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Hints for using the temperature probe
DO...
DON’T...
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use hot pads when removing probe from
food or food from oven.
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stir foods during cooking when
recommended.
* stir soups, casseroles and drinks before
serving.
* cover roasts with foil and let stand a few
minutes after cooking. Remove foil if you de-
tide 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 or probe cable touch any part of
the oven interior.
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let probe touch foil (if used). Foil can be
kept away from probe with wooden tooth-
picks. Remove foil if arcing occurs.
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use paper, plastic wrap or plastic con-
tainers.
* use probe in regular oven.
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force probe into frozen food.
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use probe for foods that need to simmer.
NOTE: Some foods are started using a timed (COOK) cycle and ftnished by using
the temperature (PROBE TEMP) cycle. You can set PROBE TEMP to follow COOK to
avoid the need to reset the oven halfway through the cycle. PROBE TEMP can be
programmed with the temperature probe out. The oven will pause between COOK
and PROBE TEMP. “PROB” will show on the Display to remind you to plug in the probe.
Changing the temperature setting
When using the Temperature Probe, PROBE TEMP setting can be changed any time
before touching START or during oven operation.
. Touch PROBE TEMt?
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Touch Number Pads for new temperature.
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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 shutoff.
Temperature probe cooking tips
For casseroles, the tip
For liquids, balance the For roasts, the top of the
of the probe should probe on a wooden probe should be in the
be in the center of the
spoon or spatula so the center of the largest
food. Stir foods when tip of the probe is in
muscle, but not touch-
recommended. Replace the center of the liquid.
ing fat or bone.
the probe.
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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.
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Thaw frozen casseroles and meats in the microwave oven before inserting the probe.
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If you are cooking individual servings such as mugs of soup, check the probe setting in
several of the items-all mugs may not heat at the same rate.
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Dry meat loaf mixtures do not work well.
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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
1. 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.