Sensor
The 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
- After oven is plugged in, wait 2 minutes before using SENSOR.
- 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.
- The oven works with foods at normal storage temperature. For example, popcorn would be at room temperature.
- Any SENSOR selection can be programmed with More or Less Time Adjustment.
- More or less food than the quantity listed in the chart should be cooked following the guidelines in any microwave cookbook.
- During the first part of SENSOR, the food name will appear on the display. Do not open the oven door or touch 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, touch the STOP/CLEAR pad and cook manually.
- When the sensor detects the vapor emitted from the food, remainder of cooking time will appear. The door may be opened when remaining cooking time appears on the display. At this time, you may stir or season food, as desired.
- If the sensor does not detect vapor properly when popping popcorn, the 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,
will be displayed, and the oven will turn off.
- Check food for temperature after cooking. If additional time is needed, continue to cook manually.
- Each food has a cooking hint. Touch HELP MENU pad when the HELP indicator is lighted in the display.
Covering Foods
Some foods work best when covered. Use the cover recommended in the SENSOR chart for these foods.
- Casserole lid.
- 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.
- 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 simply selecting the food and touching START. You don’t need to calculate cooking time or power level.
- Suppose you want to SENSOR REHEAT canned chili.
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1. Touch the SENSOR REHEAT pad. | |
2. Touch the START pad. |
When the sensor detects the vapor emitted from the food, the remainder of cooking time will appear.
The FRESH VEGETABLES and POULTRY settings have 2 choices. Follow directions in the Interactive Display to choose desired option.
Food | Amount | Procedure |
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Popcorn Use only popcorn packaged for microwave oven use. Try several brands to decide which you like the best. Do not try to pop un-popped kernels. |
1 package 1.5 - 3.5 oz bag |
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Sensor Reheat | 4 - 36 oz |
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Fresh Vegetables - Soft |
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Broccoli | .25 - 2.0 lb |
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Brussels sprouts | .25 - 2.0 lb | |
Cabbage | .25 - 2.0 lb | |
Cauliflower (florets) | .25 - 2.0 lb | |
Cauliflower (whole) | 1 med | |
Spinach | .25 - 1.0 lb | |
Zucchini | .25 - 2.0 lb | |
Baked apples | 2 - 4 med | |
Fresh Vegetables - Hard |
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Carrots, sliced | .25 - 1.5 lb |
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Corn on the cob | 2 - 4 | |
Green beans | .25 - 1.5 lb | |
Winter squash: Diced Halves |
.25 - 1.5 lb |
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Rice | .5 - 2.0 cups |
Rice Water Size of Casserole Dish .5 cup 1 cup 1.5 quart 1 cup 2 cups 2 quart 1.5 cups 3 cups 2.5 or 3 quarts 2 cups 4 cups 3 quart or larger |
Baked Potatoes | 1 - 8 |
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Ground Meat | .25 - 2.0 lb |
Use this setting to cook ground beef or turkey as patties or in a casserole to be added to other ingredients.
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Poultry Boneless
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.5 -2.0 lb
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Use boneless breast of chicken or turkey.
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Poultry Bone-In |
.5 - 3.0 lb |
Bone-in.
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Fish/Seafood | .25 -2.0 lb |
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Frozen Entrees | 6 - 17 oz |
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Frozen Snacks | 3 - 8 oz |
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Frozen Vegetables | .25 -1.5 lb |
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Sensor Recipes
Cranberry Fluff Makes 6 to 8 servings |
Shrimp Pasta Sauce Makes 4 servings |
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Glazed Apple Slices Makes 6 to 8 servings |
Herb-and-Cheese Chicken breasts Makes 8 servings |
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