Page 3 - WARNING
3 DISTURBED OR A UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. 19. To reduce the risk of injury to persons: a. Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks. Use a wide-mouth container. b. Stir liquid both before and halfway through heating it. c. Do not overheat liquid. d. Use extreme care when ins...
Page 4 - CONTENTS
4 GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS 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 p...
Page 6 - MATERIALS YOU CAN USE IN MICROWAVE
6 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...
Page 7 - MATERIALS TO BE AVOIDED IN MICROWAVE
7 MATERIALS TO BE AVOIDED IN MICROWAVE Aluminum tray May cause arcing. Transfer food to microwave-safe dish. Food carton with metal handle May cause arcing. Transfer food to microwave-safe dish. Metal or metal- trimmed utensils Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may cause arcin...
Page 8 - CONTROL PANEL; OPERATION
8 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 cabi...
Page 13 - PRESET EXPRESS COOKING CHART
13 Item Weight/Amount Display Notes Popcorn (Use only prepackaged bagged popcorn. Do not pop loose popcorn) 1.75 ounces 1.75 Place prepackaged bagged popcorn in microwave according to package directions, making sure proper side of bag is up. Pop only one bag at a time. Use care when removing from mi...
Page 14 - TROUBLESHOOTING
14 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Oven will not start a. Electrical cord for oven is not plugged in. b. Door is open. c. Wrong operation is set. a. Plug into the outlet. b. Close the door and try again. c. Check instructions. Arcing or sparking a. Materials to be avoided in m...
Page 18 - CranberryPoached; Creamy Rice Pudding with
23 23 Spoon into a prepar ed 9-inch cookie crumb crust, chill and serve as a pie. Nutritional information per ser ving (one-half cup): Calories 331 (58% from fat) • carb. 33g • pro. 2g • fat 22g • sat. fat 12g • chol. 43mg • sod. 200mg • calc. 62mg • fiber 5g CranberryPoached Pears Makes 4 servings ...
Page 19 - Applesauce; Lemon Curd; ChocolateMousse
22 22 Applesauce Makes about 2½ cups 4 apples (about 8 ounces each)* 2½ tablespoons water , apple cider , apple juice or cranberry juice ½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice (only if using water) ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon pinch of allspice pinch of nutmeg Peel, core, and cut apples into eighths. Place in...
Page 20 - Cheddar Cheese Sauce; StrawberryPomegranate
21 21 Cheddar Cheese Sauce Delicious served over microwaved broccoli and cauliflower . Makes 1 cup 1 cup reduced fat milk 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons unbleached all-pur - pose flour ¼ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon dry mustard dashT abasco ® or other hot sauce to taste ¾ cup (3 ounc...
Page 21 - SimpleHollandaise
20 20 Israeli Couscous Pilaf with Cranberries,Golden Raisins andPine Nuts This side dish is wonderful served on its own, or can be used to stuff the steamed halves of acorn squash. Makes about 3 cups (six ½-cup servings) 1 ⁄ 3 cup pine nuts 1½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup chopped shallot...
Page 23 - Broccoli and Cheddar
18 18 SmashedPotatoes and Cauliflower with Garlic Cauliflower is substituted for some of the potatoes to lighten up this side dish. The best thing is no need to drain the potatoes and cauliflower , making them even easier to prepar e. Makes about 2½ cups ¾ poundsY ukonGold potatoes, peeled, cut into...
Page 26 - Pesto Chicken Salad
15 15 Salmon with Julienned V egetables Makes 2 servings ½ cup julienned carrots 1 cup julienned fennel bulb 1 cup julienned red potato 1 ⁄ 3 cup julienned shallot ½ cup julienned plum tomato 1½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided 1½ teaspoons dry basil, divided ½ teaspoon finely chopped fre...
Page 27 - Spicy Cajun BBQ Shrimp
14 14 ScallopsPr ovençal The microwave shines when cooking seafood and shellfish. Makes 2 servings 1 pound sea scallops (about 8 to 10 scallops) ¼ cup finely chopped shallot or red onion 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped ½ teaspoon herbes de Provence 3 tablespoons dry white vermouth or dry white wine ...
Page 28 - ChipotleT
13 13 Creamy Sweet Potato and Parsnip Soup with Ginger A soup fit for a special occasion, but simple enough to prepar e on any night. Makes 2 entrée or 4 first course servings (total yield 3 cups) ¾ pound sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into ½-inch dice ¼ pound parsnips, peeled, cut into ½-inch dice ¼ c...
Page 29 - Omelet with Zucchini and
12 12 ScrambledEggs for T wo Makes 2 servings 1 tablespoon unsalted butter , optional 4 large eggs 1 tablespoon water kosher salt, to taste freshly gr ound pepper to taste Melt butter (if using) in a 2-cup glass measuring cup for 20 seconds on high (PL 10). Let cool one minute. Break eggs into the c...
Page 30 - RECIPES; ScrambledEggs for One
11 11 CONTENTS Breakfast Scrambled Eggs for One................. 11 Scrambled Eggs for T w o................. 12 Omelet with Zucchini and Mushrooms .............................12 Soups Creamy Sweet Potato and Parsnip Soup with Ginger........................... 13 Chipotle T omato Soup ................
Page 31 - FOOD
10 AUTODEFROSTING GUIDE Follow the instructions below when defrosting dif ferent types of food. Check foods when the oven signals. After the final stage, small sections may still be icy; let them stand to continue thawing. Shielding roast and steaks with small pieces of foil prevents the edges fr om...
Page 39 - TIP AND HINTS; CLEANING
2 2 TIP AND HINTS CLEANING Keeping your microwave clean will keep it working efficiently and ef fectively . •In a 2-cup measur e, bring 1 cup wa- ter mixed with 2 tablespoons lemon juice or baking soda to a boil in the microwave. Allow to stand in micr o- wave for 5 minutes to steam. Then wipe walls...
Page 40 - Reverse Side; Cuisinart; Reci
Instruction Booklet Reverse Side Cuisinart ® Compact Microwave CMW-55 Series Reci pe Booklet
