Whirlpool MW8600XR Microwave Oven User Manual


 
Changing the temperature setting
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When using the Temperature Probe, PROBE TEMPseltings can be changed before
or during operation:
-Touch PROBE TEMP
-Touch number for 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
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.
. Casseroles cooked using the Temperature
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Dry meat loaf mixtures don’t work well
Probe should be made from precooked
foods Do not use raw meats. raw vegetables
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Remember that roasts may vary In size.
and cream sauces in casseroles
shape and cornposItIon Use the tlmlngs for
minutes per pound as a guldeline as well as
. Dry casseroles do not work well
the Temperature Probe
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Thaw frozen casseroles and meats in the ml-
crowave oven before inserting the probe
. If you are cooking Individual servings such as
mugs of soup, check the probe setting In sev-
eral 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 dishwasher.