Cuisinart CMW-100C User manual

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Cuisinart
TM
Microwave Oven
CMW-100C
INSTRUCTION
BOOKLET

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IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns,
electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or
exposure to excessive microwave energy:
When using electrical appliances basic
safety precautions should be followed
including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using the
appliance.
2. Read and follow the specific warning:
“PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY,”
page 3.
3. This appliance must be grounded.
Connect only to properly grounded
outlet. See “GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 3.
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 – are able to explode
and should not be heated in this oven.
6. Use this appliance only for its intend-
ed use as described in this manual.
Do not use corrosive chemicals or
vapours in this appliance. This oven is
specifically designed to heat or cook
food. It is not designed for industrial
or laboratory use.
7. As with any appliance, close
supervision is necessary when it
is used by children.
8. Do not operate this appliance if it has
a damaged cord or plug, if it is not
working properly or if it has been
damaged or dropped.
9. This appliance should be serviced
only by qualified service technicians.
Contact 1-800-472-7606.
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 surfaces.
15. Do not let cord hang over edge of
table or counter.
16. When cleaning surfaces of door and
oven that comes 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 cavity for storage
purposes. Do not leave paper
products, cooking utensils or food in
the cavity when not in use.
18. Liquids such as water, coffee, or tea
can be overheated beyond the boiling
point without appearing to be boiling.
Visible bubbling or boiling when the
container is removed from the micro-
wave oven is not always present.
THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT
LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER
WHEN THE CONTAINER IS
DISTURBED OR A UTENSIL IS
INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
19. To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
a. Do not overheat the liquid.
b. Stir the liquid both before and half-
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c. Do not use straight-sided
containers with narrow necks.
Use a wide mouth container.
d. After heating, allow the container
to stand in the microwave oven
for at least 20 seconds before
removing the container.
e. Use extreme care when inserting
a spoon or other utensil into the
container. This may also cause
delayed eruptive boiling.
20. Do not operate your appliance in an
appliance garage or under a wall cabi-
net. When storing in an appliance
garage, always unplug the unit from
the electrical outlet. Not doing so
could create a risk of fire, especially
if the appliance touches the walls of
the garage or the door touches the
unit as it closes.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD
USE ONLY
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY
1. Do not attempt to operate this oven
with the door open as this can result
in harmful exposure to microwave
energy. It is important not to break or
tamper with the safety interlocks.
2. Do not place any object between the
oven front face and the door or allow
soil or cleaner residue to accumulate
on sealing surfaces.
3. Do not operate the oven if it is
damaged. It is particularly important
that the oven door closes properly
and that there is no damage to the
door (for example, make sure that it is
not bent); hinges and latches (for
example, make sure that they are not
broken or loosened); door seals and
sealing surface.
4. The oven should not be adjusted or
repaired by anyone except properly
qualified service personnel.
If the microwave unit is not kept clean, its
surface could be degraded and lead to a
hazardous situation.
SPECIAL CORD SET
INSTRUCTIONS
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.
GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the
event of an electrical short circuit,
grounding reduces the risk of electric
shock by providing an escape wire for the
electric current. This appliance is
equipped with a cord with a grounding
wire and grounding plug. The plug must
be plugged into an outlet that is properly
installed and grounded.
Consult a qualified electrician or 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 grounding
plug, and a 3-slot receptacle that will
accept the plug on the appliance.
1. A short power-supply cord is provid-
ed to reduce the risks resulting from
CIRCUIT GROUNDING
CONDUCTOR CONNECTED
PROPERLY
GROUNDING
PRONG
GROUNDING
LUG
ADAPTER COVER
MOUNTING
SCREW
COVER OF
GROUNDED
OUTLET BOX

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becoming entangled in or tripping
over a longer cord.
2. Longer cord sets or an extension
cord should not be used unless the
following precautions are followed
(see 3, below).
3.
If a long cord or extension cord is used:
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so that it will not drape over the
countertop or tabletop where it can
be pulled on by children 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......................... 3
Introduction .......................................... 4
Important Safeguards........................... 4
Specifications....................................... 5
Containers ............................................ 5
Setting up your Oven ........................... 5
Materials You Can Use in
Microwave Oven ................................ 6
Materials to be Avoided in
Microwave Oven ................................ 7
Installation .........................................7-8
Control Panel and Features ................. 8
Operation......................................... 8-10
Pre-Set Auto Menu
Cooking Chart.................................. 11
Troubleshooting.................................. 12
Warranty ............................................. 35
INTRODUCTION
This is not your ordinary microwave oven.
It has more – inside and out. Inside it’s
solid, nonporous, easy-to-sanitize stain-
less steel. Outside you’ll find 25 prepro-
grammed control options. It performs all
the standard reheating and defrosting
microwave tasks with ease, setting time
and temperature for specific items. But it
is also large enough, and smart enough,
to let you cook from scratch. Check out
the recipes for cooking fish and rice,
steaming vegetables, or roasting garlic.
And don’t miss the 2, 4 and 6 slice bacon
buttons. Cook healthier, cook faster, cook
easier… with the Cuisinart stainless steel
microwave.
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
injury to persons or exposure to excessive
microwave oven energy when using your
appliance, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
1.
The oven must be placed on a level
surface.
2. The glass turntable and turntable
assembly must be in the oven during
cooking. Handle the glass turntable
carefully and place cookware on it
gently to avoid possible breakage.
3. Incorrect use of browning dish may
cause the turntable to break. See
“Materials you can use in a
microwave oven,” page 6.
4. Use only the correctly 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 heat-
ing/hotspots may occur and could
cause injury.
9. Do not heat narrow-necked
containers, such as syrup bottles.
10. Do not attempt to deep-fry in your
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11. Do not attempt home canning in this
microwave oven, as it is impossible to
be sure all contents of the jar have
reached boiling temperature.
12. Do not use this microwave oven for
commercial purpose. This microwave
oven is made for household use only.
13. To prevent delayed eruptive boiling of
hot liquids and beverages or scalding
yourself, stir liquid before placing the
container in the oven and again half-
way through cooking time. Let it stand
in the oven for a short time and stir
again before removing the container.
14. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean
condition could lead to deterioration
that could adversely affect the life of
the appliance and possibly result in a
hazardous situation.
15. Do not let cord hang over edge of
table or counter.
16. When cleaning door and oven
surfaces use only mild, nonabrasive
soaps or detergents applied with a
sponge or soft cloth.
17. Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea
can heat beyond the boiling point
without appearing to be boiling. This
is called delayed eruptive boiling.
When the container is removed from
the oven, there is a danger that very
hot liquids could suddenly boiling
over when the container is disturbed
or a spoon or other utensil is inserted
into the liquid.
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 microwave 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 question following the
procedure below.
Material/Container Test:
1. Fill a microwave-safe container with
1 cup (250ml) of cold water along
with the material or container in
question.
2.
Cook on maximum power for 1 minute.
3. Carefully feel the material or
container. If it is warm, do not use it
for microwave cooking.
4.
Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time.
SETTING UP YOUR OVEN
Parts and Accessories
Remove the oven and all contents from
the carton and oven interior.
1. Control Panel
2. Turntable Shaft
3. Turntable Assembly
4. Glass Turntable
5. Observation Window
6. Door Assembly
7. Safety Interlock System
SPECIFICATIONS
Model: CMW-100C
Rated Voltage: 120V~ 60Hz
Rated Input Power: 1450W
Rated Output Power: 1000W
Oven Capacity: 28L
Turntable Diameter: 12.40 inches
(31.5 cm)
External Dimensions
(WxHxD):
20.5 x 17.5 x
13.2 inches
(52.0 x 44.4 x
33.5 cm)
Approximate
Net Weight:
33.5 lbs.
(15.2 kg).

Aluminum foil
Shielding only. Small smooth pieces may be used to cover
thin parts of the 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) about 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 dishes.
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 colour/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 instructions.
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 YOU CAN USE IN MICROWAVE OVEN
ARCING:
Sparks or electric flashes that crackle or pop. Arcing can produce heat that is quite
intense and can damage the interior of the microwave or containers being used in the
microwave. It can also cause fire.
Arcing occurs when metal containers are used in the microwave and can also occur
with the use of metal skewers, metal clamps, or twist ties for plastic bags. To prevent
arcing, use these charts (below and following page) to determine which materials are
microwave-safe, or follow instructions from container/wrap manufacturer.

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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 assem-
bly 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 12 for details.
COUNTERTOP
INSTALLATION
Remove all packing material and acces-
sories. Examine the oven for any damage
such as dents or broken door. Do not
install if oven is damaged.
Remove any protective film found on the
microwave oven cabinet surface.
Do not remove the mica cover that is
attached to the oven cavity. This is found
on the right inside wall of the microwave
and protects the magnetron.
1. Select a level surface that provides
enough open space for the intake and/
or outlet vents.
A minimum clearance of 3.0 inches
(7.5 cm) is required between the oven
and any adjacent walls. One side must
be open.
a. Leave a minimum clearance of
12 inches (30cm) above the oven.
b. Do not remove the legs from the
bottom of the oven.
c. Blocking the intake and/or outlet
openings can damage the oven.
d. Place the oven as far away from radi-
os and TV as possible. Operation of
microwave oven may cause interfer-
ence to your radio or TV reception.
2. Plug your oven into a standard house-
hold outlet. Be sure the voltage and the
frequency are the same as the voltage
and the frequency on the rating label.
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.
MATERIALS TO BE AVOIDED IN MICROWAVE OVEN

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WARNING: Do not install oven over a
range cooktop or other heat-producing
appliance. If installed near or over a heat
source, the oven could be damaged and
the warranty would be void.
CONTROL PANEL AND
FEATURES
1. AM/PM
2. Memory
3. Kitchen Timer
4. Auto Defrost
5. Time Defrost
6Auto Menu
7. Number Keys
8. Clock/Pre-Set
9. Power
10. Stop/Clear
Clears all previous settings pressed
before cooking starts. During
cooking, press once to stop oven;
twice to stop and clear all entries.
11. Start/+30 seconds
OPERATION
1. Power Level
Ten power levels are available.
Note: If you want to set the power level to
something other than high, press the
power button repeatedly until desired
power level is reached. Power counts
down from high to low.
Use number buttons to set a cooking
time. You can set a time from one
second to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.
To set a time over one minute enter
the seconds too. For example, to set
30 minutes, enter
3-0-0-0.
2. Setting the clock/pre-set
a. Press the CLOCK button.
b.
To enter the time of day at least
3 numbers must be pressed. For
example for 2:21pm press 2–2–1
c. Press the AM/PM button to select
AM/PM.
d. Press Clock button to set.
3. Kitchen Timer
a. Press KITCHEN TIMER.
b. Press the number keys to enter the
desired cooking time, for example
press 2–3–0 for 2
minutes and 30 seconds (the
maximum cooking time is
99 minutes and 99 seconds).
c. Press START/+30SEC. to
confirm setting. Clock indicator will
be lighted.
d. When the cooking time is finished,
clock indicator will go out and the
buzzer will ring 5 times.
Level Power Display
10 100% PL10
9 90% PL9
8 80% PL8
7 70% PL7
6 60% PL6
5 50% PL5
4 40% PL4
3 30% PL3
2 20% PL2
1 10% PL1

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4. Microwave cooking
a. Press POWER repeatedly to select
microwave power. and
or will show on display.
b. Press number keys to enter the
cooking time; the maximum
cooking time is 99 minutes and
99 seconds.
c.
Press START/+30SEC. to start cook-
ing, and the remaining cooking time
will be displayed. “:”, , or
indicators will be flashing.
Note: In the process of setting, if the
STOP/CLEAR button is pressed or if
there is no operation within 1 minute,
the oven will go back to the former
setting automatically.
5. Express Cooking
a. For quick starting, instant cooking at
100% power level can be started by
selecting a cooking time from 1 to 6
minutes by pressing Express Cook
number pads 1 to 6. Press
START/+30SEC. to increase the
cooking time; the maximum
cooking time is 99 minutes and
59 seconds.
b. For quick starting, instant cooking at
100% power level with 30 seconds’
cooking time can be started by
pressing START/+30SEC. Each press
on the same button will increase
cooking time by 30 seconds. The
maximum cooking time is 99 minutes
and 59 seconds.
Note: Each press on START/+30SEC. will
increase the cooking by 30 seconds
for the microwave and Auto menu
cooking. However, the operation will
not work with Auto Defrost operation.
6. Auto Defrost
a. Press AUTO DEFROST.
LED will display “0”. At
the same time, the , ,
indicators will be lighted .
b. Press numerical pads to enter weight
of food to be defrosted. Enter the
weight between 4 and 100 oz.
c. If the weight entered is not between
4 to 100, the entry will be invalid. No
beep will sound and the microwave
will not work until valid numbers are
entered.
d. Press START/+30SEC. to start
defrosting and the remaining cooking
time will be displayed. “:”, and
indicators will be flashing and
the “Oz” indicator will go out.
7. Defrosting by Time
a. Press TIME DEFROST. At the same
time, , , indicators will
be lighted.
b. Press number keys to enter defrost-
ing time. The time range is 00:01 to
99:99 minutes.
c. If the time entered is not within 0:01
to 99:99, no beep will sound and the
microwave will not work until valid
numbers are entered.
d. The default microwave power is
power level 3. If you want to change
the power level, press POWER once,
and the LED will display “PL 3”, then
press the number pad for the power
level you want.
e. Press START/+30SEC. to start
defrosting. The remaining cooking
time will be displayed. “:” and
indicators will be flashing.
8. Memory Function
a. Press MEMORY to choose memory
1-5 procedure. The LED will display
1,2,3...5.
b. If the procedure has been set, press
Start/ +30 Sec. to use it. If not, con-
tinue to set the procedure.
c. After setting, press MEMORY to save
the procedure and turn back to the
stand-by state. If you press Start/ +30
Sec., it will save the
setting and run the procedure.
9. Child-Lock Function
To Lock: For quick start, press STOP/
CLEAR for 3 seconds. There will be a
long beep denoting the activation of
the child-lock state.
To unlock:
Press STOP/
CLEAR for 3
seconds.
There will be
a long beep denoting that the lock is
deactivated.

10. Cooking End Signal
When the cooking is over, the buzzer
will sound 5 beeps to signal that the
cooking is finished.
11. Multi-section Cooking
The microwave can be programmed
to cook on 2 different power levels for
the duration of a cooking cycle. For
example, if you want to cook with
80% microwave power for 5 minutes
and then 60% microwave power for
10 minutes, follow these steps:
1. To select 80% microwave power,
press POWER repeatedly until
PL8 is displayed.
2. Press the number buttons “5”,
“0”, “0” to set the cooking time.
3. To select 60% microwave power,
press POWER repeatedly until
PL6 is displayed.
4. Press number buttons “1”, “0”,
“0”, “0” to set the cooking time.
5. Press START/+30 SEC to start
cooking.
12. Pre-Set Function
The microwave can be programmed
to start in advance. For example, if
the time of day is 7pm the microwave
can be set to start cooking at 9pm.
First select either the power level and
time or auto menu options of your
choice (see page 8 and 11 for instruc-
tions). Follow steps below to set the
Pre-Set function:
1. Press CLOCK/PRE-SET and enter
the time of day to begin program
cooking (for example, 9.00).
2. Press the start button.
3. The clock icon on the LED dis-
play will flash until the unit oper-
ates at the pre-set time.
To cancel the Pre-Set function,
press STOP.
13. Inquiring Function
During use the microwave CLOCK/
PRE-SET, POWER, and AM/PM
buttons can be pressed to inquire
current status or setting.
1. AM/PM button: In the clock set-
ting the AM/PM button can be
pressed to display either A or P
time setting.
2. CLOCK/PRE-SET button: During
cooking operation when the
CLOCK/PRE-SET button is
pressed the LED will display the
clock for three seconds and the
AM/PM for another three sec-
onds.
3. In pre-set state, the LED will dis-
play the clock and the seconds
will be flashing at the same time.
Press AM/PM and either A or P
will be displayed for 3 seconds.
Then press CLOCK/PRE-SET to
inquire the pre-set time. The pre-
set time will be flashing for three
seconds, the AM/PM will be dis-
played for another three seconds.
The oven will then turn back to
the clock state setting.
4. During cooking when the POWER
button is pressed, the current
microwave power will be dis-
played on LED for three seconds.
After which the oven will return to
previous state.
14. OTHER SPECIFICATIONS
a. In standby state, if the set clock
digital tube displays current time,
the icon “ : ” would flash; other-
wise, it shows “0:00”.
b. In setting function state, LED
displays corresponding setting.
c. In working or pause state, LED
displays remainder cooking time.
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Item Weight/Amount Notes
Popcorn
(Use only
prepackaged
bagged popcorn.
Do not pop
loose popcorn)
1.75 ounces (50 g)
3.00 ounces (85 g)
3.5 ounces (100 g)
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.
Beverage 8 ounces (230 g)
16 ounces (460 g)
Reheat beverage in microwave-safe mugs/
cups. Do not cover. Place cups in microwave.
After heating stir well.
Rice 1 cup (250 ml) white rice +
2 cups (500 ml) liquid
2 cups (500 ml) white rice +
4 cups (1 L) liquid
1 cup (250 ml) brown rice +
2½ cups (625 ml) liquid
To prepare rice, combine rice and cooking
liquid (water, stock, broth) in a 3-quart
(2.84 L) microwave-safe casserole with lid. Let
rice stand for 10 minutes after cooking.
Reheat Soup, 1 cup (250 ml)
Soup, 2 cups (500 ml)
Casserole, 1 cup (250 ml)
Casserole, 2 cups (500 ml)
Dinner plate
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.
Bacon 2 slices
4 slices
6 slices
Place a double layer of microwave-safe paper
towels on a microwavable dish large enough
to fit a single layer of bacon slices – two to six
slices. Do not allow strips to overlap. Cover
with another paper towel.
Let bacon stand for 2 minutes before removing
and serving, to allow carry-over cooking to finish.
Baked potato 8 ounces (230 g)
16 ounces (460 g)
24 ounces (690 g)
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.
Fresh vegetables 1 cup (250 ml)
2 cups (500 ml)
3 cups (750 ml)
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.
Frozen vegetables 1 cup (250 ml)
2 cups (500 ml)
3 cups (750 ml)
Remove from packaging and place in
microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Add a small
amount of liquid (2 to 4 tablespoons [30 ml to
60 ml]). Cover and cook. Stir and let stand.
Add more cooking times as needed.
Preset Microwave Auto Menu Cooking
You can easily prepare foods using the Preset Microwave Cooking buttons on your
Cuisinart Microwave.
Press the desired button to choose cooking function. The LED display will show the first
amount/serving size. Press the button repeatedly to select proper amount/serving size.
Press START/+30 SEC button to begin cooking.
PRESET AUTO MENU COOKING CHART
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12
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
micro fibre 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 was 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 was 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 was 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING

Recipe Booklet

14
TIP AND HINTS
CLEANING
Keeping your microwave clean will
keep it working efficiently and
effectively.
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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.
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abrasive or harsh detergents.
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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
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surface bubbles actively, just like
boiling on the stovetop.
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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.
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microwaving, foods will continue
cooking after the microwave has
stopped. It is better to undercook
slightly and let foods stand to
prevent overcooking.
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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.
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be greatly affected by their starting
temperature. Room temperature
foods will not take as long to cook
as foods taken right from the
refrigerator.
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frequently to ensure even cooking.
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vegetables and seafood when they
are of similar size and thickness.
Vegetables should be cut and
trimmed to similar sizes.
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“wreath” pattern if possible to help
cook evenly.
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they will burst! If poaching eggs,
prick yolks with tines of a fork so
that they do not burst.
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oatmeal, follow package
instructions. Cook in a large
enough container to allow for boil-
ups.
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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
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MICROWAVE – chocolate burns
easily!
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coconut. 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 overcook or these
items will burn.
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Remove from original wrapper and
microwave on Medium-Low (PL-3)
for about 40 to 60 seconds.
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and place on small microwavable
dish. Microwave on Low (PL-1 or
PL-2) for 20 to 30 seconds for each
2 tablespoons.
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tablespoons and place in glass
measuring cup. Cover loosely with
wax paper to prevent spattering.
Microwave on High (PL-10) in
30-second increments until three-
quarters melted, then stir to
complete melting.
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waffles, place in a microwave-safe
container with a handle (sugar
syrups get extremely hot), and
microwave on High (PL-10) for
30-second intervals until warm.
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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
instant-read thermometer in foods
– it is only for checking finished
cooking temperatures.
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cooking. Check manufacturer’s
instructions as to microwavability.
China or porcelain with gold or
silver in the pattern cannot be
microwaved. Do no reuse deli
containers, plastic containers from
frozen food items, or other “single
use containers” such as margarine
tubs or whipped topping containers
in the microwave, as they may
change chemically/physically 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.
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it is tempered glass or it will shatter.
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If using paper goods in the
microwave, use only white,
undecorated materials, not made of
recycled papers (these may contain
chemicals or bits of metal which
can ignite). For paper towels it is
suggested that the package have a
microwave-safe claim for the
product.
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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
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prepared dough in a large bowl and
cover with plastic wrap. Place a
2-cup (500 ml) measure filled with
1 cup (250 ml) water in the
microwave and bring to the boil.
Move it immediately to back corner
of microwave and place covered
bowl of dough in the microwave.
Close door and let rise in the warm,
steamy microwave for 20 to 30
minutes until doubled in volume.
Remove from microwave and
proceed according to recipe
instructions.
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the jar and placing in the microwave
for 30 to 60 seconds on Medium
High (PL-7).
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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.
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microwaving on Medium (PL-5) for
30 to 60 seconds.
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sugar, 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 seconds.
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dish/bowl. For 1 cup (250 ml) rice,
sprinkle with 2-3 teaspoons
(10-15 ml) water, and cover with a
plate or plastic wrap. Microwave on
High (PL-10) for 1½ minutes. Let
stand for 2 minutes before using.
SUGGESTED DISHES FOR USE IN
THE MICROWAVE
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– 1-cup, 2-cup, 4-cup and 8-cup
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ramekins – 4 to 8 ounces (115 g to
230 g) in size.
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– 1½-quart, 3-quart (1.4 L , 2.8 L)
sizes
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– 12-ounce, 24-ounce (340 g, 680 g)
sizes.
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Glass/ceramic 9- to 12-inch (22.8 cm
to 30 cm) pie plates
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dishes – 1-quart, 2-quart, 3-quart
(940 ml, 1.89 L and 2.83 L) sizes
COOKING GUIDE
The following guides will help you to
cook a variety of foods in the
microwave. 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
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roasting rack in a microwave-safe
dish.
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narrow strips of aluminum foil to
shield any bone tips or thin meat
areas.
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places before letting the meat stand
the recommended time.
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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” appearance and make
finished product more visually
appealing.
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removal temperatures. The
temperature of the food will rise
during the standing time.
FOOD COOK TIME/
POWER LEVEL DIRECTIONS
Boneless
roast beef
Up to 4 lbs.
(1.8 kg)
Cooking Time:
Rare – 7-11 min/lb for 115°F (46°C)
Medium – 8-12 min/lb for 120°F
(49°C)
Well Done – 9-14 min/lb for 145°F
(63°C)
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.
(1.8 kg)
Cooking Time:
Well Done – 11-15 min/lb for 160°F
(71°C)
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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GUIDE FOR COOKING
POULTRY IN YOUR
MICROWAVE
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roasting rack in a microwave-safe
dish.
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prevent spattering.
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shield bone tips, thin meat areas or
areas that start to overcook.
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places before letting the poultry
stand the recommended time.
GUIDE FOR COOKING
FISH/SHELLFISH IN
YOUR MICROWAVE
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to outside.
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create pieces of similar size and
thickness.
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or wax paper.
FOOD COOK TIME/
POWER LEVEL DIRECTIONS
Whole
Chicken
Up to 4 lbs.
(1.8 kg)
Cooking Time:
6-9 mins/lb
170°F - 180°F
(77°C -82°C)
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.
(1 kg)
Cooking Time:
6-9 mins/lb
180°F (82°C) dark meat
170°F (77°C) 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
(500 g) filets of even
thickness
Cooking Time: 4-6 minutes
Power Level: High (PL-10)
Let stand 3 minutes before serving.
Salmon, fillets
1 pound (500 g)
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
(500 g)
Cooking Time: 4-6 minutes
Power Level: High (PL-10)
Fold over to create thickness of
about ¾ inch (1.9 cm). Let stand
3 minutes before serving.
Shrimp, 1 pound
(500 g), 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
(500 g), 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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SUGGESTIONS FOR
COOKING EGGS IN
YOUR MICROWAVE
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never warm hard-cooked eggs in
the shell; they can explode.
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allow for carryover cooking during
which time they will finish cooking;
they become tough if overcooked.
SUGGESTIONS
FOR COOKING
VEGETABLES IN
YOUR MICROWAVE
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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.
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carrots, peas, lima beans will cook
faster than larger ones.
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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.
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asparagus and broccoli with the
stem ends pointing toward the edge
of the dish and the tips toward the
center.
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always cover the dish with a lid or
vented microwave plastic wrap.
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asparagus, arrange trimmed
asparagus in a spoke fashion, stem
end out. About two-thirds through
cooking reverse so that tips are on
the outer edge.
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vegetables such as potatoes,
squash, eggplant, etc., in several
spots before cooking to prevent
them from bursting.
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rearrange whole vegetables halfway
through the cooking time.
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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
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minutes before cooking is
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VEGETABLE PREPARATION DIRECTIONS
Artichokes
globe (2-about 10
ounces [60 g- about
290 g] each)
Choose firm, closed
artichokes. Wash
well; trim stems and
cut about 1 inch
(2.5 cm) 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
(50 ml) 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 [500 g])
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 (2.5 cm
to 5 cm) lengths.
Place in casserole/baking dish with 3
tablespoons (45 ml) 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 (2.5 cm to
3.75 cm) 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 (500 g) (3 to 4
medium)
Trim stems to 1-inch
(2.5 cm). 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 (45 ml) 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 (500 g)
Wash, remove and
discard stalks and
outer leaves. Cut
into florets (1-inch
[2.5 cm]) or spears.
Place in casserole/baking dish with 3
tablespoons (45 ml) 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 (500 g)
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
(50 ml) water. Cover. Microwave on High for
7 to 9 minutes, stirring once during cooking.
Carrots
1 pound (500 g)
Wash and peel. Cut
into ¼-inch (0.6 cm)
slices or julienne.
Place in casserole/baking dish with 3
tablespoons (45 ml) 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 (500 g)
Rinse (they may be
prewashed, but
rinse again).
Place in casserole/baking dish with 3
tablespoons (45 ml) water. Microwave on
High (PL-10) for 7 to 9 minutes, stirring once
during cooking.

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VEGETABLE PREPARATION DIRECTIONS
Cauliflower
1 pound (500 g)
Wash; remove and
discard leaves.
Leave whole or cut/
break into florets.
Place in casserole/baking dish with 3
tablespoons (45 ml) of water. Cover. Microwave
on High (PL-10), 9 to 12 minutes for a whole
head, 7 to 11 minutes for florets (stirring once
during cooking).
Celery
6 stalks
Remove leaves,
wash. Cut into
½-inch (1.25 cm)
slices.
Place in casserole/baking dish with 2
tablespoons (30 ml) water. Microwave on High
(PL-10) for 5 to 6 minutes, until crisp/tender,
stirring once during cooking.
Corn
4 ears
Remove husks and
silk; cut kernels
from ears to yield
about 2 cups (500
ml).
Place in casserole/baking dish with 2
tablespoons (30 ml) water. Cover. Microwave
on High for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring once.
Corn on the Cob
4 ears
Remove husks and
silk.
Wrap each ear in waxed paper or parchment.
Place on glass turntable. Microwave on High
(PL-10) for 2 to 4 minutes for 1 ear, 4 to 6
minutes for 2 ears, 7 to 10 minutes for 3 ears,
and 9 to 12 minutes for 4 ears.
Fennel
2 bulbs
Trim, discarding
upper stalks and
tough/wilted outer
layer of stalks. Cut
thin slice from root
end/base. Wash.
Cut into quarters
lengthwise or cut
into ½-inch (1.25
cm) slices.
Place in casserole/baking dish with ¼ cup
(50 ml) water. Cover. Microwave on High for
6 to 8 minutes, until tender, stirring once during
cooking.
Lima Beans
3 cups (750 ml about
3 pounds in pods/
shells)
Shell lima beans
and rinse.
Place lima beans in a microwave-safe dish with
¼ cup (50 ml) water. Microwave on High
(PL-10) for 6 to 9 minutes.
Mushrooms
1 pound (500 g)
Wash and dry
immediately. Leave
whole, quarter or
slice.
Place in casserole/baking dish with 2
tablespoons (30 ml) melted butter or extra
virgin olive oil. Cover. Microwave on High (PL-
10) for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring twice during
cooking.To sauté, melt ½ tablespoon (7 ml)
each of unsalted butter and olive oil in a
microwave-safe pie plate for 20 seconds on
High (PL-10). Add up to 6 ounces (170 g) sliced
mushrooms to plate and toss to coat. Season
to taste. Microwave on High (PL-10) uncovered
for 5 minutes, stirring twice during cooking.
Onions
Small boiling or pearl,
8 ounces (230 g)
Peel boiling onions
before cooking. Peel
pearl onions after
cooking.
Place in casserole/baking dish with 3
tablespoons (45 ml) water. Cover. Microwave on
High (PL-10), for 3 to 5 minutes – undercook if
adding to a dish that will be cooked further.
Parsnips
1 pound (500 g)
Wash and peel. Cut
into ¼-inch (0.6 cm)
slices or quarter
lengthwise and cut
into 2 inch (5 cm)
lengths.
Place in casserole/baking dish with 3
tablespoons (45 ml) water. Cover. Microwave
on High (PL-10) for 4 to 7 minutes, until tender,
stirring once during cooking.