Cooking by Temperature
Internaltemperature is the best test of doneness for many foods.
Use TEMP COOK/HOLD to cook a variety of foodsto your desired finished food temperature. The TIMECOOK I & I1 setting is preferred 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 signals with four beeps when the food reaches the preset temperature. The Hold feature will maintain this temperature for up to twelve hours or until you touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.
Note: Oven automatically switches to “Hold” when preset food tenlpcrature is reached.
HANDLECABLE
The temperature probeis a
food thermometer that gauges the internal temperature of your food; it must be used when using “TEMP COOK/HOLD” or “AUTO ROAST:’ To use your probe properly. follow directions on page 10.
How to TempCook a Rolled Beef RibRoast to Medium
Step 1: Insert temperature probe into roast and attach probe securely in oven wall. Close the door.
Step2: Touch TEMP COOWHOLD. “F” and “POWER IO” are displayed and “ENTER TEMP” flashes.
Step 3: Touch 1,2,5 for 125°F. “TEMP,” “POWER 10” and “125F” are displayed.
Step 4: Touch POWER LEVEL pad. ‘‘ENTER POWER” flashes. Touch 5 for medium power. “TEMP,” “POWER 5” and “125F” show on display.
Step 5: Touch START. If internal temperature of the roast is less than SOOF., display will show “COOL“ and “FOOD TEMP.” If temperature is 80°F. or above, display shows temperature countingup.
Step 6: When 125°F. is reached, the oven will sound and display “HOLD? Theoven will then hold the temperature.
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; it will heat more evenlyeven 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.
Questions and Answers
Q.I inserted the temperature probe, closed the door, touched TEMP COOK/HOLD and entered my desired food temperature but the temperature didn’t appearon the display.
A.Youmay have entered an incorrect temperature. Any food temperature from 80”to 199°F. may be entered for TEMP COOK/ HOLD. Touch CLEAR/OFF and begin again.
Q.Are there any foods I can’t Temp Cook?
A.Yes. Delicate butter icings, ice cream, frozen whipped toppings. etc. soften rapidly at warm temperatures. Batters, doughs and frozen foods arc also difficult to cook precisely with the probe. It’s best t o Time Cook thcsc foods.
Q.Why did “PROBE” flash on the display after I touched the START pad?
A.“PROBE” will tlash if you
don’t seat thc cable cncl o f the probe securely into the rcccptaclc in the oven wall or if you touch thc TEMP COOK/HOLD pad and li)rgct t o use the probe.
Q.Can I leave my probe in the oven if it’s notinserted in food?
A.No. if it touchcs the oven wall. you may damage the oven.
Q.Can I Temp Cookdifferent portions of food at different temperatures?
A.Yes. The tempcraturc probe gives you the freedom to cook different portions of food a t , different temperatures to suit individual eating styles. Simply place probe in food and change temperature setting as needed.
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