Frigidaire PLEB30M9EC Use and Care Guide - Page 10

Setting Microwave Oven Controls Microwave Manual Operation (continued) Touch Power Level Approximate Common Pad Number of Times Percentage Words for for Desired Power of Power Power Levels Power Level x 1 Power Level x 2 Power Level x 3 Power Level x 4 Power Level x 5 Power Level x 6 Power Level x 7 Power Level x 8 Power Level x 9 Power Level x 10 Power Level x 11 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% High Medium High Medium Med Low / Defrost Low Standing Time MANUAL DEFROST If the food that you wish to defrost is not listed on the DEFROST TABLE or is above or below the limits in the Amount column on the DEFROST TABLE, you need to defrost manually. You can defrost any frozen food, either raw or previously cooked, by using Power Level for 30%. Follow the exact 3-step procedure found under TO SET POWER LEVEL. Estimate defrosting time and press Power Level pad eight times for 30%. For either raw or previously cooked frozen food the rule of thumb is approximately 4 minutes per pound. For example, defrost 4 minutes for 1 pound of frozen spaghetti sauce. Always stop the microwave oven periodically to remove or separate the portions that are defrosted. If food is not defrosted at the end of the estimated defrosting time, program the microwave oven in 1 minute increments on Power Level 30% until totally defrosted. When using plastic containers from the freezer, defrost only long enough to remove food from the plastic in order to place in a microwave-safe dish. Special Features SENSOR COOKING The Sensor is a semi-conductor device that detects the vapor (moisture and humidity) emitted from the food as it heats, and then adjusts the cooking times and power level for various foods and quantities. Using Sensor Settings: 1. After microwave 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 microwave oven are dry. Wipe off any moisture with a dry cloth or paper towel. 3. The microwave oven works with foods at normal storage temperature. For example, popcorn would be at room temperature, frozen dinner would be at freezer temperature. 4. Any SENSOR COOKING selection can be programmed with More or Less Time Adjustment. See page 16. 5. More or less food than the quantity listed in the Sensor Cooking Table should be cooked following the guidelines in any microwave cookbook. 6. During the first part of SENSOR COOKING, food selection name will appear on the display. Do not open the microwave oven door or touch Clear/Off 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 Clear/Off 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 microwave 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 microwave oven will turn off. 8. Check food for temperature after cooking. If additional time is needed, continue to cook manually. 9. Each food selection pad has a cooking hint. Touch Help pad when the HELP indicator is lighted in the display. IMPORTANT OPERATION NOTE: You must touch a Sensor Cooking pad within 3 minutes of opening and closing the oven door at the beginning of a new cooking cycle. If you do not, the pad will not work until you touch Clear/Off. Covering Foods: Some foods work best when covered. Use the cover recommended in the SENSOR COOKING TABLE 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. 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 chili. Touch Reheat pad. When sensor detects the vapor emitted from the food, remainder of reheating time will appear. 10