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

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 level for various foods and quantities.

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

9.Each food has a cooking hint. Touch Custom Help pad when the HELP indicator is lighted in the display.

Using Sensor Settings:

1.After oven is plugged in, wait 2 minutes before using Sensor Cooking.

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.Any Sensor Cooking selection can be programmed with More or Less Time Adjustment. See page 24.

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 Sensor Cooking, 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 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, ERROR will be displayed, and the oven will turn off.

SENSOR REHEAT CHART

Covering Foods:

Some foods work best when covered. Use the cover recommended in the Sensor Cooking 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.

SENSOR REHEAT

You can cook many foods by touching just one pad. You don’t need to calculate cooking time or power level.

Suppose you want to reheat canned chili.

 

P R O C E D U R E

 

D I S P L A Y

1

Sensor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SENSOR

 

 

reheat

 

REHEAT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Touch Sensor reheat pad. When sensor

 

detects the vapor emitted from the food,

 

remainder of reheating time will appear.

2 At end, follow the

 

 

 

 

 

LET

 

 

COVERED

 

 

directions in the display.

STAND

 

 

 

NOTE: The Turntable On/Off Sensor reheat, Popcorn, Fresh vegetables and Poultry set- tings have 2 choices. Follow directions in the Interactive Display to choose desired option.

F O O D

A M O U N T

P R O C E D U R E

Sensor reheat:

4 - 36oz

Place in dish or casserole slightly larger than amount to be reheated. Flatten, if

Turntable On

 

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. Foods should be very hot. If not, continue to heat with

 

 

variable power and time. After stirring, re-cover and allow to stand 2 to 3 minutes.

Turntable Off

13 x 9 x 2

Ideal for reheating stirrable casseroles, such as macaroni and cheese or stew.

Stirrable

glass utility

Cover with vented plastic wrap or wax paper. Touch Turntable On/Off, Sensor

 

casserole

reheat and number 1. At signal, stir casserole and rotate dish. Touch START/Touch

 

 

On. At end, stir and allow to stand, covered, for 5 to 10 minutes.

Non-stirrable

13 x 9 x 2

Ideal for reheating non-stirrable casseroles, such as lasagna. Cover with vented

 

glass utility

plastic wrap or wax paper. Touch Turntable On/Off, Sensor reheat and the number

 

casserole

2. At signal, rotate dish. Touch START/Touch On. At end, allow to stand, covered,

 

 

for 10 to 15 minutes.

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Sharp R-1612, R-1611, R-1610 manual Sensor Cooking, Sensor Reheat Chart

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