Sharp R-1610 R-1610 , R-1611 , R-1612 Microwave Operation Manual - Page 14

SPECIAL FEATURES 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. 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 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 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 8. Check food for temperature after cooking. If additional 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. 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. PROCEDURE DISPLAY 1 Sensor reheat SENSOR 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 directions in the display. STAND COVERED NOTE: The Turntable On/Off Sensor reheat, Popcorn, Fresh vegetables and Poultry settings have 2 choices. Follow directions in the Interactive Display to choose desired option. FOOD AMOUNT Sensor reheat: 4 - 36oz Turntable On PROCEDURE 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. 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 Stirrable 13 x 9 x 2 Ideal for reheating stirrable casseroles, such as macaroni and cheese or stew. 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. 12