Microwave defrosting
Put the frozen, unwrapped food on a small
upturned plate with a container below it, or on
a defrosting rack or plastic sieve so that the
defrosting liquid can leak out.
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
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
Heat-resistant plastic up to 200 °C
Cardboard, paper
Clingfilm
Microwave clingfilm
Roasting dishes made of metal, e.g.
enamel, cast iron
Baking tins, black lacquer or silicon-
coated
Baking tray
Wire shelf
Microwave glass bottom plate
Cookware for microwave use, e.g.
crisp pan
10.4 Recommended power settings for different kinds of food
The data in the table is for guidance only.
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Remove defrosted pieces subsequently.
To cook fruit and vegetables without
defrosting them first, you can use a higher
microwave power.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X