Microwave Temperature Cooking &w6a
Temperature cooking uses
a special food thermometer to measure the internal temperature of food as it cooks. For many foods this is the best test of doneness. Heating or reheating foods accurately to the desired serving temperature is easy.
Temperature cooking takes the guesswork out of cooking because the oven automatically switches to Hold after reaching the preset food temperature and maintains that temperature until you touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.
Setting the Oven Controls
Step 1: Insert temperature probe in food as shown below or as described in cookbook. Plug other end of probe securely into oven wall receptacle and close oven door.
selected. To do so, touch POWER LEVEL. “ENTER POWER” flashes on the display. Touch number pad for new power level.
Step 5: Touch START to begin cooking. The display shows
80°F. After 80°F. is reached, the display shows food temperature as it rises. When food reaches the preset temperature, “Hold” flashes, oven signals and holds temperature.
For dishes such as meat loaf or casserole, insert probe into center.
Questions and Answers
Q. Are there any foods I can’t temperature cook?
A. Yes. Delicate butter icings, ice cream, frozen whipped toppings, etc., soften rapidly at warm temperatures. Batters and doughs as well are difficult to cook precisely with the probe. It is best to time cook these foods. Do not use for frozen foods because probe
Step 2: Touch Microwave COOK. The time of day disappears on the display and “ENTER FOOD TEMP” flashes.
Step 3: Touch the number pads in the order you read them. For example, for 130°F., touch 1, 3, and O. 130 shows on the display.
Step 4: The oven will temperature cook automatically at power level 10, unless a different power level is
How to Use the
Temperature Probe
Place probe so that point rests in center of the thickest meaty part of roast, or into the cut end or meatiest part of boneless ham or lamb. Point should not touch bone, fat or gristle. For
Insert probe into meatiest part of inner thigh, below and parallel to the leg of a whole turkey.
could be damaged.
Q. Can I leave the probe in the oven if it’s not inserted in the food?
A. No. If the probe is touching the oven wall, and is not inserted into food, you may damage the oven.
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