Sensor Cooking; Instant Sensor - KitchenAid KOMV1554R Use & Care Manual

Sensor Cooking

A humidity sensor in the oven cavity detects moisture and
humidity emitted from food as it heats. The sensor adjusts
cooking times to various types and amounts of food.
Programs have been preset for certain food types. Use the
following chart as a guide.
FOOD NO. SERVING SIZE INSTRUCTIONS
Ground 1 0.25-2 lbs
Meat (113-907 g)
Rice 2 0.5-2 cups
(125-500 mL)
dry rice
(Use medium or
long grain rice.)
Fish/ 3 0.25-2 lbs
Seafood (113-907 g)
Frozen 4 6-17 oz
Entree (170-482 g)
Chicken 5 0.5-2 lbs
Breast (113-907 g)
Frozen 6 1-4 cups
Vegetables (250 mL-1 L)
Before using, make sure the microwave oven has been plugged
in for at least 2 minutes, the room temperature is not above 95°F
(35°C) and the outside of the container and microwave oven
cavity are dry.
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Place meat in
microwavable dish, or
patties on microwav-able
rack, and cover with
plastic wrap or wax paper.
At prompt, stir meat or
turn patties over.
Re-cover. Resume
cooking. Let stand,
covered, 2-3 minutes.
Follow measurements on
package for ingredient
amounts. Place rice and
liquid in microwavable
dish. Cover with plastic
wrap and vent. When
cooking is complete,
allow rice to stand for 5
minutes, or until liquid is
absorbed. Stir.
Arrange in a ring in a
shallow glass
microwavable dish. Cover
with plastic wrap. Let
stand, covered,
1-3 minutes.
Remove from package.
Loosen cover on three
sides. If not in
microwavable container,
place on plate, cover with
plastic wrap and vent.
Place in microwavable
dish. Cover with plastic
wrap and vent. Let stand,
covered, 3-5 minutes.
Remove from package.
Place in microwavable
container. Cover with
plastic wrap and vent. Stir
and let stand 2-3 minutes.
To Use:
1. Touch SENSOR COOK.
2. Enter food type from chart.
3. Touch START.
If more or less time is required, touch COOK POWER before
touching START.
The sensor will determine the quantities and cook times.
The display will count down the cook time.
When the cycle ends, standing instructions will appear in the
display, and 1 long end-of-cycle tone will sound.
4. Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display.

Instant Sensor

A sensor in the microwave oven detects humidity released from
the food and automatically sets a cooking time based on the
selected pad.
Use the following chart as a guide for the Instant Sensor pads.
INSTANT PAD TOUCH/
SENSOR PAD QUANTITY
Popcorn Regular
2.85-3.5 oz bag
(81-99 g)
Snack
1.5-1.75 oz bag
(43-50 g)
Baked Potatoes 1-6 potatoes
Fresh 0.25-2 lbs
Vegetables: Soft (113-907 g)
Fresh 0.25-1.5 lbs
Vegetables: Hard (113-680 g)
Dinner Plate 4-36 oz
(113-567 g)
Before using, make sure the microwave oven has been plugged
in for at least 2 minutes, the room temperature is not above 95°F
(35°C) and the outside of the container and microwave oven
cavity are dry.
NOTE: The oven will not accept an Instant Sensor pad touch
after 3 minutes of inactivity unless the door is opened and
closed, or Off is touched first.
INSTRUCTIONS
Pop only commercially
packaged microwave
popcorn.
Pop only one bag at a
time.
If using microwave
popcorn popper, follow
manufacturer's
instructions.
Based on 8- to 10-oz
(227-283 g) potato.
Before baking, pierce
potato with fork several
times.
After baking, wrap in
foil and let stand for
10 minutes to finish
cooking.
Wash and place in
microwavable
container. Add 1-4 tbs
(15-60 mL) water to
hard vegetables. Cover
with plastic wrap and
vent. Stir and let stand
2-3 minutes.
Cover with plastic wrap
and vent.