Breville the Quick Touch Compact BMO625 Manuel D'instructions page 24

Press START to commence defrosting.
All unselected FOOD TYPES, the Press Start
and Input Quantity prompts are no longer
displayed on the LCD screen. The TIME
appears and begins to countdown.
NOTE
While the microwave is defrosting time can
be increased or decreased. Adjusting the
defrosting time does not affect selected weight
or quantity.
FOR BEST RESULTS
Defrost times are for thoroughly frozen food
that has been in the freezer for at least 24 hours
and maintained at temperatures of –18°C/0°F
or lower.
• When freezing meats, poultry and fish,
use good quality plastic wrap, bags
and containers.
• Always freeze meats in a single layer no
thicker than 2cm / ¾ inch.
• To separate meat, such as chicken pieces or
steak, place wax paper or plastic film between
each layer.
• For best results, form mincemeat into a
doughnut shape before freezing.
• Ensure that all air has been removed and
packaging has been sealed securely.
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• Label the packs with type and cut of meat,
date and weight.
• Remove any packaging and bags from frozen
meats before defrosting.
• Shield thin ends of chops, steaks or chicken
with foil to prevent overheating and cooking
of those areas.
• Position foods in a single layer with thinner
parts in the center and thicker ends around
the outside of the turntable.
• After the defrost cycle, most foods will still
be somewhat icy in the center when removed
from the microwave. Stand food for 5–15
minutes until completely thawed.
Frozen meals
The SMART DEFROST FROZEN MEALS
setting is suitable for defrosting homemade
frozen casseroles, curries and meat sauces.
Defrost times are based on frozen meals
directly from the freezer (approx. –18°C/0°F).
Remove frozen meal from any packaging and
place into a microwave-safe container. Cover
with a microwave-safe vented lid or vented
microwave-safe plastic wrap.
Halfway through the reheat program, the oven
will beep and will flash "stir/turn food".
Pause and stir food from the outside
towards the center; reseal and press
START/+30 SEC button.
For meals which contain large pieces of meat
such as chicken pieces, carefully break up any
thawed parts and stir or turn meat over. Frozen
meals will not be hot.
Choose from the SMART REHEAT
settings to heat meals to food safe and
serving temperatures.