GE PCGS960 User Manual

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Oven Probe
USING THE RANGE:OvenProbe
Internal food temperature is frequently used as an
indicator of doneness, especially for roasts and poultry.
TheProbemodemonitorstheinternalfoodtemperature
and turns the oven off when the internal food
temperature reaches the programmed temperature.
Always check the temperature at multiple locations in
the food with a food thermometer after cooking to ensure
that all portions of the food have reached the minimum
safe internal temperature for that food.
Proper Probe Placement
After preparing the meat and placing it on the cooking
pan follow these instructions for proper probe placement.
■ Inserttheprobeintothefood,sothatthetipofthe
probe will rest in the center of the thickest part of
the food. For best performance the probe should
be fully inserted into the food. If the probe is not
located properly, it may not accurately measure the
temperature of the coolest portion of the food. Some
foods, particularly small items, are not well suited for
cooking 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thickest
part of the breast.
■ Forbonelessroasts,inserttheprobeintothecenter
of the roast.
■ Forbone-inhamorlamb,inserttheprobeintothe
center of the lowest large muscle or joint.
■ Forcasserolesordishessuchasmeatloaf,insertthe
probe into the center of the dish.
■ Forfish,inserttheprobefromjustabovethegillinto
the meatiest area, parallel to the backbone.
Probe Usage
The 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, Convection
Bake, or Convection Roast)padandenterthe
desired cooking temperature with the number pads.
2. Inserttheprobeintothefood(seeProperProbe
Placement).
3. Once the oven is preheated, place the food in the
oven and connect the probe to the probe outlet,
makingsureitisfullyinserted.Usecaution,theoven
walls and probe outlet are hot.
4. When the probe is connected, the display will prompt
you to enter the desired food temperature. The
maximum internal food temperature that you can set
is200°F(93.3°C).
To use the probe without preheating:
1. Inserttheprobeintothefood(seeProperProbe
Placement).
2. Placethefoodintheovenandconnecttheprobeinto
the probe outlet in the oven.
3. PresstheCook Modepad(Traditional Bake,
Convection Bake, or Convection Roast)and
enter the desired cooking temperature with the
numberpads.PressOptions and select Probe then
follow the display prompts to enter the desired food
temperature.
Probe Care Guidelines
■ Useofprobesotherthantheoneprovidedwiththis
product may result in damage to the probe outlet.
■ Usethehandlesoftheprobeandplugwheninserting
and removing them from the meat and outlet
■ Toavoiddamagingyourprobe,donotusetongsto
pull on the cable when removing it.
■ Toavoidbreakingtheprobe,makesurefoodis
completely defrosted before inserting the probe.
■ Topreventpossibleburns,donotunplugtheprobe
from the outlet until the oven has cooled.
■ Neverleavetheprobeinsidetheovenduringaselfor
steam clean cycle.
■ Donotstoretheprobeintheoven.
WARNING
Consuming undercooked food can result in foodborne illness. Use probe according to
the following instructions to ensure all portions of the food reach minimum safe cooking temperatures.
Recommendations for minimum safe food temperatures can be found at
www.foodsafety.gov or www.IsItDoneYet.gov.

GE PCGS960 Specifications

General

Brand	GE
Model	PCGS960
Category	Ranges
Language	English