Whirlpool MW8700XR manual Changing Temperature Setting, Temperature probe cooking tips, Probe Temp

Changing		the temperature			setting
When	using	the	Temperature	Probe,	PROBE TEMP setting		can be changed	any
time before touching STARTor during oven operation.
-Touch	PROBE TEMP
-Touch Number Pads for new temperature.
-Touch	START.The oven will			continue	cooking	to the new	temperature.	If the
new temperature			is lower	than the temperature		of the food, the oven will
shut	off

Temperature probe cooking tips

For casseroles, the tip of the probe should be in the center of the food. Stir foods when

recommended. Re- place the probe.

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

For roasts, the tip of the probe should be in the center of the largest muscle, but not touch- ing 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.

If you are cooking Individual servings such as mugs of soup,

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check the probe setting in sev- era1 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

I. Remove probe from microwave oven using hot pads.

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

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

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