22DefrostIn this section, you can read aboutʋ how to defrost using CircoTherm®ʋ how to use DefrostDefrosting with CircoTherm®Use CircoTherm® to defrost and cook frozen products.Notesʋ Frozen products that have been defrosted (meat in particular)require shorter cooking times than fresh productsʋ The cooking time for frozen meat increases by the defrostingtimeʋ Always defrost frozen poultry before cooking so that you canremove the gibletsʋ Cook frozen fish at the same temperatures as fresh fishʋ You can place large quantities of ready made frozenvegetables in aluminium dishes in the cooking compartmentat the same timeʋ Use shelf height 1 when defrosting on one level, and shelfheights 1 + 3 when using two levelsʋ Observe the instructions on the packaging when using frozenfoods.DefrostYou can Defrost to defrost delicate pastries particularly well(e.g. cream cakes).1. Switch on CircoTherm® operating mode.2. Using the temperature selector, turn the default temperaturedown to 40 °C. Then turn the temperature selector one notchfurther anti-clockwise.Defrost is now set. $$$ appears in the temperature display.3. Defrost frozen food for 25 - 45 minutes, depending on typeand size.4. Remove the frozen food from the cooking compartment andlet it thaw for 30 - 45 minutes.With small quantities (pieces), the defrosting time is shortenedto 15 ä 20 minutes and the extended defrosting time isshortened to 10 ä 15 minutes.Note: To return to the CircoTherm® operating mode, turn thetemperature selector clockwise. The temperature set forCircoTherm® appears again in the temperature display.YoghurtYou can also use the appliance to make home-made yoghurt:The heat of the ? cooking compartment light is used for this.1. Remove accessories and hook-in racks, telescopic shelvesor separate fitting systems.2. Heat 1 litre of long-life milk (3.5 % fat) or fresh pasteurisedmilk to 40 °CorBring 1 litre of fresh milk to the boil once and allow to cooldown to 40 °C.3. Add 150 g of set yoghurt to the warm milk, stir in and fill thejars or bowls evenly. Do not pour more than 200 ml into anysingle container.4. Cover the filled containers with a suitable lid or cling film.5. Preheat the oven at 100 °C for 15 minutes using the full-surface grill.6. Then set the operating mode selector to the ? cookingcompartment light.7. Evenly space the containers over the cooking compartmentfloor, then close the appliance door.8. After 8 hours, switch off the ? cooking compartment lightand place the containers in the refrigerator for at least12 hours.Cleaning and careIn this section, you will find information onʋ Cleaning and care of your applianceʋ Cleaning agents and aidsʋ Self-cleaning surfaces in the cooking compartmentʋ Oven cleaning ]Risk of short circuit!Do not use high-pressure cleaners or steam jet cleaners toclean your appliance.Caution!Surface damage due to incorrect cleaning: Do not use anyʋ harsh or abrasive cleaning agentsʋ cleaning agents that contain alcoholʋ abrasive cleaning aids such as steel wool or scourers.Observe the specifications in the tables.Note: Highly recommended cleaning and care products can bepurchased through our after-sales service. Observe themanufacturer's instructions.Frozen meals Tempera-ture in °CDefrostingtime in min-utesRaw frozen products/ foods 50 30 - 90Bread/Bread rolls (750 - 1,500 g) 50 30 - 60Dry, frozen tray bakes 60 45 - 60Moist, frozen tray bakes 50 50 - 70