Does this model have a humidity sensor for precise cooking in auto mode? More specifically, are baked potatoes cooked correctly every time?
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This is not the top of the line micro wave. It's more of an economy micro with basic functions. All controls are manual.
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I don't remember a cook book or recipe book being available with this EWave . .. use it like you would an oven and adjust for the time required to bake or sear the food. I've had no problem getting good results and I'm no cook. Baked potatoes still require about 50-55 minutes on the 500 degree setting, so speed isn't that much different, just more convenient and economical to operate. buy a temperature probe if in doubt about doneness (if that's a word).
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I haven't tried but based on your ability to set the temperature as low as 150 I can't see why touch couldn't if you're looking to cook whatever it is during the same process.set shorter time at lower temp, no steam and check it after 5 minutes etc. Then reset for normal cooking
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Yes Brenda, browning feature is available. Just use the stainless steel pot and turn on manually. It works like a regular electric stove but if the temperature gets too high, the sensor will turn off the heater and you have to wait a few minutes and turn on the heater again. This is a great electric pressure cooker!!
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I have a 1230w microwave and heat it on high. I've only tried baking one potato inside the bag (it doesn't seem to be big enough for four). Another thing I do that works well, is after washing the potato (do not dry it), I wrap it in a damp paper towel and put them both in the bag. When the 4 minutes is up, you'll see steam, but the potato comes out nice and soft and ready to eat.
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It's nice because you can brown/saute things before you start slow cooking them and not dirty another dish. I haven't noticed any excessive sticking, either. There is a "vapor seal" formed from the steam and maybe that has something to do with it. I love mine!
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Not that i know of. You might take a cooking thermometer that u trust and stick it inside to see if its runnin hot or cool. The more i use it the better i can guage how hot its registering. Hope thT helps.
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Haven't tried that. We do use sensor for baked potatoes & sweet potatoes, and it does a great job.
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Hi Teri, sorry to say I've never used that feature. Dare I say, I've had the cooker so long I'd forgotten about that feature! Sorry I wasn't more help.
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I hope that you poke a few holes in your spuds! You're right, it does make the best baked potatoes. Have you tried baking yams in there? They need a few holes too, so that they don't explode.
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Hi, Carol. The reason was already answered by Bharti U Pandit; as pressure builds in, some of it has to be released. This pressure cooker doesn't make a continuous noise after the pressure builds in, it blows a 'whistle' intermittently, the more often the higher the burner of the stove - I find the whistles very useful because I can count them even when I'm not in the kitchen. Gradually I was able to know how many whistles before potatoes (2-4), black beans (10 or more, if not soaked overnight), chickpea (15 if not soaked overnight) etc would be cooked. Hope it helps.
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Yes, it was. With only two of us in the house, we can use the oven to bake smaller items. I roasted some red potatoes last week & they came out great.
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It only uses a small amount of steam and recirculates it in that mode so we don't see steam in that mode either. Great oven though !!
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Depends on the setting you put on it. Sometimes depending on the heat of the machine, they will come out cooked from the outside and undercooked from the inside. You just have to mess with it at first to fix the settings and after the first batch, it should be just fine.
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I baked up to 5 potatoes, they were perfect with great crispy skin. Bake at 350 for about an hour, check by squeezing to be sure they are done so they are fluffy inside be sure to fork them when you take them out so they don't get soggy. You can easily add extra time depending on the number of potatoes. Like all baking it is trial and experience
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Yes, it beeps and goes into Keep Warm after cooking. It also has an Off button. The other cycles are really useful, too. I really like this cooker. Just don't bother with the frittata recipe; it will keep turning itself off, which is frustrating. Use the recipe in an electric skillet or on the stovetop.
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I cook my eggs in automatic mode. I add a slight bit more water and in automatic mode it buzzes when egg is ready. Hardly noticeable in time. Maybe 30 seconds longer.