en Programmes1210.4 Defrosting with the automatic programmesYou can use the four defrosting programmes to defrost meat, poultry and bread.Programme Food Cookware Weight range in kgP01 Minced meat Open 0.20–1.00P02 Pieces of meat Open 0.20–1.00P03 Chicken, chicken pieces Open 0.40–1.80P04 Bread Open 0.20–1.00Defrosting food using the automaticprogrammes1. Take the food out of its packaging.Use food that is stored flat and in portion-sizedquantities at -18 °C.2. Weigh the food.You require the weight in order to set the pro-gramme.3. Place the food in a microwaveable shallow dish, e.g.a glass plate or porcelain plate.Do not put the cover on.4. Set the programme. → Page 115. Note: Liquid is produced when you defrost meatand poultry.Drain off any liquid when turning and under no cir-cumstances use it for other purposes or allow it tocome into contact with other foods.6. Flat pieces of meat and items made from mincedmeat should be separated from each other beforeleaving to stand.7. The defrosted food should be left to stand for an ad-ditional 10 to 30 minutes until it reaches an eventemperature.Large pieces of meat require a longer standing timethan smaller pieces. For poultry, remove the gibletsafter the resting time.8. Continue to prepare the food, even though thickpieces of meat may still be frozen in the middle.10.5 Cooking with the automatic programmesWith the three cooking programmes, you can cook rice, potatoes or vegetables.Programme Food Cookware Weight rangein kgInformationP05 Rice With lid 0.05–0.20 ¡ For rice, use a large, deep dish.¡ Do not use any boil-in-the-bag rice.¡ For every 100 g rice, add twice to three times theamount of water.P06 Potatoes With lid 0.15–1.00 ¡ For boiled potatoes, cut fresh potatoes into small,equally sized pieces.¡ Add one tablespoon of water and a little salt for every100 g boiled potatoes.P07 Vegetables With lid 0.15–1.00 ¡ Weigh fresh, washed vegetables scales.¡ Cut the vegetables into small, uniform pieces.¡ Add one tablespoon of water for every 100 g boiledpotatoes.Cooking food with the automatic programmes1. Weigh the food.You require the weight in order to set the pro-gramme.2. Place the food on microwave-safe cookware andcover with a lid.3. Add the volume of water in accordance with themanufacturer's instructions on the packaging.4. Set the programme. → Page 115. Once the programme has finished, stir the foodagain.6. The food should be left to stand for an additional 5to 10 minutes until it reaches a uniform temperature.The cooking results are dependent on the foodquality and consistency of the food.10.6 Combi-cooking programmeWith the combi cooking programme, you combine microwave and grill.