally defrosted. This normally takes 
between 15 to 20 minutes.