KitchenAid KCMS185J Use & Care Manual page 17

Your microwave oven has a sensor that detects
the humidity released by the food. The amount
of humidity detected tells the oven how long to
cook or heat your food. The sensor is used by
3 special functions: AUTO SENSOR COOK,
AUTO SENSOR REHEAT, and AUTO SENSOR
POPCORN. The simple instructions for these
functions are on the following pages.
NOTES:
• If you want to cook by entering a time and cook
power, see "Microwave cooking guide" in the
"Cooking Guide" section.
• The oven should be plugged in at least 5 minutes
before sensor cooking.
• Room temperature should not exceed 95°F (35°C).
• Be sure the exterior of the cooking container and
the interior of the oven are dry. Wipe off each with
a paper towel.
• The oven will not generate microwave energy for
approximately 28 seconds at the beginning of the
sensor cooking cycle.
• When covering foods, be sure to leave an opening
big enough for moisture to escape so that the
sensor can determine cooking or reheating time.
To use AUTO SENSOR COOK:
1. Put the food in the oven and close the
door.
2. Touch AUTO SENSOR COOK until
desired food type is displayed.
AUTO SENSOR COOK will start automatically
after a short delay.
(See Auto Sensor Cooking Chart.)
FOOD SERVING SIZE DIRECTIONS
Baked 1 to 4 medium, • Pierce each potato several times with a fork and place
Potatoes about 8 to 10 oz on the oven tray around the edge, at least 1 inch (2.5 cm)
(227 to 284 g) each apart.
Frozen 1 to 4 cups • Remove from package. Place vegetables in a microwav-
Vegetables (250 mL to 1 L) able container. Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
• Most vegetables need stirring and 2-3 minutes standing
time after cooking.
Fresh 1 to 4 cups • Place moist vegetables in a microwavable
Vegetables (250 mL to 1 L) container. Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
• Most vegetables need stirring and 2-3 minutes standing
time after cooking.
Frozen Entree Works best if entree • Remove from outer package. Loosen cover on three
is 10 to 20 oz. sides. If entr6e is not in a microwave-safe container, place
(284 to 567 g) it on a plate, cover with plastic wrap and vent.
• Most entrees need 2-3 minutes standing time after cook-
ing.
Rice
to 2 cups (125 to
500 mL) of dry rice
(Use medium or long
grain rice. Cook
instant rice accord-
ing to directions on
the package.)
• Follow measurements on package for ingredient amounts.
Place rice and liquid (water or chicken or vegetable stock)
in a microwavable dish. Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
When cooking is complete, allow rice to stand 5 minutes or
until liquid is absorbed. Stir rice.