Sensor Modes; Manual Operation - Frigidaire PLBMV188HC - Microwave Use & Care Manual

Manual Defrost
If the food that you wish to defrost is not listed on the Defrost
chart or is above or below the limits in the Amount column on the
Defrost chart (see page 21), you need to defrost manually.
You can defrost any frozen food, either raw or previously
cooked, by using Power Level for 30% Follow the exact 3-step
procedure found under To set power level. Estimate defrosting
time and press Power Level pad eight times for 30% power.
For either raw or previously cooked frozen food the rule of thumb
is approximately 4 minutes per pound. For example, defrost 4
minutes for 1 pound of frozen spaghetti sauce.
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:
1. After oven is plugged in, wait 2 minutes before using Sensor
Settings.
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 Settings selection can be programmed with
More or Less Time Adjustment. See page 23.
5. More or less food than the quantity listed in the chart should
be cooked following the guidelines in any microwave cook-
book.
6. During the first part of SENSOR MODES, food name will
appear on the display. Do not open the oven door or press
the STOP Clear pad during this part of the cycle. The
measurement of vapor will be interrupted. If this occurs, an
error message will appear. To continue cooking, press the
STOP Clear pad and cook manually.
When the sensor detects the vapor emitted from the food,
remainder of cooking time will appear. Door may be opened
when remaining cooking time appears on the display. At this
time, you may stir or season food, as desired.

MANUAL OPERATION

SENSOR MODES

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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 1 minute
increments on power level 30% 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.
7. If the sensor does not detect vapor properly when pop-
ping 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 after cooking. If additional time
is needed, continue to cook manually.
9. Each food has a cooking hint. Press the User Pref pad
when the HELP indicator is lighted in the display.
Covering Foods:
Some foods cook better when covered. Use the cover recom-
mended in the food charts.
1. Casserole lid.
2. Plastic wrap: Use plastic wrap recommended for microwave
cooking. Cover dish loosely; allow approximately
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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