Electrolux EW30DS80RS Complete Owner s Guide English - Page 32

32 Setting Oven Controls MEAT PROBE When cooking meat such as roasts, hams, or poultry, use the meat probe function to check the internal temperature without guesswork. For some foods, especially poultry and roasts, testing the internal temperature is the best method to ensure properly cooked meats. Your oven will automatically change from cooking to keep warm once the probe has reached the set temperature. The following temperature settings apply to the probe function: • Default: 170°F (76°C) • Minimum: 130°F (54°C) • Maximum: 210°F (98°C) IMPORTANT! • Use only the meat probe supplied with appliance. Using any other probe or device may result in damage to appliance and the meat probe receptacle. • Never leave or store meat probe inside oven. • Defrost food completely before inserting meat probe to avoid damaging probe. Tips for Probe Placement • For bone-in ham or lamb, insert meat probe into the center of lowest large muscle or joint. • For meals such as meat loaf or casseroles, insert meat probe into center of food. • When cooking fish, insert meat probe just above the gill. Figure 39: Proper probe placement receptacle probe connector handle probe cable handle probe sensor For whole poultry or turkey, insert meat probe into the thickest part of the breast (Figure 39). To set the meat probe: Follow these steps to set the probe target temperature to 180°F (82°C) when using the convection roast feature with oven set temperature for 325°F (162°C): The default internal temperature when setting the probe is 170°F (76°C). Always use pot holders or oven mitts when working with a hot oven. When baking, the oven interior and oven racks will become hot enough to cause burns. Figure 37: Probe receptacle insertion The probe receptacle is located at the top of the oven cavity as shown in Figure 37. Proper meat probe placement Always insert meat probe so that the probe tip rests in the center of the thickest part of meat. Do not allow meat probe to touch bone, fat, gristle, or bakeware. 1/2 Figure 38: Proper probe placement Handle the meat probe carefully when inserting and removing from food or probe receptacle. Do not use kitchen utensils, such as tongs, to pull on meat probe cable when inserting or removing from food or receptacle. Use the provided handle, as shown in Figure 37. To avoid possibility of burns after cooking, carefully unplug meat probe using a pot holder to protect hands. 1. Prepare the food and properly insert the meat probe into the food. Do not preheat or start cooking before properly inserting the meat probe. Probe should be inserted into the food and receptacle while the oven is still cool. 2. Place the prepared food on the desired oven rack position and slide into the oven. 3. Plug the meat probe into the probe receptacle located on the top of the oven cavity.When the meat probe is correctly plugged in to receptacle, the probe icon will illuminate in the oven control display after cook options is pressed.