Sharp R-1490 R-1490 Microwave Operation Manual - Page 14

SPECIAL FEATURES 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 reheat foods by touching just one pad. You don't need to calculate cooking time or power level. • Suppose you want to reheat a bowl of soup. PROCEDURE DISPLAY 1 Reheat SENSOR REHEAT Touch Reheat pad. When sensor detects the vapor emitted from the food, remainder of reheating time will appear. SENSOR REHEAT CHART 2 At end, follow the LET directions in the display. STAND COVERED FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE Reheat: Turntable On 4 - 36oz Turntable Off Stirrable 13 x 9 x 2 glass utility casserole Non-stirrable 13 x 9 x 2 glass utility casserole 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. Ideal for reheating stirrable casseroles, such as macaroni and cheese or stew. Cover with vented plastic wrap or wax paper. Touch Turntable On/Off and Reheat. At signal, stir casserole and rotate dish. Touch Start/ Touch On. At end, stir and allow to stand, covered, for 5 to 10 minutes. Ideal for reheating non-stirrable casseroles, such as lasagna. Cover with vented plastic wrap or wax paper. Touch Turntable On/Off and Reheat TWICE. At signal, rotate dish. Touch Start/Touch On. At end, allow to stand, covered, for 10 to 15 minutes. OTHER SENSOR COOKING SETTINGS Sensor Cooking will automatically compute the microwave power and cooking time for foods shown in the chart below. You don't need to enter the weight or quantity of the food. • Suppose you want to cook fresh broccoli. PROCEDURE DISPLAY 1 Fresh vegetables SOFT VEG. FRESH Touch Fresh vegetables pad once for soft vegetables. When sensor detects the vapor emitted from the food, remainder of cooking time will appear. SENSOR COOKING CHART 2 At end, follow the directions in the display. STIR STAND LET COVERED FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE Popcorn 3.0 - 3.5 oz (Regular) 1.5 - 1.75 oz (Snack) Use only popcorn packaged for microwave oven use. Try several brands to decide which you like the best. Press Popcorn once for regular size bags, press Popcorn twice for snack size bags. Do not try to pop unpopped kernels. Baked potato 1 -6 med. Pierce. Place on paper-towel-lined turntable. After cooking, remove from oven, wrap in aluminum foil and let stand 5 to 10 minutes. 12