Viking 30 Inch Convection Microwave Hood Use and Care - Manuel (Page 17)

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Operation
Microwave Features
SENSOR COOKING
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. It takes the
guesswork out of microwave cooking.
USING SENSOR SETTINGS:
1. Room temperature should not exceed 95˚F.
2. Be sure the exterior of the cooking container and the
interior of the microwave oven are dry. Wipe off any
moisture with a dry cloth or paper towel.
3. During the first part of sensor cooking, the food name
will appear on the display. Do not open the microwave
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
and sensor cooking will be interrupted. To continue
cooking, touch the Stop/Clear pad and select cooking
time and power. When the sensor detects the vapor
emitted from the food, remainder of cooking time will
appear on display. At this time, you may stir or season
food, as desired.
4. Check food for temperature after cooking. If additional
time is needed, continue to cook with variable power
and time.
5. If the sensor does not detect vapor properly, ERROR will
be displayed, and the microwave oven will turn off.
6. Each food has a cooking hint. Touch Help pad when
the HELP indicator is lighted in the display.
7. At the end of any cycle, open the door or touch Stop/
Clear pad. The time of day will reappear on the display.
SELECTING FOODS:
1. The sensor works with foods at normal storage
temperature. For example, food for dinner plate reheat
would be at refrigerator temperature and popcorn at
room temperature.
2. More or less food than the quantity listed in the charts
should be cooked by time and variable power.
COVERING FOODS:
Some foods work best when covered. Use the cover
recommended in the chart for these foods.
1. Casserole lid.
2.
Plastic wrap: Use plastic wrap recommended
for microwave cooking. Cover dish loosely; allow
approximately ½ inch to remain uncovered to allow
steam to escape. Plastic wrap should not touch food.
3. Paper towel: Use paper towels to absorb excess fat
and moisture when cooking bacon and potatoes. Line
the turntable when baking potatoes.
4. 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.
REHEAT
TURNTABLE ON:
You can reheat many foods by touching just one pad.
You don’t need to calculate reheating time or power
level. To reheat food with turntable on, simply touch the
Reheat pad.
• Suppose you want to heat prepared chili.
Touch Reheat pad.
When sensor detects the vapor emitted from the food,
remainder of reheating time will appear. After cooking,
follow the instructions on the display.
TURNTABLE OFF:
You may reheat using a 11"x 8"x 2" or 13"x 9"x 2"
casserole with the turntable off. First touch Turntable On/
Off and note indicator. Then touch Reheat. The display
will indicate turntable off and microwave oven will start
automatically. After cooking, follow the instructions on
the display.
POPCORN
• Suppose you want to pop a 3.5 oz. bag of popcorn:
Touch Popcorn pad once.
This sensor setting works well with most brands of
microwave popcorn. You may wish to try several and
choose your favorite. Pop only one bag at a time. Unfold
the bag and place in oven according to directions.
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