a defrosting rack or plastic sieve so that the
defrosting liquid can leak out.
Remove defrosted pieces subsequently.
To cook fruit and vegetables without
defrosting them first, you can use a higher
microwave power.
10.3 Microwave suitable cookware and materials
For the microwave use only suitable cookware and materials. Use below table as a reference.
Check the cookware / material specification before use.
Cookware / Material
Ovenproof glass and porcelain with no
metal components, e.g. heat-proof
glass
Non-ovenproof glass and porcelain
without any silver, gold, platinum or
other metal decorations
X
X
Glass and glass ceramic made of
ovenproof / frost-proof material
Ovenproof ceramic and earthenware
without any quartz or metal compo‐
nents and glazes which contain metal
Ceramic, porcelain and earthenware
with unglazed bottom or with small
holes, e.g. on handles
X
X
X
Heat-resistant plastic up to 200 °C
X
Cardboard, paper
X
X
Clingfilm
X
X
Microwave clingfilm
X
Roasting dishes made of metal, e.g.
enamel, cast iron
X
X
X
Baking tins, black lacquer or silicon-
coated
X
X
X
Baking tray
X
X
X
Wire shelf
X
X
Microwave glass bottom plate
X
Cookware for microwave use, e.g.
crisp pan
X
X
10.4 Recommended power settings for different kinds of food
The data in the table is for guidance only.
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