47Preserving▯ Cook food as soon as possible after purchase orafter it has been harvested/picked/dug up.Prolonged storage reduces the vitamin content andmeans that food is on 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 the ovendoor. Do not remove the preserving jars from thecooking compartment until they have completelycooled 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.Dish Accessories Level Temperaturein °CHeatingfunctionCookingtimein 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 theportions. Small vegetables, such aspeas and beans, defrost more quicklythan frozen spinach blocks andcauliflower florets.Chicken thighs(200 g per thigh)Wire rack 2 (3) 50 - 55 W 45 - 50*Fish fillet(150 g per fillet)Wire rack 2 (3) 45 - 50 W 45 - 50*Prawns Wire rack 2 (3) 45 - 50 W 20 - 25* Add an equalisation period: Once the defrosting time has elapsed, switch off the appliance and leave the food to rest inthe appliance for a further 10 - 15 minutes with the door closed so that it has a chance to defrost right through to the verycentre.Dish Accessories Level Temperaturein °CHeatingfunctionCookingtimein 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 jars