48en Tables and tipsSlide the glass dish/grill tray under the food and intothe appliance. Pour away the liquid that collects in thedish or tray as the meat and poultry defrosts. Then cleanthe sink and rinse with plenty of water. Clean the glassdish/grill tray in hot soapy water or in the dishwasher.After defrosting, operate the oven for 15 minutes at 180°C in the "Hot air" (fan-oven) setting.Preserving▯ Cook food as soon as possible after purchase orafter it has been harvested. Prolonged storagereduces the vitamin content and means that food ison the verge of fermenting.▯ Only use fruit and vegetables that are in goodcondition.▯ The oven is not suitable for preserving meat.▯ Carefully check and clean the preserving jars,rubber sealing rings, clips and springs.▯ Place the preserving jars in a heat-resistant vesselcontaining water. Make sure that they do not touch.The water level must reach at least three quarters ofthe way up to the top of the contents of the jars.▯ Once the cooking time has elapsed, open thecooking compartment door. Do not remove thepreserving jars from the cooking compartment untilthey have completely cooled down.▯ Store the preserves in a cool, dark and dry place,e.g. in a pantry. Once the jars have been opened,consume the contents quickly and store in therefrigerator.Disinfecting▯ Before you begin preserving the food, the glassesshould be disinfected in the oven to prevent thefood from spoiling. This is the only way to ensurethat preserves keep for a relatively long time andcan be stored outside of the refrigerator.▯ Disinfect the empty jars at 100 °C for at least 20minutes in the "Hot air" (fan-oven) setting. The lidsand rubber preserving seals for the jars can bedisinfected at the same time in boiling water toavoid them drying out in the dry heat of the oven.Dish Accessories Level Temperaturein °CHeatingfunctionCookingtime in min.CommentsBerries (500 g) Glass dish/grill tray2 (3) 50 - 55 W 25 - 30Vegetables (500 g) Glass dish/grill tray2 (3) 50 - 55 W 30 - 50 The defrosting time depends on the por-tions. Small vegetables, such as peas andbeans, defrost more quickly than frozenspinach blocks and cauliflower florets.Chicken thighs(200 g per thigh)Wire rack 2 (3) 50 - 55 W 45 - 50Fish fillet(150 g per fillet)Wire rack 2 (3) 45 - 50 W 45 - 50Prawns Wire rack 2 (3) 45 - 50 W 20 - 25Dish Accessories Level Temperaturein °CHeatingfunctionCookingtime in min.CommentsFruit Wire rack 1 (2) 150 - 160 N 35 - 40 In sealed jarsVegetables Wire rack 1 (2) 190 - 200 N 60 - 120 In sealed jarsDish Accessories Level Temperaturein °CHeatingfunctionCookingtime in min.CommentsDisinfecting Wire rack 2 (3) 100 H 20 - 25 Preserving jars, baby bottles