Sage the Combi Wave 3 in 1 Guide Rapide page 35

FOR BEST RESULTS
• Defrost times are for thoroughly frozen foods
that have been in the freezer for at least 24
hours and maintained at temperatures of
–18°C or lower.
• When freezing meats, poultry and fish,
use good quality plastic wrap, bags and
containers.
• To separate meat, such as chicken pieces or
steak, place wax paper or plastic film between
each layer.
• Ensure that all air has been removed and
packaging has been sealed securely.
• Label the packs with type and cut of meat,
date and weight.
• After the defrost cycle, most foods will still
be somewhat icy in the centre when removed
from the microwave. Stand food for 5–15
minutes until completely thawed.
• Position foods in a single layer with thinner
parts in the centre and thicker ends around
the outside of the turntable.
• Remove any packaging and bags from
frozen meats. If packaging is too frozen to
remove, defrost for 3 minutes using the TIME
DEFROST setting; remove packaging and
continue with the SMART DEFROST setting.
Chicken
The SMART DEFROST CHICKEN setting
is suitable to defrost either chicken pieces
(legs, breasts) or a whole chicken. Minimum
amount of chicken to defrost is 200g and
maximum is 1kg.
• 200g to 750g - suitable for chicken fillets and
chicken pieces.
• 1kg - suitable for chicken pieces with bones
and whole chickens.
For chicken pieces, position chicken pieces in
a single layer in a microwave-safe dish, plate
or container. Arrange thicker ends around the
outside of the plate/container.
Halfway through the defrost setting, an alert
tone will sound, and STIR & TURN FOOD
is displayed on screen. Open door or press
STOP button once to pause. Turn over chicken
pieces and press START button to continue the
defrost program.
Once program has finished, remove chicken
from microwave and stand 5-15 minutes to
thaw completely.
For whole chickens, remove from original
packaging. Place chicken, breast side down onto a
in a microwave-safe dish, plate or container.
Halfway through the defrost setting, an alert tone
will sound, and STIR & TURN FOOD is displayed
on screen. Open door or press STOP button once
to pause. Turn chicken over and press START
button to continue the defrosting program.
After defrost program has ended, remove the
chicken from the microwave. Rinse under tap
water, making sure to wash the cavity well to
loosen the icy core.
Place onto a clean plate and pat dry. Cover with
cling film and refrigerate for 1–2 hours until
completely thawed.
Meat
The SMART DEFROST MEAT setting is suitable
to defrost any type of ground or diced meat such
as beef, lamb and pork, as well as steaks and
chops. Minimum amount of meat to defrost is
200g and maximum is 1kg.
• 200g to 500g - suitable for meat fillets, minced
meat and meat in pieces.
• 750g to 1kg - suitable for whole roasts.
Remove any packaging, foam trays and absorbent
pads from the meat. Place directly onto a
microwave-safe plate or shallow dish.
Halfway through the defrost setting, an alert tone
will sound, and STIR & TURN FOOD is displayed
on screen. Open door or press STOP button once
to pause. Remove any defrosted meat and set
aside in the refrigerator. If some ground meat is
still thawed, remove from the microwave oven as
well. Turn the frozen meat over and return to the
microwave oven. Press START button to continue
the defrost program.
At the end of the program, remove meat and
stand 5–15 minutes to thaw completely.
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