Sharp AX1200S Owners Manual for AX-1200S - Page 24

AUTOMATIC COOKING MICROWAVE Microwave has 3 sensor options, Sensor Reheat, Sensor Cook and Sensor Popcorn and 2 non-sensor options, Reheat and Defrost. Refer to the each Chart in Microwave for details. NOTES: 1. After cooking, the display may show "Now cooling". The oven will automatically cool and you will hear the sound of the cooling fan. The fan may continue to operate up to 13 minutes depending on the oven and parts temperature. 2. Do not use the baking tray and metal racks. MICROWAVE COOKING WITH SENSOR 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 the oven is plugged in, wait 2 minutes before cooking with Sensor function. 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 33. 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 cooking with Sensor function, SENSING will appear on the display. Do not open the oven door or press 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, press Stop/Clear and cook manually. When the sensor detects the vapor emitted from the food, the remainder of cooking time will appear.The door may be opened when remaining cooking time appears in the display. At this time, you may stir or season food, as desired. 7. If the sensor does not detect vapor properly, Error will be displayed, and the oven will turn off. 8. Check food for temperature or doneness after cooking. If food is not completely cooked, enter additional cooking time manually. Do not repeat cooking with Sensor function again as food may overcook. Sensor Reheat can be set two ways: 1. Quick way See page 24. 2. Microwave, MANUAL. REHEAT and then SENSOR REHEAT Covering Foods: Some foods work best when covered. Use the cover recommended in the Sensor Cook 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 POPCORN * Suppose you want to pop a regular size popcorn with Standard time. PROCEDURE 1 Press Microwave, turn the Dial to select AUTO and press Enter. 2 Turn the Dial to select SENSOR POPCORN and press Enter. 3 Turn the Dial to select REGULAR and press Enter. 4 Make sure STANDARD is selected and press Enter . 5 Press START. SENSOR POPCORN CHART FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE Popcorn 1 package Regular, Regular light 2.85 - 3.5 oz Use only popcorn packaged for the microwave. Try several brands to decide which you like. Do not try to pop unpopped kernels. Mini, snack 1.2 - 1.75 oz 22