GE CCHS995 Owner's Manual

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29-618419Oven ProbeUSING THE RANGE: Oven ProbeInternal food temperature is frequently used as anindicator of doneness, especially for roasts and poultry.The Probe mode monitors the internal food temperatureand turns the oven off when the internal foodtemperature reaches the programmed temperature.Always check the temperature at multiple locations inthe food with a food thermometer after cooking to ensurethat all portions of the food have reached the minimumsafe internal temperature for that food.Proper Probe PlacementAfter preparing the meat and placing it on the cookingpan follow these instructions for proper probe placement.■ Insert the probe into the food, so that the tip of theprobe will rest in the center of the thickest part ofthe food. For best performance the probe shouldbe fully inserted into the food. If the probe is notlocated properly, it may not accurately measure thetemperature of the coolest portion of the food. Somefoods, particularly small items, are not well suited forcooking with the probe due to their shape or size.■ The probe should not touch bone, fat or gristle.■ For whole poultry insert the probe into the thickestpart of the breast.■ For boneless roasts, insert the probe into the centerof the roast.■ For bone-in ham or lamb, insert the probe into thecenter of the lowest large muscle or joint.■ For casseroles or dishes such as meatloaf, insert theprobe into the center of the dish.■ For fish, insert the probe from just above the gill intothe meatiest area, parallel to the backbone.Probe UsageThe temperature probe can only be used with Bake,Convection Bake, and Convection Roast.To use the probe with preheating:1. Select the desired cook mode (Bake, ConvectionBake, or Convection Roast) pad and enter thedesired cooking temperature with the number pads.2. Insert the probe into the food (see Proper ProbePlacement).3. Once the oven is preheated, place the food in theoven and connect the probe to the probe outlet,making sure it is fully inserted. Use caution, the ovenwalls and probe outlet are hot.4. When the probe is connected, the display will promptyou to enter the desired food temperature. Themaximum internal food temperature that you can setis 200°F (93.3°C).To use the probe without preheating:1. Insert the probe into the food (see Proper ProbePlacement).2. Place the food in the oven and connect the probe intothe probe outlet in the oven.3. Press the Cook Mode pad (Traditional Bake,Convection Bake, or Convection Roast) andenter the desired cooking temperature with thenumber pads. Press Options and select Probe thenfollow the display prompts to enter the desired foodtemperature.Probe Care Guidelines■ Use of probes other than the one provided with thisproduct may result in damage to the probe outlet.■ Use the handles of the probe and plug when insertingand removing them from the meat and outlet■ To avoid damaging your probe, do not use tongs topull on the cable when removing it.■ To avoid breaking the probe, make sure food iscompletely defrosted before inserting the probe.■ To prevent possible burns, do not unplug the probefrom the outlet until the oven has cooled.■ Never leave the probe inside the oven during a self orsteam clean cycle.■ Do not store the probe in the oven.WARNING Consuming undercooked food can result in foodborne illness. Use probe according tothe following instructions to ensure all portions of the food reach minimum safe cooking temperatures.Recommendations for minimum safe food temperatures can be found atwww.foodsafety.gov or www.IsItDoneYet.gov.