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Microwave Features
seNsor cookINg
The Sensor is a semi-conductor device that detects
the vapor (moisture and humidity) emitted from food
as it heats. The sensor adjusts the cooking times
and power level for various foods and quantities.
usINg seNsor settINgs
1. After oven is plugged in, wait 2 minutes before
using sensor settings.
2. Be sure the exterior of the cooking container
and the interior of the oven are dry. wipe off
any moisture with a dry cloth or paper towel.
3. reheat and Popcorn can only be entered within
1 minute after cooking, opening and closing the
door or touching the
stoP/cLear
pad.
4. During the first part of sensor cooking, the food
name will appear on the display. Do not open
the oven door or touch
stoP/cLear
during
this part of the cooking cycle. The measurement
of vapor will be interrupted. If this occurs, an
error message will appear. To continue cook-
ing, touch the
stoP/cLear
pad and select
cooking time and variable power.
when the sensor detects the vapor emitted from
the food, remainder of cooking time will appear.
Door may be opened when remaining cooking
time appears on the display. At this time, you
may stir or season food, as desired.
5. Check food for temperature after cooking. If
additional time is needed, continue to cook
with variable power and time. If food is not
completely cooked, enter additional cooking
time manually. Do not press Sensor Cook again
or food may overcook.
6. If the sensor does not detect vapor properly
when popping popcorn, the oven will turn off,
and the correct time of day will be displayed. If
the sensor does not detect vapor properly when
using sensor reheat,
error
will be displayed,
and the oven will turn off.
7. Any Sensor Cooking mode can be programmed
with more or less Time Adjustment. See
page 28.
8. Each food has a cooking hint. Touch
heLP
when the HElP indicator is lighted in the
display.
seLectINg Foods
1. The sensor works with foods at normal storage
temperature. For example, food for dinner plate
reheat would be at refrigerator temperature and
popcorn at room temperature.
2. Foods weighing less than 3 ounces should be
reheated by time and variable power.
coverINg Foods
Some foods work best when covered. Use the
cover recommended in the chart for these foods.
1. Casserole lid
2. Plastic wrap: Use plastic wrap recommended for
microwave cooking. Cover dish loosely; allow
approximately 1/2 inch to remain uncovered to
allow steam to escape. Plastic wrap should not
touch food.
3. wax paper: Cover dish completely; fold
excess wrap under dish to secure. If dish is
wider than paper, overlap two pieces at least
one inch to cover.
Be careful when removing any covering to allow
steam to escape away from you.
reheat
you can reheat many foods by touching just one
pad. you don't need to calculate reheating time or
power level.
• Suppose you want to heat prepared chili.
Procedure
Touch
reheat
.
R
e H e A T
when sensor detects the vapor emitted from the
food, remainder of reheating time will appear.
