Whirlpool SM988PEP User manual

UPPER
MICROWAVE
OVEN
Eye-Level Models
RM988PXP
RM978BXP
RM973BXP
SM988PEP
SM958PEP
Built-h Models
RM288PXP
RM278BXP
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Contents
Page
Parts and Features. - 3
Before You Use Your
Microwave Oven. 4
Important Safety Instructions. 5
Precautions to Avoid
Possible Exposure to
Excessive Microwave
Energy. 5
Using Your Microwave Oven. 7
Microwave Oven Controls 7
Programming Tone 8
Setting the Clock 8
Using the Minute Timer, 9
Cooking in One Cycle. 10
High Cook Power. 10
Lower Cook Powers. 11
Defrosting. 13
Cooking in Two Cycles 15
Cooking with the
Temperature Probe 18
Page
Using PAUSE 21
Using KEEPWARM. 22
Using AUTO START 23
Cancelling Instructions 26
Bi-Level Cooking Rack., 26
Caring for Your Microwave
Oven........................ 27
Cleaning the Microwave
Oven 27
Replacing the Light Bulb. 27
Microwave Oven Operating
Safety Precautions 28
If You Need Service or
Assistance. 30
1. Before Calling for
Assistance.. 30
2. If You Need Assistance 31
3. IfYou Need Service. 31
4. If You Have a Problem 31
c 1984 Whirlpool Corporation

Parts and features
UPPERMICROWAVE OVEN
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
I CONTROL PANEL
DEFROST GUIDE
(Not Shown]
DOOR LATCH \
2-POSITION
BI-LEVEL
COOKING RACK
\
TEMPERATURE
PROBE SOCKET
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...
If you need service, or call with a
question, have this information
ready:
1. Complete Model and Serial Num-
bers (from the plate located behind
the microwave oven door).
Model Number
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these Serfal Number
spaces. Keep this book, other oven
literature, your warranty and sales
slip together in a handy place.
Purchase Date
There is no warranty registration to
return. Proof-of-purchase is all that is
required for in-warranty service.
Service Company/Phone Number

Fill out and return the “Microwave Registration Card” attached to the
Microwave Oven Door. Ifthe card is missing, please send the model and serial
number of your Microwave Range, with your name and address to...
Whirlpool Corporation
Microwave Registration Department
Administrative Center
2000 U.S.33 North
Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022
This information will help us reach you if there is ever a need to pass along
information about your microwave range.
Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label before using your microwave range.
Before you useyour microwave oven
Read and carefully follow the 6~INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS”
packed wifh your microwave oven.
Read this “Use & Care Guide” and your “Cooking Guide” carefully for important
use and safety information, Store these with Range or Lower Oven literature for
future use.
It is your personal responsibility and obligation to be
sure your microwave oven:
l Has been installed where it is protected from the
elements.
The microwave oven should be at a temperature above
50°F (10°C) for proper operation
l Has been installed and levelled on a floor strong enough
to support its weight. [Eye-level models only]
l Has been properly connected to electrical supply and
grounded. (See “Installation Instructions:‘)
l Is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly.
l Is properly maintained.
l Is used only for jobs expected of a microwave oven.
See your Range or lower Oven “Use & Care Guide” for
additional safety and operating instructions.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
For Use of Microwave Upper Oven
Microwave ovens have been used successfully in homes for a
number of years. They are thoroughly tested for safe and efficient
operation. However, as with any appliance, there are special in-
stallation and safety precautions which must be followed to ensure
safe and satisfactory operation and prevent damage to the unit.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAW ENERGY...
DO NOT attempt to operate this
DO NOT operate the microwave
oven with the door open since oven if the door glass is broken
open-door operation can result
in harmful exposure to micro-
wave energy. It is important not
to defeat or tamper with the
safety interlocks.
DO NOT place any object be-
tween the oven front surface and
the door or allow soil or cleaner
residue to accumulate on seal-
The microwave oven should be
checked for microwave leakage
by qualified service personnel
after a repair is made.
The oven door should not be
adjusted or repaired by anyone
except properly qualified
service personnel.
ing surfaces.
DO NOT operate the oven if it is
damaged. It is particularly
important that the oven door
close properly and that there
is no damage to the
(I] Door (bent],
(2) Hinges and latches (broken
or loosened),
(3) Door seals and sealing
surfaces.
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WARNING
-To reduce the risk of burns, electric
shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive
microwave energy:
1. Read all instructions before
using appliance.
2. Read and follow the specific
“PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POS-
SIBLEEXPOSURETO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY”found on
page 5.
3. Thisappliance must be in-
stalled and properly grounded in
accordance with the separately
provided “Installation
Instructions!’
4. Some products such as whole
eggs and sealed containers - for
example, closed glass jars - may
explode and should not be
heated in this oven.
5. Usethis appliance only for its
intended use as described in this
manual.
6. As with any appliance, close
supervision isnecessary when
used by children.
7. Do not operate this appliance
if it has a damaged cord or plug,
if it isnot working properly, or if it
has been damaged or dropped.
Electric shock, fire or other haz-
ards may result.
8. Thisappliance should be serv-
iced only by qualified service
personnel. Call a Whirlpool au-
thorized TECH-CARE”Service
Company for examination, repair
or adjustment
9. Do not cover or block any
opening on the appliance, be-
cause fire may result.
10. Do not use outdoors because
damage to the oven or electric
shock may result.
11. See door surface cleaning in-
structions on page 27.
12. Toreduce the risk of fire in the
oven cavity:
a. Do not overcook food. Carefully
watch appliance if paper, plastic,
or other combustible materials are
placed inside the oven to facilitate
cooking. Paper can char or burn,
and some plastics can melt if used
when heating foods.
b. Remove wire twist-ties from pa-
per or plastic bags before plac-
ing bag in oven. Cooking in metal
containers can damage the
oven. So can containers with
hidden metal (twist-ties, foil lining,
staples, metallic glaze or trim].
Testdinnerware or cookware.
before using. See page 28.
c. Ifmaterials inside the oven
should ignite, keep oven door
closed, turn oven off,and discon-
nect the power cord, or shut off
power at the fuse or circuit
breaker panel.
13. Read and follow “OPERAT-
ING SAFETYPRECAUTIONS”
starting on page 28.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Using your microwave oven
Microwave oven controls
There are three parts to the microwave oven control section :
-The Digital Display/Clock and Indicator Lights
-Command Pads
- Number Pads
Instructions for each are covered on the following pages. Read them carefully.
When you first connect power to the oven, the Display will show 88:88. If after you
set the Clock (page 81,the Display again shows all 8’s, it means your electricity
was off for a while. Reset the Clock.
Digital display/clock and indicator lights
When you are not using the micro-
wave oven, this is an accurate digital
clock.
When you are using the microwave
oven, it displays Time, Temperature,
Cook Power, Indicator Lights and
shows what Number Pads you
touched.
While the oven is running, an Indica-
tor Light (or lights) will be on to show
what the oven is doing. 7

Command pads
Touch Command Pads to tell the
microwave oven what to do and in
what order to do it. Examples:
- CLOCK SET tells the oven you are
going to set the clock.
- START tells the oven to start.
Each Command Pad (except CLOCK
SET,STARTand CANCEL] lights an
Indicator Light on the digital display.
The Indicator Light comes on when
you touch the Command Pad.
Number pads
Once you’ve touched a Command
pad to tell the oven what to do, you’ll
touch Number Pads to tell it...
- a time,
- a Cook Power,
-a food temperature.
Programming tone
Each time you touch a pad you will hear a tone. If you do not hear a tone,
it is because the instruction is not correct, or it is because the tones have been
removed,
EXAMPLE: If you touch a Number Pad before you touch a Command Pad, you
will not hear a tone. The instruction is not correct.
If you want to remove the tone: If you want to replace the tone:
l Open the door. l Open the door.
l Touch CANCEL twice, then START. l Touch CANCEL twice, then START.
l The tone will not sound for any l The tone will sound for any correct
touch. touch.
Setting the clock
When the oven is first plugged in, the Clock,Display shows 88:88. Ifthe electric
power ever goes off, the ClockDisplay will again show all 8’s when the power
comes back on.
You can cook or use the Minute Timer without setting the clock, but the display
will be blank after cooking
DO THIS... THIS HAPPENS...
1. Touch CLOCK SET.
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The Display will show a “0” and
the colon will start to flash. [The first
Number Pad must be touched
within 5 seconds or the display will
go blank. Touch CLOCK SETagain
and continue.)

2. Touch Number Pads for the
correct time of day. The Display will show what numbers
you touched in the order you
touched them. This example shows
3:25.
3. Touch START. The colon will stop flashing. The Clock
is set.
If you have touched in an incorrect
time, such as12:65, “Err” will show on
the Display. Touch CLOCK SETand
start over.
Using the minute timer
The Minute Timer does not start or stop cooking. It can be used alone or while the
oven is operating. It works like a kitchen timer.
DO THIS...
1. Touch MINUTE TIMER.
THIS HAPPENS...
Touch Number Pads for minutes
and seconds.
Touch START.
The Minute Timer Indicator Light will
come on and the Display will show a
“0:’ The first Number Pad must be
touched within 5 seconds or the
Display will again show the time of
day. Touch MINUTE TIMER again and
continue.
The Display will show what numbers
you touched in the order you
touched them. This example shows
1minute, 45 seconds.
The MINUTE TIMER Indicator Light will
stay on to show that the Minute Timer
is running.
The Display counts down the
seconds to show how much time is
left on the Minute Timer.
When the set time is up, a beep will
sound and the Display will show the
time of day.
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Changing the minute timer
-Touch MINUTE TIMER.
-Touch numbers to set new time.
- Touch START.
New Instructions cancel the old
ones.
Cancelling the minute timer
-Touch MINUTE TIMER.
-Touch CANCEL. Note: Touch MINUTE
TIMER before touching CANCEL to
cancel just the Minute Timer. If
CANCEL Is touched first, all cook-
Ing Instructlons will be cancelled
and the Minute Tlmer will continue
to operate.
Opening the oven door does not stop the Minute Timer countdown; however, it
does stop any cooking or defrosting. Close the door and touch STARTto continue
cooking or defrosting.
The COOK CYCLE 1Indicator Light will
come on and the Display will show
four 0’s.
Cooking in one cycle
-Follow these steps to cook at high power.
DO THIS...
1. Put food in the oven and close
the door.
2. Touch COOK CYCLE 1.
3. Touch Number Pads for the
cooklng time you want.
4. Touch START.
THIS HAPPENS...
The Display will show the numbers
you touched In the order you
touched them. The example shows
1minute, 30 seconds.
The oven will automatically cook
at hlgh Cook Power.
The COOK CYCLE 1Indicator Light will
stay on to show that the oven is cook-
ing in the first cycle.
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The Display counts down the time
to show how much time is left in the
first cycle.
When the cooking time ends, “End”
will show on the Display and 4 beeps
will sound. (You can stop the beeping
by opening the door or by touching
CANCEL.) “End” will remain on the Dis-
play until door is opened or CANCEL
is touched. The Display will then show
the time of day.
Changing the cooking time.
Cooking time can be changed any time before touching STARTor during the
cycle:
I, Touch COOK CYCLE 1
2. Touch numbers for new time.
3. Touch START.
Cook Cycle 1will continue cooking for the new time.
lower cook powers
For best results, some recipes call for lower Cook Powers. The lower the Cook
Power, the slower the cooking. Each Number Pad also stands for a different
percentage of Cook Power. Many recipes in your MICRO MENUS* Cookbook tell
you, by number, which Cook Power to use. Recipes in other books and,maga-
zines may tell you by name (HI, MED, LO,etc.] or percentage (lo%, 50%, 80%, etc.).
The following chart gives the percentage of Cook Power each Number Pad
stands for, and Cook Power name usually used.
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automatic 100% of full power HIGH
9 = 90% of full power
8 = 80% of full power
7 = 70% of full power MED-HIGH
6 = 60% of full power
5 = 50% of full power MED
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1. Put food in the oven and close
the door.
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2. Touch COOK CYCLE 4.
4 = 40% of full power
3 = 30% of full power MED-LOW
2 = 20% of full power
1 = 10% of full power LOW
0 = no power (fan and light
will be off)
THIS HAPPENS...
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The COOK CYCLE 1Indicator Light will
come on and the Display will show
four O’s

3. Touch Number Pads for the
cooking time you want.
4. Touch COOK POWER.
The Display will show the numbers
you touched in the order you
touched them. This example shows
7 minutes, 30 seconds.
The COOK POWER Indicator Light will
come on and the Display will show
“P-HI”. This shows the oven is pre-
programmed to cook at full (HIGH]
power.
5. Touch a Number Pad for the
Cook Power you want.
The Display will show what you
touched. This example shows you
touched Number Pad 5 for 50% of
full power.
6. Touch START.
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The COOK CYCLE 1and COOK POWER
Indicator Lights will stay on to show
that the oven is cooking in the first
cycle at a Cook Power other than
high.
The Display counts down the time to
show how much cooking time is left
in the first cycle.
For 2 of every 10 seconds, the Display
will show the Cook Power you
selected.
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When the cooking time ends, “End”
will show on the Display and 4 beeps
will sound. (You can stop the beeping
by opening the door or by touching
CANCEL.) “End” will remain on the Dis-
play until door is opened or CANCEL
is touched. The Display will then show
the time of day.
Changing cook power
l Cook Power can be changed any time before touching STARTor during the
cycle.
-Touch COOK POWER.
- Touch a number for the new Cook Power.
-Touch START.The cycle will cook at the new Cook Power for the original time
OR...
-Touch COOK POWER twice if you want to change a lower Cook Power to
HIGH.
Touch START.
Defrosting
Use QUICK DEFROSTto thaw frozen food before cooking. For suggested defrost
times, see the guide on the inside of the oven door or the chart in your MICRO
MENUS* Cookbook.
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DO THIS... THIS HAPPENS...
1. Put frozen food in the oven and
close the door.
2. Touch QUICK DEFROST. The QUICK DEFROST Indicator Light
will come on and the Display will
show four 0’s.
3. Touch Number Pads for the
defrosting time you want. The Display will show the number
you touched in the order you
touched them. This example shows
2 minutes, 30 seconds.
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4. Touch START. The QUICK DEFROST Indicator Light
will stay on to show that the oven is in
the Quick Defrost Cycle.
The Display counts down the time to
show how much defrosting time is left
When the defrost time ends, “End”
will show on the Display and 4 beeps
will sound. (You can stop the beeping
by opening the door or by touching
CANCEL.] “End” will remain on the Dis-
play until door is opened or CANCEL
is touched. The Display will then show
the time of day.
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Standing time or cooking automatically after defrosting
For best results, allow the food to stand for a while after defrosting, This helps
equalize the temperature of the food to provide more even defrosting.
When the COOK CYCLE 1follows QUICK DEFROST,the oven automatically
provides a standing time equal to the time touched in for QUICK DEFROST.
COOK CYCLE 1will begin after the automatic standing time.
For cooking automatically after
defrosting: For a differentstanding time:
1. Touch QUICK DEFROST and
1. Touch QUICK DEFROST and desired time. desired time.
2. Touch COCK CYCLE 1. 2. Touch COOK CYCLE 2.
3. Touch numbers for desired cooking time. 3. Touch numbers for desired
4. Touch COOK POWER. (If you want to cook standing time.
at high power, skip to step 6.) 4. Touch COOK POWER.
5. Touch a number for desired Cook Power. 5. Touch “0” for zero Cook Power.
6. Touch START. 6. Touch START.
When QUICK DEFROST is over, the oven will shut off. If Cook Cycle1 has not been
programmed, 3 beeps will sound and the Display will count down the time for
Cook Cycle 2 at zero Cook Power. If Cook Cycle1 has not been programmed,
the Display will count down and sound 2 beeps before Cook Cycle1 will start.
“End” will show on the Display and 4 beeps will sound when the standing time
and cooking time is over.
About the “QUICK DEFROST”Cycle
The microwave oven automatically divides the time set for the QUICK DEFROST
Cycle into three equal parts:
-First part 80% of full Cook Power;
-Second part 50% of full Cook Power;
-Third part 20% of full Cook Power.
This automatic step-down in Cook Power helps defrost food quickly and com-
pletely
Changing or adding defrost time
You can change the defrosting time any time before or after touching START
-Touch QUICK DEFROST.
-Touch numbers for new time.
- Touch START.
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Any new time seftfng made while QUICK DEFROST Is operating will continue
the defrosting at only 20% of full power.
The best time to change the setting is near the end of the QUICK DEFROSTCycle.
- Open the door.
- Check the food with long-tined fork; if center area is hard frozen, set additional
time. Remember that standing time is necessary to complete the
defrosting.
- Close the door and touch STARTto continue the cycle if no additional time is
needed.
OR...
-Touch in new instructions for additional defrosting time.
Cooking in two cycles
For best results, some recipes call for one Cook Power for a certain length of
time, and another Cook Power for another length of time. Your oven can be set
to change from one to another automatically.
DO THIS...
1. Put food in the oven and close
the door.
THIS HAPPENS...
2. Touch COOK CYCLE 1.
3.
4.
The COOK CYCLE 1 Indicator Light
will come on and the Display will
show four 0’s.
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Touch Number Pads for the
cooking time you want in the
first cycle. The Display will show the numbers
you touched in the order you
touched them. This example shows
3 minutes, 25 seconds.
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Touch COOK POWER. (if you
want the high Cook Power, skip
to step 6.) The COOK POWER Indicator Light will
come on and the Display will show
“P-HI”. This shows the oven is pre-
programmed to cook at full (HIGH]
power.
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5. Touch a Number Pad for the
Cook Power you want in the first
cycle. The Display will show what you
touched. This example shows you
touched Number Pad 6 for 60%
of full power.
6. Touch COOK CYCLE 2. The COOK CYCLE 2 Indicator Light
will come,on and the Display will
show four O’s
7. Touch Number Pads for the
cooking time you want in the
second cycle. The Display will show the numbers
you touched in the order you
touched them. This example shows
4 minutes, 30 seconds.
8. Touch COOK POWER. (if you
want the high Cook Power, skip
to step 10.). The COOK POWER Indicator Light will
come on and the Display will show
“P-HI”. This shows the oven is pre-
programmed to cook at full [HIGH]
power.
9. Touch a Number Pad for the
Cook Power you want in the
second cycle. The Display will show what you
touched. This example shows you
touched Number Pad 4 for 40%
of full power.
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When you touch START,the COOK
CYCLE 1 Indicator Light will stay on
while the oven is cooking in the first
cycle. The COOK POWER Indicator
Light will be on if you are using
a Cook Power other than high. All
other Indicator Lights will go off.
The Display counts down the cook-
ing time to show how much time is
left in the first cycle.
For 2 of every 10 seconds, the
Display will show the Cook Power
you selected, if you are using a
Cook Power other than high.
You will hear 2 beeps at the end of
Cook Cycle 1.You can either open
the door to check, stir or turn the food,
etc., or you can let the oven start the
next cycle. If you do open the door,
touch STARTafter closing the door to
resta ri the oven.
The COOK CYCLE 2 Indicator Light will
be on during the second cycle. The
COOK POWER Indicator Light will also
be on if you are using a Cook Power
other than high.
The Display counts down the time
to show how much time is left in the
second cycle.
For 2 of every 10 seconds, the Dis-
play will show the Cook Power you
selected, if you are using a Cook
Power other than high.
When Cook Cycle 2 ends, “End” will
show on the Display and 4 beeps will
sound. [You can stop the beeping by
opening the door or by touching
CANCEL.) “End” will remain on the Dis-
play until door is opened or CANCEL
is touched. The Display will then show
the time of day.
Changing or adding instructions
You can change times, Cook Powers, or add cycles any time before touching
STARTor during oven operation.
-Touch the COOK CYCLE you wish to change or add (COOK CYCLE 1or 2).
-Touch numbers for new time, if desired.
-Touch COOK POWER, if change is desired.
-Touch number for new Cook Power, or touch COOK POWER again if high is
desired.
-Touch in new cycle and time, if desired.
-Touch START. 17

Cooking with the TEMPERATURE PROBE
The Temperature Probe helps take guesswork out of cooking roasts and larger
casseroles. The probe is designed to turn off the oven when it senses the tem-
perature you chose. See your MICRO MENUS* Cookbook for helpful information
in cooking different types food.
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DO THIS...
1. Insert at least %
of the temperature
probe into the
food.
DO THIS...
4. Touch PROBE TEMP.
2. Place food in the
3. Make sure the
oven and plug the probe does not
probe into the touch any part of
socket on the oven the oven interior.
wall. Close the door.
THIS HAPPENS...
The PROBE TEMP Indicator Light
will come on and the Display will
show “F.”
5. Touch Number Pads for the
desired final temperature. The Display will show the numbers
you touched in the order you
touched them. This example shows
a final cooked temperature of
aboutl40”F
6. Touch COOK POWER (Option:
Touch START if you want to use
high power.)
.. ... 2:. I. The COOK POWER Indicator Light will
come on and the Display will show
“P-HI”. This shows the oven is pre-
programmed to cook at full (HIGH]
power.
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7. Touch the Number Pad for the
Cook Power you want. The Display will show what you
touched.
8. Touch START. The PROBE TEMP and COOK POWER
Indicator Lights will stay on.
The Display will show ” ~ 9OF” to show
the food is less than 90°F As the food
cooks the Display will show the inter-
nal temperature of the food for every
5-F increase.
For 2 of every 10 seconds, the Dis-
play will show the Cook Power you
selected, if you are using a Cook
Power other than high.
When the probe senses the tem-
perature you selected, the oven shuts
off, “End” will show on the Display and
4 beeps will sound. (You can stop the
beeping by opening the door or by
touching CANCEL.) “End” will remain
on the Display until door is opened or
CANCEL is touched. The Display will
then show the time of day,
Hints for using the tempemture probe
The recommended temperature settings in your MICRO MENUS* Cookbook
may list COOK TEMPfollowed by a number (l-9). Usethe following chart to
convert these numbers to tempemtures which can be directly
programmed into the control.
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COOK TEMP COOK TEMP
COOK TEMP
1 = 90°F 4 = 130°F 7 = 160°F
2 = 110°F 5 = 145°F 8 = 165°F
3 = 1209 6 = 150°F 9 = 185°F
NOTE: Any tempemture setting between 90°F and 200°F can be entered.
DO... DONT...
l use hot pads when removing l let probe or probe cable touch
probe from food or from oven. any part of the oven interior.
l stir foods during cooking when l let probe touch foil (If used for
recommended. shielding). Foil
can be kept away
l stir soups, casseroles and drinks from probe with wooden tooth-
before serving. picks. Remove foil if arcing occurs.
l cover roasts with foil and let l use paper, plastic wmp or plastic
stand a few minutes after cooking. containers.
Remove foil if you decide to l use probe in regular oven.
cook longer. . force probe into frozen food.
l remove the probe from the oven
when not cooking by l use probe for foods that need to
simmer.
temperature.

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Changing the temperature setting
When using the Temperature Probe, PROBE TEMP setting can be changed any
time before touching STARTor during oven operation.
-Touch PROBE TEMP
-Touch Number Pads 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.
Tempemture probe cooking tips
For casseroles, the tip For liquids, balance the For roasts, the tip of the
of the probe should be probe on a wooden probe should be in the
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. Re- the center of the liquid. ing fat or bone.
place the probe.
l Casseroles cooked using the
Temperature Probe should be
made from precooked foods. Do
not use raw meats, raw vegeta-
bles and cream sauces in
casseroles.
l Dry casseroles do not work well.
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 sev-
eral of the items - all the mugs
may not heat at the same rate.
l Dry meat loaf mixtures don’t work
well.
l 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.
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