Sharp R420LW R-420L , R-425L Microwave Operation Manual - Page 12

SPECIAL FEATURES HOT WATER (R-420L only) HOT WATER heats 1 to 6 cups of tap water to prepare coffee, tea, bouillon or instant soup as well as heat the water to cook pasta. When preparing individual cups, place instant coffee, tea or bouillon in cup and stir before heating. Allow to stand 20 seconds after heating before stirring and drinking. Stir carefully after removing from the oven. When heating 4 to 6 cups of water, place in large casserole and cover with lid or plastic wrap. When oven signals, add pasta and continue cooking according to package directions. Touch HOT WATER pad once for each cup up to 6. • Suppose you want to heat 3 cups of water. PROCEDURE 1 Quickly touch HOT WATER pad 3 times. The oven starts automatically. HOT WATER x 3 NOTE: 1. To use HOT WATER pad, touch within 3 minutes after cooking, opening and closing the door or touching the STOP/CLEAR pad. 2. HOT WATER can be programmed with More or Less Time Adjustment. See page 19. SENSOR COOK 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 Cook. 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 Cook selection can be programmed with More or Less Time Adjustment. See page 19. 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 Cook, food name will appear on the display. Do not open the oven door or touch 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. 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, an error message 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. 9. Sensor Cook can only be entered within 3 minutes after cooking, opening and closing the door or touching the STOP/CLEAR pad. 10. 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 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/1 cm 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 1 inch/2.5 cm to cover. Be careful when removing any covering to allow steam to escape away from you. Example: 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 1 Touch SENSOR REHEAT pad. When the sensor detects the vapor emitted from the food, remainder of cooking time will appear. NOTE: The FRESH VEGETABLES setting has 2 choices. Follow directions in the display to choose desired option. 12