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Cuisinart® Compact Microwave

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

CMW-55 Series

IB-8083

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.

2. Read and follow the specific 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 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 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 technicians. Contact 1-800-726-0190.

10. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.

11. Do not store or use this appliance outdoors.

12. 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

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

break or tamper with the safety interlocks.

2. Do not place any object between the front of the oven interior and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

3. Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the door (for example, make sure that it is not bent); hinges and latches (for example, make sure that they are not broken or loosened); door seals and sealing surface.

4. The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

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

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

WARNING

RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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

SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER - Electric Shock Hazard

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

1. A short power-supply cord is pro vided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

2. Longer cord sets or an extension cord should not be used unless the following precautions are followed (see 3, below).

3. If a long cord or extension cord is used:

• The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.

• The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord.

• The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.

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 presets and you’ll be amazed at how easily you can prepare a meal, snack or beverage. And be sure to enjoy this oven’s unique two-stage feature, which lets you set it to automatically shift from one function to another. There’s so much to look forward to. Bon appetit!

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

1. The oven must be placed on a level surface.

2. The glass turntable and turntable assembly must be in the oven during cooking. Handle the glass turntable carefully and place cookware on it gently to avoid possible breakage.

3. Incorrect use of a browning dish may cause the turntable to break, 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 impossible to be sure all contents of the jar have reached boiling temperature.

12. Do not use this microwave oven for commercial purposes. This microwave oven is made for household use only.

13. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.

SPECIFICATIONS

Model: CMW-55

Rated Voltage: 120V~ 60Hz Rated Input Power: 1050W Rated Output Power: 700W Oven Capacity: 0.6 Cu Ft Turntable Diameter: 9.6 inches External Dimensions (WxHxD):

Approximate Net Weight: 22 lbs.

17.3 x 13.0 x 10.2 inches

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 nonmetallic materials that are not safe to use for microwaving. If in doubt, you can test the material/container in question following the procedure below.

Material/Container Test

1. Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup of cold water (250ml) along with the material or container in question.

2. Cook on maximum power for 1 minute.

3. Carefully feel the material or con tainer. If it is warm, do not use it for microwave cooking.

4. Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time.

MATERIALS YOU CAN USE IN MICROWAVE

Arcing is sparks or electric flashes that crackle or pop. Arcing can produce heat

that is quite intense and can damage the interior of the microwave or containers being used in the microwave. It can also cause fire.

Arcing occurs when metal containers are used in the microwave and can also occur

with the use of metal skewers, metal clamps, or twist ties for plastic bags. To prevent arcing, use these charts (below and following page) to determine which materials are microwave safe, or follow instructions from container/wrap manufacturer.

Shielding only. Small smooth pieces may be used to cover

Aluminum foil

Browning dish

Dinnerware

Glass jars

Glassware

Oven cooking bags

Paper plates &

cups

Paper towels

Parchment paper

Plastic

Plastic wrap

Thermometers Microwave safe only (meat and candy thermometers).

Wax paper

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.

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 Incorrect usage may cause the turntable to break.

Microwave safe only. Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.

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.

Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim. Do not use cracked or chipped glassware.

Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape.

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.

Use to cover food for reheating and for absorbing fat. Use with supervision for short-term cooking only.

Use as a cover to prevent splattering or as a wrap for steaming.

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.

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.

Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture inside.

⁄16 inch (5mm) above the turntable.

MATERIALS TO BE AVOIDED IN MICROWAVE

Aluminum tray May cause arcing. Transfer food to microwave-safe dish.

Food carton with

metal handle

Metal or metal-

trimmed utensils

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

Wood

May cause arcing. Transfer food to microwave-safe dish.

Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may cause arcing.

Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when exposed to high temperature.

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

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

3.0 inch (8 cm)

3.0 inch

(8 cm)

12.0 inch (30 cm)

Open

1. Hub (on bottom of glass turntable)

2. Glass Turntable

3. Turntable Assembly

4. Turntable Shaft

1. Select a level surface that provides enough open space for the intake an/or outlet vents.

2. Do not remove the legs from the bottom of the oven.

3. Leave a minimum clearance of 12 inches (30cm) above the oven. A minimum clearance of 3.0 (8cm) inches is required between the oven and any adjacent walls. One side must be open.

4. Remove any protective film found on the microwave oven cabinet surface.

5. Do not remove the light brown mica cover “wave guard” that is attached to the oven cavity to protect the magnetron.

6. Blocking the intake and/or outlet openings can damage the oven.

7. Operation of microwave oven may cause interference to other electronic equipment in the vicinity.

8. Plug your oven into a standard household outlet. Be sure the voltage and the frequency are the same as the voltage and the frequency on the rating label.

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 corresponding 00 is flashing. Time entered can be 1:00–12:59.

For example, for 10:12, press 1, 0, 1, 2 in turn.

3. Press START/+30SEC. to confirm. Time will appear in LED.

Note:

To see the time of day while the timer is showing cooking time, press 0/CLOCK. To see the power level currently in use, press POWER. The LED will resume previous display after three seconds.

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 corresponding 00 is flashing on display. The maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.

3. Press START/+30SEC. to confirm setting.

4. When the cooking time has elapsed, the buzzer will sound 5 times and the LED will display the current time.

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 button will increase cooking time by 30 seconds. The maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.

Note: Press START/+30SEC. to

increase selected cooking time by 30-second increments. This applies to microwave and Express cooking. However, the operation will not work when defrosting by weight.

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

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 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 Popcorn)

Once 1.75 oz. 1.75

Twice 3.0 oz. 3.0

Three times 3.5 oz. 3.5

Weight Display

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)

Once 8 oz. 1

Twice 1 lb. 2

Three times 1½ lb. 3

Weight Display

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)

Once 1 slice 1

Twice 2 slices 2

Three times 3 slices 3

Weight Display

Beverages

1. Press BEVERAGE repeatedly until a preset number of ounces you wish appears in the display; 1, 2, 3 will be displayed in sequence.

You can reheat 1 to 3 cups of

beverage each time (each approximately 8oz/250ml). For example, press BEVERAGE twice; 2 appears in the display.

2. Press START/+30 SEC. to cook.

3. Buzzer sounds five times when cooking is finished. 0:00 displays. If the clock has been set, current time will be displayed.

Soup

1. Press SOUP repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the display. 4.0, 8.0,12.0,16.0 will be displayed in sequence.

For example, press SOUP twice;

8.0 appears in the display.

2. Press START/+30 SEC. to cook.

3. Buzzer sounds five times when cooking is finished. 0:00 displays. If the clock has been set, current time will be displayed.

Reheat

1. Press REHEAT repeatedly until a preset number of ounces you wish appears in the display; 9.0,

12.0 and 18.0 will be displayed in sequence. For example, press REHEAT twice; 12.0 appears in the display.

2. Press START/+30 SEC. to cook. Time counts down.

3. Buzzer sounds five times when cooking is finished. 0:00 displays. If the clock has been set, current time will be displayed.

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 displays. If the clock has been set, current time will be displayed.

Frozen Vegetables

1. Press FROZEN VEGETABLE repeatedly until a preset number of ounces you wish appears in the display; 4.0, 8.0 and 16.0 will be displayed in sequence. For example, press FROZEN VEGETABLE twice; 8.0 appears in the display.

2. Press START/+30 SEC. to cook. Time counts down.

3. Buzzer sounds five times when cooking is finished. 0:00 displays. If the clock has been set, current time will be displayed.

Times (Press FROZEN VEGETABLE)

Once 4.0 oz 4.0

Twice 8.0 oz 8.0

Thrice 16.0 oz 16.0

Weight Display

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.

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 displays. 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 second 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.

PRESET EXPRESS COOKING CHART

Item Weight/Amount Display Notes

Popcorn

(Use only prepackaged bagged popcorn. Do not pop loose popcorn)

Pizza

(Use only microwave-safe dishes or containers)

Beverage

Reheat

Baked potato

Fresh vegetables

Soup

1.75 ounces 1.75

3.00 ounces

3.5 ounces 3.5

1 slice 1

2 slices 2

3 slices 3

8 ounces 1

16 ounces 2

24 ounces 3

9.00 oz. 9.0

12.00 oz. 12 .0

18.00 oz. 18 .0

8 ounces 1

16 ounces 2

24 ounces 3

½ cup 4.0

1 cup 8.0

2 cups 16.0

½ cup 4.0

1 cup 8.0

1½ cu ps 12. 0

3.0

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.

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.

Reheat beverage in microwave-safe mugs/cups. Do not cover. Place cups in microwave. After heating stir well.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Frozen vegetables

2 cups 16.0

½ cup 4.0

1 cup 8.0

2 cups 16.0

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.

TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY

Oven will not start

Arcing or sparking

Unevenly cooked foods

Overcooked food

a. Electrical cord for oven is not

plugged in.

b. Door is open.

c. Wrong operation is set.

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. 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.

Cooking time and/or power level were not suitable.

a. Plug into the outlet.

b. Close the door and try again.

c. Check instructions.

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.

a. Use microwave-safe cookware

only.

b. Completely defrost food.

c. Use correct cooking time and/or

power level.

d. Turn or stir food.

Use correct cooking time and/or power level.

Undercooked foods

Improper defrosting

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. 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. Completely defrost food.

c. Check to see that oven ventilation

ports are not blocked.

d. Use correct cooking time and/or

power level.

a. Use microwave-safe cookware

only.

b. Use correct cooking time and/or

power level.

c. Turn or stir food.

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 applicable law, this warranty is not available to retailers 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 warranty benefits. In the event that you do not have proof of purchase date, the purchase date for purposes of this warranty will be the date of manufacture.

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Compact Microwave has

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NOTES

Compact

• calc. 127mg • fiber 2g

use whole milk) (for creamier, richer pudding,

teaspoon salt

cup granulated sugar cup regular or golden raisins

instead of hours.

Raisins

• fat 4g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 86mg • sod. 104mg Calories 224 (16% from fat) • carb. 40g • pro. 7g

Nutritional information per serving (one-half cup):

pudding.

• calc. 17mg • fiber 3g

*Short grain rice will yield a creamier rice

to serve. let cool, cover and refrigerate until ready pudding to prevent a skin from forming, plastic wrap placed directly on the cover with a sheet of waxed paper or Let stand 5 minutes before serving, or minutes longer, until thick and creamy. then on medium-high (PL 7) for 2 to 3 and microwave on high for 3 minutes, Cover the casserole with waxed paper

well. Stir in vanilla. Add to rice mixture and stir similar to a custard sauce in appearance. minute, until mixture is thick, bubbly and

10) for 7 to 8 minutes, stirring once every Microwave and microwave on high (PL place in the Cuisinart mixture into a microwave safe bowl and dry mixture, whisk well until smooth. Pour whisking, gradually add milk mixture to Whisk milk and egg together. While and salt in a mixing bowl; stir to blend. Combine sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon,

Compact Microwave and

and reserve. microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Stir Place rice and raisins in a 1½-quart

1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 3 large eggs, beaten

2¾ cups reduced fat milk

⁄

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon cornstarch

⁄

3 cups cooked short grain rice*

Makes 4 cups

• calc. 62mg • fiber 5g

Old-fashioned rice pudding in minutes

Creamy Rice Pudding with

• fat 1g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 1mg Calories 129 (3% from fat) • carb. 33g • pro. 0g

Nutritional information per serving:

cream or vanilla yogurt. Top with syrup if made and freshly whipped spoon cranberries into the hollow of the pear. chilled. Arrange pear halves on dessert plates, Pears can be served at room temperature or

spoons. to 5 minutes until reduced to about 2 tablesyrup by microwaving uncovered on high for 4 desired, poaching liquid can be reduced to a lemon zest. When cool, remove pears. If basting now and then. Remove and discard pears cool in the poaching liquid, turning and and microwave on high for 1½ minutes. Let on high for 3 minutes. Turn cut side up, cover Cover with waxed paper or lid and microwave side down. Spoon some of the liquid over each. stem ends to the center in the hot liquid, cut lemon juice. Arrange the pears with the narrow Peel the pears, cut in half and core. Brush with

microwave on high (PL 10) for 3 minutes. Place in the Cuisinart with a sheet of waxed paper or casserole lid. microwave-safe 1½-quart casserole and cover Combine juice, dried cranberries and zest in a

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

but still firm

2 pears (about 8 ounces each), ripe bitter white pith removed (each about 2-x-½ inches),

4 strips lemon zest

¼ cup dried cranberries juice

1 cup cranraspberry or cranberry

Makes 4 servings

Cranberry Poached Pears

• fat 22g • sat. fat 12g • chol. 43mg • sod. 200mg Calories 331 (58% from fat) • carb. 33g • pro. 2g Nutritional information per serving (one-half cup):

crust, chill and serve as a pie. Spoon into a prepared 9-inch cookie crumb

Compact Microwave and micro-

powder

cut into ½-inch pieces

chocolate morsels or chopped semisweet

chocolate.

Chocolate Mousse

• calc. 8mg • fiber 0g

whipped cream or chocolate shavings. If desired, may be garnished with freshly Serving suggestions:

15 minutes before serving for best flavor. for at least 6 hours. Remove from refrigerator ramekins or stemmed glasses. Cover and chill into the chocolate mixture. Spoon into 5-ounce lighten it. Then, gently fold the remaining cream whipped cream into the chocolate mixture to holds stiff peaks. Stir about one fourth of the to room temperature, whip cream until it just

Compact Microwave and

When chocolate mixture has cooled completely

ature before continuing. the chocolate mixture to come to room temperwhisking to blend. Stirring now and then, allow homogenous. Add espresso powder and vanilla, pletely melted and the mixture is smooth and until the chocolate and marshmallows are com-

cup fresh lemon juice zest of 4 lemons

cut into 16 pieces

30-second intervals, stirring well after each, with a whisk. Continue to microwave on high for wave on high (PL 10) for 2 minutes. Stir well in Cuisinart lates in a 1½-quart microwave-safe bowl. Place Combine milk, marshmallows, and both choco-

1 cup heavy cream, chilled 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1 teaspoon instant espresso

Lemon Curd

• calc. 9mg • fiber 5g

1 ounce unsweetened chocolate,

8 ounces semisweet chocolate 2½ cups miniature marshmallows 1 cup reduced fat milk

Makes 4 cups

Microwaving is a simple way to melt

Compact

pinch of nutmeg

• fat 9g • sat. fat 5g • chol. 56mg • sod. 12mg Calories 146 (51% from fat) • carb. 17g • pro. 1g

Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons):

pinch of allspice

(only if using water)

perature. Cover and refrigerate. into sterilized jars and let come to room tem-

apple juice or cranberry juice

When thick, whisk again until smooth. Ladle naise. Do not boil or the mixture will curdle. minutes, until thick and smooth like mayonRepeat – stir and microwave for an additional 2 wave on medium-high again for 2 minutes. high (PL 7) for 7 to 8 minutes. Stir and micro-

Applesauce

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with waxed paper and microwave on mediummixture to the eggs, whisking constantly. Cover whisking the eggs, slowly add the hot butter bowl with handle, beat eggs until frothy. While In a 1½-quart microwave-safe measuring cup or

pletely dissolved. 3 and 4 minutes of cooking, until sugar is commicrowave for 4 to 4½ minutes, stirring after 2, lemon juice. Cover with waxed paper and minutes. Stir in the sugar, lemon zest, and microwave on high (PL 10) to melt, about 1½ Place in the Cuisinart suring cup or bowl and cover with waxed paper. Place butter in a 4-cup microwave-safe mea-

4 large eggs

⁄

2 cups granulated sugar

1 cup unsalted butter,

Makes about 3 cups

be used to fill tartlets or meringues.

gingerbread, or pound cake. It can also

Lemon curd is very good with scones,

• fat 1g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 2mg Calories 102 (6% from fat) • carb. 26g • pro. 1g

Nutritional information per serving:

tor. refrigerate. Keeps about 1 week in the refrigeraAdd spices. Serve warm or let cool, cover and texture using a potato masher or hand blender. mashed with a fork. Mash or purée to desired cooking, until apples are tender and can be 18 minutes, stirring apples after 10 minutes of Microwave. Microwave on high (PL 10) for 15 to lid or plate and place in the Cuisinart Toss with liquid in recipe. Cover with casserole a 1½-quart microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Peel, core, and cut apples into eighths. Place in

¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice

2½ tablespoons water, apple cider, 4 apples (about 8 ounces each)*

Makes about 2½ cups

• calc. 5mg • fiber 1g

Compact Microwave

Jam

• fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 4mg Calories 65 (0% from fat) • carb. 17g • pro. 0g

Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons):

refrigerator. and refrigerate. Keeps about 10 days in the Transfer to containers with non-metallic covers before using – jam will thicken as it cools. Stir and allow to cool for at least 20 minutes card any foam that has accumulated on the top. from Microwave and carefully skim off and dismore minutes – jam will be boiling. Remove for 2 minutes. Stir well. Microwave on high for 2 utes. Stir well. Microwave, uncovered, on high bowl. Microwave uncovered on high for 5 minspoon; be sure to scrape the bottom of the Stir using a heatproof spatula or wooden and microwave on high (PL 10) for 5 minutes. Place in the Cuisinart

than the bowl/casserole. sheet of waxed paper cut just slightly larger deep. Stir to combine. Cover loosely with a safe bowl or casserole that is at least 4 inches Place all ingredients in a 1½-quart microwave-

2 tablespoons pomegranate juice

low sugar recipes

¾ ounce powdered fruit pectin for

sugar

or other hot

¾ cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated

and quartered

1 pound strawberries, stemmed

Makes about 1¾ cups

this delightful ruby red jam.

be simpler, and the result here is

Making jam in the microwave couldn’t

Strawberry Pomegranate

• calc. 114mg • fiber 0g

• fat 7g • sat. fat 4g • chol. 21mg • sod. 126mg

Calories 90 (69% from fat) • carb. 3g • pro. 4g

Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons):

Asiago in place of Cheddar. *May use grated Reggiano Parmigiano or

seconds. medium (PL 5) for 1½ minutes, stirring after 45 short time (10 to 15 minutes), microwave on skin from forming. To reheat after standing for a waxed paper directly on the sauce to prevent a If not using immediately, cover with a round of

and again when done. Serve hot. utes, whisking after 1 minute, after 2 minutes, uncovered, on medium-high (PL 7) for 3 minAdd cheese and stir until smooth. Microwave,

white sauce. and thickens. At this point, you have a medium then every 45 seconds, until the sauce boils ered for 3 minutes, stirring after 1 minute, and smooth. Microwave on medium-high, uncovsalt, mustard, and hot sauce; whisk until after 1½ minutes of cooking. Add warm milk, stirring with a whisk after 45 seconds and again Microwave on high for 2 minutes until foamy, Add flour and stir with a whisk until smooth. microwave for 1 minute on high or until melted. handle. Cover with a sheet of waxed paper and other deep 4-cup microwave-safe bowl with a Place butter in a 4 -cup glass measuring cup or

1½ minutes on high (PL 10); reserve.

Compact Microwave. Microwave for

Cuisinart

other microwave-safe cup and place in the Place milk in a 1-cup glass measuring cup or

Cheddar*

¾ cup (3 ounces) shredded sharp sauce to taste dash Tabasco

¼ teaspoon dry mustard

¼ teaspoon kosher salt pose flour

2 tablespoons unbleached all-pur-

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 cup reduced fat milk

Makes 1 cup

broccoli and cauliflower.

Delicious served over microwaved

Cheddar Cheese Sauce

2020

• calc. 12mg • fiber 0g

• fat 13g • sat. fat 8g • chol. 111mg • sod. 88mg

Calories 125 (95% from fat) • carb. 0g • pro. 1g

Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons):

completed. ute of cooking, and again when cooking is for 2 minutes, stirring with a whisk after 1 minwaxed paper. Microwave on medium-low (PL 3) prevent a skin from forming. To reheat, remove waxed paper placed directly on the sauce to If not serving immediately, cover with a round of

bles, or eggs. of a spoon. Serve warm with seafood, vegetauntil mixture thickens enough to coat the back the edges and resemble a soft custard. Cook 20 seconds. The mixture will begin to thicken at um-high (PL 7), stopping to whisk briskly every Cook sauce uncovered for 2 minutes on medi-

until completely emulsified. smooth. Whisk in melted, cooled butter; whisk bowl with handle. Whisk until emulsified and mustard in a microwave-safe 4-cup measure or Place egg yolks, lemon juice, water, salt and dry

cool slightly, about 4 to 5 minutes. on high (PL 10) to melt, about 1 minute. Let

Compact Microwave and microwave

Cuisinart

sure. Cover with waxed paper and place in the Place butter in a microwave-safe 1-cup mea-

¼ teaspoon dry mustard ½ teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon water 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 3 large egg yolks

cut into ½-inch slices

½ cup unsalted butter,

Makes about 1 cup

vegetables or to make Eggs Benedict.

makes it quick and easy. Serve with fish, ing – making this one in your microwave

Sauces with egg emulsions can be daunt-

Simple Hollandaise

food sections, or in specialty grocery stores. well-stocked grocery stores with international size of a peppercorn. It can be found in many *Israeli couscous is a semolina pasta about the

• calc. 17mg • fiber 2g

Compact Microwave.

and Pine Nuts

• fat 8g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 0mg • sod. 251mg Calories 191 (35% from fat) • carb. 28g • pro. 4g

Nutritional information per serving:

nish. Serve hot. sprinkle with julienned fresh sage leaves to garcranberries, parsley and orange zest. If desired, reserved toasted pine nuts, remaining dried couscous is tender. Let stand 2 minutes. Stir in minutes, until all the liquid is absorbed and Microwave on medium-high (PL 7) for 8 to 9 ries, all the raisins, salt and pepper; cover. high for 5 minutes. Stir in half the dried cranberstir. Cover with a lid or plate and microwave on high for 1 minute. Add broth/stock and water; Cover with waxed paper and microwave on in couscous and spread into an even layer. paper and microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir (PL 10) for 2 minutes. Stir, re-cover with waxed sheet of waxed paper and microwave on high role or bowl. Stir to combine. Cover with a Provence in a 1½-quart microwave-safe cassePlace olive oil, shallot, garlic, and herbes de

to taste. Reserve. stirring every 30 seconds until they are toasted Microwave for 1½ to 2 minutes on high (PL 10), place in the Cuisinart Spread pine nuts in a microwave-safe dish and

(optional garnish) julienned fresh sage leaves zest

1 teaspoon chopped fresh orange

parsley

2 tablespoon chopped fresh ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper ¾ teaspoon kosher salt

cup golden raisins

⁄

cup dried cranberries, divided

⁄

1 cup water

vegetable broth/stock

1 cup low sodium chicken or 1 cup Israeli couscous* ¾ teaspoon herbes de Provence 1 garlic clove, peeled and chopped ¼ cup chopped shallot 1½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

cup pine nuts

⁄

Makes about 3 cups (six ½-cup servings)

halves of acorn squash.

own, or can be used to stuff the steamed

This side dish is wonderful served on its

Cranberries, Golden Raisins

Israeli Couscous Pilaf with

• calc. 71mg • fiber 1g

(based on 6 servings):

• fat 5g • sat. fat 3g • chol. 15mg • sod. 228mg Calories 146 (33% from fat) • carb. 15g • pro. 7g

Nutritional information per serving

for 3 minutes. Stir again. Serve hot. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Let stand reserved peas and the grated cheese. microwave on high for 5 minutes. Stir in utes. Stir in remaining chicken stock and salt; ed chicken stock. Microwave on high for 5 minminutes. Stir. Stir in 1 cup of the reserved heatsaffron-infused water; microwave on high for 5 wine; microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir in layer; microwave on high for 2 minutes. Stir in high for 2 minutes. Stir and arrange in an even stir to coat with melted butter; microwave on on high for 3 minutes. Stir. Add Arborio rice and larger than the diameter of the dish. Microwave with a round of waxed paper cut just slightly least 4 inches high. Add chopped shallot, cover 1½-quart round microwave-safe casserole at Heat the butter for 30 seconds on high in a

on high; reserve. broth in a 2-cup glass measure for 5 minutes saffron threads and stir; reserve. Heat chicken boiling, about 3 minutes on high (PL 10). Add

Compact Microwave and heat to

the Cuisinart Place water in a 2-cup measure and place in

Transfer to a strainer and let drain. Defrost peas in microwave. Do not cook.

Parmigiano cup freshly grated Reggiano

⁄

½ teaspoon kosher salt dry white wine cup dry white vermouth or other

⁄

1 cup Arborio rice

½ cup finely chopped shallot into eight ½-inch pieces

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut

2 cups low sodium chicken broth

¼ teaspoon saffron threads

1 cup water

1 cup frozen peas

or 2 to 3 servings as an entrée

Makes 4 to 6 servings as a side dish,

in the serving dish.

no constant stirring, and it is prepared

has 2 distinct advantages –

Making risotto in the microwave

Risotto with Peas

pickles (dill or sweet, to taste).

been roughly chopped and/or ¼ to ½ cup chopped

Note: If desired, add 2 hard cooked eggs that have

Compact

• calc. 33mg • fiber 2g

• fat 5g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 10mg • sod. 257mg Calories 163 (30% from fat) • carb. 26g • pro. 3g Nutritional information per serving (one-half cup):

ly, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. adjust seasoning accordingly. Serve immediategently to combine and coat potatoes. Taste and tly. Add mayonnaise mixture to potatoes. Toss are still warm. Add celery and onions; stir genbowl and sprinkle with vinegar while potatoes potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large Peel warm potatoes and discard skins. Cut the

whisk to blend. salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Stir with a onnaise, sour cream, mustard, dill/tarragon, While potatoes are “baking”, combine the may-

for 5 to 10 minutes. more cooking time if needed. Let potatoes cool utes. Test for doneness; add 2 to 3 minutes high (PL 10) for 12 minutes. Let stand 3 mintoward the edge of the turntable. Microwave on Microwave and arrange the potatoes in a circle on the turntable of the Cuisinart or the tip of a paring knife. Place 2 paper towels Prick each potato in several places with a fork

white, red or green)

¼ cup chopped onion (may use ½ cup thinly sliced celery

balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon rice vinegar or white

pepper

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black ½ teaspoon kosher salt

(dry; double if using fresh)

1 teaspoon dill weed or tarragon ½ tablespoon Dijon-style mustard ¼ cup lowfat sour cream ½ cup lowfat mayonnaise

scrubbed well and dried

1 pound russet baking potatoes,

Makes 3 cups potato salad

kitchen cool – and no pot to wash!

for the summertime favorite keeps the

Cooking your potatoes in the microwave

Potato Salad

• calc. 223mg • fiber 6g

• fat 8g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 22mg • sod. 142mg

Calories 289 (23% from fat) • carb. 45g • pro. 13g

(prepared without optional bacon):

Nutritional information per serving

Compact

kle with crumbled crispy bacon bits. Serve hot. minutes on high to melt cheese. If desired, sprinor returned to the microwave for another 1½ cheese. Potatoes can be served at this point, (PL 10) for 4 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining towel or waxed paper. Microwave on high safe plate. Cover with a microwave safe paper Place the potatoes in a circle on a microwave

decoratively on each potato. mixture into shells. Arrange about 4 flowerets cheese, salt, and pepper. Spoon the potato Stir in remaining cooked broccoli, ½ cup of the pieces of the broccoli flowerets and reserve. yogurt and milk. Mash well. Choose about 16 toes in bowl and mash well. Add sour cream/ Add butter and chopped green onions to potaing ¼-inch-thick potato shell; reserve shells. cooked potato flesh into a medium bowl, leavSlice potatoes in half horizontally. Scoop the

drain. setting. Remove from microwave, uncover and and microwave for 1 serving on fresh vegetable microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plate or lid Place the broccoli and water in a shallow

in aluminum and let stand 10 minutes. for 2 potatoes. Remove from microwave, wrap Microwave and microwave on the potato setting with a fork. Place in the Cuisinart Scrub the potatoes well and dry them. Prick

crumbled (optional)

2 slices crispy microwaved bacon,

or black pepper

¼ teaspoon freshly ground white ½ teaspoon kosher salt

shredded sharp Cheddar, divided

¾ cup (about 3 ounces) light 3 tablespoons lowfat milk

or plain yogurt

3 tablespoons lowfat sour cream

onion (include some of the green)

2 tablespoons chopped green 2 teaspoons unsalted butter

2 tablespoons water pieces) flowerets cut to bite-sized (stems cut to ½-inch pieces,

1½ cups chopped fresh broccoli

2 medium russet potatoes

Makes 4 servings as a side dish

Twice baked potatoes in minutes.

Stuffed Potatoes

Broccoli and Cheddar

1818

• calc. 38mg • fiber 2g

• fat 5g • sat. fat 3g • chol. 15mg • sod. 179mg Calories 124 (39% from fat) • carb. 17g • pro. 3g

(one-half cup, made with milk):

Nutritional information per serving

desired, use a food mill. Serve hot. to desired consistency. If a smoother texture is hand mixer to “smash” potatoes and cauliflower with salt and pepper. Use a potato masher or Pour over potato/cauliflower mixture. Sprinkle milk is hot and butter is completely melted. or bowl. Microwave on high for 2 minutes, until Place milk and butter in a 2-cup glass measure

to 3 minutes. high for 8 minutes. Remove and let stand for 2 high (PL 10) for 10 minutes. Stir. Microwave on

Compact Microwave. Microwave on

Cuisinart

tightly with lid or a plate and place in the serole/bowl that is at least 4 inches deep. Cover broth/water in a 1½-quart microwave-safe casPlace the potatoes, cauliflower, garlic, and

pepper pinch freshly ground white

¼ teaspoon kosher salt

cut into ½-inch pieces

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, milk or half-and-half cup plus 1 tablespoon whole

⁄

chicken broth or water

¼ cup low sodium vegetable broth, sliced

2 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly 1-inch flowerets, then cut in half

½ pound cauliflower, separated into peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes

¾ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes,

Makes about 2½ cups

even easier to prepare.

potatoes and cauliflower, making them

The best thing is no need to drain the

the potatoes to lighten up this side dish.

Cauliflower is substituted for some of

Cauliflower with Garlic

Smashed Potatoes and

• calc. 70mg • fiber 5g

• fat. 6g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 4mg • sod. 88mg Calories 101 (46% from fat) • carb. 12g • pro. 3g

Nutritional information per serving:

top with toasted almonds and serve hot. Drain beans. Stir in the cooked mushrooms,

done to taste. after 5 minutes of cooking, until beans are Microwave for 8 to 10 minutes on high, stirring microwaveable bowl or casserole with lid. Place green beans and water in a 1½-quart

through cooking time, reserve. uncovered for 5 minutes, stirring halfway Sprinkle with herbes de Provence. Microwave plate and toss to coat with butter and olive oil. 20 seconds on high. Add sliced mushrooms to Using same pie plate, melt butter with olive oil,

transfer to a small bowl and reserve. 30 seconds of cooking, to toast. Remove, high (PL 10) for 2 minutes, stirring after every

Compact Microwave. Microwave on

Cuisinart

or ceramic 9-inch pie plate and place in the Place the almonds in a microwave safe glass

Freshly ground pepper to taste ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

½ cup water slices drained and cut into 1 to 1¼-inch

1 pound green beans, rinsed, thyme

½ teaspoon herbes de Provence or mushrooms, cleaned and sliced

4 ounces white button or cremini

½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

½ tablespoon unsalted butter

3 tablespoons slivered almonds

Makes 4 servings

Almonds

Mushrooms and Toasted

Green Beans with

• calc. 29mg • fiber 2g

• fat 3g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 8mg • sod. 313mg Calories 67 (33% from fat) • carb. 12g • pro. 1g

Nutritional information per serving:

on high. Serve hot. If desired, microwave for an additional minute honey sauce over the carrots and stir to coat. (PL 10) for 45 seconds. Drain carrots. Pour the covered with a sheet of waxed paper, on high cup microwaveable measuring cup. Microwave, juice, ginger, mustard, salt, and pepper in a 1While carrots stand, place butter, honey, lemon

ered and let stand for 2 to 3 minutes. stirring after 4 minutes of cooking. Leave cov(PL 10) for 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp tender, Compact Microwave and microwave on high wave-safe dish and cover. Place in Cuisinart Place carrots and water in a 1½-quart micro-

freshly ground pepper to taste

½ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon Dijon-style mustard 1 teaspoon ground ginger ½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 3 tablespoons water 1 pound baby cut carrots

Makes 4 servings

that is ready in just minutes.

this a quick and easy side dish

Using the prepared carrots makes

Baby Carrots

Honey Ginger Glazed

• calc. 121mg • fiber 0g

• fat 4g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 3mg • sod. 210mg

Calories 70 (53% from fat) • carb. 5g • pro. 3g

Nutritional information per serving (about ¼ cup):

until ready to serve. serving following resting, cover and refrigerate before serving to allow flavors to blend. If not whisk until smooth. Let stand for 30 minutes Place all ingredients in small bowl and stir with

¼ teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon dill weed ½ tablespoon lemon juice

zest

½ teaspoon finely chopped lemon

½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

chopped

½ garlic clove, peeled and finely 2 tablespoons chopped parsley ½ cup plain lowfat yogurt

Makes about ½ cup

your Cuisinart Microwave.

good sauce to serve with fish cooked in

Tangy Lemon Herb Sauce also makes a

Tangy Lemon Herb Sauce

• calc. 105mg • fiber 12g

Compact Microwave and

• fat 1g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 216mg Calories 121 (6% from fat) • carb. 26g • pro. 8g

Nutritional information per serving (one artichoke):

Herb Sauce or other favorite dipping sauce. Serve cooked artichokes with Tangy Lemon

5 minutes before serving. upright in liquid and cover. Let stand for high for 8 minutes longer. Stand artichokes artichokes over, re-cover and microwave on microwave on high (PL 10) for 8 minutes. Turn in the Cuisinart with a sheet of waxed paper, then the lid. Place sides in seasoned water in casserole and cover lemon half to prevent discoloration. Place on all cut surfaces immediately after cutting with snips/shears to trim sharp tips of leaves. Rub Cut off top inch of artichoke and use kitchen stem ends so that artichokes will sit upright. off lower outer leaves/petals and discard. Trim Wash the artichokes under cold water. Pull

with lid. olive oil in a 1½ quart microwave-safe casserole Place water, lemon slice, garlic, shallot, and

½ lemon

about 8 ounces each

2 globe artichokes, ½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons chopped shallot 1 garlic clove, peeled and sliced 1 slice lemon 1 cup water

recipe follows

Tangy Lemon Herb Sauce,

Makes 2 servings

Herb Sauce

Artichokes with Tangy Lemon

Compact

1616

conventional oven. ahead and reheated in your microwave or a as stuffing for squash. Both can be prepared Golden Raisins and Pine Nuts (p. 20) and use Prepare Israeli Couscous Pilaf with Cranberries, Tip: Prepare acorn squash, but do not glaze.

• calc. 164mg • fiber 10g

• fat 2g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 5mg • sod. 69mg Calories 234 (8% from fat) • carb. 56g • pro. 4g

Nutritional information per serving:

high (PL 7). Serve hot. wave and microwave for 1 minute on mediumto brush over the squash. Return to the microamong the squash halves. Use a pastry brush squash half. Divide maple syrup mixture evenly Place ½ teaspoon butter in the cavity of each per to taste. When squash is tender, turn over. soy sauce, cinnamon, and freshly ground pepWhile squash is cooking, combine maple syrup,

for 3 minutes. der when tested with a sharp knife. Let stand about 8 to 12 minutes, until the squash is tenMicrowave and microwave on high (PL 10) for plastic wrap. Place in the Cuisinart dish tightly with a lid, plate or microwave-safe squash in a single layer. Add water and cover pie plate, soufflé or other dish that will hold the fibers. Place cut side down in a microwaveable Cut squash in half and remove seeds and

freshly ground pepper to taste

¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon low sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1 teaspoon unsalted butter ¼ cup water

1½ pounds), washed

1 acorn squash (about 1¼ to

Makes 2 servings

into “fast food.”

a timesaver, and almost turns it

microwave cooked squash is quite

to prepare in a conventional oven,

Since acorn squash takes about an hour

Maple Glazed Acorn Squash

fold the thin portion under to make them equal. equal thickness – if they are not evenly thick, *It is important that they be of a similar and

• calc. 50mg • fiber 0g

• fat 15g • sat. fat 3g • chol. 99mg • sod. 283mg Calories 289 (46% from fat) • carb. 4g • pro. 34g

Nutritional information per serving:

also be used for sandwiches. vegetables of choice. Pesto Chicken Salad may and garnish with tomato, cucumber or other Line individual plates with lettuce or spinach,

Serving suggestions:

and chill. naise mixture and toss gently to blend. Cover en has cooled completely, dice. Add to mayonmedium bowl and stir to combine. When chickPlace celery, onion, mayonnaise and pesto in a

longer. Let chicken cool in cooking liquid. covered, on medium-high for 4 to 5 minutes (PL 7) for 4 minutes. Turn chicken and cook, chicken, cover and microwave on medium-high

Compact

(PL 10) for 3 to 4 minutes to bring to a boil. Add Compact Microwave and microwave on high

with lid or waxed paper. Place in the Cuisinart safe baking dish or glass casserole and cover Place chicken broth and shallot in a microwave-

¼ cup prepared pesto

cup light mayonnaise

⁄

cup chopped onion

⁄

½ cup thinly sliced celery about 6 ounces each breast halves,

4 boneless, skinless chicken

1 shallot, peeled and chopped

2 cups low sodium chicken broth*

Makes 6 servings

chicken.

chicken for any recipe requiring cooked

sandwiches. Use this method to poach

Pesto Chicken Salad makes delicious

Pesto Chicken Salad

• calc. 106mg • fiber 4g

• fat 22g • sat. fat 3g • chol. 94mg • sod. 804mg Calories 477 (40% from fat) • carb. 34g • pro. 38g

Nutritional information per serving:

of lemon and fronds from the fennel bulb. ing. Serve hot. If desired, garnish with a wedge ture. Let stand for 2 to 3 minutes before servdepend on thickness of fish, and its temperato 9 minutes – until salmon is flaky – timing will round of waxed paper. Microwave on high for 7 with the remaining basil and salt. Cover with the Drizzle with the remaining olive oil, and sprinkle Arrange salmon fillets over the vegetables.

vegetables should be not quite cooked. cover. Microwave on high for 3 minutes longer – minutes. Add julienned squashes, stir and reMicrowave and microwave on high (PL 10) for 4 paper. Place in the Cuisinart safe pie plate and cover with a round of waxed Arrange in an even layer in a 9-inch microwavezest, and ¾ teaspoon of salt. Toss to combine. the olive oil, 1 teaspoon of the basil, the lemon tomato in a medium bowl with 1 tablespoon of Place the carrots, fennel, potato, shallot, and

2 6-ounce pieces salmon fillet* 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided

lemon zest

½ teaspoon finely chopped fresh 1½ teaspoons dry basil, divided

divided

1½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, ½ cup julienned plum tomato

cup julienned shallot

⁄

1 cup julienned red potato 1 cup julienned fennel bulb ½ cup julienned carrots

Makes 2 servings

Vegetables

Salmon with Julienned

1414

• calc. 99mg • fiber 3g

(without optional olives):

• fat 15g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 149mg • sod. 1133mg

Calories 504 (27% from fat) • carb. 21g • pro. 62g

Nutritional information per serving

Serving suggestion: serve with rice or pasta.

resist the urge to microwave further.

• calc. 64mg • fiber 0g

• fat 26g • sat. fat 9g • chol. 252mg • sod. 505mg

Calories 346 (68% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 24g

Nutritional information per serving:

letting stand for 1 minute after each. and cook on high for 30-second increments, cooked at this point, return to the microwave If there are any shrimp that appear understand for 2 minutes to complete cooking. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir and let Microwave on high for 3 minutes. Stir. utes. Stir well. Add shrimp and stir to coat. Microwave again on medium-high for 4 minmedium-high (PL 7) for 4 minutes. Stir. (PL 10) for 2½ minutes. Stir. Microwave on Compact Microwave and microwave on high

about 4 inches deep. Place in the Cuisinart microwave-safe round casserole or bowl that is

Compact

Place the remaining ingredients in a 1½-quart

Rinse and drain shrimp, pat dry and reserve.

½ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon thyme ½ teaspoon rosemary ½ teaspoon oregano ½ teaspoon basil

taste

½-¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper, to

pepper

1 teaspoon freshly ground black 1 large bay leaf 2 cloves garlic, finely minced 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce ¼ cup fresh lemon juice

cup beer, at room temperature

⁄

6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

into 6 pieces

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut

shrimp, in shells

1-½ pounds medium (28-35 count)

Makes 4 to 6 servings

Scallops will continue to cook while resting –

longer. Let stand 2 to 3 minutes before serving. scallops and Microwave on high for 1 minute mixture. Microwave on high for 4 minutes. Turn remaining tomatoes. Top with reserved tomato Arrange the scallops in a circle on top of the

mixture. minutes. Remove about one third of the tomato for 5 minutes. Stir. Microwave uncovered for 2 with the waxed paper and microwave on high Stir in diced tomatoes and olives if using. Cover

on high for another 2 minutes. 2 minutes. Stir, replace cover and microwave Microwave and microwave on high (PL 10) for food. Place in the Cuisinart rim of the dish so that it is not touching the round of waxed paper cut to fit on top of the mouth, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Cover with a dish such as a deep dish pie plate. Stir in verbes de Provence in a microwave-safe round Place chopped shallots/onion, garlic, and her-

discard. Reserve scallops. tough muscle from side of scallop if still on, and Rinse and pat scallops completely dry. Remove

pitted and halved, optional

10 niçoise or other black olives,

tomatoes, drained

1 can (14 to 15 ounces) diced

teaspoon freshly ground pepper

⁄

¼ teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

or dry white wine

3 tablespoons dry white vermouth ½ teaspoon herbes de Provence 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

or red onion

¼ cup finely chopped shallot

(about 8 to 10 scallops)

1 pound sea scallops

Makes 2 servings

and lots of napkins.

Serve with crusty French bread

Spicy Cajun BBQ Shrimp

seafood and shellfish.

The microwave shines when cooking

Scallops Provençal

• calc. 52mg • fiber 4g

• fat 3g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 636mg Calories 98 (27% from fat) • carb. 16g • pro. 3g

Nutritional information per serving:

smooth and homogenous. Serve hot. blender, blend until completely emulsified, more cooking time. Using a blender or hand Check rice, if not tender add 2 to 3 minutes utes, stirring after about 10 minutes of cooking. and microwave on medium (PL 5) for 20 minliquid in the blender jar. Cover with lid or plate ing liquid. Place solids and 1 cup of the cooking Strain the solids from the cooking liquid, reserv-

(PL 5) for 1 minute. and sauce. Microwave on medium 5 minutes of cooking. Stir in chipotle peppers ered, on high for 10 minutes, stirring after about stock, rice, and salt. Stir. Microwave, uncovAdd tomatoes with liquid, roasted pepper,

for 10 minutes. Microwave and microwave uncovered on high 2 minutes. Stir. Place in the Cuisinart Compact a lid or plate and microwave on high (PL 10) for oil, then distribute in an even layer. Cover with 4 inches deep. Stir to coat all vegetables with safe 1½ quart casserole or bowl that is at least oregano, coriander, and cumin in a microwave Place the olive oil, onions, carrots, celery, garlic,

peppers with adobo sauce*

½-1 tablespoon chipotle chile ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon white rice

or vegetable stock

¾ cups low-sodium chicken (drain and pat dry if using jarred) seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces

1 large roasted red bell pepper, tomatoes with juices

1 can (14-15 ounces) diced pinch ground cumin pinch ground coriander

½ teaspoon oregano

1 garlic clove, peeled and chopped

¼ cup sliced celery (½-inch)

¼ cup sliced carrots (½-inch)

½ cup chopped (½-inch) onion divided

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil,

Makes about 5 cups

cheese sandwich.

soup would be perfect alongside a grilled

This slightly spicy, slightly smoky tomato

Chipotle Tomato Soup

Compact

desired. to 3 tablespoons half-and-half to finish if creamy, adding broth/stock as needed. Add 2 stock. Purée vegetables until smooth and recipe but do not add all the remaining broth/ To make a purée to serve as a side dish, follow Note:

• calc. 40mg • fiber 4g

• fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 494mg Calories 131 (1% from fat) • carb. 30g • pro. 4g

Nutritional information per serving (¾ cup):

through. Serve hot. on medium-high (PL 7) for 2 minutes to heat thinner soup is desired. Cover and microwave and smooth. Add remaining half-and-half if a half-and-half or more stock. Blend until creamy microwave on high for 1 minute. Add ½ cup lemon juice. Return to microwave, cover and nous. (May also be done in a blender.) Stir in stock until completely smooth and homogegradually adding the remainder of the broth/ Use a hand blender to purée until smooth while

2 to 3 minutes. 20 minutes, stirring after 10 minutes. Let stand Microwave and microwave on high (PL 10) for lid or plate. Place in the Cuisinart Cover with a sheet of waxed paper, then with a of the broth/stock and stir; dot with butter. microwave safe bowl or casserole. Add 1 cup parsnips, onion, ginger, and salt in a 1½-quart Place peeled and diced sweet potatoes and

free) or more stock

½-¾ cup half-and-half (may use fat1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

cut into 4 pieces

1 teaspoon unsalted butter,

vegetable broth/stock, divided

2¼ cups low sodium chicken or ½ teaspoon kosher salt ½ tablespoon chopped fresh ginger ¼ cup chopped onion

cut into ½-inch dice

¼ pound parsnips, peeled,

peeled, cut into ½-inch dice

¾ pound sweet potatoes,

(total yield 3 cups) Makes 2 entrée or 4 first course servings

simple enough to prepare on any night.

A soup fit for a special occasion, but

Parsnip Soup with Ginger

Creamy Sweet Potato and

1212

• calc. 168mg • fiber 2g

• fat 28g • sat. fat 13g • chol. 474mg • sod. 369mg

Calories 349 (72% from fat) • carb. 7g • pro. 18g

Nutritional information per omelet:

serving plate. Serve hot. the spatula, folding it over and turning onto and partially melt cheese. Loosen omelet with high (PL 7) for 20 seconds to reheat vegetables and shredded cheese. Microwave on mediumand top is creamy. Top with cooked vegetables onds – omelet will rise and puff, until just set turn over. Microwave on high for 35 to 45 secpartially set edges of the eggs to the center and Use a heatproof rubber spatula to move the pared plate. Microwave on high for 45 seconds. until frothy. Add salt and pepper. Pour into prebutter in bowl of dish. Beat eggs with a whisk or 6-inch microwave-safe soup plate. Spread Soften the remaining teaspoon of butter in a 5-

through cooking time. Remove and reserve. for 5 minutes, stirring the vegetables halfway and toss to coat with butter. Microwave on high mushrooms, green onions, and basil to plate

10) for about 10 to 20 seconds. Add zucchini, Compact Microwave. Microwave on high (PL

glass pie plate and place in the Cuisinart Place 3 teaspoons of the butter in a 9-inch

Cheddar or Swiss cheese

2 tablespoons lowfat shredded pinch freshly ground pepper teaspoon kosher salt

⁄

2 large eggs blend teaspoon basil or Italian herb

⁄

into ¼-inch pieces

2 green onions, trimmed and cut

3 1-inch mushrooms, sliced (¼-inch cut)

¼ cup julienned zucchini divided

4 teaspoons unsalted butter,

Makes 1 omelet

on a busy night.

This omelet is an easy supper

Mushrooms

Omelet with Zucchini and

• calc. 49mg • fiber 0g

• fat 10g • sat. fat 3g • chol. 425mg • sod. 121mg

Calories 149 (62% from fat) • carb. 1g • pro. 12g

(made without butter):

Nutritional information per serving

serve hot. to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper and 10 to 15 seconds after second stirring. Season If dryer eggs are preferred, cook an additional ger; they will be at a safe temperature at 165°F. wave has stopped – resist the urge to cook loneggs will continue to cook even after the microreach preferred consistency, remembering that until creamy and firm, but still moist. Stir to Microwave, uncovered on high for 30 seconds, vigorously to break up solids into curds. Microwave, uncovered on high for 1 minute. Stir and beat to blend with a fork or small whisk. one minute. Break eggs into the cup, add water, cup for 20 seconds on high (PL 10). Let cool Melt butter (if using) in a 2-cup glass measuring

freshly ground pepper to taste kosher salt, to taste

1 tablespoon water 4 large eggs

optional

1 tablespoon unsalted butter,

Makes 2 servings

Scrambled Eggs for Two

Compact

• calc. 49mg • fiber 0g

• fat 10g • sat. fat 3g • chol. 425mg • sod. 121mg

Calories 149 (62% from fat) • carb. 1g • pro. 12g

(made without butter):

Nutritional information per serving

serve hot.

to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper and

10 to 15 seconds after second stirring. Season

If dryer eggs are preferred, cook an additional

ger; they will be at a safe temperature at 165°F.

wave has stopped – resist the urge to cook lon-

eggs will continue to cook even after the micro-

reach preferred consistency, remembering that

until creamy and firm, but still moist. Stir to

Microwave, uncovered on high for 30 seconds,

Stir vigorously to break up solids into curds.

Microwave, uncovered on high for 30 seconds.

beat to blend with a fork or small whisk.

minute. Break eggs into the cup, add water, and

high (PL 10) to melt the butter. Let cool one

Microwave and microwave for 20 seconds on

ing cup and place in the Cuisinart

Place butter (if using) in a 2-cup glass measur-

freshly ground pepper, to taste kosher salt, to taste

1 tablespoon water

2 large eggs optional

½ tablespoon unsalted butter,

nate the butter – though it is quite tasty. waveable measuring cup, you can elimi-

Since the eggs will not stick to the micro-

Scrambled Eggs for One

RECIPES

Creamy Rice Pudding with Raisins .23

Cranberry Poached Pears ............... 23

Chocolate Mousse ..........................22

Desserts

Lemon Curd..................................... 22

Applesauce...................................... 22

Strawberry Pomegranate Jam......... 21

Misc.

Cheddar Cheese Sauce ..................21

Simple Hollandaise.......................... 20

Sauces

and Pine Nuts ................................ 20

Cranberries, Golden Raisins

Israeli Couscous Pilaf with

Risotto with Peas ............................19

Potato Salad ................................... 19

Stuffed Potatoes............................ 18

Broccoli and Cheddar

with Garlic...................................... 18

Smashed Potatoes and Cauliflower

Toasted Almonds ...........................17

Green Beans with Mushrooms and Honey Ginger Glazed Baby Carrots 17

Sauce............................................. 16

Artichokes with Tangy Lemon Herb

Maple Glazed Acorn Squash .......... 16

Vegetables/Side Dishes

Pesto Chicken Salad ....................... 15

Salmon with Julienned Vegetables..15

Spicy Cajun BBQ Shrimp ................ 14

Scallops Provençal.......................... 14

Entrees

Chipotle Tomato Soup..................... 13

Soup with Ginger........................... 13

Creamy Sweet Potato and Parsnip

Soups

and Mushrooms............................. 12

Omelet with Zucchini

Scrambled Eggs for Two .................12

Scrambled Eggs for One................. 11

Breakfast

CONTENTS

defrosted. Let stand for 10-20 minutes. any pieces of food that are nearly After each stage, rearrange or remove

30-60 minutes in the refrigerator. aluminum foil. Let stand, covered, for any warm portions with narrow strips of foil. After the second stage, again shield portions with narrow strips of aluminum chicken over and shield any warm down. After the first stage, turn the Start defrosting with the breast side Remove giblets before freezing poultry.

covered with foil, for 5-10 minutes. food that are nearly defrosted. Let stand, After each stage, remove any pieces of

Let stand, covered, for 5-10 minutes. pieces of food that are nearly defrosted. pieces of aluminum foil. Remove any of food, shield them with narrow flat there are any warm or thawed portions After each stage, rearrange the food. If

narrow strips of aluminum foil. over and shield any warm portions with down. After each stage, turn the food Start with the food placed fat side

DIRECTIONS

0.5-3.0 lbs.

AMOUNT

STANDARD

ately to prevent harmful bacteria from developing. Meats that have been defrosted in the microwave should be cooked immedi-

and thinner sections of the food. defrosted. Use narrow, flat, smooth strips of aluminum foil to cover the edges pieces of foil prevents the edges from cooking before the center of the food has be icy; let them stand to continue thawing. Shielding roast and steaks with small Check foods when the oven signals. After the final stage, small sections may still

Chicken Pieces 0.5-3.0 lbs.

Whole Chicken 2.5-6.0 lbs.

Ground Meat 0.5-3.0 lbs.

Fish Steaks, Chops,

Roast Beef, Pork 2.5-6.0 lbs.

FOOD

Follow the instructions below when defrosting different types of food.

AUTO DEFROSTING GUIDE

stirring once during cooking. High (PL-10) for 9 to 12 minutes, until tender, tablespoons water. Cover. Microwave on Place in casserole/baking dish with 2

before using. minutes, until tender. Let rest 3 minutes Microwave on High (PL-10) for 16-21 baking dish with ¼ cup water. Cover. Place squash halves, cut side down in

during cooking. High (PL-10) for 4 to 7 minutes, stirring once tablespoons water. Cover. Microwave on Place in casserole/baking dish with 2

5 to 9 minutes, until tender. water. Cover. Microwave on High (PL-10) for casserole/baking dish with 3 tablespoons For cube/sliced butternut squash, place in

knife. Let stand 3 minutes before turning over. 14 minutes, until tender when tested with a Cover. Microwave on High (PL-10) for 10 to casserole/baking dish with ¼ cup water. Place squash halves, cut side down in

over. knife. Let stand 3 minutes before turning 12 minutes, until tender when tested with a Cover. Microwave on High (PL-10) for 8 to casserole/baking dish with ¼ cup water. Place squash halves, cut side down in

during cooking. (PL-10) for 3 to 6 minutes, stirring once tablespoon water. Cover. Microwave on High Place in casserole/baking dish with 1

or 3 times during cooking. High (PL-10) for 10 to 14 minutes, stirring 2 tablespoons water. Cover. Microwave on Place in casserole/baking dish with 3

done to taste. (PL-10) for 5 to 8 minutes, until tender or tablespoons water. Microwave on High Place in casserole/baking dish with 2 to 3

tender, stirring once during cooking. High (PL-10) for 3 to 5 minutes until crisp/ tablespoons water. Cover. Microwave on Place in casserole/baking dish with 3

cubes. into quarters or Wash and peel, cut

and discard seeds. lengthwise – remove Wash, halve

into ¼-inch slices. blossom ends. Cut discard stem and Wash, trim and

and cubed or sliced. can also be peeled Butternut squash seeds and stem. lengthwise, remove Wash and halve

slices. or cut into ½-inch quarters lengthwise Wash. Cut into root end/base. Cut thin slice from

remove stems. Wash and drain,

into ½-inch cubes. Wash and peel. Cut

Shell and rinse.

Wash. trim tips and tops. Remove strings,

1 pound

Sweet Potatoes

about 2½ to 3 pounds) Spaghetti (one squash,

Squash

1 pound yellow crookneck, Zucchini, summer,

Squash

turban butternut, hubbard, Banana, buttercup,

Squash

1 to 1½ pound sweet dumpling, nugget, kabocha, Acorn, delicate, golden

Squash

1 pound

Spinach

or Swedes), 1 pound (Yellow, waxy turnips

Rutabagas

pods) about 2 pounds in 3 cups fresh (from

Peas, green

12 ounces peas or sugar snap, edible pod – snow

Peas

VEGETABLE PREPARATION DIRECTIONS

stirring once during cooking. High (PL-10) for 4 to 7 minutes, until tender, tablespoons water. Cover. Microwave on Place in casserole/baking dish with 3

if adding to a dish that will be cooked further. High (PL-10), for 3 to 5 minutes – undercook tablespoons water. Cover. Microwave on Place in casserole/baking dish with 3

minutes, stirring twice during cooking. Microwave on High (PL-10) uncovered for 5 to plate and toss to coat. Season to taste.

10). Add up to 6 ounces sliced mushrooms safe pie plate for 20 seconds on High (PLunsalted butter and olive oil in a microwaveTo sauté, melt ½ tablespoon each of

cooking. for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring twice during olive oil. Cover. Microwave on High (PL-10) tablespoons melted butter or extra virgin Place in casserole/baking dish with 2

(PL-10) for 6 to 9 minutes. with ¼ cup water. Microwave on High Place lima beans in a microwave-safe dish

cooking. minutes, until tender, stirring once during water. Cover. Microwave on High for 6 to 8 Place in casserole/baking dish with ¼ cup

minutes for 4 ears. 7 to 10 minutes for 3 ears, and 9 to 12 minutes for 1 ear, 4 to 6 minutes for 2 ears, Microwave on High (PL-10) for 2 to 4 parchment. Place on glass turntable. Wrap each ear in waxed paper or

High for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring once. tablespoons water. Cover. Microwave on Place in casserole/baking dish with 2

stirring once during cooking. (PL-10) for 5 to 6 minutes, until crisp/tender, tablespoons water. Microwave on High Place in casserole/baking dish with 2

once during cooking). head, 7 to 11 minutes for florets (stirring High (PL-10), 9 to 12 minutes for a whole tablespoons of water. Cover. Microwave on Place in casserole/baking dish with 3

lengths. and cut into 2-inch quarter lengthwise into ¼-inch slices or Wash and peel. Cut

cooking. pearl onions after before cooking. Peel Peel boiling onions

slice. whole, quarter or immediately. Leave Wash and dry

and rinse. Shell lima beans

into ½-inch slices. lengthwise or cut Cut into quarters end/base. Wash. thin slice from root layer of stalks. Cut tough/wilted outer upper stalks and Trim, discarding

silk. Remove husks and

about 2 cups. from ears to yield silk; cut kernels Remove husks and

½-inch slices. wash. Cut into Remove leaves,

break into florets. Leave whole or cut/ discard leaves. Wash; remove and

1 pound

Parsnips

8 ounces Small boiling or pearl,

Onions

1 pound

Mushrooms

pounds in pods/shells) 3 cups (about 3

Lima Beans

2 bulbs

Fennel

4 ears

Corn on the Cob

4 ears

Corn

6 stalks

Celery

1 pound

Cauliflower

VEGETABLE PREPARATION DIRECTIONS

during cooking. (PL-10) for 7 to 9 minutes, stirring once tablespoons water. Microwave on High Place in casserole/baking dish with 3

cooking. minutes for julienned, stirring once during High (PL-10), 7 to 9 minutes for sliced, 5 to 7 tablespoons water. Cover. Microwave on Place in casserole/baking dish with 3

minutes, stirring once during cooking. water. Cover. Microwave on High for 7 to 9 Place in casserole/baking dish with ¼ cup

immediately in ice water. choose shorter cooking times and refresh using in a salad or to add to another dish, or to taste, stirring once during cooking. If (PL-10) for 4 to 9 minutes, until crisp-tender tablespoons water. Microwave on High Place in casserole/baking dish with 3

12 minutes, stirring after 5 minutes. easily. Microwave sliced/diced beets for 9 to until tender. Let cool and skins will slip off beets for 9 to 12 minutes on High (PL-10) tablespoons water. Cover. Microwave whole Place in casserole/baking dish with 3

verts for 5 to 9 minutes. (PL-10); Microwave French cut or haricots whole beans for 8 to 12 minutes on High tablespoons water. Cover. Microwave cut or Place in casserole/baking dish with 3

done to taste. or stirring halfway through cooking until High (PL-10) for 3 to 6 minutes, rearranging tablespoons water. Cover. Microwave on Place in casserole/baking dish with 3

drain. cooking, until a leaf pulls out easily. Invert to 3-6 minutes, turning halfway through water. Cover. Microwave on High (PL-10) for Place in casserole/baking dish with ¼ cup

rinse again). prewashed, but Rinse (they may be

julienne. into ¼-inch slices or Wash and peel. Cut

with sharp knife. cut a cross in end Trim stem ends and loose outer leaves. Trim off and discard

or spears. into florets (1-inch) outer leaves. Cut discard stalks and Wash, remove and

diced, peel and cut. whole. For sliced or not peel if cooking well, but prick, do inch. Scrub beets Trim stems to 1-

whole. haricots verts, leave Trim ends from cut or leave whole. inch pieces, FrenchCut into 1 to 1½Wash. Trim ends.

to 2-inch lengths. on diagonal into 1Leave whole or cut Peel as desired. woody part of spear. Wash and break off

juice. with fresh lemon brush cut edges from leaves. Rub/ snip off sharp tips kitchen scissors to from top. Use cut about 1 inch well; trim stems and artichokes. Wash Choose firm, closed

1 pound

Carrots, baby cut

1 pound

Carrots

1 pound

Brussels Sprouts

1 pound

Broccoli

medium) 1 pound (3 to 4 Red, yellow, or orange,

Beets

haricots verts (green, yellow wax) or

Beans

thickness. asparagus of similar results choose asparagus. For best with thickness of time will vary greatly (1 pound) Cooking

Asparagus

ounces each) globe (2-about 10

Artichokes

VEGETABLE PREPARATION DIRECTIONS

eggplant, etc., in several spots be-

etables such as potatoes, squash,

• Prick skin of whole, unpeeled veg

edge. reverse so that tips are on the outer About two-thirds through cooking in a spoke fashion, stem end out. paragus, arrange trimmed asparagus

• For best results when cooking as

vented microwave plastic wrap. ways cover the dish with a lid or

• When cooking cut vegetables, al

and the tips toward the center. pointing toward the edge of the dish gus and broccoli with the stem ends

• Always place vegetables like aspara

half the cooking time. cook more evenly if turned over after turntable before cooking. They will should be arranged in a circle on the acorn squash or corn on the cob

• Whole vegetables such as potatoes,

er than larger ones. rots, peas, lima beans will cook fast-

• Small vegetables such as sliced car

add about ¼ cup of water. and green beans are being cooked, vegetables such as potatoes, carrots no extra water is needed. If dense may require several washings. Often, Some vegetables such as spinach cold clear water just before cooking.

• Vegetables should be washed in

YOUR MICROWAVE VEGETABLES IN

ately. dish of peas can be served immedifore cooking is completed, while a on the counter for five minutes bethe oven). A baked potato can stand finish cooking after they come out of dense, large foods and vegetables to time refers to the time necessary for longer the standing time (standing

• Generally, the denser the food, the

through the cooking time.

range whole vegetables halfway

• For more even cooking, stir or rear

bursting. fore cooking to prevent them from

FOR COOKING SUGGESTIONS

they become tough if overcooked. which time they will finish cooking; allow for carryover cooking during

• Cook eggs just until barely set and

shell; they can explode. never warm hard-cooked eggs in the

• Never cook eggs in the shell and

YOUR MICROWAVE COOKING EGGS IN SUGGESTIONS FOR

to 3 minutes, covered. juice. Cover with plate. Let stand 2 with melted butter and/or lemon microwave-safe pie plate. Season Arrange in single layer in

to 5 minutes covered. outside, cover with plate. Let rest 3 plate, meaty (head) portion to Arrange on flat microwave-safe

before serving. about ¾ inch. Let stand 3 minutes Fold over to create thickness of

stand 4-5 minutes before serving. Cover loosely with wax paper. Let

Let stand 3 minutes before serving.

DIRECTIONS

High (PL-10)

Power Level: High (PL-10) turn over/stir after 1-1½ minutes

Cooking Time: 2-4 minutes,

Power Level: High (PL-10) Cooking Time: 1-3 minutes

Power Level: High (PL-10) Cooking Time: 4-6 minutes

Power Level: Cooking Time: 2½-3 minutes

Power Level: High (PL-10) Cooking Time: 4-6 minutes

POWER LEVEL

COOK TIME/

foot before cooking. large – remove muscle/ Scallops, 1 pound,

– peeled and deveined.

Shrimp, 1 pound, large

flat fillets, 1 pound Flounder, sole, thin

1 pound

Salmon, fillets

filets of even thickness

haddock, 1 pound Fillets – cod, halibut,

FOOD

prior to cooking. Let stand 5-10 minutes.

or similar product

or similar product prior to

brush with Gravy Master be browned or crispy. To aid in browning, near the bone is no longer pink. Skin will not half up. Cook until juices run clear and meat paper. Turn over when the cooking time is the dish in a spoke pattern. Cover with wax the thickest portions toward the outside of Place chicken bone-side down on dish, with

cooking. Let stand 5-10 minutes. with Gravy Master browned or crispy. To aid in browning, brush the bone is no longer pink. Skin will not be up. Cook until juices run clear and meat near paper. Turn over when the cooking time is half microwave-safe roasting rack. Cover with wax Place chicken breast-side down on

170°F - 180°F

DIRECTIONS

Medium High (70)

Power Level:

170°F light meat 180°F dark meat 6-9 mins/lb

Cooking Time:

Medium High (70)

Power Level:

6-9 mins/lb

Cooking Time:

POWER LEVEL

COOK TIME/

Up to 2 lbs.

Chicken Pieces

Up to 4 lbs.

Whole Chicken

FOOD

the recommended time. places before letting the poultry stand

• Check the temperature in several

wax paper.

• Cover before cooking with a plate or

ness. ate pieces of similar size and thick-

• When possible fold fish fillets to cre

to outside.

• Arrange pieces with thick sections

YOUR MICROWAVE

FISH/SHELLFISH IN

GUIDE FOR COOKING

areas that start to overcook. shield bone tips, thin meat areas or

• Use small pieces of aluminum foil to

vent spattering.

• Cover poultry with wax paper to pre

dish. roasting rack in a microwave-safe

• Place poultry on a microwave-safe

MICROWAVE POULTRY IN YOUR GUIDE FOR COOKING

10 minutes. time is half up. Let stand Turn over when cooking with vented plastic wrap. on roasting rack. Cover Place roast fat-side down

up. Let stand 10 minutes. when cooking time is half with wax paper. Turn over on roasting rack. Cover Place roast fat-side down

DIRECTIONS

standing time. ture of the food will rise during the moval temperatures. The tempera-

• The following temperatures are re-

visually appealing.

will aid in “browned” appear-

ance and make finished product more Master

meats with a product such as Gravy by traditional methods. Brushing different in texture than meats cooked Microwaved meats will be somewhat

•

the recommended time. places before letting the meat stand

• Check the temperature in several

any bone tips or thin meat areas. row strips of aluminum foil to shield

• Start meat fat side down. Use nar –

dish. roasting rack in a microwave-safe

• Place meat on a microwave-safe

POWER LEVEL

COOK TIME/

MICROWAVE MEAT IN YOUR GUIDE FOR COOKING

cooked. temperature of the foods being will vary depending on the starting microwave cooking than others. Times wave. Some foods are more suited for cook a variety of foods in the microThe following guides will help you to

COOKING GUIDE

minutes, then Medium (50) Power Level: High (Hi) for first 5

Well Done – 11-15 min/lb for 160°F

Cooking Time:

according to specific recipe. minutes, then Medium (PL-5) or Power Level: High (Hi) for first 5

Well Done – 9-14 min/lb for 145°F Medium – 8-12 min/lb for 120°F Rare – 7-11 min/lb for 115°F

Cooking Time:

Up to 4 lbs.

Bone-in Boneless or Pork

Up to 4 lbs.

roast beef Boneless

FOOD

– 1-quart, 2-quart, 3-quart sizes

•

Glass/ceramic/porcelain soufflé dishes Glass/ceramic 9- to 12-inch pie plates

•

• 12-ounce mugs for coffee

– 12-ounce, 24-ounce sizes.

• Glass/ceramic oval baker/gratin dish

– 1½-quart, 3-quart sizes

• Glass/ceramic bowl with lid

– 4 to 8 ounces in size.

• Glass, ceramic or porcelain ramekins

1-cup, 2-cup, 4-cup and 8-cup sizes.

• Glass measuring cups with handle

THE MICROWAVE SUGGESTED DISHES FOR USE IN

using. utes. Let stand for 2 minutes before wave on High (PL-10) for 1½ minwith a plate or plastic wrap. Microwith 2-3 teaspoons water, and cover dish/bowl. For 1 cup rice, sprinkle

• Reheat rice by placing in serving

onds. on High (PL-10) for about 30 secCover with plastic wrap. Microwave with a slice of fresh white bread. plate. Cover with wax paper. Top ar, place on a glass or ceramic pie

• To soften hard-as-rocks brown sug-

containers that have changed shape.

30 to 60 seconds. microwaving on Medium (PL-5) for

• Soften freezer-hard ice cream by

improved and less difficult. and your juice yield will be greatly High (PL-10) for 20 to 30 seconds lemons and limes in microwave on

• Get more juice from citrus. Place

High (PL-7). for 30 to 60 seconds on Medium the jar and placing in the microwave

• Decrystallize honey by uncovering

tions. ceed according to recipe instrucRemove from microwave and pro30 minutes until doubled in volume. warm, steamy microwave for 20 to wave. Close door and let rise in the ered bowl of dough in the microcorner of microwave and place covboil. Move it immediately to back in the microwave and bring to the cup measure filled with 1 cup water cover with plastic wrap. Place a 2pared dough in a large bowl and

• To proof yeast doughs, place pre-

YOUR MICROWAVE OTHER USES FOR

30-seconds of cooking time. level 10 as well as adding an extra use, this will default set the power to pressed while the microwave is in

• If the start/30-second button is

the product. age have a microwave-safe claim for towels it is suggested that the packof metal which can ignite). For paper (these may contain chemicals or bits

undecorated materi-

als, not made of recycled papers use only white, If using paper goods in the microwave,

•

it is tempered glass or it will shatter.

• When microwaving in glass, be sure

not recommended to eat foods from and will change form or warp – it is withstand high heat or to be reused, Some plastics are not designed to chemicals into microwaved foods. time and impart or leach harmful cally when microwaved a second they may change chemically/physiping containers in the microwave, as as margarine tubs or whipped topother “single use containers” such containers from frozen food items, or Do not reuse deli containers, plastic the pattern cannot be microwaved. na or porcelain with gold or silver in structions as to microwavability. Chicooking. Check manufacturer’s in-

• Use microwave-safe containers for

temperatures. is only for checking finished cooking stant-read thermometer in foods – it seconds. Do not cook with the inand will give you a reading within to check temperatures as needed great tool to have – it will allow you

• An instant-read thermometer is a

vals until warm. on High (PL-10) for 30-second interget extremely hot), and microwave tainer with a handle (sugar syrups fles, place in a microwave-safe con-

• To heat syrup for pancakes or waf

ed, then stir to complete melting. increments until three-quarters meltwave on High (PL-10) in 30-second paper to prevent spattering. Microsuring cup. Cover loosely with wax blespoons and place in glass mea-

• To melt butter, unwrap, cut into ta

2 tablespoons. PL-2) for 20 to 30 seconds for each dish. Microwave on Low (PL-1 or and place on small microwavable

• To soften butter for baking, unwrap

for about 40 to 60 seconds. microwave on Medium-Low (PL-3) Remove from original wrapper and

• Soften cream cheese in microwave.

cook or these items will burn. cooking, so take care not to overevery minute. There will be carryover High for 1 to 3 minutes, stirring once safe plate or pie plate. Microwave on

nut. Spread them on a microwave-

• Toast nuts, bread crumbs and coco

ily! MICROWAVE – chocolate burns eascomplete melting. DO NOT OVER¾ of the chocolate is melted, stir to while it is being stirred. When about essary. Stir well, as chocolate melts again at 30-second intervals as necStir well. If necessary, microwave Medium High (PL-7) for 1 minute. cup will be fine) and microwave on container with handle (a measuring chocolate morsels. Place in glass cut it into 1-inch pieces, or use

allow for boil-ups. Cook in a large enough container to meal, follow package instructions.

that they do not burst. prick yolks with tines of a fork so they will burst! If poaching eggs,

cook evenly. “wreath” pattern if possible to help

to similar sizes. etables should be cut and trimmed of similar size and thickness. Vegetables and seafood when they are

frequently to ensure even cooking.

erator. as foods taken right from the refrigfoods will not take as long to cook temperature. Room temperature be greatly affected by their starting

protein/fat structure. rubbery because of their complex ditional methods may be tough and that are tender when cooked by trareheated in the microwave. Meats will become rubbery in texture when

• To melt chocolate in the microwave,

• For cooking hot cereals such as oat

• Do not cook eggs in their shells –

• Arrange foods in a “spoke” or

• You will get best results with veg

• Move foods around and stir them

• Foods cooked in the microwave will

water content. Breads and pastries etables and foods that have a high ticularly well suited to cooking veghow it cooks. Microwaving is parcharacteristics will be an indicator of

• The type of food and its individual

foods stand to prevent overcooking. is better to undercook slightly and let after the microwave has stopped. It waving, foods will continue cooking

• Carryover cooking – When micro

package/recipe directions. liquid and cooking according to stovetop until tender, adding fresh minutes longer. Drain and cook on utes. Let stand in microwave for 15 safe container on high for 12 min 2 inches of water in a microwavein the microwave: cover beans with can presoak them by “flash-soaking” microwave is not recommended, you

• Although cooking dried beans in the

boiling on the stovetop. surface bubbles actively, just like

• To boil liquids, microwave until the

COOKING

foods cooked. aromas are not absorbed by the next towel so that the chemicals and their microwave clean with a dampened cleaning, be sure to wipe interior of

• If using a chemical-based spray for

sive or harsh detergents.

• Do not use scouring pads or abra

move softened cooking residues. a dampened microfiber cloth to repaper towels, a damp clean towel or wipe walls of microwave with clean wave for 5 minutes to steam. Then microwave. Allow to stand in microjuice or baking soda to a boil in the ter mixed with 2 tablespoons lemon

• In a 2-cup measure, bring 1 cup wait working efficiently and effectively.

Keeping your microwave clean will keep

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