Zanussi ZBF 860 Instruction Booklet

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14The oven fan operates without heat and circulates theair, at room temperature, inside the oven. Thisincreases the speed of defrosting. However, pleasenote that the temperature of the kitchen will influencethe speed of defrosting.This function is particularly suitable for delicate foodwhich could be damaged by heat, e.g. cream filledgateaux, iced cakes, pastries, bread and other yeastproducts.+ How to Use Defrosting1. Turn the oven function control knob to .2. Ensure the thermostat control knob is in the OFFposition.Defrosting• Cover food with a lid, aluminium foil or plasticfilm to prevent drying out during defrosting.• ALWAYS COOK THOROUGHLYIMMEDIATELY AFTER THAWING.• Frozen food should be placed in a single layerwhen ever possible and turned over half waythrough the defrosting process.• Only joints of meat and poultry up to 2 kg. (4 lb.)are suitable for defrosting in this way.Refer to the following table for approximatedefrosting times.iChicken 1000 g. 100-140 20-30 Place the chicken on an invertedsaucer on a large plate. Defrost openand turn at half time or defrostcovered with foil. Remove gibletsas soon as possible.Meat 1000 g. 100-140 20-30 Defrost open and turn athalf time or cover with foilMeat 500 g. 90-120 20-30 As aboveTrout 150 g. 23-35 10-15 Defrost openStrawberries 300 g. 30-40 10-20 Defrost openButter 250 g. 30-40 10-15 Defrost openCream 2 x 200 g. 80-100 10-15 Defrost open (cream iseasy to whip even if partsof it are still slightly frozen)Cake 1400 g. 60 60 Defrost openFood Defrosting time(Mins)Standing time(Mins) NotesHints and TipsThe times quoted in the chart should be used as a guide only, as the speed of defrosting will depend on the kitchentemperature. For example, the colder the ambient temperature, the longer the defrosting time.