Miele H 818 - Defrosting in the Oven; Defrosting Procedure and Times

Casseroles in the oven Defrosting in the oven
Defrosting Casserole Dishes
For this type of slower cooking,
covered pots made of ovenproof glass
and china, and earthenware pots,
which could also be used as serving
dishes, are suitable. Wake sure Ihey
do not have plastic handles, as these
could distort,
Lid
Cover with a lid or aluminium foil to
prevent food from drying out. Remove
the lid or foil for the last len minutes for
brownrng if required.
Runner position
Place the prepared casserole with
food for braising or stewing on the
oven rack, 1 st runner from the bottom.
Temperature and setting
• Fan oven; 160°C
* Roof and floor heating; 20Q-220 0 C
(Or consult your Miele cook book).
• Where possible remove the
packaging and put the food to he
defrosted into the oven on a baking
sheet, or in a suitable dish on the
rack. If necessary cover top with
greaseproof paper to prevent drying
out.
Shelf position
1 st from bottom
Selector switch position
"Defrost"," m ",
Do not select any temperature setting,
Defrost tim«s (approx.}
1 kg frozen fish..60-90 mins
1 kg frozen poultry .......90-120 mins
1 kg frozen beef......90-120 mins
250 g frozen fruit
(strawberries).30-45 mins
500 g frozen cake,...... 30-40 mins,
or bread
Food kept frozen at temperatures low-
erthan minus 20 e C will lake longer to
defrost.
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