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INSTRUCTION
TM
BOOKLET
Cuisinart
Microwave Oven
TM
CMW-100C
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION BOOKLET Cuisinart Microwave Oven CMW-100C For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT 11. Do not store or use this appliance outdoors. SAFETY 12. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet INSTRUCTIONS basement, near a swimming pool, or similar locations. WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, 13.
  • Page 3: Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave Energy

    c. Do not use straight-sided sealing surface. containers with narrow necks. 4. The oven should not be adjusted or Use a wide mouth container. repaired by anyone except properly d. After heating, allow the container qualified service personnel. to stand in the microwave oven If the microwave unit is not kept clean, its for at least 20 seconds before surface could be degraded and lead to a...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    And don’t miss the 2, 4 and 6 slice bacon following precautions are followed buttons. Cook healthier, cook faster, cook (see 3, below). easier… with the Cuisinart stainless steel 3. If a long cord or extension cord is used: microwave. IMPORTANT...
  • Page 5: Specifications

    SETTING UP YOUR OVEN hot liquids could suddenly boiling Parts and Accessories SPECIFICATIONS Remove the oven and all contents from Model: CMW-100C the carton and oven interior. 1. Control Panel Rated Voltage: 120V~ 60Hz 2. Turntable Shaft Rated Input Power: 1450W 3.
  • Page 6: Materials You Can Use In Microwave Oven

    MATERIALS YOU CAN USE IN MICROWAVE OVEN ARCING: 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.
  • Page 7: Materials To Be Avoided In Microwave Oven

    MATERIALS TO BE AVOIDED IN MICROWAVE OVEN Aluminum tray May cause arcing. Transfer food to microwave-safe dish. Food carton with May cause arcing. Transfer food to microwave-safe dish. metal handle Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim Metal or metal- may cause arcing.
  • Page 8: Control Panel And Features

    WARNING: Do not install oven over a range cooktop or other heat-producing appliance. If installed near or over a heat source, the oven could be damaged and the warranty would be void. CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES AM/PM 2. Memory 3. Kitchen Timer 4.
  • Page 9 4. Microwave cooking entered. a. Press POWER repeatedly to select d. Press START/+30SEC. to start microwave power. defrosting and the remaining cooking will show on display. time will be displayed. “:”, indicators will be flashing and b. Press number keys to enter the the “Oz”...
  • Page 10 10. Cooking End Signal 2. CLOCK/PRE-SET button: During When the cooking is over, the buzzer cooking operation when the will sound 5 beeps to signal that the CLOCK/PRE-SET button is cooking is finished. pressed the LED will display the clock for three seconds and the 11.
  • Page 11: Preset Auto Menu Cooking Chart

    Preset Microwave Auto Menu Cooking You can easily prepare foods using the Preset Microwave Cooking buttons on your Cuisinart Microwave. Press the desired button to choose cooking function. The LED display will show the first amount/serving size. Press the button repeatedly to select proper amount/serving size.
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY a. Electrical cord for oven is not a. Plug into the outlet. plugged in. b. Close the door and try again. Oven will not start b. Door is open. c. Check instructions. c. Wrong operation is set. a.
  • Page 13 Recipe Booklet...
  • Page 14 TIP AND HINTS prevent overcooking. characteristics will be an indicator CLEANING of how it cooks. Microwaving is Keeping your microwave clean will particularly well suited to cooking keep it working efficiently and vegetables and foods that have a effectively. high water content. Breads and pastries will become rubbery in 1 cup (250 ml) water mixed with texture when reheated in the...
  • Page 15: Your Microwave

    MICROWAVE – chocolate burns microwaved a second time and easily! impart or leach harmful chemicals into microwaved foods. Some plastics are not designed to coconut. Spread them on a withstand high heat or to be reused, microwave-safe plate or pie plate. and will change form or warp –...
  • Page 16: Cooking Guide

    microwaving on Medium (PL-5) for COOKING GUIDE 30 to 60 seconds. The following guides will help you to cook a variety of foods in the sugar, place on a glass or ceramic microwave. Some foods are more pie plate. Cover with wax paper. suited for microwave cooking than Top with a slice of fresh white others.
  • Page 17: Power Level

    GUIDE FOR COOKING GUIDE FOR COOKING POULTRY IN YOUR FISH/SHELLFISH IN MICROWAVE YOUR MICROWAVE to outside. roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish. create pieces of similar size and thickness. prevent spattering. or wax paper. shield bone tips, thin meat areas or areas that start to overcook.
  • Page 18 SUGGESTIONS FOR spots before cooking to prevent them from bursting. COOKING EGGS IN YOUR MICROWAVE rearrange whole vegetables halfway through the cooking time. never warm hard-cooked eggs in longer the standing time (standing the shell; they can explode. time refers to the time necessary for dense, large foods and vegetables allow for carryover cooking during to finish cooking after they come...
  • Page 19 VEGETABLE PREPARATION DIRECTIONS Artichokes Choose firm, closed Place in casserole/baking dish with ¼ cup artichokes. Wash globe (2-about 10 (50 ml) water. Cover. Microwave on High well; trim stems and ounces [60 g- about (PL-10) for 3-6 minutes, turning halfway cut about 1 inch 290 g] each) through cooking, until a leaf pulls out easily.
  • Page 20 VEGETABLE PREPARATION DIRECTIONS Cauliflower Wash; remove and Place in casserole/baking dish with 3 discard leaves. 1 pound (500 g) tablespoons (45 ml) of water. Cover. Microwave Leave whole or cut/ on High (PL-10), 9 to 12 minutes for a whole break into florets.
  • Page 21 VEGETABLE PREPARATION DIRECTIONS Peas Remove strings, Place in casserole/baking dish with 3 trim tips and tops. edible pod – snow tablespoons (45 ml) water. Cover. Microwave Wash. peas or sugar snap, on High (PL-10) for 3 to 5 minutes until crisp/ 12 ounces (340 g) tender, stirring once during cooking.
  • Page 22: Auto Defrosting Guide

    AUTO DEFROSTING GUIDE Follow the instructions below when defrosting different types of food. STANDARD FOOD DIRECTIONS AMOUNT Roast Beef, Pork 2.5-6.0 lbs. Start with the food placed fat side down. After each stage, turn the food (1.1 - 2.7 kg) over and shield any warm portions with narrow strips of aluminum foil.
  • Page 23 RECIPES CONTENTS Breakfast Scrambled Eggs for 1 Scrambled Eggs ......11 Omelette .......... 12 Since the eggs will not stick to the microwaveable measuring cup, Entrees you can eliminate the butter Scallops Provençal ......12 – though it is quite tasty. Spicy Cajun BBQ Shrimp ....
  • Page 24: Scrambled Eggs

    Scrambled Eggs for 2 [HISLZWVVUZ  TS SV^MH[ ZOYLKKLK *OLKKHY VY :^PZZ [HISLZWVVU  TS \UZHS[LK JOLLZL I\[[LY VW[PVUHS SHYNL LNNZ Melt 3 teaspoons (15 ml) of the butter in a [HISLZWVVU  TS ^H[LY 9-inch (23 cm) glass pie plate on High RVZOLY ZHS[ [V [HZ[L (PL-10) power –...
  • Page 25: Spicy Cajun Bbq Shrimp

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  • Page 26: Salmon With Julienned Vegetables

    Salmon with Julienned Nutritional information per serving: Vegetables Makes 2 servings *It is important that they be of a similar J\W  TS Q\SPLUULK and even thickness – if they are not evenly MLUULS I\SI thick, fold the thin portion under to make J\W  TS Q\SPLUULK YLK an evenly thick portion.
  • Page 27: Maple Glazed Acorn Squash

    Artichokes with Tangy Nutritional information per serving: Lemon Herb Dip Makes 2 servings J\W  TS ^H[LY Maple Glazed Acorn ZSPJL SLTVU Squash JSV]L NHYSPJ WLLSLK HUK ZSPJLK [HISLZWVVUZ  TS JOVWWLK Since acorn squash takes about an hour ZOHSSV[ to prepare in a conventional oven, ñ...
  • Page 28: Honey Ginger Glazed Carrots

    Place carrots and water in a 1½-quart good sauce to serve with fish cooked in (1.4 L) microwave-safe dish. Cover and ® your Cuisinart Microwave. microwave on High (PL-10) for 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp tender, stirring after Makes about ½...
  • Page 29: Smashed Potatoes & Cauliflower With Garlic

    Microwave on High for uncovered for 5 minutes, stirring after 10 minutes. Stir. Microwave on High for 2 and 4 minutes. Reserve. 8 minutes. Remove from Cuisinart Microwave and let stand for 2 to 3 Place green beans and water in a minutes.
  • Page 30: Potato Salad

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  • Page 31: Simple Hollandaise

    Simple Hollandaise Cheddar Cheese Sauce Sauces with egg emulsions can be daunting – making this one in your Delicious served over microwaved microwave makes it quick and easy. broccoli and cauliflower. Serve with fish, vegetables or to make Eggs Benedict. Makes 1 cup (250 ml) Makes about 1 cup (250 ml) J\W  TS YLK\JLK MH[ TPSR...
  • Page 32: Strawberry Pomegranate Jam

    *May use grated Parmigiano-Reggiano Applesauce or Asiago in place of Cheddar cheese. Makes about 5 cups (1.25 L) Nutritional information per serving HWWSLZ HIV\[  V\UJLZ  N LHJO KV UV[ \ZL YLK KLSPJPV\Z HWWSLZ ⁄ J\W  TS ^H[LY HWWSL JPKLY HWWSL Q\PJL VY JYHUILYY` Q\PJL Strawberry [HISLZWVVU  TS MYLZO SLTVU...
  • Page 33: Chocolate Mousse

    In a 2-quart (1.89 L) microwaveable When chocolate mixture has cooled measuring cup or bowl with handle, beat completely to room temperature, whip eggs until frothy. While whisking the eggs, cream until it just holds stiff peaks. Stir slowly add the hot butter mixture to the about one fourth of the whipped cream eggs, whisking constantly.
  • Page 34: Creamy Rice Pudding With Raisins

    (PL-10) for 3 minutes. Turn cut side up, Microwave on High (PL-10) for 7 to 8 cover and microwave on High for 1½ minutes, stirring once every minute, until minutes. Let pears cool in the poaching mixture is thick, bubbly and similar to a liquid, turning and basting now and then.
  • Page 35: Warranty

    This warranty is not available to retailers or other commercial purchasers or owners. of purchase If your Cuisinart product should prove to be defective within the warranty period, product’s return we will repair it or replace it if necessary.
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