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 the
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
muscle, but not touching
the center of the liquid.
fat or bone.
l Casseroles cooked using the Temperature
l Dry meat loaf mixtures don’t work well.
Probe should be made from precooked foods.
l Remember that roasts may vary in size, shape
Do not use raw meats, raw vegetables and
and composition. Use the timings for minUteS
cream sauces in casseroles.
per pound as a guideline as well as the
l Dry casseroles do not work well.
Temperature Probe.
l Thaw frozen casseroles and meats in the
microwave oven before inserting the probe.
l If you are cooking 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.
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 alshwasher.