NOTE: Some foods are started uslng a tlmed (COOK) cycle and finished by uslng the
temperature (PROBE TEMP) cycle. You can set PROBE TEMP to follow COOK 1 or 2 to
avold the need to reset the oven halfway through the cycle. PROBE TEMP can be
programmed wlth the Temperature Probe out. The oven will pause between COOK 1
or 2 and PROBE TEMP. “PROB” will show on the Display to remlnd you to plug In
the probe.
Changing the Temperature Setting
When using the Temperature Probe, PROBE TEMP settings can be changed any time
before touching START or during oven operation.
-Touch PROBE TEMl?
-Touch Number Pads for the 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.
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Hints for Using the Temperafure Probe
DO...
DON’T...
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stir foods during cooking when
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let probe or probe cable touch any part of
recommended.
the oven interior.
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stir soups, casseroles and drinks before
serving.
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cover roasts with foil after cooking and let
stand a few minutes. Remove foil if you
decide to cook it longer.
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remove the probe from the oven when not
cooking by temperature.
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let probe touch foil (if used). Foil can be kept
away from probe with wooden toothplcks.
Remove foil if arcing occurs.
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use paper, plastic wrap or plastic con-
tainers. They will be In the oven too long
and might be damaged.
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force probe into frozen food.
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use probe for food that needs to simmer.
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plug the pointed end of the Temperature
Probe into the socket.
Temperature Probe Cooking Tips
For casseroles, the tip of
the probe should be in
the center of the food.
Stir foods when recom-
mended. Replace
probe.
For liquids, balance the For roasts, the tip of the
probe on a wooden
probe should be in the
spoon or spatula so the center of the largest
tip of the probe is In the
muscle, but not touching
center of the liquid. 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 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.
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If you are simultaneously cooklng 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.
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Dry meat loaf mixtures don’t work well.
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Check poultry with thermometer In 2-3 places to ensure adequate doneness.
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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 Cookbook.
Removing and cleaning the Temperature Probe
I. 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 cooked-on foods.
3. Probe may be placed in the silverware basket of the dishwasher.
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