Teka HPL 870 - Manual (Page 41)

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The defrost function works by means of a 2-
level system of hot air. HI is for meats in
general and LO is for fish, cakes, pastries and
bread.
1. When you select the defrost function ,
HI will appear on the temperature display.
2. Turn the temperature selector to choose
either HI or LO for the defrost function.
3. You will then hear 2 beeps confirming your
setting.
When defrosting, remember:
• Food should be removed from its packaging
and placed on the oven tray or on a dish.
• Defrost large cuts of meat or fish by placing
them on the grid shelf with a tray underneath
to collect any liquid.
• Meat and fish do not need to be completely
thawed before cooking. It is enough for the
surface to be soft to enable it to be seasoned.
• Food should always be cooked after
defrosting.
• Do not refreeze defrosted food.
See the following char t for defrosting times and temperature levels:
The times shown in the char t are suggested. The time needed for defrosting will depend on the
ambient temperature, weight of the food and how deeply frozen it is.
Recommendations for defrosting food
FOOD
LO LEVEL
Weight Time Weight Time
HI LEVEL
Bread
1 /
2
Kg
1 /
2 Kg
1 /
2 Kg
1 Kg
35 min
25 min
30 min
40 min
1 Kg
1,5 Kg
1 /
2
Kg
1 /
2 Kg
1 Kg
75 min
90 min
40 min
60 min
120 min
Cake
Fish
Fish
Chicken
Chicken
Rib steak
Minced meat
Minced meat
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