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using your microwave oven
SENSOR COOKING BUTTONS
The
Sensor Cooking
buttons let you cook favorite foods using preset power levels and times at the touch of a button.
If the food is not thoroughly cooked or reheated when you use the auto cook feature, complete the cooking process by
selecting a power level and cooking the food for an additional amount of time.
CAUTION
Do not continuously use the
Sensor Cooking
buttons. The oven must cool for 5 minutes between uses or the
food will overcook.
Sensor cooking utensils & covers
To obtain good cooking results using these functions, follow the directions for selecting the appropriate containers and
covers in the Cookware section on page16.
CAUTION
Always use microwave-safe containers and cover with a lid or plastic wrap. When using plastic wrap, turn back
one corner to allow steam to escape.
CAUTION
Fill containers at least half full.
Foods that require stirring or rotating should be stirred or turned at the end of the Sensor Cook cycle, when the
time has started to count down on the display.
Do not use the Auto Sensor cooking feature continuously. Wait 5 minutes before selecting another sensor cooking
operation.
To avoid poor results, do not use the Auto Sensor when the room ambient temperature is too high or too low.
Sensor cooking table
Food
Amount
Procedure
Popcorn
3.0 - 3.5 oz.
1 package
Use only one microwave popcorn bag at a time. Be careful when removing
and opening the heated bag from the oven. Let the oven cool for at least 5
minutes before using it again.
Cook
Beverage
8 oz.
Use a measuring cup or mug and do not cover. Place the beverage in the
oven. After heating, stir well. Let the oven cool for at least 5 minutes before
using it again.
Chicken
breast
8 to 16 oz.
Place the chicken breasts on a microwave safe plate and cover with plastic
wrap. Cook to an internal temperature of 170 °F. Let stand for 5 minutes.
Frozen
breakfast
4 to 8 oz.
Follow the package instructions for covering and standing. Use this button for
frozen sandwiches, breakfast entrees, pancakes, waffles, etc. Let the oven
cool for at least 5 minutes before using it again.
Frozen
dinner
8 to 14 oz.
Remove the food from its wrapping and follow the instructions on the box for
covering and standing. Let the oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using it
again.
Veggies
Fresh
vegetables
1 to 4 cups
Place the fresh vegetables in a microwave-safe ceramic, glass or plastic dish
and add 2-4 tbs. water. Cover with a lid or vented plastic wrap while cooking
and stir before standing. Let the oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using
it again.
Frozen
vegetables
1 to 4
servings
Place the frozen vegetables in a microwave-safe ceramic, glass or plastic dish
and add 2-4 tbs. water. Cover with a lid or vented plastic wrap to cook. stir
before letting stand for 3-5 minutes. Let the oven cool for at least 5 minutes
before using it again.
Potato
1 to 6
potatoes.
Pierce each potato several times with a fork. Place on the turntable in a
spoke-like fashion. After cooking, let the potatoes stand for 3-5 minutes. Let
the oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using it again.
Pizza
1 to 3 slices
Place 1-3 pizza slices on a microwave-safe plate with the wide ends of the
slices towards the outside edge of the plate. Do not let the slices overlap. Do
not cover. Let the oven cool for at least 5 minutes before using it again.
SENSOR REHEAT BUTTON
Heating leftovers and precooked foods is easy with your new microwave. By actually sensing the humidity that
escapes as the food is heated, the oven’s heating time is automatically adjusted depending on the type and amount of
precooked food.
All food must already be precooked. Plates of food and casseroles should be stored at refrigerator temperature.
Press the
Sensor Reheat
button to begin reheating your precooked food. The display will show
REHEAT
and the
oven will start automatically. If you want to check the current time at any time while reheating, press the
Clock
button.
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