Cuisinart CMW100 Microwave, Stainless Steel

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Product Features

• 1000-watt stainless-steel microwave oven with 1-cubic-foot interior
• Touchpad controls with LCD; 25 preprogrammed settings; 10 power levels
• 8 presets each with serving-size options; 2-stage cooking operation
• 2 defrost functions; 12-inch glass turntable; instructions and recipes included
• Measures 16 by 12-1/4 by 12-3/4 inches; 3-year limited warranty

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 39 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000PYK51A
• Item model number: CMW-100W
• Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #160,115 in Kitchen & Dining (See Bestsellers in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Color: White

Amazon.com Product Description

With 1,000 watts of power and a sleek design, this incredibly versatile microwave oven offers an array of convenient features. Its 1-cubic-foot interior made of nonporous stainless steel provides an ideal cooking environment that cleans easily and will not absorb odors, moisture, or food particles. With the touch of a button, the oven's 25 preprogrammed settings guarantee that everything from reheating coffee to defrosting cutlets, cooking fish, or making two, four, or six strips of crispy bacon comes out perfect. Eight presets with serving-size options for each include popcorn, beverage, rice, reheat, fresh vegetables, frozen vegetables, baked potatoes, and bacon.

In addition, the oven's two-stage cooking operation allows the unit to be set so that the first stage of operation, such as 15 minutes on defrost, will automatically be followed by a second stage, such as cooking for 8 minutes. Other highlights include touchpad controls with LCD, 10 power levels, two convenient defrost functions to defrost food by weight or time, and a 12-inch rotating glass tray for even heating. An attractive addition to almost any kitchen decor, the unit offers a stainless-steel control panel, a stylish chrome handle, a dark tinted-glass window, and a stainless-steel door embossed with the Cuisinart logo. Instructions and a recipe book are included. The microwave oven measures 16 by 12-1/4 by 12-3/4 inches and carries a three-year limited warranty.

Product Description

A stainless steel interior and 24 preprogrammed settings put the Cuisinart Microwave Oven in a class all its own. The ideal cooking environment, nonporous stainless will not absorb orders, moisture or food particles. Preprogrammed one-touch controls qua

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

46 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Shiny microwave---inside and out!, August 10, 2007

By	Frankland S. Strickland (Memphis, Tennessee) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

First, let me address the concerns some reviewers seem to have had with their units. One thing I've noticed is that each and every one was ordered over the internet and, thus, had to be shipped. I think the problem may have been with the delivery service manhandling the package. As it is, this Cuisinart microwave can be had at several specialty retailers (especially those specializing in kitchen and other housewares), so an internet purchase is not always mandatory.

As far as performance is concerned, mine performs as well as any other microwave I've had in the last 15 or so years. Honestly, most microwaves perform roughly on par with others in their respective wattage range. That wasn't always the case, but has become more or less true lately. Oh sure, there are still duds out there, but most are on equal footing with their competitors.

So . . . what exactly sets this microwave apart? In a nutshell, the inside!!! This one has a stainless steel interior! Now that's what I'm talking about! Have you ever had spaghetti or soup "pop" all over the inside of your microwave? If so, then you'll no doubt sympathize with my agony of cleaning dried gunk. Well, thanks to the stainless steel interior this is now a cinch. Have you ever burned popcorn in your microwave? If so, then you'll likely remember that it is impossible to remove all of the brown smoke stains on the inside---and let's not even talk about the smell! Thanks to a stainless steel interior neither smoke stains nor lingering odor will ever be an issue.

As far as the exterior, it comes in an easy-to-clean, trendy stainless steel. Honestly, I'd have bought it if it were available only in black or white---it's the stainless steel interior that I'm after. Today though, stainless steel appliances are in vogue. I'm sure it will pass---remember the black of the 90s, the almond of the 80s, or the avocado green or coppertone (brown) of the 70s? Still, I must say it certainly looks sharp perched up on my countertop (which, by the way, is an out-of-fashion butcher block laminate).

If there's any significant drawback to this unit, it will likely come from the door handle. I've had no problems yet, but it is not a stainless steel handle (it actually LOOKS like chrome). No, the shiny door handle is a heavy plastic. We all know what eventually becomes of plastic parts. I just hope the "chrome" doesn't wear off too soon to reveal the ugly yellow resin beneath.


####Product Update######

I noticed today that it has been almost two years since I bought this microwave oven. I'm happy to say that I use it several times each day and it is still going strong. The imitation chrome handle still looks like chrome!

44 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Great esthetics, very poor service, November 22, 2006

By	grillgramma (Northeast USA) - See all my reviews

Excellent design. Stainless steel interior is a plus. However, after 2 weeks, the turntable started squeaking; no amount of cleaning helped. Also, the door edge chipped, so a corner is very sharp. Cuisinart has terrible, unfriendly customer service. To return it would cost $30 or more S&H, even if the unit is defective they don't pay any shipping. They were not helpful - never have been. This is their first microwave and there are few reviews, if any, so you'll have to hope you don't get a lemon as I did. If it had not malfunctioned (turntable) and chipped I would rave about the ease of use and overall design and give it 5 stars. Too bad it's still in "beta" test stage.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Cuisinart Just Lost Me as a Customer, August 4, 2008

By	Book Lover (Maryland) - See all my reviews

After 14 months of use, our CMW-100 "died" completely without warning as the Start button was pressed. No display, no light, no fan, no nothing. There was no unusual sound or smell associated with the failure. A little web research disclosed that a blown internal fuse is the most likely cause when a microwave fails this way. I called Cuisinart customer service and as noted in other reviews here, they require you to return the unit to their own repair shop and pay postage both ways. What's worse, they estimated a 4-6 week turnaround time. I found a local shop that wanted $40 to diagnose the problem, plus charges for any parts required and estimated a 2 week turnaround. My reality check was a Best Buy ad this week for a GE 1100 watt 1.1 cubic foot stainless steel unit for $70. That made my decision - too much hassle, inconvenience and expense to resuscitate the Cuisinart. If I couldn't fix it myself, I'd dump it and buy a new, non-Cuisinart microwave.

After using vice grips to remove the two tamper proof screws from the one piece top/side case (interesting that the other 3 screws were normal phillips head screws) an ordinary 20 amp instrument fuse was easily visible and easily accessible on a small circuit board right where the power cord penetrates the back case. Although the fuse looked good, it tested open with a continuity checker. I popped in a replacement (very cheap and easily obtained at any hardware store), put the case back on (substituting 2 extra phillips head screws I happened to have handy for the tamperproof ones) and plugged the unit back in. Good as new!

After 30+ years of buying Cuisinart products, they just lost me as a customer. If the item works well until the warranty expires, no problem. However, I consider their repair-under-warranty requirements entirely unreasonable for a large, relatively heavy (about 35 lbs not counting the box), and fragile item. (1) if they feel they can stand behind this product with a 3 year warranty, they should also be willing to pay postage at least one way; (2) if they expect you to ship it back for repair, they should sell it in a box that is strong enough and has enough cushioning to protect the microwave. I suspect they load these retail boxes in larger containers when shipping them to retailers. They are entirely inadequate for normal, single unit shipping; (3) a 4-6 week repair turnaround is too long an inconvenience for most microwave owners - they should invest in more repair benches and technicians, and (4) they should do what most major appliance manufacturers do - certify factory authorized repair sites all over the country, at least in each state's most populous city so that owners would have the option of delivering items for repair rather than having to mail them back.

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