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 Time Cook I & II 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 thfit temperature until you touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.

Note: Oven automatical]v switches to “Hold” when preset {ood temperature is reached.

The Temperature Probe

The temperature probe is a food thermometer that gauges the internal temperature of the food. (Its appearance my vary from picture above. ) The probe must be used when using Temp Cook & Hold or Auto Roast. To use the probe properly, follow directions in the Automatic Roasting section.

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 () for 1600F.

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 900F. or above, display shows temperature counting up.

Step 6: When 1600F. is reached. the oven will sound and disp]ay “Hold.” The oven 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.

How to Use Auto Start

The Auto Start feature allows you to program your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day—up to a 12-hour delay.

To Use Auto Start

correct time of day.)

Step 3: Enter your desired cooking program.

Step 4: Touch START pad. The oven will automatically start at the desired time.

Questions and Answers

Q. Are there any foods I can’t Temp Cook?

A. Yes. Delicate butter icings, ice cre:un, frozen whipped toppings, etc., soften rapidly at warm temperatures. Batters, dollghs and frozen foods are also difficult to cook precisely with the probe. It’s best to Time Cook these foods,

Q. Why did “PRObE” flash on the display after I touched the START pad?

A. “PRObE” will tlash if you don’t seat the cable end of the probe securely into the receptacle in the oven wal] or if yOLL 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,

Q. Can I Temp Cook different portions of food at different temperatures?

A. Yes. The temperature probe gives YOU the freedom to cook

dillerent portions of food at different temperatures to suit individual eating styles. Simply place probe in food and change temperature setting as needed.

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.

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JE1468K specifications

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Additionally, the GE JE1468K includes a turntable that promotes even cooking by rotating the food, ensuring that every part is exposed to microwave energy. The oven's interior is designed with easy-to-clean materials, enabling quick maintenance and keeping the appliance in pristine condition.

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