You’re using your oven WRONG – people are just realising what underused button really does

PEOPLE are just realising that their oven likely has a defrost button, which can help save heaps of time cooking.

While it may seem obvious to some, it turns out people often overlook their oven’s key functions.

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TikTok user @lauradebarra highlighted the defrost setting on her own oven to fellow users on the platform.

“I’m often asked what this setting means on an oven. Many of them have it,” she said, pointing to a button with an ‘*’ sign that resembles a snowflake.

“This is actually a defrost function.

“So, what this means is the oven’s gonna turn on the fan but [it’s] not gonna apply any heat which is exactly what you want when you’re defrosting something.”

But the feature can also be used to help get the scent of cleaning products out the oven.

When it comes to defrosting food, it helps to have cool air moving around a frozen item instead of leaving it on the kitchen side.

When frozen food gets warm at room temperature for a couple hours, it can become a breeding ground for bacteria.

The TikTok user says the button is a trick to getting food to defrost much quicker than other methods.

It’s typically advised to let food thaw in the fridge as this helps make sure it stays at a cold enough temperature to not grow bacteria.

But the majority of ovens have a defrosting feature – which are likely being underutilised.

This may be because people favour their microwaves instead.

@lauradebarra suggests that people “always consult” their oven’s manual before using the feature.

Different brands will have tips and tricks on how best to use different features, she said, before adding a safety caution.

“Please always remember safe is chic and make sure you know what you’re doing when you’re defrosting things like meat,” she said.

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