Changing the temperature setting

l When using the Temperature Probe, PROBE TEMPsettings can be changed before or during operation:

-Touch PROBE TEMP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-Touch

number

for new

temperature.

 

 

 

 

 

-Touch

START.The oven

will

continue

cooking

to the

new

temperature.

If the new

temperature

is lowerthan

the temperature

of the

food,

the oven will

shut off

remperature probe cooking tips

For casseroles, the tip of the probe should be in the center of the food Stir foods when recom- mended Replace the probe

For liquids, balance the probe on a wooden spoon or spatula so the tip of the probe is in thecenteroftheliquid

For roasts, the tip of the probe should be in the center of the largest muscle, but not touching fat or bone.

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Casseroles cooked using the Temperature Probe should be made from precooked foods. Do not use raw meats, raw vegeta- bles and cream sauces in casseroles.

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 cooking individual servings such as mugs of soup, check the probe setting in sev- eral 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 timings for minutes per pound as a guide as well as the Temperature Probe.

Cleaning the probe

1.Remove probe from microwave oven using hot pads.

2.Wipe probe with a hot sudsy cloth. Use a plastic scouring pad to remove stubborn foods.

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

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Whirlpool MW8650XS manual Changing the temperature setting, Remperature probe cooking tips, Cleaning the probe