Whirlpool MW8650XS Use And Care Manual page 20

Changing the Temperature Setting
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When ustng the Temperature Probe, PROBE TEMP settings can be changed before
or during operation
-Touch PROBE TEMP
-Touch number for new temperature.
-Touch START. The oven WIII continue cooking to the new temperature If the new
temperature is lower than the temperature of the food, the oven will shut oft
remperature Probe Cooking Tips
For casseroles the ?IP
of the probe should be
Inthe centerofthefood
Stir foods when recom-
mended Replace the
probe
For Ilqulds, 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
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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.
9 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.
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Dry meat loaf mixtures don't 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 Temperature Probe
1. Remove probe from microwave oven using hot pads.
2. Wipe probe with a hot soapy cloth. Use a plasttc scouring pad to remove stubborn
foods.
3. Probe may be placed in the silverware basket of the dishwasher,
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