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Operating Instructions

Temperature Features

What happens when you use the probe for roasting…

For the two Roast settings, the probe temperature is preprogrammed.

Food will be held at this temperature for 60 minutes. The oven beeps when hold time is complete.

Just as in regular roasting, only tender roasts should be roasted by using the probe. Less tender roasts should be microwaved by time.

How to Use the Probe with the Roast Settings

3.Press START.

4.The microwave signals when it’s time to turn the roast over. After you turn the roast, close the door and press START.

NOTE: The oven continues to cook after the signal whether or not roast is turned over.

Preparing Meats for Roasting

Place a tender beef roast in a cooking bag on a trivet in a microwave-safe dish. (Refer to package instructions for proper use of the cooking bag.)

Receptacle

1.Insert the probe in the roast and attach it securely in the oven wall.

2.Roast Medium—Press TEMP COOK/ROAST twice.

Roast Well—Press TEMP COOK/ROAST three times.

Insert the probe through the cooking bag 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.

When using the probe in chicken, turkey or other poultry, insert the probe horizontally into the meatiest area.

Roasting Guide

 

Doneness

Approx. Time

Food Type

Selection

(minutes per pound)

 

 

 

Beef (5 lb. max.)

Medium

15–23

Tender Roast

Well

23–30

Pork (5 lb. max.)

Well

23–30

Loin Roast

 

 

 

Poultry (6 lb. max.)

Well

16–19

Turkey Breast

 

 

 

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Frigidaire FMT148 warranty Roasting Guide Doneness Approx. Time Food Type