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For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
INSTRUCTION
BOOKLET
IB-8083
Recipe
Booklet
Reverse Side
Cuisinart
®
Compact Microwave
CMW-55 Series
2
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns,
electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or
exposure to excessive microwave ener-
gy, and when using electrical applianc-
es, basic safety precautions should be
followed including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using
the appliance.
2. Read and follow the specific warn
-
ing: PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY, page 3.
3. This appliance must be grounded.
Connect only to properly grounded
outlet. See GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS, page 4.
4. Install or locate this appliance only
in accordance with the provided
installation instructions, pages 7-8.
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 appli-
ance. This oven is specifically
designed to heat or cook food. It is
not designed for industrial or labo-
ratory use.
7. As with any appliance, close super
-
vision 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 techni-
cians. 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. Do 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 sur
-
faces.
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:
a) Do not overcook food. Carefully
attend appliance when paper,
plastic, or other combustible
materials are placed inside the
oven to facilitate cooking.
b) Remove wire twist-ties from
paper or plastic bags before
placing bag in oven.
c) 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.
d) Do not use the interior for stor
-
age 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
3
DISTURBED OR A UTENSIL IS
INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
19. To reduce the risk of injury to
persons:
a. Do not use straight-sided
containers with narrow necks.
Use a wide-mouth container.
b. Stir liquid both before and
halfway through heating it.
c. Do not overheat liquid.
d. Use extreme care when inserting
a spoon or other utensil into the
container. This may also cause
delayed eruptive boiling.
e. 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 micro-
wave 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 impor-
tant that the oven door closes
properly and that there is no dam-
age 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 loos-
ened); door seals and sealing sur-
face.
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
DANGER - Electric Shock Hazard
Touching some of the internal compo-
nents can cause serious personal injury or
death. Do not disassemble this appliance.
WARNING - 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.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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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 proper-
ly installed and grounded.
Consult a qualified electrician or service-
man 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 exten-
sion cord that has a 3-pronged ground-
ing plug, and a 3-slot receptacle that
will accept the plug on the appliance.
1. A short power-supply cord is pro
-
vided to reduce the risks resulting
from becoming entangled in or trip-
ping 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 chil-
dren or tripped over.
CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions ....... 2
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave Energy.... 3
Special Cord Set Instructions ....... 3
Grounding Instructions ............ 4
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Specifications ................... 5
Containers ...................... 5
Materials You Can Use in
Microwave ..................... 6
Materials to be Avoided in
Microwave ..................... 7
Installation ...................... 7
Control Panel.................... 8
Operation....................... 8
Pre-Set Express Cooking Chart .... 13
Troubleshooting................. 14
Warranty ...................... 15
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on choosing a very
smart microwave oven! 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 pre-
sets 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!
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IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
1. The oven must be placed on a level
surface.
2. The glass turntable and turntable
assembly must be in the oven dur-
ing cooking. Handle the glass turn-
table carefully and place cookware
on it gently to avoid possible break-
age.
3. Incorrect use of a browning dish
may cause the turntable to break,
see page 6.
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 con
-
tainers, 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 impos-
sible to be sure all contents of the
jar have reached boiling tempera-
ture.
12. Do not use this microwave oven for
commercial purposes. This micro-
wave oven is made for household
use only.
13. Failure to maintain the oven in a
clean condition could lead to deteri-
oration that could adversely affect
the life of the appliance and possi-
bly result in a hazardous situation.
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTAINERS
CAUTION: Personal Injury Hazard
Tightly closed containers could explode.
Closed containers should be opened
and plastic pouches should be pierced
before cooking.
See the charts on pages 6 and 7 of
materials you can use in microwave
oven or to avoid using in your micro-
wave oven. There may be certain non-
metallic materials that are not safe to
use for microwaving. If in doubt, you
can test the material/container in ques-
tion 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 con
-
tainer. If it is warm, do not use it for
microwave cooking.
4. Do not exceed 1 minute cooking
time.
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):
Approximate Net Weight: 22 lbs.
17.3 x 13.0 x 10.2 inches
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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 pre-
vent arcing, use these charts (below and following page) to determine which mate-
rials are microwave safe, or follow instructions from container/wrap manufacturer.
Aluminum foil
Shielding only. Small smooth pieces may be used to cover
thin parts of poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can
occur if foil is too close to oven walls. The foil should be at
least 1 inch (2.5cm) away from the oven walls.
Browning dish
Use a browning dish in this microwave oven only if your
browning dish is supplied with a microwave trivet that will
lift the browning dish
3
16
inch (5mm) above the turntable.
Incorrect usage may cause the turntable to break.
Dinnerware
Microwave safe only. Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Glass jars
Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm.
Most glass jars are not heat resistant and may break. Use
tempered glass only. Jars for canning are tempered and
microwave safe.
Glassware
Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no
metallic trim. Do not use cracked or chipped glassware.
Oven cooking bags
Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with metal
tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape.
Paper plates &
cups
Use for short-term cooking/warming only. Do not leave
oven unattended while cooking. They should be labeled
for use in microwave – with no color/dye.
Paper towels
Use to cover food for reheating and for absorbing fat. Use
with supervision for short-term cooking only.
Parchment paper
Use as a cover to prevent splattering or as a wrap for
steaming.
Plastic
Microwave safe only. Follow the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions. Should be labeled microwave safe. Some plastic
containers soften as the food inside gets hot. “Boiling
bags” and tightly closed plastic bags should be split,
pierced or vented as directed by package instructions. Do
not reuse plastic containers from carry-out foods or frozen
foods.
Plastic wrap
Microwave safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to
retain moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.
Vent or pierce before cooling.
Thermometers Microwave safe only (meat and candy thermometers).
Wax paper
Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture
inside.
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MATERIALS TO BE AVOIDED IN MICROWAVE
Aluminum tray May cause arcing. Transfer food to microwave-safe dish.
Food carton with
metal handle
May cause arcing. Transfer food to microwave-safe dish.
Metal or metal-
trimmed utensils
Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim
may cause arcing.
Metal twist ties May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.
Paper bags May cause a fire in the oven.
Plastic foam
Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside
when exposed to high temperature.
Wood
Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and
may split or crack.
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. See page 14 for details.
COUNTERTOP
INSTALLATION
Remove all packing material and acces-
sories. Examine the oven for any dam-
age 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.
1
2
3
4
7
1
2
3
4
5
6
3.0 inch
(8 cm)
3.0 inch
(8 cm)
12.0 inch
(30 cm)
Open
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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 sur-
face.
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 elec-
tronic equipment in the vicinity.
8. Plug your oven into a standard
household outlet. Be sure the volt-
age and the frequency are the
same as the voltage and the fre-
quency on the rating label.
WARNING: 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
1. 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 correspond-
ing 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 previ-
ous display after three seconds.
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2. 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 corre-
sponding 00 is flashing on dis-
play. 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.
3. MICROWAVE COOKING
Ten power levels are available.
Level Power Display
10 100% PL10
990% PL9
880% PL8
770% PL7
660% PL6
550% PL5
440% PL4
330% PL3
220% PL2
110% PL1
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
a. LED will display the remaining
cooking time while the oven is
operating or paused.
b. If cooking is interrupted, START/
+30SEC. must be pressed to
resume cooking.
4. 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 cook
-
ing time measured in 30-second
increments, press START/
+30SEC. Each press of the but-
ton will increase cooking time by
30 seconds. The maximum cook-
ing 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.
5. 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.
6. DEFROSTING BY TIME
1. Press DEFROST twice to choose
10
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
a. If the time entered is not within
00:01–99:99, the setting will not
work.
b. The default microwave power is
power level 3. It cannot be
changed.
7. 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 dis-
played.
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.
Times
(Press Popcorn)
Weight Display
Once 1.75 oz. 1.75
Twice 3.0 oz. 3.0
Three times 3.5 oz. 3.5
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.
Times
(Press Potato)
Weight Display
Once 8 oz. 1
Twice 1 lb. 2
Three times 1½ lb. 3
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.
Times
(Press Pizza)
Weight Display
Once 1 slice 1
Twice 2 slices 2
Three times 3 slices 3
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 dis-
plays. If the clock has been set,
current time will be displayed.
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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.
Times (Press Reheat) Weight Display
Once 9.0 oz 9.0
Twice 12.0 oz 12.0
Three times 18.0 oz 18.0
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 dis-
plays. 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.
Times
(Press FROZEN
VEGETABLE)
Weight Display
Once 4.0 oz 4.0
Twice 8.0 oz 8.0
Thrice 16.0 oz 16.0
8. 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 pro
-
cedure 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.
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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 proce
-
dure’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 dis-
plays. If the clock has been set,
current time will be displayed.
Notes
a. Express cooking cannot be
saved as memory.
b. If oven is unplugged or power is
cut off, memory will not be saved
and will have to be reset.
9. 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.
10. 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 auto-
matically.
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 sec-
ond stage begins.
Notes
a. Express cooking cannot be set
as one of the 2 stages.
b. You can choose defrosting either
by time or weight as the first
stage.
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Item Weight/Amount Display Notes
Popcorn
(Use only
prepackaged
bagged popcorn.
Do not pop loose
popcorn)
1.75 ounces 1.75
Place prepackaged bagged popcorn in
microwave according to package
directions, making sure proper side of
bag is up. Pop only one bag at a time.
Use care when removing from
microwave and opening hot bag.
3.00 ounces
3.0
3.5 ounces 3.5
Pizza
(Use only
microwave-safe
dishes or
containers)
1 slice 1
Remove from package or wrapping.
Place on microwave safe dish or rack.
Place rack or microwave-safe dish on
turntable tray.
Please note the number on the display
equals the number of slices.
2 slices 2
3 slices 3
Beverage
8 ounces 1
Reheat beverage in microwave-safe
mugs/cups. Do not cover. Place cups in
microwave. After heating stir well.
16 ounces 2
24 ounces 3
Reheat
9.00 oz. 9.0
Place food on microwave-safe plate or
in microwave safe bowl. Cover loosely
with wax paper or plastic wrap, or a
purchased microwave dish cover.
12.00 oz. 12.0
18.00 oz. 18.0
Baked potato
8 ounces 1
Scrub potatoes well. Prick each potato
several times with a fork or tip of a
sharp knife. After cooking, let stand 3
minutes before serving.
Can be used to precook potatoes before
placing in traditional oven to crisp skins.
16 ounces 2
24 ounces 3
Fresh
vegetables
½ cup 4.0
Wash well. Place in a microwave-safe
casserole or bowl with lid. Add a small
amount of water. Cover. After cooking,
let stand for 2 minutes before serving.
This is a general cooking time, and may
not be suitable for cooking all
vegetables.
1 cup 8.0
2 cups 16.0
Soup
½ cup 4.0
Use this setting to reheat refrigerated
liquids such as soups and sauces. Cover
with microwave safe-lid. After cooking
let stand for 2-3 minutes.
1 cup 8.0
cups 12.0
2 cups 16.0
Frozen
vegetables
½ cup 4.0
Remove from packaging and place in
microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Add
a small amount of liquid (2 to 4
tablespoons). Cover and cook. Stir and
let stand. Add more cooking times as
needed.
1 cup 8.0
2 cups 16.0
PRESET EXPRESS COOKING CHART
14
TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY
Oven will not start
a. Electrical cord for oven is not
plugged in.
b. Door is open.
c. Wrong operation is set.
a. Plug into the outlet.
b. Close the door and try again.
c. Check instructions.
Arcing or sparking
a. Materials to be avoided in
microwave oven were used.
b. The oven was operated when
empty.
c. Spilled food remained in the
interior.
a. Use microwave-safe cookware
only.
b. Do not operate with oven empty.
c. Clean interior with wet towel or
microfiber cloth specifically for
stainless steel.
Unevenly cooked
foods
a. Materials to be avoided in
microwave oven were used.
b. Food was not defrosted
completely.
c. Cooking time and/or power
level were not suitable.
d. Food was not turned or stirred.
a. Use microwave-safe cookware
only.
b. Completely defrost food.
c. Use correct cooking time and/or
power level.
d. Turn or stir food.
Overcooked food
Cooking time and/or power level
were not suitable.
Use correct cooking time and/or
power level.
Undercooked foods
a. Materials to be avoided in
microwave oven were used.
b. Food was not defrosted
completely.
c. Oven ventilation ports were
blocked.
d. Cooking time and/or power
level were not suitable.
a. Use microwave safe cookware
only.
b. Completely defrost food.
c. Check to see that oven ventilation
ports are not blocked.
d. Use correct cooking time and/or
power level.
Improper defrosting
a. Materials to be avoided in
microwave were used.
b. Cooking time and/or power
level were not suitable.
c. Food was not turned or stirred.
a. Use microwave-safe cookware
only.
b. Use correct cooking time and/or
power level.
c. Turn or stir food.
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WARRANTY
LIMITED THREE-YEAR
WARRANTY
This warranty is available to consumers only.
You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart
®
Compact Microwave that was purchased at
retail for personal, family or household use.
Except as otherwise required under applica-
ble law, this warranty is not available to retail-
ers or other commercial purchasers
or owners.
We warrant that your Cuisinart
®
Compact
Microwave will be free of defects in materials
and workmanship under normal home use
for 3 years from the date of original purchase.
We suggest you complete and return the
enclosed product registration card promptly
to facilitate verification of the date of original
purchase. However, return of the product
registration card does not eliminate the need
for the consumer to maintain the original
proof of purchase in order to obtain the war-
ranty benefits. In the event that you
do not have proof of purchase date, the pur-
chase date for purposes of this warranty will
be the date of manufacture.
If your Cuisinart
®
Compact Microwave
should prove to be defective within the war-
ranty period, we will repair it, or if we think
necessary, replace it. To obtain warranty ser-
vice, simply call our toll-free number
1-800-726-0190 for additional information
from our Customer Service Representatives,
or send the defective product to Customer
Service at Cuisinart, 150 Milford Road, East
Windsor, NJ 08520.
To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your
return, please enclose $15.00 for shipping
and handling of the product.
Please pay by check or money order
(California residents need only supply proof
of purchase and should call 1-800-726-0190
for shipping instructions).
NOTE: For added protection and secure han-
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®
product that is being
returned, we recommend you use a trace-
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not be held responsible for in-transit damage
or for packages that are not delivered to us.
Lost and/or damaged products are not cov-
ered under warranty. Please be sure to
include your return address, daytime phone
number, description of the product defect,
product model # (located on bottom of prod-
uct), original date of purchase, and any other
information pertinent to the product’s return.
Your Cuisinart
®
Compact Microwave has
been manufactured to the strictest specifica-
tions and has been designed for
use with the authorized accessories and
replacement parts.
This warranty expressly excludes any
defects or damages caused by accessories,
replacement parts, or repair service other
than those that have been authorized by
Cuisinart.
This warranty does not cover any damage
caused by accident, misuse, shipment or
other ordinary household use.
This warranty excludes all incidental or con-
sequential damages. Some states do
not allow the exclusion or limitation of these
damages, so they may not apply to you.
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY:
California law provides that for In-Warranty
Service, California residents have the option
of returning a nonconforming product (A) to
the store where it was purchased or (B) to
another retail store which sells Cuisinart
products of the same type.
The retail store shall then, at its discretion,
either repair the product, refer the consumer
to an independent repair facility, replace the
product, or refund the purchase price less
the amount directly attributable to the con-
sumer’s prior usage of the product.
If the above two options do not result in
the appropriate relief to the consumer, the
consumer may then take the product to an
independent repair facility if service or repair
can be economically accomplished. Cuisinart
and not the consumer will be responsible for
the reasonable cost of such service, repair,
replacement, or refund for nonconforming
products under warranty.
California residents may also, according
to their preference, return nonconforming
products directly to Cuisinart for repair,
or if necessary, replacement, by calling
our Consumer Service Center toll-free at
1-800-726-0190.
Cuisinart will be responsible for the cost of
the repair, replacement, and shipping and
handling for such products under warranty.
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NOTES
24
NOTES
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Spoon into a prepared 9-inch cookie crumb
crust, chill and serve as a pie.
Nutritional information per serving (one-half cup):
Calories 331 (58% from fat) • carb. 33g • pro. 2g
• fat 22g • sat. fat 12g • chol. 43mg • sod. 200mg
• calc. 62mg • fiber 5g
Cranberry Poached Pears
Makes 4 servings
1 cup cranraspberry or cranberry
juice
¼ cup dried cranberries
4 strips lemon zest
(each about 2-x-½ inches),
bitter white pith removed
2 pears (about 8 ounces each), ripe
but still firm
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Combine juice, dried cranberries and zest in a
microwave-safe 1½-quart casserole and cover
with a sheet of waxed paper or casserole lid.
Place in the Cuisinart
®
Compact Microwave and
microwave on high (PL 10) for 3 minutes.
Peel the pears, cut in half and core. Brush with
lemon juice. Arrange the pears with the narrow
stem ends to the center in the hot liquid, cut
side down. Spoon some of the liquid over each.
Cover with waxed paper or lid and microwave
on high for 3 minutes. Turn cut side up, cover
and microwave on high for 1½ minutes. Let
pears cool in the poaching liquid, turning and
basting now and then. Remove and discard
lemon zest. When cool, remove pears. If
desired, poaching liquid can be reduced to a
syrup by microwaving uncovered on high for 4
to 5 minutes until reduced to about 2 table-
spoons.
Pears can be served at room temperature or
chilled. Arrange pear halves on dessert plates,
spoon cranberries into the hollow of the pear.
Top with syrup if made and freshly whipped
cream or vanilla yogurt.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 129 (3% from fat) • carb. 33g • pro. 0g
• fat 1g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 1mg
• calc. 17mg • fiber 3g
Creamy Rice Pudding with
Raisins
Old-fashioned rice pudding in minutes
instead of hours.
Makes 4 cups
3 cups cooked short grain rice*
2
3
cup regular or golden raisins
1
3
cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1
8
teaspoon salt
cups reduced fat milk
(for creamier, richer pudding,
use whole milk)
3 large eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Place rice and raisins in a 1½-quart
microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Stir
and reserve.
Combine sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon,
and salt in a mixing bowl; stir to blend.
Whisk milk and egg together. While
whisking, gradually add milk mixture to
dry mixture, whisk well until smooth. Pour
mixture into a microwave safe bowl and
place in the Cuisinart
®
Compact
Microwave and microwave on high (PL
10) for 7 to 8 minutes, stirring once every
minute, until mixture is thick, bubbly and
similar to a custard sauce in appearance.
Stir in vanilla. Add to rice mixture and stir
well.
Cover the casserole with waxed paper
and microwave on high for 3 minutes,
then on medium-high (PL 7) for 2 to 3
minutes longer, until thick and creamy.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving, or
cover with a sheet of waxed paper or
plastic wrap placed directly on the
pudding to prevent a skin from forming,
let cool, cover and refrigerate until ready
to serve.
*Short grain rice will yield a creamier rice
pudding.
Nutritional information per serving (one-half cup):
Calories 224 (16% from fat) • carb. 40g • pro. 7g
• fat 4g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 86mg • sod. 104mg
• calc. 127mg • fiber 2g
2222
Applesauce
Makes about 2½ cups
4 apples (about 8 ounces each)*
tablespoons water, apple cider,
apple juice or cranberry juice
½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice
(only if using water)
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
pinch of allspice
pinch of nutmeg
Peel, core, and cut apples into eighths. Place in
a 1½-quart microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Toss with liquid in recipe. Cover with casserole
lid or plate and place in the Cuisinart
®
Compact
Microwave. Microwave on high (PL 10) for 15 to
18 minutes, stirring apples after 10 minutes of
cooking, until apples are tender and can be
mashed with a fork. Mash or purée to desired
texture using a potato masher or hand blender.
Add spices. Serve warm or let cool, cover and
refrigerate. Keeps about 1 week in the refrigera-
tor.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 102 (6% from fat) • carb. 26g • pro. 1g
• fat 1g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 2mg
• calc. 9mg • fiber 5g
Lemon Curd
Lemon curd is very good with scones,
gingerbread, or pound cake. It can also
be used to fill tartlets or meringues.
Makes about 3 cups
1 cup unsalted butter,
cut into 16 pieces
2 cups granulated sugar
zest of 4 lemons
2
3
cup fresh lemon juice
4 large eggs
Place butter in a 4-cup microwave-safe mea-
suring cup or bowl and cover with waxed paper.
Place in the Cuisinart
®
Compact Microwave and
microwave on high (PL 10) to melt, about 1½
minutes. Stir in the sugar, lemon zest, and
lemon juice. Cover with waxed paper and
microwave for 4 to 4½ minutes, stirring after 2,
3 and 4 minutes of cooking, until sugar is com-
pletely dissolved.
In a 1½-quart microwave-safe measuring cup or
bowl with handle, beat eggs until frothy. While
whisking the eggs, slowly add the hot butter
mixture to the eggs, whisking constantly. Cover
with waxed paper and microwave on medium-
high (PL 7) for 7 to 8 minutes. Stir and micro-
wave on medium-high again for 2 minutes.
Repeat – stir and microwave for an additional 2
minutes, until thick and smooth like mayon-
naise. Do not boil or the mixture will curdle.
When thick, whisk again until smooth. Ladle
into sterilized jars and let come to room tem-
perature. Cover and refrigerate.
Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons):
Calories 146 (51% from fat) • carb. 17g • pro. 1g
• fat 9g • sat. fat 5g • chol. 56mg • sod. 12mg
• calc. 8mg • fiber 0g
Chocolate Mousse
Microwaving is a simple way to melt
chocolate.
Makes 4 cups
1 cup reduced fat milk
cups miniature marshmallows
8 ounces semisweet chocolate
morsels or chopped semisweet
chocolate
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate,
cut into ½-inch pieces
1 teaspoon instant espresso
powder
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup heavy cream, chilled
Combine milk, marshmallows, and both choco-
lates in a 1½-quart microwave-safe bowl. Place
in Cuisinart
®
Compact Microwave and micro-
wave on high (PL 10) for 2 minutes. Stir well
with a whisk. Continue to microwave on high for
30-second intervals, stirring well after each,
until the chocolate and marshmallows are com-
pletely melted and the mixture is smooth and
homogenous. Add espresso powder and vanilla,
whisking to blend. Stirring now and then, allow
the chocolate mixture to come to room temper-
ature before continuing.
When chocolate mixture has cooled completely
to room temperature, whip cream until it just
holds stiff peaks. Stir about one fourth of the
whipped cream into the chocolate mixture to
lighten it. Then, gently fold the remaining cream
into the chocolate mixture. Spoon into 5-ounce
ramekins or stemmed glasses. Cover and chill
for at least 6 hours. Remove from refrigerator
15 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Serving suggestions:
If desired, may be garnished with freshly
whipped cream or chocolate shavings.
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Cheddar Cheese Sauce
Delicious served over microwaved
broccoli and cauliflower.
Makes 1 cup
1 cup reduced fat milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons unbleached all-pur-
pose flour
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon dry mustard
dash Tabasco
®
or other hot
sauce to taste
¾ cup (3 ounces) shredded sharp
Cheddar*
Place milk in a 1-cup glass measuring cup or
other microwave-safe cup and place in the
Cuisinart
®
Compact Microwave. Microwave for
1½ minutes on high (PL 10); reserve.
Place butter in a 4 -cup glass measuring cup or
other deep 4-cup microwave-safe bowl with a
handle. Cover with a sheet of waxed paper and
microwave for 1 minute on high or until melted.
Add flour and stir with a whisk until smooth.
Microwave on high for 2 minutes until foamy,
stirring with a whisk after 45 seconds and again
after 1½ minutes of cooking. Add warm milk,
salt, mustard, and hot sauce; whisk until
smooth. Microwave on medium-high, uncov-
ered for 3 minutes, stirring after 1 minute, and
then every 45 seconds, until the sauce boils
and thickens. At this point, you have a medium
white sauce.
Add cheese and stir until smooth. Microwave,
uncovered, on medium-high (PL 7) for 3 min-
utes, whisking after 1 minute, after 2 minutes,
and again when done. Serve hot.
If not using immediately, cover with a round of
waxed paper directly on the sauce to prevent a
skin from forming. To reheat after standing for a
short time (10 to 15 minutes), microwave on
medium (PL 5) for 1½ minutes, stirring after 45
seconds.
*May use grated Reggiano Parmigiano or
Asiago in place of Cheddar.
Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons):
Calories 90 (69% from fat) • carb. 3g • pro. 4g
• fat 7g • sat. fat 4g • chol. 21mg • sod. 126mg
• calc. 114mg • fiber 0g
Strawberry Pomegranate
Jam
Making jam in the microwave couldn’t
be simpler, and the result here is
this delightful ruby red jam.
Makes about 1¾ cups
1 pound strawberries, stemmed
and quartered
¾ cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated
sugar
¾ ounce powdered fruit pectin for
low sugar recipes
2 tablespoons pomegranate juice
Place all ingredients in a 1½-quart microwave-
safe bowl or casserole that is at least 4 inches
deep. Stir to combine. Cover loosely with a
sheet of waxed paper cut just slightly larger
than the bowl/casserole.
Place in the Cuisinart
®
Compact Microwave
and microwave on high (PL 10) for 5 minutes.
Stir using a heatproof spatula or wooden
spoon; be sure to scrape the bottom of the
bowl. Microwave uncovered on high for 5 min-
utes. Stir well. Microwave, uncovered, on high
for 2 minutes. Stir well. Microwave on high for 2
more minutes – jam will be boiling. Remove
from Microwave and carefully skim off and dis-
card any foam that has accumulated on the top.
Stir and allow to cool for at least 20 minutes
before using – jam will thicken as it cools.
Transfer to containers with non-metallic covers
and refrigerate. Keeps about 10 days in the
refrigerator.
Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons):
Calories 65 (0% from fat) • carb. 17g • pro. 0g
• fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 4mg
• calc. 5mg • fiber 1g
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Nutritional information per serving
(prepared without optional bacon):
Calories 289 (23% from fat) • carb. 45g • pro. 13g
• fat 8g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 22mg • sod. 142mg
• calc. 223mg • fiber 6g
Potato Salad
Cooking your potatoes in the microwave
for the summertime favorite keeps the
kitchen cool – and no pot to wash!
Makes 3 cups potato salad
1 pound russet baking potatoes,
scrubbed well and dried
½ cup lowfat mayonnaise
¼ cup lowfat sour cream
½ tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
1 teaspoon dill weed or tarragon
(dry; double if using fresh)
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black
pepper
1 tablespoon rice vinegar or white
balsamic vinegar
½ cup thinly sliced celery
¼ cup chopped onion (may use
white, red or green)
Prick each potato in several places with a fork
or the tip of a paring knife. Place 2 paper towels
on the turntable of the Cuisinart
®
Compact
Microwave and arrange the potatoes in a circle
toward the edge of the turntable. Microwave on
high (PL 10) for 12 minutes. Let stand 3 min-
utes. Test for doneness; add 2 to 3 minutes
more cooking time if needed. Let potatoes cool
for 5 to 10 minutes.
While potatoes are “baking”, combine the may-
onnaise, sour cream, mustard, dill/tarragon,
salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Stir with a
whisk to blend.
Peel warm potatoes and discard skins. Cut the
potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large
bowl and sprinkle with vinegar while potatoes
are still warm. Add celery and onions; stir gen-
tly. Add mayonnaise mixture to potatoes. Toss
gently to combine and coat potatoes. Taste and
adjust seasoning accordingly. Serve immediate-
ly, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutritional information per serving (one-half cup):
Calories 163 (30% from fat) • carb. 26g • pro. 3g
• fat 5g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 10mg • sod. 257mg
• calc. 33mg • fiber 2g
Note: If desired, add 2 hard cooked eggs that have
been roughly chopped and/or ¼ to ½ cup chopped
pickles (dill or sweet, to taste).
Risotto with Peas
Making risotto in the microwave
has 2 distinct advantages –
no constant stirring, and it is prepared
in the serving dish.
Makes 4 to 6 servings as a side dish,
or 2 to 3 servings as an entrée
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup water
¼ teaspoon saffron threads
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut
into eight ½-inch pieces
½ cup finely chopped shallot
1 cup Arborio rice
1
3
cup dry white vermouth or other
dry white wine
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1
3
cup freshly grated Reggiano
Parmigiano
Defrost peas in microwave. Do not cook.
Transfer to a strainer and let drain.
Place water in a 2-cup measure and place in
the Cuisinart
®
Compact Microwave and heat to
boiling, about 3 minutes on high (PL 10). Add
saffron threads and stir; reserve. Heat chicken
broth in a 2-cup glass measure for 5 minutes
on high; reserve.
Heat the butter for 30 seconds on high in a
1½-quart round microwave-safe casserole at
least 4 inches high. Add chopped shallot, cover
with a round of waxed paper cut just slightly
larger than the diameter of the dish. Microwave
on high for 3 minutes. Stir. Add Arborio rice and
stir to coat with melted butter; microwave on
high for 2 minutes. Stir and arrange in an even
layer; microwave on high for 2 minutes. Stir in
wine; microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir in
saffron-infused water; microwave on high for 5
minutes. Stir. Stir in 1 cup of the reserved heat-
ed chicken stock. Microwave on high for 5 min-
utes. Stir in remaining chicken stock and salt;
microwave on high for 5 minutes. Stir in
reserved peas and the grated cheese.
Microwave on high for 1 minute. Let stand
for 3 minutes. Stir again. Serve hot.
Nutritional information per serving
(based on 6 servings):
Calories 146 (33% from fat) • carb. 15g • pro. 7g
• fat 5g • sat. fat 3g • chol. 15mg • sod. 228mg
• calc. 71mg • fiber 1g
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½ teaspoon finely chopped lemon
zest
½ tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dill weed
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Place all ingredients in small bowl and stir with
whisk until smooth. Let stand for 30 minutes
before serving to allow flavors to blend. If not
serving following resting, cover and refrigerate
until ready to serve.
Nutritional information per serving (about ¼ cup):
Calories 70 (53% from fat) • carb. 5g • pro. 3g
• fat 4g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 3mg • sod. 210mg
• calc. 121mg • fiber 0g
Honey Ginger Glazed
Baby Carrots
Using the prepared carrots makes
this a quick and easy side dish
that is ready in just minutes.
Makes 4 servings
1 pound baby cut carrots
3 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon honey
½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
½ teaspoon kosher salt
freshly ground pepper to taste
Place carrots and water in a 1½-quart micro-
wave-safe dish and cover. Place in Cuisinart
®
Compact Microwave and microwave on high
(PL 10) for 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp tender,
stirring after 4 minutes of cooking. Leave cov-
ered and let stand for 2 to 3 minutes.
While carrots stand, place butter, honey, lemon
juice, ginger, mustard, salt, and pepper in a 1-
cup microwaveable measuring cup. Microwave,
covered with a sheet of waxed paper, on high
(PL 10) for 45 seconds. Drain carrots. Pour the
honey sauce over the carrots and stir to coat.
If desired, microwave for an additional minute
on high. Serve hot.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 67 (33% from fat) • carb. 12g • pro. 1g
• fat 3g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 8mg • sod. 313mg
• calc. 29mg • fiber 2g
Green Beans with
Mushrooms and Toasted
Almonds
Makes 4 servings
3 tablespoons slivered almonds
½ tablespoon unsalted butter
½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
4 ounces white button or cremini
mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
½ teaspoon herbes de Provence or
thyme
1 pound green beans, rinsed,
drained and cut into 1 to 1¼-inch
slices
½ cup water
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Place the almonds in a microwave safe glass
or ceramic 9-inch pie plate and place in the
Cuisinart
®
Compact Microwave. Microwave on
high (PL 10) for 2 minutes, stirring after every
30 seconds of cooking, to toast. Remove,
transfer to a small bowl and reserve.
Using same pie plate, melt butter with olive oil,
20 seconds on high. Add sliced mushrooms to
plate and toss to coat with butter and olive oil.
Sprinkle with herbes de Provence. Microwave
uncovered for 5 minutes, stirring halfway
through cooking time, reserve.
Place green beans and water in a 1½-quart
microwaveable bowl or casserole with lid.
Microwave for 8 to 10 minutes on high, stirring
after 5 minutes of cooking, until beans are
done to taste.
Drain beans. Stir in the cooked mushrooms,
top with toasted almonds and serve hot.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 101 (46% from fat) • carb. 12g • pro. 3g
• fat. 6g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 4mg • sod. 88mg
• calc. 70mg • fiber 5g
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Maple Glazed Acorn Squash
Since acorn squash takes about an hour
to prepare in a conventional oven,
microwave cooked squash is quite
a timesaver, and almost turns it
into “fast food.”
Makes 2 servings
1 acorn squash (about 1¼ to
1½ pounds), washed
¼ cup water
1 teaspoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons maple syrup
½ teaspoon low sodium soy sauce
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
freshly ground pepper to taste
Cut squash in half and remove seeds and
fibers. Place cut side down in a microwaveable
pie plate, soufflé or other dish that will hold the
squash in a single layer. Add water and cover
dish tightly with a lid, plate or microwave-safe
plastic wrap. Place in the Cuisinart
®
Compact
Microwave and microwave on high (PL 10) for
about 8 to 12 minutes, until the squash is ten-
der when tested with a sharp knife. Let stand
for 3 minutes.
While squash is cooking, combine maple syrup,
soy sauce, cinnamon, and freshly ground pep-
per to taste. When squash is tender, turn over.
Place ½ teaspoon butter in the cavity of each
squash half. Divide maple syrup mixture evenly
among the squash halves. Use a pastry brush
to brush over the squash. Return to the micro-
wave and microwave for 1 minute on medium-
high (PL 7). Serve hot.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 234 (8% from fat) • carb. 56g • pro. 4g
• fat 2g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 5mg • sod. 69mg
• calc. 164mg • fiber 10g
Tip: Prepare acorn squash, but do not glaze.
Prepare Israeli Couscous Pilaf with Cranberries,
Golden Raisins and Pine Nuts (p. 20) and use
as stuffing for squash. Both can be prepared
ahead and reheated in your microwave or a
conventional oven.
Artichokes with Tangy Lemon
Herb Sauce
Makes 2 servings
Tangy Lemon Herb Sauce,
recipe follows
1 cup water
1 slice lemon
1 garlic clove, peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons chopped shallot
½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 globe artichokes,
about 8 ounces each
½ lemon
Place water, lemon slice, garlic, shallot, and
olive oil in a 1½ quart microwave-safe casserole
with lid.
Wash the artichokes under cold water. Pull
off lower outer leaves/petals and discard. Trim
stem ends so that artichokes will sit upright.
Cut off top inch of artichoke and use kitchen
snips/shears to trim sharp tips of leaves. Rub
all cut surfaces immediately after cutting with
lemon half to prevent discoloration. Place on
sides in seasoned water in casserole and cover
with a sheet of waxed paper, then the lid. Place
in the Cuisinart
®
Compact Microwave and
microwave on high (PL 10) for 8 minutes. Turn
artichokes over, re-cover and microwave on
high for 8 minutes longer. Stand artichokes
upright in liquid and cover. Let stand for
5 minutes before serving.
Serve cooked artichokes with Tangy Lemon
Herb Sauce or other favorite dipping sauce.
Nutritional information per serving (one artichoke):
Calories 121 (6% from fat) • carb. 26g • pro. 8g
• fat 1g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 216mg
• calc. 105mg • fiber 12g
Tangy Lemon Herb Sauce
Tangy Lemon Herb Sauce also makes a
good sauce to serve with fish cooked in
your Cuisinart Microwave.
Makes about ½ cup
½ cup plain lowfat yogurt
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
½ garlic clove, peeled and finely
chopped
½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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Salmon with Julienned
Vegetables
Makes 2 servings
½ cup julienned carrots
1 cup julienned fennel bulb
1 cup julienned red potato
1
3
cup julienned shallot
½ cup julienned plum tomato
tablespoons extra virgin olive oil,
divided
teaspoons dry basil, divided
½ teaspoon finely chopped fresh
lemon zest
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
2 6-ounce pieces salmon fillet*
Place the carrots, fennel, potato, shallot, and
tomato in a medium bowl with 1 tablespoon of
the olive oil, 1 teaspoon of the basil, the lemon
zest, and ¾ teaspoon of salt. Toss to combine.
Arrange in an even layer in a 9-inch microwave-
safe pie plate and cover with a round of waxed
paper. Place in the Cuisinart
®
Compact
Microwave and microwave on high (PL 10) for 4
minutes. Add julienned squashes, stir and re-
cover. Microwave on high for 3 minutes longer –
vegetables should be not quite cooked.
Arrange salmon fillets over the vegetables.
Drizzle with the remaining olive oil, and sprinkle
with the remaining basil and salt. Cover with the
round of waxed paper. Microwave on high for 7
to 9 minutes – until salmon is flaky – timing will
depend on thickness of fish, and its tempera-
ture. Let stand for 2 to 3 minutes before serv-
ing. Serve hot. If desired, garnish with a wedge
of lemon and fronds from the fennel bulb.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 477 (40% from fat) • carb. 34g • pro. 38g
• fat 22g • sat. fat 3g • chol. 94mg • sod. 804mg
• calc. 106mg • fiber 4g
*It is important that they be of a similar and
equal thickness – if they are not evenly thick,
fold the thin portion under to make them equal.
Pesto Chicken Salad
Pesto Chicken Salad makes delicious
sandwiches. Use this method to poach
chicken for any recipe requiring cooked
chicken.
Makes 6 servings
2 cups low sodium chicken broth*
1 shallot, peeled and chopped
4 boneless, skinless chicken
breast halves,
about 6 ounces each
½ cup thinly sliced celery
1
3
cup chopped onion
2
3
cup light mayonnaise
¼ cup prepared pesto
Place chicken broth and shallot in a microwave-
safe baking dish or glass casserole and cover
with lid or waxed paper. Place in the Cuisinart
®
Compact Microwave and microwave on high
(PL 10) for 3 to 4 minutes to bring to a boil. Add
chicken, cover and microwave on medium-high
(PL 7) for 4 minutes. Turn chicken and cook,
covered, on medium-high for 4 to 5 minutes
longer. Let chicken cool in cooking liquid.
Place celery, onion, mayonnaise and pesto in a
medium bowl and stir to combine. When chick-
en has cooled completely, dice. Add to mayon-
naise mixture and toss gently to blend. Cover
and chill.
Serving suggestions:
Line individual plates with lettuce or spinach,
and garnish with tomato, cucumber or other
vegetables of choice. Pesto Chicken Salad may
also be used for sandwiches.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 289 (46% from fat) • carb. 4g • pro. 34g
• fat 15g • sat. fat 3g • chol. 99mg • sod. 283mg
• calc. 50mg • fiber 0g
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Scallops Provençal
The microwave shines when cooking
seafood and shellfish.
Makes 2 servings
1 pound sea scallops
(about 8 to 10 scallops)
¼ cup finely chopped shallot
or red onion
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
½ teaspoon herbes de Provence
3 tablespoons dry white vermouth
or dry white wine
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
1
8
teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 can (14 to 15 ounces) diced
tomatoes, drained
10 niçoise or other black olives,
pitted and halved, optional
Rinse and pat scallops completely dry. Remove
tough muscle from side of scallop if still on, and
discard. Reserve scallops.
Place chopped shallots/onion, garlic, and her-
bes de Provence in a microwave-safe round
dish such as a deep dish pie plate. Stir in ver-
mouth, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Cover with a
round of waxed paper cut to fit on top of the
rim of the dish so that it is not touching the
food. Place in the Cuisinart
®
Compact
Microwave and microwave on high (PL 10) for
2 minutes. Stir, replace cover and microwave
on high for another 2 minutes.
Stir in diced tomatoes and olives if using. Cover
with the waxed paper and microwave on high
for 5 minutes. Stir. Microwave uncovered for 2
minutes. Remove about one third of the tomato
mixture.
Arrange the scallops in a circle on top of the
remaining tomatoes. Top with reserved tomato
mixture. Microwave on high for 4 minutes. Turn
scallops and Microwave on high for 1 minute
longer. Let stand 2 to 3 minutes before serving.
Scallops will continue to cook while resting –
resist the urge to microwave further.
Serving suggestion: serve with rice or pasta.
Nutritional information per serving
(without optional olives):
Calories 504 (27% from fat) • carb. 21g • pro. 62g
• fat 15g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 149mg • sod. 1133mg
• calc. 99mg • fiber 3g
Spicy Cajun BBQ Shrimp
Serve with crusty French bread
and lots of napkins.
Makes 4 to 6 servings
1-½ pounds medium (28-35 count)
shrimp, in shells
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut
into 6 pieces
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1
3
cup beer, at room temperature
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 large bay leaf
1 teaspoon freshly ground black
pepper
½-¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper, to
taste
½ teaspoon basil
½ teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon rosemary
½ teaspoon thyme
½ teaspoon kosher salt
Rinse and drain shrimp, pat dry and reserve.
Place the remaining ingredients in a 1½-quart
microwave-safe round casserole or bowl that is
about 4 inches deep. Place in the Cuisinart
®
Compact Microwave and microwave on high
(PL 10) for 2½ minutes. Stir. Microwave on
medium-high (PL 7) for 4 minutes. Stir.
Microwave again on medium-high for 4 min-
utes. Stir well. Add shrimp and stir to coat.
Microwave on high for 3 minutes. Stir.
Microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir and let
stand for 2 minutes to complete cooking.
If there are any shrimp that appear under-
cooked at this point, return to the microwave
and cook on high for 30-second increments,
letting stand for 1 minute after each.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 346 (68% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 24g
• fat 26g • sat. fat 9g • chol. 252mg • sod. 505mg
• calc. 64mg • fiber 0g
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Creamy Sweet Potato and
Parsnip Soup with Ginger
A soup fit for a special occasion, but
simple enough to prepare on any night.
Makes 2 entrée or 4 first course servings
(total yield 3 cups)
¾ pound sweet potatoes,
peeled, cut into ½-inch dice
¼ pound parsnips, peeled,
cut into ½-inch dice
¼ cup chopped onion
½ tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
½ teaspoon kosher salt
cups low sodium chicken or
vegetable broth/stock, divided
1 teaspoon unsalted butter,
cut into 4 pieces
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
½-¾ cup half-and-half (may use fat-
free) or more stock
Place peeled and diced sweet potatoes and
parsnips, onion, ginger, and salt in a 1½-quart
microwave safe bowl or casserole. Add 1 cup
of the broth/stock and stir; dot with butter.
Cover with a sheet of waxed paper, then with a
lid or plate. Place in the Cuisinart
®
Compact
Microwave and microwave on high (PL 10) for
20 minutes, stirring after 10 minutes. Let stand
2 to 3 minutes.
Use a hand blender to purée until smooth while
gradually adding the remainder of the broth/
stock until completely smooth and homoge-
nous. (May also be done in a blender.) Stir in
lemon juice. Return to microwave, cover and
microwave on high for 1 minute. Add ½ cup
half-and-half or more stock. Blend until creamy
and smooth. Add remaining half-and-half if a
thinner soup is desired. Cover and microwave
on medium-high (PL 7) for 2 minutes to heat
through. Serve hot.
Nutritional information per serving (¾ cup):
Calories 131 (1% from fat) • carb. 30g • pro. 4g
• fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 494mg
• calc. 40mg • fiber 4g
Note:
To make a purée to serve as a side dish, follow
recipe but do not add all the remaining broth/
stock. Purée vegetables until smooth and
creamy, adding broth/stock as needed. Add 2
to 3 tablespoons half-and-half to finish if
desired.
Chipotle Tomato Soup
This slightly spicy, slightly smoky tomato
soup would be perfect alongside a grilled
cheese sandwich.
Makes about 5 cups
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil,
divided
½ cup chopped (½-inch) onion
¼ cup sliced carrots (½-inch)
¼ cup sliced celery (½-inch)
1 garlic clove, peeled and chopped
½ teaspoon oregano
pinch ground coriander
pinch ground cumin
1 can (14-15 ounces) diced
tomatoes with juices
1 large roasted red bell pepper,
seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
(drain and pat dry if using jarred)
¾ cups low-sodium chicken
or vegetable stock
1 tablespoon white rice
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
½-1 tablespoon chipotle chile
peppers with adobo sauce*
Place the olive oil, onions, carrots, celery, garlic,
oregano, coriander, and cumin in a microwave
safe 1½ quart casserole or bowl that is at least
4 inches deep. Stir to coat all vegetables with
oil, then distribute in an even layer. Cover with
a lid or plate and microwave on high (PL 10) for
2 minutes. Stir. Place in the Cuisinart Compact
Microwave and microwave uncovered on high
for 10 minutes.
Add tomatoes with liquid, roasted pepper,
stock, rice, and salt. Stir. Microwave, uncov-
ered, on high for 10 minutes, stirring after about
5 minutes of cooking. Stir in chipotle peppers
and sauce. Microwave on medium
(PL 5) for 1 minute.
Strain the solids from the cooking liquid, reserv-
ing liquid. Place solids and 1 cup of the cooking
liquid in the blender jar. Cover with lid or plate
and microwave on medium (PL 5) for 20 min-
utes, stirring after about 10 minutes of cooking.
Check rice, if not tender add 2 to 3 minutes
more cooking time. Using a blender or hand
blender, blend until completely emulsified,
smooth and homogenous. Serve hot.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 98 (27% from fat) • carb. 16g • pro. 3g
• fat 3g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 636mg
• calc. 52mg • fiber 4g
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Scrambled Eggs for Two
Makes 2 servings
1 tablespoon unsalted butter,
optional
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon water
kosher salt, to taste
freshly ground pepper to taste
Melt butter (if using) in a 2-cup glass measuring
cup for 20 seconds on high (PL 10). Let cool
one minute. Break eggs into the cup, add water,
and beat to blend with a fork or small whisk.
Microwave, uncovered on high for 1 minute. Stir
vigorously to break up solids into curds.
Microwave, uncovered on high for 30 seconds,
until creamy and firm, but still moist. Stir to
reach preferred consistency, remembering that
eggs will continue to cook even after the micro-
wave has stopped – resist the urge to cook lon-
ger; they will be at a safe temperature at 165°F.
If dryer eggs are preferred, cook an additional
10 to 15 seconds after second stirring. Season
to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper and
serve hot.
Nutritional information per serving
(made without butter):
Calories 149 (62% from fat) • carb. 1g • pro. 12g
• fat 10g • sat. fat 3g • chol. 425mg • sod. 121mg
• calc. 49mg • fiber 0g
Omelet with Zucchini and
Mushrooms
This omelet is an easy supper
on a busy night.
Makes 1 omelet
4 teaspoons unsalted butter,
divided
¼ cup julienned zucchini
(¼-inch cut)
3 1-inch mushrooms, sliced
2 green onions, trimmed and cut
into ¼-inch pieces
1
8
teaspoon basil or Italian herb
blend
2 large eggs
1
8
teaspoon kosher salt
pinch freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons lowfat shredded
Cheddar or Swiss cheese
Place 3 teaspoons of the butter in a 9-inch
glass pie plate and place in the Cuisinart
®
Compact Microwave. Microwave on high (PL
10) for about 10 to 20 seconds. Add zucchini,
mushrooms, green onions, and basil to plate
and toss to coat with butter. Microwave on high
for 5 minutes, stirring the vegetables halfway
through cooking time. Remove and reserve.
Soften the remaining teaspoon of butter in a 5-
or 6-inch microwave-safe soup plate. Spread
butter in bowl of dish. Beat eggs with a whisk
until frothy. Add salt and pepper. Pour into pre-
pared plate. Microwave on high for 45 seconds.
Use a heatproof rubber spatula to move the
partially set edges of the eggs to the center and
turn over. Microwave on high for 35 to 45 sec-
onds – omelet will rise and puff, until just set
and top is creamy. Top with cooked vegetables
and shredded cheese. Microwave on medium-
high (PL 7) for 20 seconds to reheat vegetables
and partially melt cheese. Loosen omelet with
the spatula, folding it over and turning onto
serving plate. Serve hot.
Nutritional information per omelet:
Calories 349 (72% from fat) • carb. 7g • pro. 18g
• fat 28g • sat. fat 13g • chol. 474mg • sod. 369mg
• calc. 168mg • fiber 2g
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CONTENTS
Breakfast
Scrambled Eggs for One.................11
Scrambled Eggs for Two ................. 12
Omelet with Zucchini
and Mushrooms............................. 12
Soups
Creamy Sweet Potato and Parsnip
Soup with Ginger........................... 13
Chipotle Tomato Soup..................... 13
Entrees
Scallops Provençal.......................... 14
Spicy Cajun BBQ Shrimp ................ 14
Salmon with Julienned Vegetables.. 15
Pesto Chicken Salad ....................... 15
Vegetables/Side Dishes
Maple Glazed Acorn Squash .......... 16
Artichokes with Tangy Lemon Herb
Sauce............................................. 16
Honey Ginger Glazed Baby Carrots 17
Green Beans with Mushrooms and
Toasted Almonds...........................17
Smashed Potatoes and Cauliflower
with Garlic...................................... 18
Broccoli and Cheddar
Stuffed Potatoes............................ 18
Potato Salad ................................... 19
Risotto with Peas ............................ 19
Israeli Couscous Pilaf with
Cranberries, Golden Raisins
and Pine Nuts ................................ 20
Sauces
Simple Hollandaise.......................... 20
Cheddar Cheese Sauce .................. 21
Misc.
Strawberry Pomegranate Jam......... 21
Applesauce...................................... 22
Lemon Curd..................................... 22
Desserts
Chocolate Mousse .......................... 22
Cranberry Poached Pears ............... 23
Creamy Rice Pudding with Raisins . 23
RECIPES
Scrambled Eggs for One
Since the eggs will not stick to the micro-
waveable measuring cup, you can elimi-
nate the butter – though it is quite tasty.
½ tablespoon unsalted butter,
optional
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon water
kosher salt, to taste
freshly ground pepper, to taste
Place butter (if using) in a 2-cup glass measur-
ing cup and place in the Cuisinart
®
Compact
Microwave and microwave for 20 seconds on
high (PL 10) to melt the butter. Let cool one
minute. Break eggs into the cup, add water, and
beat to blend with a fork or small whisk.
Microwave, uncovered on high for 30 seconds.
Stir vigorously to break up solids into curds.
Microwave, uncovered on high for 30 seconds,
until creamy and firm, but still moist. Stir to
reach preferred consistency, remembering that
eggs will continue to cook even after the micro-
wave has stopped – resist the urge to cook lon-
ger; they will be at a safe temperature at 165°F.
If dryer eggs are preferred, cook an additional
10 to 15 seconds after second stirring. Season
to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper and
serve hot.
Nutritional information per serving
(made without butter):
Calories 149 (62% from fat) • carb. 1g • pro. 12g
• fat 10g • sat. fat 3g • chol. 425mg • sod. 121mg
• calc. 49mg • fiber 0g
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AUTO DEFROSTING GUIDE
Follow the instructions below when defrosting different types of food.
Check foods when the oven signals. After the final stage, small sections may still
be icy; let them stand to continue thawing. Shielding roast and steaks with small
pieces of foil prevents the edges from cooking before the center of the food has
defrosted. Use narrow, flat, smooth strips of aluminum foil to cover the edges
and thinner sections of the food.
Meats that have been defrosted in the microwave should be cooked immedi-
ately to prevent harmful bacteria from developing.
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FOOD
STANDARD
AMOUNT
DIRECTIONS
Roast Beef, Pork 2.5-6.0 lbs.
Start with the food placed fat side
down. After each stage, turn the food
over and shield any warm portions with
narrow strips of aluminum foil.
Steaks, Chops,
Fish
0.5-3.0 lbs.
After each stage, rearrange the food. If
there are any warm or thawed portions
of food, shield them with narrow flat
pieces of aluminum foil. Remove any
pieces of food that are nearly defrosted.
Let stand, covered, for 5-10 minutes.
Ground Meat 0.5-3.0 lbs.
After each stage, remove any pieces of
food that are nearly defrosted. Let stand,
covered with foil, for 5-10 minutes.
Whole Chicken 2.5-6.0 lbs.
Remove giblets before freezing poultry.
Start defrosting with the breast side
down. After the first stage, turn the
chicken over and shield any warm
portions with narrow strips of aluminum
foil. After the second stage, again shield
any warm portions with narrow strips of
aluminum foil. Let stand, covered, for
30-60 minutes in the refrigerator.
Chicken Pieces 0.5-3.0 lbs.
After each stage, rearrange or remove
any pieces of food that are nearly
defrosted. Let stand for 10-20 minutes.
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VEGETABLE PREPARATION DIRECTIONS
Peas
edible pod – snow
peas or sugar snap,
12 ounces
Remove strings,
trim tips and tops.
Wash.
Place in casserole/baking dish with 3
tablespoons water. Cover. Microwave on
High (PL-10) for 3 to 5 minutes until crisp/
tender, stirring once during cooking.
Peas, green
3 cups fresh (from
about 2 pounds in
pods)
Shell and rinse.
Place in casserole/baking dish with 2 to 3
tablespoons water. Microwave on High
(PL-10) for 5 to 8 minutes, until tender or
done to taste.
Rutabagas
(Yellow, waxy turnips
or Swedes), 1 pound
Wash and peel. Cut
into ½-inch cubes.
Place in casserole/baking dish with 3
tablespoons water. Cover. Microwave on
High (PL-10) for 10 to 14 minutes, stirring 2
or 3 times during cooking.
Spinach
1 pound
Wash and drain,
remove stems.
Place in casserole/baking dish with 1
tablespoon water. Cover. Microwave on High
(PL-10) for 3 to 6 minutes, stirring once
during cooking.
Squash
Acorn, delicate, golden
nugget, kabocha,
sweet dumpling,
1 to 1½ pound
Cut thin slice from
root end/base.
Wash. Cut into
quarters lengthwise
or cut into ½-inch
slices.
Place squash halves, cut side down in
casserole/baking dish with ¼ cup water.
Cover. Microwave on High (PL-10) for 8 to
12 minutes, until tender when tested with a
knife. Let stand 3 minutes before turning
over.
Squash
Banana, buttercup,
butternut, hubbard,
turban
Wash and halve
lengthwise, remove
seeds and stem.
Butternut squash
can also be peeled
and cubed or sliced.
Place squash halves, cut side down in
casserole/baking dish with ¼ cup water.
Cover. Microwave on High (PL-10) for 10 to
14 minutes, until tender when tested with a
knife. Let stand 3 minutes before turning over.
For cube/sliced butternut squash, place in
casserole/baking dish with 3 tablespoons
water. Cover. Microwave on High (PL-10) for
5 to 9 minutes, until tender.
Squash
Zucchini, summer,
yellow crookneck,
1 pound
Wash, trim and
discard stem and
blossom ends. Cut
into ¼-inch slices.
Place in casserole/baking dish with 2
tablespoons water. Cover. Microwave on
High (PL-10) for 4 to 7 minutes, stirring once
during cooking.
Squash
Spaghetti (one squash,
about 2½ to 3 pounds)
Wash, halve
lengthwise – remove
and discard seeds.
Place squash halves, cut side down in
baking dish with ¼ cup water. Cover.
Microwave on High (PL-10) for 16-21
minutes, until tender. Let rest 3 minutes
before using.
Sweet Potatoes
1 pound
Wash and peel, cut
into quarters or
cubes.
Place in casserole/baking dish with 2
tablespoons water. Cover. Microwave on
High (PL-10) for 9 to 12 minutes, until tender,
stirring once during cooking.
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7
VEGETABLE PREPARATION DIRECTIONS
Artichokes
globe (2-about 10
ounces each)
Choose firm, closed
artichokes. Wash
well; trim stems and
cut about 1 inch
from top. Use
kitchen scissors to
snip off sharp tips
from leaves. Rub/
brush cut edges
with fresh lemon
juice.
Place in casserole/baking dish with ¼ cup
water. Cover. Microwave on High (PL-10) for
3-6 minutes, turning halfway through
cooking, until a leaf pulls out easily. Invert to
drain.
Asparagus
(1 pound) Cooking
time will vary greatly
with thickness of
asparagus. For best
results choose
asparagus of similar
thickness.
Wash and break off
woody part of spear.
Peel as desired.
Leave whole or cut
on diagonal into 1-
to 2-inch lengths.
Place in casserole/baking dish with 3
tablespoons water. Cover. Microwave on
High (PL-10) for 3 to 6 minutes, rearranging
or stirring halfway through cooking until
done to taste.
Beans
(green, yellow wax) or
haricots verts
Wash. Trim ends.
Cut into 1 to 1½-
inch pieces, French-
cut or leave whole.
Trim ends from
haricots verts, leave
whole.
Place in casserole/baking dish with 3
tablespoons water. Cover. Microwave cut or
whole beans for 8 to 12 minutes on High
(PL-10); Microwave French cut or haricots
verts for 5 to 9 minutes.
Beets
Red, yellow, or orange,
1 pound (3 to 4
medium)
Trim stems to 1-
inch. Scrub beets
well, but prick, do
not peel if cooking
whole. For sliced or
diced, peel and cut.
Place in casserole/baking dish with 3
tablespoons water. Cover. Microwave whole
beets for 9 to 12 minutes on High (PL-10)
until tender. Let cool and skins will slip off
easily. Microwave sliced/diced beets for 9 to
12 minutes, stirring after 5 minutes.
Broccoli
1 pound
Wash, remove and
discard stalks and
outer leaves. Cut
into florets (1-inch)
or spears.
Place in casserole/baking dish with 3
tablespoons water. Microwave on High
(PL-10) for 4 to 9 minutes, until crisp-tender
or to taste, stirring once during cooking. If
using in a salad or to add to another dish,
choose shorter cooking times and refresh
immediately in ice water.
Brussels Sprouts
1 pound
Trim off and discard
loose outer leaves.
Trim stem ends and
cut a cross in end
with sharp knife.
Place in casserole/baking dish with ¼ cup
water. Cover. Microwave on High for 7 to 9
minutes, stirring once during cooking.
Carrots
1 pound
Wash and peel. Cut
into ¼-inch slices or
julienne.
Place in casserole/baking dish with 3
tablespoons water. Cover. Microwave on
High (PL-10), 7 to 9 minutes for sliced, 5 to 7
minutes for julienned, stirring once during
cooking.
Carrots, baby cut
1 pound
Rinse (they may be
prewashed, but
rinse again).
Place in casserole/baking dish with 3
tablespoons water. Microwave on High
(PL-10) for 7 to 9 minutes, stirring once
during cooking.
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SUGGESTIONS FOR
COOKING EGGS IN
YOUR MICROWAVE
• Never cook eggs in the shell and
never warm hard-cooked eggs in the
shell; they can explode.
• Cook eggs just until barely set and
allow for carryover cooking during
which time they will finish cooking;
they become tough if overcooked.
SUGGESTIONS
FOR COOKING
VEGETABLES IN
YOUR MICROWAVE
• Vegetables should be washed in
cold clear water just before cooking.
Some vegetables such as spinach
may require several washings. Often,
no extra water is needed. If dense
vegetables such as potatoes, carrots
and green beans are being cooked,
add about ¼ cup of water.
• Small vegetables such as sliced car
-
rots, peas, lima beans will cook fast-
er than larger ones.
• Whole vegetables such as potatoes,
acorn squash or corn on the cob
should be arranged in a circle on the
turntable before cooking. They will
cook more evenly if turned over after
half the cooking time.
• Always place vegetables like aspara
-
gus and broccoli with the stem ends
pointing toward the edge of the dish
and the tips toward the center.
• When cooking cut vegetables, al
-
ways cover the dish with a lid or
vented microwave plastic wrap.
• For best results when cooking as
-
paragus, arrange trimmed asparagus
in a spoke fashion, stem end out.
About two-thirds through cooking
reverse so that tips are on the outer
edge.
• Prick skin of whole, unpeeled veg
-
etables such as potatoes, squash,
eggplant, etc., in several spots be-
fore cooking to prevent them from
bursting.
• For more even cooking, stir or rear
-
range whole vegetables halfway
through the cooking time.
• Generally, the denser the food, the
longer the standing time (standing
time refers to the time necessary for
dense, large foods and vegetables to
finish cooking after they come out of
the oven). A baked potato can stand
on the counter for five minutes be-
fore cooking is completed, while a
dish of peas can be served immedi-
ately.
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GUIDE FOR COOKING
POULTRY IN YOUR
MICROWAVE
• Place poultry on a microwave-safe
roasting rack in a microwave-safe
dish.
• Cover poultry with wax paper to pre
-
vent spattering.
• Use small pieces of aluminum foil to
shield bone tips, thin meat areas or
areas that start to overcook.
• Check the temperature in several
places before letting the poultry stand
the recommended time.
GUIDE FOR COOKING
FISH/SHELLFISH IN
YOUR MICROWAVE
• Arrange pieces with thick sections
to outside.
• When possible fold fish fillets to cre
-
ate pieces of similar size and thick-
ness.
• Cover before cooking with a plate or
wax paper.
FOOD
COOK TIME/
POWER LEVEL
DIRECTIONS
Whole Chicken
Up to 4 lbs.
Cooking Time:
6-9 mins/lb
170°F - 180°F
Power Level:
Medium High (70)
Place chicken breast-side down on
microwave-safe roasting rack. Cover with wax
paper. Turn over when the cooking time is half
up. Cook until juices run clear and meat near
the bone is no longer pink. Skin will not be
browned or crispy. To aid in browning, brush
with Gravy Master
®
or similar product prior to
cooking. Let stand 5-10 minutes.
Chicken Pieces
Up to 2 lbs.
Cooking Time:
6-9 mins/lb
180°F dark meat
170°F light meat
Power Level:
Medium High (70)
Place chicken bone-side down on dish, with
the thickest portions toward the outside of
the dish in a spoke pattern. Cover with wax
paper. Turn over when the cooking time is
half up. Cook until juices run clear and meat
near the bone is no longer pink. Skin will not
be browned or crispy. To aid in browning,
brush with Gravy Master
®
or similar product
prior to cooking. Let stand 5-10 minutes.
FOOD
COOK TIME/
POWER LEVEL
DIRECTIONS
Fillets – cod, halibut,
haddock, 1 pound
filets of even thickness
Cooking Time: 4-6 minutes
Power Level: High (PL-10)
Let stand 3 minutes before serving.
Salmon, fillets
1 pound
Cooking Time: 2½-3 minutes
Power Level:
High (PL-10)
Cover loosely with wax paper. Let
stand 4-5 minutes before serving.
Flounder, sole, thin
flat fillets, 1 pound
Cooking Time: 4-6 minutes
Power Level: High (PL-10)
Fold over to create thickness of
about ¾ inch. Let stand 3 minutes
before serving.
Shrimp, 1 pound, large
– peeled and deveined.
Cooking Time: 1-3 minutes
Power Level: High (PL-10)
Arrange on flat microwave-safe
plate, meaty (head) portion to
outside, cover with plate. Let rest 3
to 5 minutes covered.
Scallops, 1 pound,
large – remove muscle/
foot before cooking.
Cooking Time: 2-4 minutes,
turn over/stir after 1-1½ minutes
Power Level: High (PL-10)
Arrange in single layer in
microwave-safe pie plate. Season
with melted butter and/or lemon
juice. Cover with plate. Let stand 2
to 3 minutes, covered.
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• To soften hard-as-rocks brown sug-
ar, place on a glass or ceramic pie
plate. Cover with wax paper. Top
with a slice of fresh white bread.
Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave
on High (PL-10) for about 30 sec-
onds.
• Reheat rice by placing in serving
dish/bowl. For 1 cup rice, sprinkle
with 2-3 teaspoons water, and cover
with a plate or plastic wrap. Micro-
wave on High (PL-10) for 1½ min-
utes. Let stand for 2 minutes before
using.
SUGGESTED DISHES FOR USE IN
THE MICROWAVE
• Glass measuring cups with handle
1-cup, 2-cup, 4-cup and 8-cup sizes.
• Glass, ceramic or porcelain ramekins
– 4 to 8 ounces in size.
• Glass/ceramic bowl with lid
– 1½-quart, 3-quart sizes
• Glass/ceramic oval baker/gratin dish
– 12-ounce, 24-ounce sizes.
• 12-ounce mugs for coffee
Glass/ceramic 9- to 12-inch pie plates
Glass/ceramic/porcelain soufflé dishes
– 1-quart, 2-quart, 3-quart sizes
COOKING GUIDE
The following guides will help you to
cook a variety of foods in the micro-
wave. Some foods are more suited for
microwave cooking than others. Times
will vary depending on the starting
temperature of the foods being
cooked.
GUIDE FOR COOKING
MEAT IN YOUR
MICROWAVE
• Place meat on a microwave-safe
roasting rack in a microwave-safe
dish.
• Start meat fat side down. Use nar
-
row strips of aluminum foil to shield
any bone tips or thin meat areas.
• Check the temperature in several
places before letting the meat stand
the recommended time.
Microwaved meats will be somewhat
different in texture than meats cooked
by traditional methods. Brushing
meats with a product such as Gravy
Master
®
will aid in “browned” appear-
ance and make finished product more
visually appealing.
• The following temperatures are re-
moval temperatures. The tempera-
ture of the food will rise during the
standing time.
FOOD
COOK TIME/
POWER LEVEL
DIRECTIONS
Boneless
roast beef
Up to 4 lbs.
Cooking Time:
Rare – 7-11 min/lb for 115°F
Medium – 8-12 min/lb for 120°F
Well Done – 9-14 min/lb for 145°F
Power Level: High (Hi) for first 5
minutes, then Medium (PL-5) or
according to specific recipe.
Place roast fat-side down
on roasting rack. Cover
with wax paper. Turn over
when cooking time is half
up. Let stand 10 minutes.
Pork
Boneless or
Bone-in
Up to 4 lbs.
Cooking Time:
Well Done – 11-15 min/lb for 160°F
Power Level: High (Hi) for first 5
minutes, then Medium (50)
Place roast fat-side down
on roasting rack. Cover
with vented plastic wrap.
Turn over when cooking
time is half up. Let stand
10 minutes.
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• Soften cream cheese in microwave.
Remove from original wrapper and
microwave on Medium-Low (PL-3)
for about 40 to 60 seconds.
• To soften butter for baking, unwrap
and place on small microwavable
dish. Microwave on Low (PL-1 or
PL-2) for 20 to 30 seconds for each
2 tablespoons.
• To melt butter, unwrap, cut into ta
-
blespoons and place in glass mea-
suring cup. Cover loosely with wax
paper to prevent spattering. Micro-
wave on High (PL-10) in 30-second
increments until three-quarters melt-
ed, then stir to complete melting.
• To heat syrup for pancakes or waf
-
fles, place in a microwave-safe con-
tainer with a handle (sugar syrups
get extremely hot), and microwave
on High (PL-10) for 30-second inter-
vals until warm.
• An instant-read thermometer is a
great tool to have – it will allow you
to check temperatures as needed
and will give you a reading within
seconds. Do not cook with the in-
stant-read thermometer in foods – it
is only for checking finished cooking
temperatures.
• Use microwave-safe containers for
cooking. Check manufacturer’s in-
structions as to microwavability. Chi-
na or porcelain with gold or silver in
the pattern cannot be microwaved.
Do not reuse deli containers, plastic
containers from frozen food items, or
other “single use containers” such
as margarine tubs or whipped top-
ping containers in the microwave, as
they may change chemically/physi-
cally when microwaved a second
time and impart or leach harmful
chemicals into microwaved foods.
Some plastics are not designed to
withstand high heat or to be reused,
and will change form or warp – it is
not recommended to eat foods from
containers that have changed shape.
• When microwaving in glass, be sure
it is tempered glass or it will shatter.
If using paper goods in the microwave,
use only white,
undecorated materi-
als, not made of recycled papers
(these may contain chemicals or bits
of metal which can ignite). For paper
towels it is suggested that the pack-
age have a microwave-safe claim for
the product.
• If the start/30-second button is
pressed while the microwave is in
use, this will default set the power to
level 10 as well as adding an extra
30-seconds of cooking time.
OTHER USES FOR
YOUR MICROWAVE
• To proof yeast doughs, place pre-
pared dough in a large bowl and
cover with plastic wrap. Place a 2-
cup measure filled with 1 cup water
in the microwave and bring to the
boil. Move it immediately to back
corner of microwave and place cov-
ered bowl of dough in the micro-
wave. Close door and let rise in the
warm, steamy microwave for 20 to
30 minutes until doubled in volume.
Remove from microwave and pro-
ceed according to recipe instruc-
tions.
• Decrystallize honey by uncovering
the jar and placing in the microwave
for 30 to 60 seconds on Medium
High (PL-7).
• Get more juice from citrus. Place
lemons and limes in microwave on
High (PL-10) for 20 to 30 seconds
and your juice yield will be greatly
improved and less difficult.
• Soften freezer-hard ice cream by
microwaving on Medium (PL-5) for
30 to 60 seconds.
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TIP AND HINTS
CLEANING
Keeping your microwave clean will keep
it working efficiently and effectively.
• In a 2-cup measure, bring 1 cup wa-
ter mixed with 2 tablespoons lemon
juice or baking soda to a boil in the
microwave. Allow to stand in micro-
wave for 5 minutes to steam. Then
wipe walls of microwave with clean
paper towels, a damp clean towel or
a dampened microfiber cloth to re-
move softened cooking residues.
• Do not use scouring pads or abra
-
sive or harsh detergents.
• If using a chemical-based spray for
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.
COOKING
• To boil liquids, microwave until the
surface bubbles actively, just like
boiling on the stovetop.
• Although cooking dried beans in the
microwave is not recommended, you
can presoak them by “flash-soaking”
in the microwave: cover beans with
2 inches of water in a microwave-
safe container on high for 12 min
-
utes. 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.
• Carryover cooking – When micro
-
waving, foods will continue cooking
after the microwave has stopped. It
is better to undercook slightly and let
foods stand to prevent overcooking.
• The type of food and its individual
characteristics will be an indicator of
how it cooks. Microwaving is par-
ticularly well suited to cooking veg-
etables 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 tra-
ditional methods may be tough and
rubbery because of their complex
protein/fat structure.
• Foods cooked in the microwave will
be greatly affected by their starting
temperature. Room temperature
foods will not take as long to cook
as foods taken right from the refrig-
erator.
• Move foods around and stir them
frequently to ensure even cooking.
• You will get best results with veg
-
etables and seafood when they are
of similar size and thickness. Veg-
etables should be cut and trimmed
to similar sizes.
• Arrange foods in a “spoke” or
“wreath” pattern if possible to help
cook evenly.
• Do not cook eggs in their shells –
they will burst! If poaching eggs,
prick yolks with tines of a fork so
that they do not burst.
• For cooking hot cereals such as oat
-
meal, follow package instructions.
Cook in a large enough container to
allow for boil-ups.
• To melt chocolate in the microwave,
cut it into 1-inch 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 nec-
essary. 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-
MICROWAVE – chocolate burns eas-
ily!
• Toast nuts, bread crumbs and coco
-
nut. Spread them on a microwave-
safe plate or pie plate. Microwave on
High for 1 to 3 minutes, stirring once
every minute. There will be carryover
cooking, so take care not to over-
cook or these items will burn.
Instruction
Booklet
Reverse Side
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®
Compact Microwave
CMW-55 Series
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