Cuisinart CMW-100C Instruction Booklet page 14

TIP AND HINTS
CLEANING
Keeping your microwave clean will
keep it working efficiently and
effectively.
1 cup (250 ml) water mixed with
2 tablespoons (30 ml) lemon juice
or baking soda to a boil in the
microwave. Allow to stand in
microwave for 5 minutes to steam.
Then wipe walls of microwave with
clean paper towels, a damp clean
towel or a dampened microfibre
cloth to remove softened cooking
residues.
abrasive or harsh detergents.
cleaning, be sure to wipe interior of
microwave clean with a dampened
towel so that the chemicals and
their aromas are not absorbed by
the next foods cooked..
MAINTENANCE
Any other servicing should be
performed by an authorized service
representative.
COOKING
surface bubbles actively, just like
boiling on the stovetop.
microwave is not recommended,
you can presoak them by "flash-
soaking" in the microwave: cover
beans with 2 inches (5 cm) of water
in a microwave-safe container on
high for 12 minutes. Let stand in
microwave for 15 minutes longer.
Drain and cook on stovetop until
tender, adding fresh liquid and
cooking according to package/
recipe directions.
microwaving, foods will continue
cooking after the microwave has
stopped. It is better to undercook
slightly and let foods stand to
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prevent overcooking.
characteristics will be an indicator
of how it cooks. Microwaving is
particularly well suited to cooking
vegetables and foods that have a
high water content. Breads and
pastries will become rubbery in
texture when reheated in the
microwave. Meats that are tender
when cooked by traditional
methods may be tough and rubbery
because of their complex protein/fat
structure.
be greatly affected by their starting
temperature. Room temperature
foods will not take as long to cook
as foods taken right from the
refrigerator.
frequently to ensure even cooking.
vegetables and seafood when they
are of similar size and thickness.
Vegetables should be cut and
trimmed to similar sizes.
"wreath" pattern if possible to help
cook evenly.
they will burst! If poaching eggs,
prick yolks with tines of a fork so
that they do not burst.
oatmeal, follow package
instructions. Cook in a large
enough container to allow for boil-
ups.
cut it into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces, or
use chocolate morsels. Place in
glass container with handle (a
measuring cup will be fine) and
microwave on Medium High (PL-7)
for 1 minute. Stir well. If necessary,
microwave again at 30-second
intervals as necessary. Stir well, as
chocolate melts while it is being
stirred. When about ¾ of the
chocolate is melted, stir to complete
melting. DO NOT OVER-