Hints for using the Temperature Probe
Do...
lstir foods during cooking when recommended.
l 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.
lremove the probe from the oven when not cooking by temperature.
Don’t...
llet probe or probe cable touch any part of the oven interior (including the turntable).
llet probe touch foil (if used). Foil can be kept away from probe with wooden toothpicks. Remove foil if arcing occurs.
luse paper, plastic wrap or plastic containers. They will be in the oven too long and might distort.
. force probe into frozen food.
luse probe for food that needs to simmer.
. plug the pointed end of the Temperature Probe into the socket.
Temperature Probe cooking tips
lFor casseroles, the tip of the probe should be in the center of the food. Stir foods when recom- mended. Replace the probe.
lFor liquids, balance the probe on a wooden spoon or spatula so the tip of the probe is in the center of the liquid.
lFor roasts, the tip of the probe should be in the center of the largest muscle, but not touching fat or bone.
l Casseroles cooked using the Temperature Probe should be made from precooked foods. Do not use raw meats, raw vegetables and cream sauces in casseroles.
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Dry casseroles do not work well.
Thaw frozen casseroles and meats in the microwave oven before inserting the probe.
If you are simultaneously cooking 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.
Dry meat loaf mixtures don’t work well.
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 Cooking Guide.
Removing and cleaning the Temperature Probe
1.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
3.Probe may be placed in the silverware basket of the dishwasher.
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