Sharp 1.5 Cu. Ft. Countertop Microwave Oven Operation Manual - Manual (Page 17)

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SENSOR COOKING
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 oven is plugged in, wait 2 minutes before
using any Sensor setting.
2 Be sure the exterior of the cooking container and the
interior of the microwave 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 cooking, 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 addi-
tional time is needed, continue to cook with variable
power and time.
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 30.
8 Each food has a cooking hint. Touch HELP/
SETTINGS when the HELP indicator is lighted in
the display.
MICROWAVE OVEN COOKING
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 charts 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.
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