Cuisinart Microwave Oven This state-of-the-art appliance streamlines prep time for a multitude of culinary tasks from defrosting meats and steaming vegetables to melting butter and tempering chocolate. Eight preprogrammed menu options regulate time and temperature for cooking precise portions. Settings include popcorn, beverage, rice, reheat, fresh vegetables, frozen vegetables, baked potatoes and bacon. Defrost function can be determined by weight or time. Two-stage programming for sequential steps like