Defrosting; After Defrosting; Defrosting Followed By Reheating Or Cooking; After Defrosting Followed By Reheating Or Cooking - Miele M 637 EC Operating Instructions Manual

Select the following microwave power
settings to reheat food:
– 150 W:
for defrosting delicate foods e.g.
milk, bread, cake, fruit etc.
– 80 W:
for defrosting very delicate foods,
e.g. cream, butter, cheese and
gateaux made with cream or butter
cream.
Remove the food from its packaging
and place in a microwave-proof
container. Do not cover. Turn, stir or
separate the food about half-way
through the defrosting time.
To defrost meat, unpack the frozen
meat and lay it on an upturned plate in
a glass or china container so that the
meat juice can run off and be collected.
Turn halfway through defrosting.
Allow the food to stand at room
temperature for a few minutes after
defrosting to enable the heat to spread
evenly throughout the food.
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Deep-frozen food can be defrosted and
immediately reheated or cooked.
After defrosting select 600 watts
followed by 450 watts.
Remove the food from its packaging
and place in a covered microwave-safe
dish for defrosting and reheating or
cooking. Exception: Minced meat
should be left uncovered while cooking.
Soups, stew and vegetables should be
stirred several times during the
process. Separate slices of meat
half-way through the programme. Turn
pieces of meat and fish at the half-way
stage.
Deep-frozen pre-cooked meals in
cardboard trays which, according to
manufacturer's instructions are suitable
for use in a conventional oven, are
microwave-safe.
Allow the food to stand at room
temperature for a few minutes to enable
the heat to spread evenly throughout
the food.