INSTRUCTION AND RECIPE BOOKLET Cuisinart® Convection Microwave Oven with Grill CMW-200 For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. 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: 17.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. 4. The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. If the microwave unit is not kept clean, its surface could be degraded and lead to a hazardous situation. SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY DANGER - Electric Shock Hazard Touching some of the internal components can cause serious personal injury or death. Do not disassemble this appliance.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 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 Parts and Accessories . . .
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Specifications Model: CMW-200 Rated Voltage: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave oven energy when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: 120V~60Hz Rotate Input M/W Power: 1500W Rated Output Power: 1000W Rated Input Power Grill: 1100W Rated Input Power Convection: 1500W 1. The oven must be placed on a level surface. Oven Capacity: 32 L Turntable Diameter: Ø12.40 inches 2.
Parts and Accessories 8 7 4 3 2 5 1 6 • All food and containers of food are always placed on the glass tray for cooking. 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. • If glass tray or turntable ring assembly cracks or breaks, contact your retail store where purchased or Cuisinart customer service, 1-800-726-0190. See page 20 for details. 1. Control panel 2. Turntable shaft 3.
. Operation of microwave oven may cause interference to other electronic equipment in the vicinity. humidity and the moisture in food will influence the amount of moisture that condenses in the oven. 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. Generally, covered foods will not cause as much condensation as uncovered ones. Vents on the oven back must not be blocked.
Cookware Microwave Convection Combination Heat-Resistant Glass, Glass-Ceramic (Pyrex®, Fire King®, Corning Ware®, etc.) Yes Yes Yes Metal No Yes No Non Heat-Resistant Glass No No No Microwave-Safe Plastics Yes No Yes Plastic Films and Wraps Yes No No Paper Products Yes No No Straw, Wicker and Wood No No No Aluminum foil: * Shielding only. Small smooth pieces may be used to cover thin parts of poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if foil is too close to oven walls.
Materials you can use in microwave 3. Carefully feel the material or container. If it is warm, do not use it for microwave cooking. 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. 4. Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time. ABOUT MICROWAVE COOKING Arrange food carefully. Place thickest areas towards outside of dish.
About Food FOOD DO Eggs, sausages, nuts, seeds • Puncture egg yolks before cooking to • Cook eggs in shells. prevent “explosion.” • Reheat whole eggs. • Pierce skins of potatoes, apples, • Dry nuts or seeds in shells. squash, hot dogs and sausages so that steam escapes. Fruits and vegetables Popcorn Baby food DON’T • Use specially bagged popcorn for the microwave oven. • Pop popcorn in regular brown bags or glass bowls. • Listen while popping corn for the popping to slow to 1 or 2 seconds.
• Keep aluminum foil used for shielding at least 1 inch away from walls, ceiling and door. Before operating your new microwave oven, make sure you read and understand this Instruction booklet completely. • Use potholders and be careful when using convection, convection roast, convection fast bake and grill, as cabinet, interior and door, may be too hot to touch. Before the oven can be used, follow these procedures: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Plug in the oven. Close the door. 2.
STOP/CLEAR 2. Press Microwave again to choose 90% power. The oven will display PL9. Touch the Stop/Clear pad to: 3. Press the number buttons of 5, 0, 0 in order. The oven will display 5:00 indicating number of minutes. 1. Erase if you make a mistake during programming. 2. Cancel kitchen timer. 4. Press Start/+30SEC. to start cooking, will light and the : Micro. Indicator will flash. 3. Stop the oven temporarily during cooking (touch once). 4. Return the time of day to the display. 5.
Press Start/+30SEC. button to start heating. 5. Press Microwave four times to select 70% microwave power. PL7 is displayed: DEFROST 6. Press number keys 5, 0, 0 to set the cooking time. This feature allows you to defrost by weight or by time. 7. Press Start/+30SEC. to start multi-stage cooking. Defrost by Weight 1. Press Defrost once. The oven will display dEF1. Micr. Defrost indicators will light. 2. Press the number keys to set defrosting weight within the range of 4 to 100 ounces.
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT CONVECTION • The oven should not be used without the turntable in place, and the turntable should never be restricted so that it cannot rotate. You may remove the turntable when preheating the oven and when preparing food to be cooked directly on the turntable. Be sure to replace it in oven before cooking. Your oven can be programmed to combine preheating and convection cooking. You can preheat to the convection temperature desired. A.
5. Press Start/+30SEC. to start cooking. Cooking time will count down. Special Convection Settings Your oven also offers the option of combination cooking, using microwave energy along with convection cooking. You cook with speed and accuracy, while browning and crisping to perfection. All that is necessary is to enter cooking time. Use this option as indicated to ensure baking success. GRILLING You can program up to 3 automatic cooking options.
SPECIAL FEATURES • Enter the weight (lbs or oz) or amount (cups or units) of food you need. Express Cook (preset settings) • Press Start/+30SEC. to start cooking. All of the auto settings take the guesswork out of preparing many popular foods. Each food is cooked using the best cooking method and the proper cooking time. Refer to the Express Cook guides on this page and page 16. • The final cooking result will vary according to the food’s initial temperature, shape, quality, etc.
• Flatten foods such as mashed potatoes and other dense foods. • Cover with microwave-safe lid or microwave-safe plastic wrap. ONE PLATE ONLY. After cooking, check food for desired temperature. The center bottom of the plate should be very hot. If not, continue heating using time and power level and or START/30SEC. Allow to stand, covered, for 1 to 2 minutes. Fresh and Frozen Vegetables • For beans carrots, corn and peas, add 1 tablespoon of water per cup.
• Press Stop/Clear for 3 seconds. Or press Start/+30SEC. to start cooking and save the program automatically. • There will be a long beep indicating that the child lock has been activated. To run a procedure that has been saved previously: • The lock icon will appear. • The keypad will not be able to be used. • Press Memory until the procedure’s number (1, 2 or 3) appears in the display. TO UNLOCK • Press Start/+30Sec. to start cooking on this saved preset.
Some paper towels can also scratch the control panel. cool, then wash it carefully in warm, sudsy water or in the dishwasher. The turntable and shaft can be broken if dropped. Remember, do not operate the oven without the turntable, turntable shaft and ring assembly in place. Door Surface It is important to keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave. Use only mild, non-abrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth. Rinse well.
WARRANTY Limited ThreE-Year WarRanty This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart® Convection Microwave Oven with Grill 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.
