Cuisinart cmw-55 User Manual

Oven will not start

a. Electrical cord for oven is not 

plugged in.

b. Door is open.

c. Wrong operation is set.

a. Plug into the outlet.

b. Close the door and try again.

c. Check instructions.

Arcing or sparking

a. Materials to be avoided in 

microwave oven were used.

b. The oven was operated when 

empty.

c. Spilled food remained in the 

interior.

a. Use microwave-safe cookware 

only.

b. Do not operate with oven empty.

c. Clean interior with wet towel or 

microfiber cloth specifically for 
stainless steel.

Unevenly cooked 
foods

a. Materials to be avoided in 

microwave oven were used.

b. Food was not defrosted 

completely.

c. Cooking time and/or power 

level were not suitable.

d. Food was not turned or stirred.

a. Use microwave-safe cookware 

only.

b. Completely defrost food.

c. Use correct cooking time and/or 

power level.

d. Turn or stir food.

Overcooked food

Cooking time and/or power level 
were not suitable.

Use correct cooking time and/or 
power level.

Undercooked foods

a. Materials to be avoided in 

microwave oven were used.

b. Food was not defrosted 

completely.

c. Oven ventilation ports were 

blocked.

d. Cooking time and/or power 

level were not suitable.

a. Use microwave safe cookware 

only.

b. Completely defrost food.

c. Check to see that oven ventilation 

ports are not blocked.

d. Use correct cooking time and/or 

power level.

Improper defrosting

a. Materials to be avoided in 

microwave were used.

b. Cooking time and/or power 

level were not suitable.

c. Food was not turned or stirred.

a. Use microwave-safe cookware 

only.

b. Use correct cooking time and/or 

power level.

c. Turn or stir food.