How do I utilize the temperature probe on my Hamilton Beach 33869 slow cooker?

[DeAngelina]

To effectively use the temperature probe feature on your Hamilton Beach 33869 Digital Programmable Slow Cooker, follow these steps:

1. Probe Placement: Insert the temperature probe into the thickest part of the food you are cooking, ensuring it doesn't touch the bottom of the crock or any bones.
2. Power On: Plug the slow cooker into a power outlet and press the ON/OFF button to turn it on.
3. Activate Probe Mode: Press the PROBE button on the control panel. The PROBE button will illuminate, and the display will initially show a default temperature of 180°F (80°C). If the probe isn't correctly plugged in, the display will alternate between "PLUG" and "PRbE."
4. Set Desired Temperature: Use the up arrow (^) or down arrow (v) buttons to select your target internal temperature. You can set the temperature between 100°F and 200°F (38°C-93°C).
5. Choose Heat Setting: Press the ENTER button. The display will then show "HIGH." Use the up arrow (^) or down arrow (v) buttons to choose your desired heat setting: HIGH, LOW, or WARM.
6. Start Cooking: Press the ENTER button again to begin cooking. The display will cycle between the current and the set target temperatures.
7. Automatic Warming: Once the food reaches the set temperature, the slow cooker will beep three times and automatically switch to the WARM setting. The display will then show "WARM." The slow cooker will automatically turn off after a total of 24 hours of cooking and WARM time if not manually turned off.
8. Power Off: Unplug the slow cooker when finished.

Note: To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius, simultaneously press and hold the PROBE and ENTER buttons.

For more detailed information and safety instructions, please consult the complete Hamilton Beach 33869 Digital Programmable Slow Cooker User Manual.