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Sensor Modes
The sensor is a semi-conductor device that detects
the vapor (moisture and humidity) emitted from the
food as it he ats. The sensor adjust s the cooking
time s a nd powe r l evel for va riou s f oods an d
quantities.

Using Sensor Modes:

1. After oven is plugged in, wait 2 minutes before
using Sensor Modes.
2. Be su re the exterior of the cooking container
and the interior of the oven are dry. Wipe off any
moisture with a dry cloth or paper towel.
3. The oven works with foods at nor mal storage
temperature. For example, popcorn would be at
room temperature.
4. Any Se nsor Mo des se lect ion can b e p ro-
grammed with M ore or less time adj ustment.
See page 25.
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 any sensor cooking or
reheating, food name will appear on the display.
Do not open the oven door or press STOP/CLEAR
during this part of the cycle. The measurement of
vapor will be interrupted. If this occurs, a n error
message will appear. To continue cooking, press
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 wh en remaining coo king
time appea rs on the display. At this time, you
may stir or season food, as desired.
7. If t he sens or doe s not detect vapor properly
when popping popcorn, the oven will turn off,
and the correct time of day will be disp layed. If
the sensor does not detect vapor properly when
cooking other foods, ERROR w ill be displayed.
Follow the instructions.
8. Check food fo r temp erature after cooking. If
additio nal time is ne eded, contin ue to cook
manually.
9. Each food has a cooking hint. Press user pr ef
pad when the HELP indicator is lighted in the
display.

Covering Foods:

Some fo ods cook better when covere d. Use the
cover recommended in the food charts.
1. Casserole lid.
2. Plastic wrap: Use plastic wrap recommended for
microwave co oking. Cover dish loosely; al low
approximately 1/2 in ch 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 tha n
paper, overlap two piec es a t lea st o ne in ch
to cover.
Be ca reful when removing any cover ing to allow
steam to escape away from you.
Quick Sensor
You can cook or rehea t many foods by pressing a
Quick Sensor pad (fresh veggies, frozen veggies,
popcorn, ba ked potato and sensor reheat) and
START. You don't need to calculate cookin g time
or power level.
• Suppose you want to cook 2 b aked potatoes.
Procedure
Step Press
Press baked potato pad. baked
potato
NOTES
1. Quick Sensor can be programmed with More
or less time adjustment. See page 25.
2. The final result will vary according to the food
condition (e.g. initial temperatu re, sha pe,
quality). Check food for temperature after
heating. If additional time is needed, continue
to heat manually.