Chart for defrosting
Microwave power setting
Quantity 150 W
Time in min.
80 W
Time in min.
Standing time
1)
in min.
Dairy products
Cream
Butter
Cheese slices
Milk
Quark / Cream cheese
250 ml
250 g
250 g
500 ml
250 g
–
–
–
14–16
10–12
13–17
8–10
6–8
–
–
10–15
5–10
10–15
10–15
10–15
Cakes / Pastry / Bread
Sponge cake
Sponge cake
Fruit streusel cake
Butter cake
Cream cake
Yeast buns, puff pastries
1 slice, approx. 100 g
300 g
3 slices, approx. 300 g
3 slices, approx. 300 g
1 slice, approx. 100 g
3 slices, approx. 300 g
4
1–2
4–6
6–8
5–7
–
–
6–8
–
–
–
–
1.5
4 – 4.5
–
5–10
5–10
10–15
5–10
5–10
5–10
5–10
Fruit
Strawberrries, raspberries
Red / Blackcurrants
Plums
250 g
250 g
500 g
7–8
8–9
12–16
–
–
–
5–10
5–10
5–10
Meat
Minced beef
Chicken
500 g
1000 g
16–18
34–36
–
–
5–10
10–15
Vegetables
Peas
Asparagus
Beans
Red cabbage
Spinach
250 g
250 g
500 g
500 g
300 g
8–12
8–12
13–18
15–20
12–14
–
–
–
–
–
5–10
10–15
10–15
10–15
10–15
1) Let the food stand at room temperature.
This allows the heat to be distributed more evenly through the food.
Take note of the recommended microwave power levels, timings and standing times. These take the
consistency, the quantity and the initial temperature of the food into account.
In general it is best to select a time in the middle of the range given.
Defrosting, reheating and cooking using microwave power
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