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If the food that you wish to defrost is not listed
on the COMPU DEFROST or SUPER DEFROST
CHARTS or is above or below the limits in the
AMOUNT column on the COMPU DEFROST or
SUPER DEFROST CHARTS, you need to defrost
manually.
You can defrost any frozen food, either raw or
previously cooked, by using 30% power. Follow
the exact procedure found on page 15. Estimate
defrosting time, enter it. Then touch Power Level on
the Touch Screen and select 30%.
For either raw or previously cooked frozen food the
rule of thumb is approximately four minutes per
pound. For example, defrost four minutes for one
pound of frozen spaghetti sauce.
Always stop the oven periodically to remove or
separate the portions that are defrosted. If food is
not defrosted at the end of the estimated defrosting
time, program the oven in one minute increments on
30% power until totally defrosted.
When using plastic containers from the freezer,
defrost only long enough to remove from the plastic
in order to place in a microwave-safe dish.
MANUAL DEFROST
M A N U A L O P E R A T I O N
O N E T O U C H S E N S O R
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 oven is plugged in, wait two minutes before
using any Sensor setting.
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 Cooking or Reheating selection can
be programmed with More or Less Time
Adjustment. See page 34.
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 or
Reheating, SENSING will appear on the display.
Do not open the oven door or press STOP/CLEAR
pad 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 or reheating 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.
7. If the sensor does not detect vapor properly when
cooking or reheating foods, error messages will be
displayed, and the oven will turn off.
8. Check food for correct temperature after cooking.
If additional time is needed, continue to cook
manually.
Covering Foods
Some foods work best when covered. Use the cover
recommended in the procedure 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.
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