The Cuisinart CMW-100 is a medium-sized microwave priced in the mid-range. It has programs one might expect from a microwave, like a 'Popcorn' program and defrost and reheat modes. However, it doesn't have a steam sensor for more automatic microwaving and doesn't include a way of muting end-of-cycle beeps, so it's pretty basic overall.
Our Verdict
- Lots of quick-start programs.
- Heats food somewhat slowly.
- No steam sensor or mute function.
The Cuisinart CMW-100 is a 1000-watt microwave that heats food somewhat slowly. Some 900-watt models heat food faster, like the Toshiba EM925A5A-BS.
- Lots of quick-start programs.
- Heats food somewhat slowly.
- No steam sensor or mute function.
Changelog
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Updated Mar 31, 2026:
We added a note about the LG NeoChef MSER2090S in the Power box for users who want a faster, more powerful microwave.
- Updated Mar 04, 2026: Version 1.1 of our microwave test bench adds a score for Internal Capacity and adds tests for Ease of Use and In-Use Noise. For a more detailed breakdown of the changes, see our full changelog.
- Updated Jul 10, 2024: Review published.
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The Cuisinart CMW-1000 is a mid-range microwave. It has a medium-sized cooking chamber and basic controls like 'Popcorn,' 'Defrost,' and quick-start programs, but it doesn't heat food as fast as other similarly sized, less expensive 1000-watt microwaves like the Sharp SMC1162HS and the Toshiba EM131A5C-BS.
If you're still looking for a microwave, check out the best microwaves and the best over-the-range microwaves.
Test Results
It has a medium-sized cooking chamber. The light inside isn't very bright, so it can be difficult to see inside.
This microwave has basic controls. You can use buttons 1–6 to quickly start a one- to six-minute cycle and save up to five custom programs with the 'Memory' button. It also has dedicated buttons for different functions and foods like 'Defrost,' 'Reheat,' 'Popcorn,' and 'Beverage.' However, it has no sensor cooking programs, and you can't mute its controls.
This microwave heats decently quickly, but many models with the same advertised power output cook faster. If you want a faster, more powerful option, consider the 1200-watt LG NeoChef MSER2090S.
Microwaves all heat food in shallow dishes quite similarly. Heating evenness depends on factors like what kind of food you're microwaving, how much of it, and in what container. If you're interested in knowing more about microwave performance, check out our investigation here.
You won't notice a difference between how different microwaves perform when evenly heating food in deeper dishes. Evenness depends on what you're heating, not what microwave you use. You can read more about our investigation into microwave performance here.