The queried value is shown for 3 seconds in the display. Defrosting using the automatic programmes You can use the 4 defrosting programmes to defrost meat, poultry and bread. Notes ¦ Preparing food Use food that has been frozen at -18 °C and stored in portion-sized quantities that are as thin as possible. Take the food to be defrosted out of all packaging and weigh it. You need to know the weight to set the programme. ¦ Liquid will be produced when defrosting meat or poultry. Drain off this liquid when turning meat and poultry and under no circumstances use it for other purposes or allow it to come into contact with other foods. ¦ Ovenware Place the food in a microwaveable shallow dish, e.g. a china or glass plate, but do not cover. ¦ Resting time The defrosted food should be left to stand for an additional 10 to 30 minutes until it reaches an even temperature. Large pieces of meat require a longer standing time than smaller pieces. Flat pieces of meat and items made from minced meat should be separated from each other before leaving to stand. After this time, you can continue to prepare the food, even though thick pieces of meat may still be frozen in the middle. The giblets can be removed from poultry at this point. ¦ Signal For some programmes, a signal sounds after a certain time. Open the appliance door and separate the food out or turn the meat or poultry. Close the door and press the Start button. Programme no. Weight range in kg Defrost P 01 Minced meat 0.20 - 1.00 P 02 Pieces of meat 0.20 - 1.00 P 03 Chicken, chicken pieces 0.40 - 1.80 P 04 Bread 0.20 - 1.00 Cooking with the automatic programmes With the 3 cooking programmes, you can cook rice, potatoes or vegetables. Notes ¦ Ovenware The food must be cooked in microwaveable cookware with a lid. For rice, you should use a large, deep dish. ¦ Preparing food Weigh out the food. You need to know the weight to set the programme. Rice: Do not use boil-in-the-bag rice. Add the required amount of water, as specified on the packaging. This is usually two or three times the quantity of rice. Potatoes: For boiled potatoes, cut the fresh potatoes into small, even- sized pieces. Add one tablespoon of water for each 100 g boiled potatoes, and a little salt. Fresh vegetables: Weigh out the fresh, trimmed vegetables. Cut the vegetables into small, even-sized pieces. Add a tbsp water for each 100 g vegetables. ¦ Signal While the programme is running, a signal sounds after some time. Stir the food. ¦ Resting time Once the programme has finished, stir the food again. You should leave it to stand for another 5 to 10 minutes until it reaches an even temperature. The cooking result will depend on the quality and consistency of the food. Programme no. Weight range in kg Cooking P 05 Rice 0.05 - 0.2 P 06 Potatoes 0.15 - 1.0 P 07 Vegetables 0.15 - 1.0 Tested for you in our cooking studio Here you will find a selection of recipes and the ideal settings for them. We show you which microwave power setting is best suited to your dish. There are also tips about ovenware and preparation methods. Information regarding the tables The following tables provide you with numerous options and settings for the microwave. The times specified in the tables are only guidelines. They may vary according to the ovenware used, the quality, temperature and consistency of the food. Time ranges are often specified in the tables. Set the shortest time first and then extend the time if necessary. It may be that you have different quantities from those specified in the tables. A rule of thumb can be applied: Double the amount - almost twice the cooking time Half the amount - half the cooking time. Always place the ovenware on the turntable. Defrost Notes ¦ Place the frozen food in an open container on the turntable. ¦ Delicate parts such as the legs and wings of chicken or fatty outer layers of roasts can be covered with small pieces of aluminium foil. The foil must not touch the oven walls. You can remove the foil half way through the defrosting time. ¦ Liquid will be produced when defrosting meat or poultry. Drain off this liquid when turning meat and poultry and under no circumstances use it for other purposes or allow it to come into contact with other foods. ¦ Turn or stir the food once or twice during the defrosting time. Large pieces of food should be turned several times. ¦ Leave defrosted items to stand at room temperature for a further 10 to 20 minutes so that the temperature is even throughout. The giblets can be removed from poultry at this point. The meat can still be further prepared, even if it has a small frozen core. Defrost Weight Microwave power setting in watts, Notes cooking time in minutes Whole pieces of meat (beef, veal or 800 g 180 W, 15 mins + 90 W, 10-20 mins - pork - on the bone or boned) 1 kg 180 W, 20 mins + 90 W, 15-25 mins 1.5 kg 180 W, 30 mins + 90 W, 20-30 mins Meat in pieces or slices of beef, 200 g 180 W, 2 mins + 90 W, 4-6 mins Separate any defrosted parts when ...