Sharp R-440/540 operation manual ONE Touch Sensor Cooking Chart

S E N S O R C O O K I N G

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 two 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 moisture with a dry cloth or paper towel.

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

4.Any Sensor Cooking selection can be programmed with More or Less Time Adjustment. See page 30.

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, SENSING will appear on the display. Do not open the oven door or press 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 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. The 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 cooking or reheating foods, error messages will be displayed, and the oven will turn off.

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

Covering Foods

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

ONE TOUCH SENSOR

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

• Suppose you want to cook two baked potatoes:

Press Baked Potatoes pad and the oven will start automatically. When the sensor detects the vapor emitted

from the food, remainder of cooking time will appear, during which the oven door can be opened to add ingredients or check foods.

NOTE:

1.After pressing any One Touch Sensor pad, cooking hints will appear for about 7 seconds, during which the door may be opened or STOP/CLEAR pressed. To restart the oven, close the door and press the START pad.

2.All One Touch Sensor pads can be pressed within 3 minutes after cooking, opening and closing the door or pressing the STOP/CLEAR pad.

ONE TOUCH SENSOR COOKING CHART

F O O D	A M O U N T	P R O C E D U R E
Reheat	4 - 36 oz	Place 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 reheating, stir well, if possible.
		Re-cover and allow to stand 2 to 3 minutes. Foods should be very
		hot. If not, continue to heat with variable power and time.
Popcorn	1 pkg	Use only popcorn packaged for microwave oven use. Try
	1.5 - 3.5 oz	several brands to decide which you like the best. Do not try to pop
		unpopped kernels.
Baked Potatoes: R-440D	1 - 6	Pierce. Place on paper-towel-lined turntable. After cooking, remove
R-540D	1 - 8	from oven, wrap in aluminum foil and let stand 5 to 10 minutes.

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