Frigidaire PLMVZ169HC User Manual - Page 9

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Special Features SENSOR COOKING Electrolux'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 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. 4. Any SENSOR COOKING selection can be programmed with More or Less Time Adjustment. See page 17. 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 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 has a cooking hint. Touch HELP pad when the HELP indicator is lighted in the display. 10. To use SENSOR COOKING, touch pad within 3 minutes after cooking, closing the door, touching the Clear/Off pad or during cooking. 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. 1. Touch Sensor Reheat pad. When sensor detects the vapor emitted from the food, remainder of reheating time will appear. 2. At end, follow the directions in the display. NOTE: The Turntable On/Off, Sensor Reheat, Popcorn, Fresh Veggie and Poultry settings have 2 choices. Follow directions in the Interactive Display to choose desired option. USING THE RACK The rack allows several foods to be cooked or reheated at one time. However, for the best cooking and reheating, use the turntable on and the automatic features. When using the rack, set time and power level manually. Allow plenty of space around and between the dishes. Pay close attention to the cooking/reheating progress. Reposition the foods and reverse them from rack to turntable at least once during any cooking or reheating time. Using a lower power level will assist in better cooking/reheating uniformity. AVOID: • Storing the rack in the microwave oven when not in use. • Popping popcorn on the turntable with the rack in the microwave oven. • Using any browning dish on the rack. • Using special features with the rack. Special features are designed to be used with foods only on the revolving turntable. • Cooking directly on the rack-use microwave-safe cookware. SENSOR REHEAT CHART FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE Sensor Reheat: 4 - 36oz Turntable On 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 glass utility casserole Ideal for reheating stirrable casseroles, such as macaroni and cheese or stew. Cover with vented plastic wrap or wax paper. Touch Sensor Reheat twice and at signal, stir casserole and rotate dish. Touch START. At end, stir and allow to stand, covered, for 5 to 10 minutes. Non-stirrable 13 x 9 x 2 glass utility casserole Ideal for reheating non-stirrable casseroles, such as lasagna. Cover with vented plastic wrap or wax paper. Touch Sensor Reheat three times and at signal, rotate dish. Touch START. At end, allow to stand, covered, for 10 to 15 minutes. 9 E