Sensor Features - GE PVM9215 Owner's Manual

Sensor Microwave Features
Humidity Sensor
What happens when using the Sensor Features:
The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity
released during cooking. The oven automatically adjusts
the cooking time to various types and amounts of food.
Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession
on the same food portion—it may result in severely
overcooked or burnt food. If food is undercooked after the
countdown, use Cook Time for additional cooking time.
NOTE: Sensor features will not operate when the oven
is hot. If one of the sensor cooking buttons is pressed
when the temperature inside the oven is greater than
200°F, "OVEN TOO HOT FOR SENSOR COOKING -
USING ALTERNATE METHOD" will be displayed. The
oven will automatically change to cook by time (follow the
directions in the display) or once the oven is cool enough,
the sensor features will function normally.
Cook
Because most cooking containers
must be covered during Cook, this
feature is best with foods that you
want to steam or retain moisture.
Recommended Foods
A wide variety of foods including
meats, fish and vegetables can be
cooked using this feature.
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■ T he proper containers and
covers are essential for best
sensor cooking.
■ A lways use microwave-
safe containers and cover
them with lids or vented
plastic wrap. Never use tight
sealing plastic containers
- they can prevent steam
from escaping and cause
food to overcook.
■ B e sure the outside of the
cooking containers and the
inside of the microwave
oven are dry before placing
food in the oven. Beads of
moisture turning into steam
can mislead the sensor.
Foods not recommended
Foods that must be cooked
uncovered, foods that require
constant attention, foods that
require addition of ingredients
during cooking and foods calling
for a dry look or crisp surface after
cooking should not be cooked
using this feature. It is best to Cook Time them.
Covered
Vented
Dry off dishes so they don't
mislead the sensor.
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