Whirlpool JMV8186AAS Owners Manual - Page 12
Using the Sensor Cook Buttons, Using the Sensor Reheat Button, Using the Auto Defrosting Button,
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Using the Sensor Cook Buttons By actually sensing the humidity that escapes as food heats, this feature automatically adjusts the oven's heating time for various types and amounts of food. 1 Press the Sensor Cook button corresponding to the food you are cooking (Potato, for example). The display shows Potato and your microwave oven will begin cooking automatically. When cooking popcorn, wait at least five minutes between each bag to avoid overheating the glass tray. If you want to adjust the cooking time, you can use the More/Less buttons. See page 15 for more information. If you want to check the current time while cooking is in progress, press the Clock button. • See page 21 for the Sensor Cooking Guide. Using the Sensor Reheat Button Heating leftovers and precooked foods is easy with your new microwave. By actually sensing the humidity that escapes as food heats, this feature automatically adjusts the oven's heating time for various types and amounts of precooked food. All food should be precooked. Plate of food and casserole should be stored at refrigerator temperature. To use sensor reheating: 1 Press Sensor Reheat button. PLATE OF FOOD 1 SERVING appears in the display. Press the Sensor Reheat button repeatedly to select the item you want. PLATE OF FOOD CASSEROLE PASTA REHEAT 2 Press the Start button. If you want to adjust the heating time, use the More/Less buttons. See page 15 for more information on the More/Less buttons. If you want to check the current time while reheating, press the Clock button. The More/Less buttons cannot be used with the Beverage. • See page 22 for the Sensor Reheat Guide. Using the Auto Defrosting Button To thaw frozen food, enter the weight of the food and the microwave automatically sets the defrosting time, power level and standing time. 1 Press the Auto Defrost button. The display shows: 0.2 LB (0.1Kg if you have set your oven for metric measure). 2 To set the weight of your food, press the Auto Defrost button repeatedly. 0.5 lb appears in the display when the Auto Defrost button is pressed twice. The repeated press increases the weight by 0.5 lb increments, from 0.5 lb up to 6.0 lbs. You can also use the number buttons to enter the weight of the food directly. The oven calculates the defrosting time and starts automatically. Once or twice during defrosting, the oven will beep and the display will read TURN THE FOOD OVER. 3 Open the oven door, and turn the food over. 4 Press the Start button to resume defrosting even if you do not turn the food over when TURN THE FOOD OVER is displayed. Using the Rapid Defrosting Button The Rapid Defrost function will automatically activate when defrosting foods that weigh 1.0 lb only. 1 Press the Rapid Defrost button. The display shows: 3:00 The oven starts automatically. Once or twice during defrosting, the oven will beep and the display will read TURN THE FOOD OVER 2 Open the oven door, and turn the food over. 3 Press the Start button to resume defrosting even if you do not turn the food over when TURN THE FOOD OVER is displayed. • See page 22 for the Rapid(1.0 lb only) and Auto Defrosting Guide. 12