Zanussi ZMD30STQ - Manual (Page 23)

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Some foods such as bread and fruit, can successfully be thawed manually by using this power setting (150W).
FOOD PREPARATION
Defrost
time
STANDING
TIME
Bread
Small loaf
Place on microwave-proof rack or kitchen paper.
Turn over halfway through defrosting time.
8–10 min. 10–15 min.
Sliced large loaf
Place on microwave-proof rack or kitchen paper.
Turn over halfway through defrosting time.
10–13 min. 10 min
2 slices Place on kitchen paper. 45–60 sec. 5 min.
1 bread roll Place on kitchen paper. 45–60 sec. 5 min.
2 bread rolls Place on kitchen paper. 1–11/2 min. 5 min.
Cakes and Pastry
Gateau 450g/1 lb Remove from packaging, place on plate. 9–11 min. 15–30 min.
Cheesecake
450g/1 lb
Remove from packaging, place on plate. 9–11 min. 15–30 min.
Pie (cooked)
450g/1 lb
Remove from packaging, place on plate. 7– 9 min. 15–30 min.
Pastry 450g/1 lb Remove from packaging, place on plate. 7– 9 min. 15–30 min.
Butter
250g/8.8 oz
(1 packet)
If foil wrapped, remove from wrapper and place on a
plate
3– 4 min. 5–10 min.
Fruit
225g/8 oz
Soft berry fruits
Place in a single layer in a shallow dish. 5– 6 min. 5–10 min.
450g/1 lb
Soft berry fruits
Place in a single layer in a shallow dish.
7– 8 min. 5–10 min.
Plated meal
400g/14 oz
Cover with a plate or non P.V.C. cling film.
To reheat, microwave on 100% (900W)for 3–4 minutes.
7– 8 min 5–10 min.
Vegetables
It is not necessary to defrost vegetables before cooking.
All vegetables can be thawed and cooked on
100% (900W)
Recommendations for Manual Defrost