Sharp KB-5121K - Manual (Page 18)

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MICROWAVE DRAWER COOKING
SENSOR SETTINGS
Sharp's Sensor is a semi-conductor device that detects the
vapor (moisture and humidity) emitted from the food as it
heats. The sensor adjusts the cooking times and power levels
for various foods and quantities.
USING SENSOR SETTINGS:
1
After the Cooktop+Microwave Drawer power supply
is connected, wait 2 minutes before using any sensor
setting.
2 Be sure the exterior of the cooking container and the
interior of the Microwave Drawer are dry. Wipe off any
moisture with a dry cloth or paper towel.
3 The sensor works with foods at normal storage
temperature. For example, popcorn would be at room
temperature.
4 Any sensor selection can be programmed with
More/Less Time Adjustment. See page 26.
5 More or less food than the quantity listed in the charts
should be cooked following the guidelines in any
microwave cookbook.
6 During the first part of sensor use “Sensing” will flash
on the display. Do not open the Microwave Drawer
or touch Stop/Clear during this part of the cycle.
The measurement of vapor will be interrupted. If this
occurs, an error message will appear. To continue
cooking, touch the Stop/Clear pad and cook manually.
When the sensor detects the vapor emitted from the
food, the remainder of cooking/reheating time will
appear. The Microwave Drawer may be opened when
the remaining time appears on the display. At this time,
you may stir or season food, as desired.
7 If the sensor does not detect vapor properly when
cooking or reheating foods, error messages will be
displayed, and the microwave will turn off.
8 Check food temperature after cooking. If additional
time is needed, continue to cook manually.
9 Some foods have additional cooking tips in “Custom
Help”. Touch the Custom Help pad when it is showing
in the display for additional cooking tips.
COVERING FOODS:
Some foods work best when covered. Use the cover
recommended in the procedure for these foods. You may
refer to the hints by touching the Custom Help pad, when it
is showing in the display.
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 without the need to calculate cooking times or power levels.
When you select Reheat you will see six options. Most of these foods are reheated using the sensor. The foods that use the
sensor are indicated with “*” in the chart on page 19. When reheating foods with the sensor, it is not necessary to enter quantity
or weight. See the sensor cooking information above.
Some foods are best reheated without using the sensor. For reheating these foods, simply follow the directions on the touchscreen
to enter quantity or weight. Either way, you’ll get automatic cooking without the guesswork.
See next page for programming instructions.