Cleaning and Storing the Probe
1.Remove the probe from the microwave oven using hot pads
2.Wipe the probe with a hot, sudsy cloth. Use a plastic scouring pad to remove stubborn foods. Do not immerse the probe in water or wash in the dishwasher. Be careful not to kink the cord.
3.Store the probe carefully when not in use. Protect the sensor with the shielding tube.
4.Do not store probe in microwave oven.
5.Rough handling may cause damage to the probe and result in inaccurate temperature readings.
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DO:
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Do use hot pads when removing the MEAL SENSOR probe from the microwave oven after cooking.
Do stir foods when recommended during cooking so they will cook more evenly. Relocate the probe in center of dish after stirring.
Do stir soups, casseroles, and drinks before serving. Do let roasts stand, covered with foil after cooking.
Remove foil before returning roast to microwave oven if additional cooking is needed.
Do use clip on probe to shorten cable when needed.
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Don’t use metal cooking utensils when using the probe.
Don’t let MEAL SENSOR probe touch sides, bottom, or door of oven interior when in operation.
Don’t use paper, plastic wrap, or plastic containers in the oven when using the probe.
Don’t use probe in conventional oven. Don’t force probe into frozen foods.
Don’t use MEAL SENSOR probe for foods like stews that require simmering.
Don’t let foil used for shielding touch the probe. (Do keep foil at least l/4 inch (6mm) away from probe. Secure foil with wooden picks. Remove foil if arcing occurs.)
Don’t let the cable of the MEAL SENSOR temperature probe touch the plastic mode mixer cover in the top of the oven.
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