POPCORN/SENSOR REHEAT/ Sensor Cook

S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S

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 level for various foods and quantities.

Using Sensor Settings:

1.After oven is plugged in, wait 2 minutes before using Popcorn, Sensor Reheat or Sensor Cook.

2.Be sure the exterior of the cooking container and the interior of the oven are dry. Wipe off any mois- ture with a dry cloth or paper towel.

3.The oven works with foods at normal storage tem- perature. For example, popcorn would be at room temperature.

4.Popcorn,Sensor Reheat and any Sensor Cook se- lection can be programmed with More or Less Time Adjustment. See page 16.

5.More or less food than the quantity listed in the chart should be cooked following the guidelines in any microwave cookbook.

6.During the first part of Popcorn, Sensor Reheat or Sensor Cook, food name will appear on the dis- play. Do not open the oven door or touch STOP/ CLEAR pad during this part of the cooking cycle. The measurement of vapor will be interrupted. If this occurs, an error message will appear. To con- tinue cooking, touch the STOP/CLEAR pad and cook manually.

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.

7.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 cooking other foods, an error message will be displayed, and the oven will turn off.

8.Check food for temperature after cooking. If addi- tional time is needed, continue to cook manually.

9.Popcorn and Sensor Reheat can only be entered within 3 minutes after cooking, opening and clos- ing the door or touching the STOP/CLEAR pad.

10.Each food has a cooking hint. Touch CUSTOM HELP pad when the HELP indicator is lighted in the display.

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.

Example: POPCORN/SENSOR REHEAT

You can pop popcorn and reheat many foods by touch- ing just one pad. You do not need to calculate cooking time or power level.

•Suppose you want to reheat canned chili.

P R O C E D U R E

1 Touch SENSOR REHEAT pad.

When sensor detects the vapor emitted from the food, remainder of cooking time will appear.

NOTE:

The POPCORN setting has 2 choices. Follow direc- tions in the display to choose desired option.

POPCORN/SENSOR REHEAT CHART

F O O D	A M O U N T	P R O C E D U R E
Popcorn	only 1 package	Use only popcorn packaged for microwave oven use. Try several brands
	at a time	to decide which you like the best. Do not try to pop unpopped kernels.
	2.85 - 3.5 oz	Touch POPCORN pad once.

(Regular/Regular light)

1.5 or 1.75 oz (Snack) Touch POPCORN pad twice within 2 seconds.

Sensor Reheat	4 - 36 oz	Place cooked foods in dish or casserole slightly larger than
		amount to be reheated. Flatten, if possible. Cover with lid, plastic
		wrap or wax paper. Use covers such as plastic wrap or lids with

larger quantities of more dense foods such as stews. After reheat- ing, stir well, if possible. Re-cover and allow to stand 2 to 3 min- utes. Foods should be very hot. If not, continue to heat with vari- able power and time.