Sharp KB-6024MS Operation Manual - Page 11

TiME COOK|NG Your Microwave Drawer can be programmed for 99 minutes 99 seconds (99.99). Always enter the seconds after the minutes, even if they are both zeros. * Suppose you want to cook for 5 minutes at 100%. I Enter cooking time 2 l_ cook at 100% pox_er (High), touch START/MInute Plus pad. TO SET POWER LEVEL There are eleven preset power levels. Using loxxer power levels increases the cooking time, uhich is recommended for foods such as cheese, milk and long slow cooking of meats. Consult a microwave cookbook or recipes for specific recommendations. * Suppose you want to defrost for 5 minutes at 30%. "1 Enter defrost time 2 Touch Power Level pad 8 times. 3 Touch START/Minute Plus pad. TOUCH POWER LEVEL PAD NUMBER OF TIMES FOR DESIRED POWER APPROXIMATE PERCENTAGE OF POWER COMMON WORDS FOR 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 M|CROWAVE DRAWER COOKING SENSOR SETTINGS 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 levels for various foods and quantities. USING SENSOR SETTIHGS: "l After the Microwave Drawer is plugged in, wait 2 minutes before using any sensor setting. 2 Be sure the exterior of the cooking container and the interior of the Microwave Drawer are dry. Wipe off any moisture with a dry cloth or paper towel. 3 The sensor works with foods at normal storage temperature. For example, popcorn would be at room temperature. 4 Any sensor selection can be programmed with More or Less Time Adjustment. See page 16. 5 More or less food than the quantity listed in the charts should be cooked following the guidelines in any microwave cookbook. 6 During the first part of sensor use, the food name will appear on the display. Do not open the Microwave Drawer or touch Stop/Clear during this part of the cycle. The measurement of vapor will be interrupted. If this occurs, an error message xxill appear, l) continue cooking, touch the Stop/Clear pad and cook manually. When the sensor detects the vapor emitted from the food, the remainder of cooking/reheating time will appear. The Microwave Drawer may be opened when the remaining 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 oft, and the time of day will be displayed. If the sensor does not detect vapor properly when cooking other foods, _ will be displayed, and the microwave will turn oft. 8 Check food temperature after cooking. If additional time is needed, continue m cook manually. 9 Each food has a cooking hint. Touch the Custom Help pad when the HELP indicator is lighted in the display. 11