NOTE: Some foods are started using a timed [COOK) cycle and finished by using the temperature [PROBE TEMPTcycle. You can set PROBETEMPto follow COOK i or COOK 2 to avoid the need to reset the oven halfway through the cycle. PROBETEMP can be programmed with the temperature probe out. The oven will pause between COOK 1 or COOK 2 and PROBE TEMP.“PROB”will show on the Display to remind you to plug in the probe.
Changing the temperature setting
lWhen using the Temperature Probe, PROBETEMPsettings can be changed before or during operation:
Temperatute probe cooking tips
For casseroles, the tip of the probe should be in the center of the food. Stir foods when recommended. Replace 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 touching fat or bone.
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Casseroles cooked using the Tern- perature Probe should be made from precooked foods. Do not use raw meats, raw vegetables 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 serv- ings such as mugs of soup, check the probe setting in several of the
lDry meat loaf mixtures don’t work well.
l Remember that roasts may vary in size, shape and composition. Use the timings for minutes per pound as a gulde as well as the Tern- perature 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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