COOKING BY TEMPERATURE
Internal temperature is the best test of doneness for many foods.
Use Temp Cook/Hold to cook a variety of foods to the desired finished food temperature. The Micro Cook setting is recommended for batters, doughs, frozen foods and foods which are difficult to cook precisely with the probe.
Temp Cook/Hold takes the guesswork out of cooking, because the oven automatically switches to ‘‘Hold’’ setting after reaching the preset food temperature and maintains that temperature until you touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.
NOTE: Oven automatically switches to ‘‘Hold’’ when preset food temperature is reached.
Defrosting
The Temperature Probe
The temperature probe is a food thermometer that gauges the internal temperature of your food. Use the probe when you want to Convection Cook or Combination Cook to a preferred internal temperature. (Its appearance may vary from picture shown.) The probe must be used when using Temp Cook/Hold or Combination Roast. To use the probe properly, follow the directions below.
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How to Temp Cook a Rolled Beef Rib Roast to Medium
Step 1: Insert temperature probe and attach probe securely in oven wall. Close the door.
Step 2: Touch TEMP COOK/HOLD pad.
Step 3: Touch 1, 6 and 0 for 160°F.
Step 4: Touch POWER LEVEL pad. Touch 5 for medium power.
Step 5: Touch the START pad. If internal temperature of the roast is less than 90°F., display will show ‘‘COOL’’; if temperature is 90°F. or above, display shows temperature counting up.
Step 6: When 160°F. is reached, the oven will sound and display ‘‘Hold.’’ The oven will then hold the temperature for up to one hour.
Step 7: Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad to stop the cycle.
Step 8: Remove probe and food from the oven.
Cooking Tips
•Use a lower power level; foods will heat more evenly though requiring more time.
•Be sure frozen food has been completely defrosted before inserting probe. Probe may break off if used in frozen foods.
•Cover foods loosely for moisture control and quick, even heating.
•Insert the probe horizontally into the center meaty area not touching bone or fat. Make sure the handle does not touch the food or top or sides of the oven.
Cooking by Temperature
Questions and Answers
Q. Why did ‘‘PRObE’’ flash on the display?
A. ‘‘PRObE’’ will flash if you don’t seat the
cable end of the probe securely into the receptacle in the oven wall or if you touch the TEMP COOK/HOLD pad and forget to use the probe.
Q. Can I leave my probe in the oven if it’s not inserted in food?
A. No, if it touches the oven wall, it may damage the oven.
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