Whirlpool MH7lOOXY manual Changing Temperature, Hints for Using the Temperafure Probe DO...DON’T

NOTE: Some foods are started uslng a tlmed (COOK) cycle and finished by uslng the

temperature (PROBE TEMP) cycle. You can set PROBE TEMP to follow COOK 1 or 2 to avold the need to reset the oven halfway through the cycle. PROBE TEMP can be

programmed wlth the Temperature Probe out. The oven will pause between COOK 1 or 2 and PROBE TEMP. “PROB” will show on the Display to remlnd you to plug In

the probe.

Changing

the Temperature

Setting

When

using

the Temperature

Probe,

PROBE TEMP settings

can

be

changed

any time

before touching STARTor during oven operation.

-Touch

PROBE TEMl?

-Touch Number Pads for the new temperature.

-Touch

START.The oven

will

continue

cooking

to the

new

temperature.

If the new

1- temperature

Is lower

than

the temperature

of the

food,

the

oven

will

shut

off.

Hints for Using the Temperafure Probe

DO...DON’T...

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stir foods during cooking when recommended.

stir soups, casseroles and drinks before serving.

cover roasts with foil after cooking and let stand a few minutes. Remove foil if you decide to cook it longer.

remove the probe from the oven when not cooking by temperature.

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let probe or probe cable touch any part of the oven interior.

let probe touch foil (if used). Foil can be kept away from probe with wooden toothplcks. Remove foil if arcing occurs.

use paper, plastic wrap or plastic con- tainers. They will be In the oven too long and might be damaged.

force probe into frozen food.

use probe for food that needs to simmer.

plug the pointed end of the Temperature Probe into the socket.

Temperature

Probe

Cooking

Tips

For casseroles,

the tip

of

For liquids,

balance

the

For roasts,

the

tip

of the

the

probe

should

be

in

probe

on

a

wooden

probe

should

be

in the

the

center

of the

food.

spoon

or

spatula

so the

center

of the

largest

Stir foods

when

recom-

tip of the

probe

is In the

muscle,

but not touching

mended.

Replace

center

of the

liquid.

fat

or

bone.

probe.

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Casseroles

cooked

using

the Temperature

Probe should

be

made from

precooked

foods.

Do not use raw meats,

raw

vegetables

and

cream

sauces

in casseroles.

l Dry casseroles do not work well.

. Thaw

frozen

casseroles

and

meats In the microwave

oven

before

inserting

the probe.

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If you

are simultaneously

cooklng

Individual

servings, such

as

mugs

of soup,

check

the

probe

setting

in several

of the Items-all

the mugs

may

not

heat

at the same

rate.

l Dry meat loaf mixtures don’t work well.

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Check

poultry

with

thermometer

In 2-3

places

to ensure

adequate

doneness.

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Remember

that roasts

may

vary

in size,

shape

and

composition.

Use the

Temperature

Probe

as a guide, along with the timings for minutes per pound found in the Cookbook.

Removing and cleaning the Temperature Probe

I. After oven has shut off, unplug the Temperature Probe using an oven mitt or hot pad.

2.Wipe probe with a hot, sudsy cloth and dry thoroughly. Use a plastic scouring pad to remove cooked-on foods.

3.Probe may be placed in the silverware basket of the dishwasher.

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