Cuisinart CMW-55 Series - Compact Microwave Manual

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy, and when using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed including the following:

1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. Read and follow the specific warning: PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS.
4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.
5. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers – for example, closed glass jars – can explode and should not be heated in this oven.
6. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
7. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when it is used by children.
8. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped.
9. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service technicians. Contact 1-800-726-0190.
10. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
11. Do not store or use this appliance outdoors.
12. D o not use this product near water, for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or similar locations.
13. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
14. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
15. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
16. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the door, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.
17. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven interior:
    1. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
    2. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.
    3. If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
    4. Do not use the interior for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use.
18. Liquids such as water, coffee, or tea can be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. This is called delayed eruptive boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
19. To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
    1. Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks. Use a wide-mouth container.
    2. Stir liquid both before and halfway through heating it.
    3. Do not overheat liquid.
    4. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container. This may also cause delayed eruptive boiling.
    5. After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for at least 20 seconds before removing the container.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

1. Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open as this can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to break or tamper with the safety interlocks.
2. Do not place any object between the front of the oven interior and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
3. Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the door (for example, make sure that it is not bent); hinges and latches (for example, make sure that they are not broken or loosened); door seals and sealing surface.
4. The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

If the microwave unit is not kept clean, its surface could be degraded and lead to a hazardous situation.

SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS

Electric Shock Hazard
Touching some of the internal components can cause serious personal injury or death. Do not disassemble this appliance.

Electric Shock Hazard
Improper use of the grounding can result in electric shock. Do not plug into an outlet until appliance is properly installed and grounded.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded.
In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord with a grounding wire and grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.

Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-pronged grounding plug, and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance.

1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
2. Longer cord sets or an extension cord should not be used unless the following precautions are followed (see 3, below).
3. If a long cord or extension cord is used:
   • The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
   • The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord.
   • The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.

INTRODUCTION

Your Cuisinart^® Compact Microwave requires very little counter space to perform a huge variety of functions! You'll find the interior big enough for most of the items you'd like to defrost, reheat or microwave. Take a few minutes to read how to use the presets and you'll be amazed at how easily you can prepare a meal, snack or beverage. And be sure to enjoy this oven's unique two-stage feature, which lets you set it to automatically shift from one function to another. There's so much to look forward to. Bon appetit!

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

1. The oven must be placed on a level surface.
2. The glass turntable and turntable assembly must be in the oven during cooking. Handle the glass turntable carefully and place cookware on it gently to avoid possible breakage.
3. Incorrect use of a browning dish may cause the turntable to break.
4. Use only the specified bag size when using the preset popcorn program.
5. The oven has several built-in safety switches to ensure that the power remains off when the door is open. Do not tamper with these switches.
6. Do not operate the microwave oven empty. Operating the oven with no food or food that is extremely low in moisture can cause fire, charring or sparking.
7. Do not cook bacon directly on the turntable. Excessive local heating of the turntable may cause the turntable to break.
8. Do not heat baby bottles or baby food in the microwave oven. Uneven heating/hotspots may occur and could cause injury.
9. Do not heat narrow-necked containers, such as syrup bottles.
10. Do not attempt to deep-fry in your microwave oven.
11. Do not attempt home canning in this microwave oven, as it is impossible to be sure all contents of the jar have reached boiling temperature.
12. Do not use this microwave oven for commercial purposes. This microwave oven is made for household use only.
13. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.

SPECIFICATIONS

Model: CMW-55

Rated Voltage: 120V~ 60Hz

Rated Input Power: 1050W

Rated Output Power: 700W

Oven Capacity: 0.6 Cu Ft

Turntable Diameter: 9.6 inches

External Dimensions (WxHxD): 17.3 x 13.0 x 10.2 inches

Approximate Net Weight: 22 lbs.

CONTAINERS

Personal Injury Hazard
Tightly closed containers could explode. Closed containers should be opened and plastic pouches should be pierced before cooking.

See the charts of materials you can use in microwave oven or to avoid using in your microwave oven. There may be certain nonmetallic materials that are not safe to use for microwaving. If in doubt, you can test the material/container in question following the procedure below.

Material/Container Test

1. Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup of cold water (250ml) along with the material or container in question.
2. Cook on maximum power for 1 minute.
3. Carefully feel the material or container. If it is warm, do not use it for microwave cooking.
4. Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time.

MATERIALS YOU CAN USE IN MICROWAVE

Arcing is sparks or electric flashes that crackle or pop. Arcing can produce heat that is quite intense and can damage the interior of the microwave or containers being used in the microwave. It can also cause fire.

Arcing occurs when metal containers are used in the microwave and can also occur with the use of metal skewers, metal clamps, or twist ties for plastic bags. To prevent arcing, use these charts to determine which materials are microwave safe, or follow instructions from container/wrap manufacturer.

MATERIALS TO BE AVOIDED IN MICROWAVE

PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

1. Control Panel
2. Turntable Shaft
3. Turntable Assembly
4. Glass Turntable
5. Observation Window
6. Door Assembly
7. Safety Interlock System

TURNTABLE INSTALLATION

1. Hub (on bottom of glass turntable)
2. Glass Turntable
3. Turntable Assembly
4. Turntable Shaft

Never place the glass turntable upside down. Free movement of the glass turn table should never be restricted.

Both glass turntable and turntable assembly must always be used during cooking.

All food and containers of food are always placed on the glass turntable for cooking.

Do not use another type of round tray to replace original part. If glass turntable or turntable assembly cracks or breaks, a replacement can be ordered from Customer Services as a replacement part.

COUNTERTOP INSTALLATION

Remove all packing material and accessories. Examine the oven for any damage such as dents or broken door. Do not install if oven is damaged.

1. Select a level surface that provides enough open space for the intake an/or outlet vents.
2. Do not remove the legs from the bottom of the oven.
3. Leave a minimum clearance of 12 inches (30cm) above the oven. A minimum clearance of 3.0 (8cm) inches is required between the oven and any adjacent walls. One side must be open.
4. Remove any protective film found on the microwave oven cabinet surface.
5. Do not remove the light brown mica cover "wave guard" that is attached to the oven cavity to protect the magnetron.
6. Blocking the intake and/or outlet openings can damage the oven.
7. Operation of microwave oven may cause interference to other electronic equipment in the vicinity.
8. Plug your oven into a standard household outlet. Be sure the voltage and the frequency are the same as the voltage and the frequency on the rating label.

Do not install oven over a range cooktop or other heat-producing appliance. If improperly installed near or over a heat source, the oven could be damaged and the warranty would be void.

The accessible surfaces may be hot during operation.

CONTROL PANEL

OPERATION

SETTING THE CLOCK

When the microwave oven is plugged into an outlet, the LED will display 0:00.

1. Press 0/CLOCK. LED will display 00:00.
2. Press the number keys to enter the correct time as corresponding 00 is flashing. Time entered can be 1:00–12:59.
   For example, for 10:12, press 1, 0, 1, 2 in turn.
3. Press START/+30SEC. to confirm. Time will appear in LED.
   Note:
   To see the time of day while the timer is showing cooking time, press 0/CLOCK. To see the power level currently in use, press POWER. The LED will resume previous display after three seconds.

KITCHEN TIMER

1. Press touchpad 9/KITCHEN TIMER. LED will display 00:00.
2. Press the number keys to enter the desired cooking time. Enter hours and/or minutes as corresponding 00 is flashing on display. The maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
3. Press START/+30SEC. to confirm setting.
4. When the cooking time has elapsed, the buzzer will sound 5 times and the LED will display the current time.

MICROWAVE COOKING

Ten power levels are available.

1. Press POWER repeatedly to choose the microwave power you need. PL10, PL9, PL8...PL1 will be displayed in sequence.
2. Press number keys to enter the cooking time; the maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
3. Press START/+30SEC. to start cooking; the LED will count down the remaining cooking time.

Note: If the STOP/CLEAR button is pressed during cooking, or if there no operation is selected within 1 minute of entering the cooking time, the oven will automatically go back to its former setting.

For example: to cook with 50% microwave power for 15 minutes:

1. Press POWER repeatedly until PL5 displays.
2. Enter the cooking time: press 1,5,0,0.
3. Press START/+30SEC. to start cooking.

Notes

1. LED will display the remaining cooking time while the oven is operating or paused.
2. If cooking is interrupted, START/+30SEC. must be pressed to resume cooking.

TO START COOKING

1. The microwave is automatically set at level 10 (PL10/100%.) Press START/+30SEC. to increase the cooking time; the maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
2. At 100% power level, with cooking time measured in 30-second increments, press START/ +30SEC. Each press of the button will increase cooking time by 30 seconds. The maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.

Note: Press START/+30SEC. to increase selected cooking time by 30-second increments. This applies to microwave and Express cooking. However, the operation will not work when defrosting by weight.

DEFROSTING BY WEIGHT

1. Press DEFROST once to choose the defrost by weight function; screen will display dEF1.
2. Press number keys to enter weight to be defrosted. Weight must be between 4 and 100 ounces.
3. Press START/+30SEC. to start defrosting; the LED will show the remaining defrosting time.

DEFROSTING BY TIME

1. Press DEFROST twice to choose the defrost by time function; screen will display dEF2.
2. Press number keys to enter defrosting time. The time range is 00:01–99:99.
3. Press START/+30SEC. to start defrosting. The LED will show the remaining defrosting time.

Notes

1. If the time entered is not within 00:01–99:99, the setting will not work.
2. The default microwave power is power level 3. It cannot be changed.

EXPRESS COOKING

Popcorn

1. Press POPCORN repeatedly until a preset number of ounces you wish appears in the display. 1.75, 3.0 and 3.5 will be displayed in sequence. For example, press POPCORN once; 1.75 is displayed.
2. Press START/+30 SEC. to cook; time counts down.
3. When cooking is finished, buzzer sounds five times. 0:00 displays. If the clock has been set, current time will be displayed.

Potato

1. Press POTATO repeatedly until a preset number of ounces you wish appears in the display; 1, 2, 3 will be displayed in sequence.
   Press 1 for 1 potato (approximately 8oz/230g)
   Press 2 for 2 potatoes (approximately 1lb/460g)
   Press 3 for 3 potatoes (approximately 1½ lb/690g)
   For example, press POTATO once; 1 is displayed.
2. Press START/+30 SEC. to cook; time counts down.
3. When cooking is finished, buzzer sounds five times. 0:00 displays. If the clock has been set, current time will be displayed.

Pizza

1. Press PIZZA repeatedly until a preset number of ounces you wish appears in the display; 1, 2, 3 will be displayed in sequence.
2. Press START/+30 SEC. to cook, time counts down.
   For example, press PIZZA twice; 2 appears in the LED.
3. Buzzer sounds five times when cooking is finished.

Beverages

1. Press BEVERAGE repeatedly until a preset number of ounces you wish appears in the display; 1, 2, 3 will be displayed in sequence.
   You can reheat 1 to 3 cups of beverage each time (each approximately 8oz/250ml). For example, press BEVERAGE twice; 2 appears in the display.
2. Press START/+30 SEC. to cook.
3. Buzzer sounds five times when cooking is finished. 0:00 displays. If the clock has been set, current time will be displayed.

Soup

1. Press SOUP repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the display. 4.0, 8.0,12.0,16.0 will be displayed in sequence.
   For example, press SOUP twice; 8.0 appears in the display.
2. Press START/+30 SEC. to cook.
3. Buzzer sounds five times when cooking is finished. 0:00 displays. If the clock has been set, current time will be displayed.

Reheat

1. Press REHEAT repeatedly until a preset number of ounces you wish appears in the display; 9.0, 12.0 and 18.0 will be displayed in sequence. For example, press REHEAT twice; 12.0 appears in the display.
2. Press START/+30 SEC. to cook. Time counts down.
3. Buzzer sounds five times when cooking is finished. 0:00 displays. If the clock has been set, current time will be displayed.

Fresh Vegetables

1. Press FRESH VEGETABLE repeatedly until a preset number of ounces you wish appears in the display; 4.0, 8.0 and 16.0 will be displayed in sequence. For example, press FRESH VEGETABLE twice; 8.0 appears in the display.
2. Press START/+30 SEC. to cook. Time counts down.
3. Buzzer sounds five times when cooking is finished. 0:00 displays. If the clock has been set, current time will be displayed.

Frozen Vegetables

1. Press FROZEN VEGETABLE repeatedly until a preset number of ounces you wish appears in the display; 4.0, 8.0 and 16.0 will be displayed in sequence. For example, press FROZEN VEGETABLE twice; 8.0 appears in the display.
2. Press START/+30 SEC. to cook. Time counts down.
3. Buzzer sounds five times when cooking is finished. 0:00 displays. If the clock has been set, current time will be displayed.

Memory

You can enter up to three cooking procedures, each with one or two stages of cooking, into the oven's memory. They will be numbered 1, 2 and 3, and will be saved for selection at any time, as long as power to the oven is uninterrupted.

To save a procedure in memory:

For example: Set the following procedure as memory 2: Cook at 80% power for 3 minutes 20 seconds.

1. Press MEMORY twice; the screen displays 2.
2. Press POWER until PL8 displays.
3. Press number keys 3, 2, 0 in turn to enter the cooking time.
4. Press MEMORY to save the setting. Buzzer sounds once.
5. To save a second stage in this procedure, follow instructions 1–4 above, entering instructions for power and timing for the second stage of cooking.
6. To operate microwave on a Memory immediately after saving it, press START/+30SEC.

To run a procedure that has been saved previously:

1. Press MEMORY until the procedure's number displays (1, 2 or 3). The LED will display the selected number.
2. Press START/ +30 SEC. to start cooking.
3. Buzzer sounds five times when cooking is finished. 0:00 displays. If the clock has been set, current time will be displayed.

Notes

1. Express cooking cannot be saved as memory.
2. If oven is unplugged or power is cut off, memory will not be saved and will have to be reset.

TO USE THE CHILD LOCK/UNLOCK FUNCTION

To lock: Press STOP/CLEAR for 3 seconds. There will be a long beep; LED will display __. The control panel will be deactivated. The door will still open and close.

To unlock: Press STOP/CLEAR for 3 seconds. There will be a long beep indicating that the lock is released and the control panel is activated.

MULTI-STAGE COOKING

This microwave oven can be set for 2 stages of cooking. If one stage is to defrost, either by weight or time, it will placed at the first stage automatically.

Example: To defrost 20 oz of beef first and then cook it at 80% microwave power for 7 minutes.

1. Press DEFROST once to choose defrost by weight function. dEF1 is displayed.
2. Press 2, 0 in sequence to set weight.
3. Press POWER until PL8 displays.
4. Press 7, 0, 0 in sequence to set cooking time.
5. Press START/ +30 SEC. to start cooking.

When defrosting is finished, the buzzer sounds once, and the second stage begins.

Notes

1. Express cooking cannot be set as one of the 2 stages.
2. You can choose defrosting either by time or weight as the first stage.

PRESET EXPRESS COOKING CHART

TROUBLESHOOTING