6.1 Suitable cookware and materials
For the microwave use only suitable cookware and materials. Use below table as a
reference.
Cookware / Material Microwave Heating
Function
+Microwave
Defrost-
ing
Heating Cooking
Ovenproof glass and porcelain with
no metal components, e.g. heat-
proof glass
Non-ovenproof glass and porcelain
1)
X X X
Glass and glass ceramic made of
ovenproof / frost-proof material
Ceramic
2)
, earthenware
2)
X
Ceramic, porcelain and earthenware
with unglazed bottom or with small
holes, e.g. on handles
X X X X
Heat-resistant plastic up to 200 °C
3)
X
Cardboard, paper X X X
Clingfilm X X X
Roasting film with microwave safe clo-
sure
3)
X
Roasting dishes made of metal, e.g.
enamel, cast iron
X X X
Baking tins, black lacquer or silicon-
coated
3)
X X X
Wire shelf X X X
4)
Cookware for microwave use, e.g.
crisp pan
X X
1)
With no silver, gold, platinum or metal plating / decorations
2)
Without quartz or metal components, or glazes which contain metals
3)
You must follow the manufacturer’s instructions about the maximum temperatures
4)
Cook on one shelf level.
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