This hot plate doesn't get as hot as I was expecting. Does anyone have any suggestions? I have a 900W microwave and heat it for 2 minutes.
1294033
Sorry. That was my experience exactly. I microwaved for the max time and it was only warm, not nearly hot enough to keep a meal warm through a plate. I will be looking for something electric next time.
1294034
I have the same problem with a 1000W microwave heating for two minutes. I have no solution to the problem--I should have returned it but it is too late now. It does not serve the purpose for which I bought it--to keep my coffee pot warm as I sit on the balcony reading the morning paper.
1294035
If you have an electrical outlet anywhere near the patio, get an electric coffee cup warmer, it works great. If you don't have one it doesn't really cost very much to have one put in, I did. Hate coffee that gets cold ;) Now I want a heater for under my plate to keep my food warm! Maybe I could try microwaving my micro back pad - worth a try.
936116
You should be able to lower the power of your microwave, no? My microwave is a 1200W as well and I just use it on max. No problems.
714972
Hadn't noticed. My issue is that the microwave seems under-powered. How are your cook times?
1442318
I heat mine for 1 min, 15 seconds, in a 1100 watt microwave. You have to be careful about heating it too long, or you will burn a hole in the material, and cause the packing to leak out. I am buying another one now, because this just happened to me. If you reheat it after using it, and you were still wearing it right before you reheated it, you must reduce the time in the microwave, from when you heat it from room temperature, because the extra heat from your body will cause it to take less time to heat. Also you can burn yourself if you overheat it.
2249569
Try lowering the Temperature setting. I have mine set near center position which is plenty hot unless you need to scald.
1205163
We've heated plates to warm but not hotter. If you do microwave cups they tend to get very hot
102339
My microwave is 1000w and I zap it for 5 min. I don't think time is that critical. After 5 min, I let it cool until I can pick the egg up and place it in the holder. After about an hour the indicator turns blue. After couple of week or so the indicator will turn pink - time to bake it again.
2036011
I have never done that. I put it in my microwave for. 2 minutes to heat up that's all. I'm pleased with this product.
2037039
We have an 1800 watt Microwave and we cook them for 2 minutes....with an 1100 watt you might want to try 2:30 or 3:00
1427182
Mine does get hot..not really hot hot. It sounds like yours might be defective..perhaps you'll have to return it.
337820
My mom (they were a present for her) takes the lid off and puts a microwave "vented" lid over the plate and it works fine. Also, a paper towel would suffice. Good luck!
1270
I haven't notice it getting hot or significantly warm in the microwave. It seems to be unaffected by the microwave. It doesn't warp or change in any way in the microwave. It only warms up a bit where the food is getting hot.
2277469
You've asked 2 questions. Even when the plate is heated in the microwave according to instructions, the edges of the plate allow it to be handled. The center of the plate, where the food goes will be differing levels of 'hotness' depending on the amount of time heated. Hope this helps.
653282
Take it out of the package and use a microwavable plate that works best. And yes it does taste better when you microwave it. I hope that helped Chris.
1894250
I strongly suggest that anytime you employ a microwave to heat, or cook, any food or beverage, you must handle it with care, and use a pot holder, or oven mitt! Gee whiz, I would asssume that you would understand that it is going to be very warm, or hot. Is that not what a microwave oven is intended to do? Of course, this is just a suggestion from a person who had to learn his lesson, the hard way!
1007361
Not sure why yours isn't heating, but will say mine takes 30+ minutes to cook a pizza. A lot of reviews say the same thing. Return it if you can, wish I had.
1049350
I dont think the actual plate gets hot, but if you hold it right under the food it will be warm/hot to touch. I really like my set. They are beautiful and modern and I wash them in the dishwasher all the time.