Whirlpool RM280PXB Microwave Oven User Manual


 
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After you have programmed the oven, if
the Temperature Probe is not plugged in
properly or is defective, “End” will show on
the Display and the oven will shut off. If the
Temperature Probe is not plugged in,
“PROBE will show on the Display and the
oven will not turn on.
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If you are In the process
of cooking using
the Temperature Probe and want to check
the temperature you have programmed,
touch
PROBE TEMP. As long as you are
touching PROBE TEMP, the programmed
temperature will be displayed.
Temperature Probe cooking
tips:
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Stir
foods during cooking when recom-
mended.
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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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For casseroles,
the tip of the probe
should be in the center of the food.
Stir
foods when recommended.
Replace
the
probe.
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For liquids, balance
the probe on a
wooden spoon or spatula so the tip of the
probe is in the center of the liquid.
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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 Tempera-
ture Probe should be made from pre-
cooked foods. Do not use raw meats, raw
vegetables and cream sauces in casse-
roles.
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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
more than one indi-
vidual serving at the same time, 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 do not 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 Tempera-
ture Probe as a guide.
Don’t . . .
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let probe or probe cable
touch any part
of the oven interior (including the turn-
table).
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let probe touch foil
(if used). You can
keep foil away from probe with wooden
toothpicks.
Remove
foil if arcing occurs.
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use paper, plastic wrap or plastic contain-
ers. They will be in the oven too long and
might distort.
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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.
Removing and cleaning the
Temperature Probe:
1.
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. You can place probe in the silverware
basket of a dishwasher.
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