Sony CAROUSEL R-530E - Manual (Page 15)

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S E N S O R C O O k I N g
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 2 minutes before using
Sensor Cooking.
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 tem-
perature. For example, popcorn would be at room
temperature.
4. Any Sensor Cooking selection can be programmed
with More or Less Time Adjustment. See page 26.
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, 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.
7. 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,
ERROR will be displayed, and the oven will
turn off.
8. Check food for temperature or doneness after
cooking. If food is not completely cooked, enter
additional cooking time manually. Do not press
Sensor Cook again as food may overcook.
9. Each food has a cooking hint. Touch CuSTOM
HELP 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 Cooking chart for these
foods.
1. Casserole lid.
2. Plastic wrap: Use plastic wrap recommended for
microwave cooking. Cover dish loosely; allow ap-
proximately 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.
EXAMPLE:
You can cook many foods by simply selecting the food
and touching
Start/Touch On. You don’t need to cal-
culate cooking time or power level.
• Suppose you want to reheat canned chili.
Sensor
reheat
P R O C E D U R E
1
Touch Start/Touch On pad.
2
Touch Sensor reheat pad.
When the sensor detects the vapor emitted
from the food, the remainder of cooking time
will appear.
NOTE:
The Fresh vegetables and Poultry settings have 2
choices. Follow directions in the Interactive Display to
choose desired option.
Start
Touch On