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1.After the microwave oven is plugged in, wait 2 min- utes 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.The sensor works with foods at normal storage tem- perature. For example, popcorn would be at room temperature.
4.Any sensor selection can be programmed with More or Less Time Adjustment. See page 20.
5.More or less food than the quantity listed in the charts should be cooked following the guidelines in any mi- crowave cookbook.
6.During the first part of sensor use, the food name will appear on the display. Do not open the microwave oven 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 con- tinue cooking, touch the STOP/CLEAR key and cook manually.
When the sensor detects the vapor emitted from the food, the remainder of cooking/reheating time will appear. The microwave oven 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 popping popcorn, the microwave oven will turn off, and the time of day will be displayed. If the sensor does not detect vapor properly when cooking other foods, ERROR will be displayed, and the microwave will turn off.
8.Check the food temperature after cooking. If addition- al time is needed, continue to cook manually.
9.Each food has a cooking hint. Touch the SET UP/ HELP key when the HELP indicator is lighted in the display.
Covering Foods:Some foods cook best when covered. Use the cover recommended in the charts for these foods. You may refer to
the hints by touching the SET UP/HELP key.
•Casserole lid.
•Plastic wrap: Use plastic wrap recommended for microwave cooking. Cover dish loosely; allow approxi- mately 1/2 inch to remain uncovered to allow steam to escape. Plastic wrap should not touch food.
•Wax paper: Cover dish completely; fold excess wrap under dish to secure. If dish is wider than paper, over- lap two pieces at least one inch to cover.
Be careful when removing any covering to allow steam to escape away from you.
You can cook many foods by simply selecting the food and touching Start. You don’t need to calculate cooking time or power level.
For example, to reheat canned chili:
1.Touch the REHEAT key.
2.Touch the START key.
When the sensor detects the vapor emitted from the food, the remainder of the cooking time will appear.
NOTE:
The Fresh Vegetables and Poultry settings have 2 choices. Follow directions in the display to choose desired option.
| Food | Amount | Procedure |
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| Popcorn | 1 package | Use only popcorn packaged for the microwave. Try several brands to decide your |
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| favorite. Do not try to pop unpopped kernels. |
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1.5 - 3.5 oz. bag Touch the POPCORN key and touch START.
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