Kenmore 790.488, 790.489 manual Press Sensor Cook, Food Amount Procedure

Microwave Operating Instructions (continued)

SENSOR COOK	NOTES
You can cook many foods by touching the sensor cook pad	1.	The final result will vary according to the food
		condition (e.g. initial temperature, shape, quality).
and the food number. You don’t need to calculate cooking
		Check food for temperature after heating. If
time or power level.
		additional time is needed, continue to heat manually.
• Suppose you want to cook a baked potato.
	2.	Stay near the oven while it’s in use and check
1. Press SENSOR COOK		cooking progress frequently so that there is no
		chance of overcooking food.
2. Press 2 for baked potato.
	3.	This mode can be programmed with more or less time
3. Press START		adjustment by touching the power level pad once or
		twice before touching START pad.

Food	Amount						Procedure
1. Ground Meat	0.25	- 2.00 lb	Use this setting to cook ground beef or turkey as patties or in a casserole to be
			added to other ingredients. Place patties on a microwave-safe rack and cover with
			wax paper. Place ground meat in a casserole and cover with wax paper or plastic
			wrap. When oven stops, turn patties over or stir meat in casserole to break up large
			pieces. After cooking, let stand, covered, for 2 to 3 minutes.
2. Baked Potato	1 - 8 med.		Pierce with fork in several places. Place on paper towel on turntable. After cooking,
			remove from oven and let stand wrapped in foil for 5 to 10 minutes.
3. Frozen Veggies	0.25	- 1.25 lb	Add no water. Cover with lid or plastic wrap. After cooking, stir and let stand,
			covered, for 3 minutes.
4. Fresh Veggies, Soft
Broccoli	0.25	- 2.0 lb
Brussels sprouts	0.25	- 2.0 lb
Cabbage	0.25	- 2.0 lb	Wash and place in casserole. Add no water if vegetables have just been washed.
Cauliflower (flowerets)	0.25	- 2.0 lb	Cover with lid for tender vegetables. Use plastic wrap for tender-crisp vegetables.
Cauliflower (whole)	1 medium		After cooking, stir, if possible. Let stand, covered, for 2 to 5 minutes.
Spinach	0.25	- 1.0 lb
Zucchini	0.25	- 2.0 lb
Baked apples	2 - 4 medium
5. Fresh Veggies, Hard
Carrots, sliced	0.25	- 2.0 lb
Corn on cob	2 - 4 pcs.		Place in casserole. Add 1-4 tbsp. water. Cover with lid for tender vegetables. Use
Green beans	0.25	- 2.0 lb	plastic wrap cover for tender-crisp vegetables. After cooking, stir, if possible. Let
Winter squash			stand, covered, for 2 to 5 minutes.
- diced	0.25	- 2.0 lb
- halves	1 - 2
6. Frozen Entrees	6 - 17 oz		Use this pad for frozen, convenience foods. It will give satisfactory results for most
			brands. You may wish to try several and choose your favorite. Remove package
			from outer wrapping and follow package directions for covering. After cooking,
			let stand, covered for 1 to 3 minutes.
7. Chicken Breast	0.25	- 2.00 lb	Cover with vented plastic wrap. When oven stops, turn over. Shield with small, flat
			pieces of aluminum foil any areas that are cooking too rapidly. After cooking, let
			stand, covered 3 to 5 minutes. Chicken should be 160˚F.
8. Rice	0.5 - 2.0 cups		Place rice into a deep casserole dish and add double quantity of water. Cover with
			lid or plastic wrap. After cooking, stir, cover and let stand 3 to 5 minutes or until
			all liquid has been absorbed.
				Rice		Water	Size of casserole dish
				.5	cup	1 cup	1.5	quart
				1	cup	2 cups	2	quart
				1.5	cups	3 cups	2.5 or 3	quart
				2	cups	4 cups	3	quart or larger
9. Bacon	1 - 6 slices		Prepare on the bacon tray. Lay up to six uncooked bacon strips across the tray.
			When cooked, remove from the tray and place on paper towel to absorb any bit
			of fat there is. Allow it to sit for about 1 minute to cool. The bacon will be crispy
			and delicious.
0. Fish / Seafood	0.25	- 2.0 lb	Arrange in ring around shallow glass dish (roll fillet with edges underneath). Cover
			with plastic wrap. After cooking, let stand, covered, 3 minutes.

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