GE Appliances JXPROBE1 Precision Cooking Probe Owner’s Manual

Precision Cooking PROBE
OWNER’S MANUAL
For Precision Cooking Compatible Induction Ranges

SAFETY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
WARNING
Read all safety instructions before using the product. Failure to follow these instructions may result in fire, electrical shock, serious injury or death.
WARNING
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• This device shall only be used for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.
• Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have a medical condition. Consult the guidelines for safe minimum internal cooking temperatures provided by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services at www.foodsafety.gov.
• Do not leave children alone—children should not be left alone or unattended in an area where the appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to climb, sit or stand on any part of the appliance.
• Use of equipment or accessories not included with this probe is prohibited and may compromise the built in protections and safeguards.
• Do not operate in Precision Cooking Mode without liquid in the cooking vessel.
• Do not use a flammable liquid as a liquid; do not use with any non-food products.
• Periodically check to ensure that the liquid depth is within the acceptable range. Refill liquid if it is nearing the probe tip.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use of an oven mitt when handling probe and cooking vessel is recommended.
• Do not allow cooking vessel or any cords to hang over the edge of cooktop or counter.
• If the Precision Cooking Probe is damaged or malfunctioning, cease use of the device.

Regulatory Information

This device complies with Industry Canada’s license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference; and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions. (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which is found by tuming the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment or devices.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult a dealer or experienced radio/TV technician for assistance.

FCC CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Introduction

The Precision Cooking Probe works in conjunction with your induction cooktop to accurately control the temperature of a liquid within +/- 1 °F. The Precision Cooking probe works with any precision cooking compatible induction element. Temperatures in the range of 100°F to 200°F in increments of 1°F can be set. The power level is automatically adjusted to maintain the temperature you select. The probe enhances cooking operations such as slow cooking, simmering, and poaching. It also enables precise cooking methods such as sous vide.

About the Precision Probe

Powering the Probe

Press and hold the Probe Power Button for 3 seconds. The Status Indicator will flash 3 times. Turn off the Precision Cooking Probe by pressing and holding the Power Button for 3 seconds. The Status Indicator will flash 3 times.

Connecting (or Pairing) the Probe

1. Charge the Precision Cooking Probe using the provided USB Micro cable and a computer or USB charger (not included). Approximate charge time: 4 hours.

2. Follow the unit owner’s manual or quick guide to commission WiFi to get connected.

3. Power on the probe.

4. Follow the unit owners manual or quick guide to pair a Bluetootha device. Initiate pairing of the probe when indicated by pressing the Power Button once.

5. Once connected, the Status Indicator will flash once every 5 seconds.

Operation

1. Set up Cookware.
   Place pot on the induction burner. If cooking sous vide, fill the pot with water to create a water bath.

2. Position the Precision Cooking Probe.
   Attach the Precision Cooking Probe to the side of the pot, preferably towards the top. Position the Precision Cooking Probe such that at least half of the probe tip is submerged in the liquid.
   

3. Follow the unit owner’s manual or quick guide to setup a precision cooking mode and activate your probe. Set a temperature through local control or app control with desired app.

4. Turn off the system.
   Once the desired cook time is reached turn off the element to exit Precision Cooking Mode. Turn off the Precision Cooking Probe by pressing and holding the Power Button for 3 seconds. The Status Indicator will flash 3 times.

Indicator Behavior

Precision Cooking Probe Status Indicator Behavior

3 times
Connecting| Status indicator flashes every 1 second
Connected and operating| Status indicator flashes once every 5 seconds
Low battery| Low battery indicator flashes once every 5 seconds

Care and Cleaning

First unplug and power off the Precision Cooking Probe, then wipe the probe surface with a clean, damp cloth as needed. A mild detergent may be used on the metal probe tip. DO NOT submerge or hold under racunning water.
IMPORTANT:

• Allow Precision Cooking Probe to cool before cleaning.
• Unplug and power down devices before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
• Always clean and dry the Precision Cooking Probe before storing.
• Do not use chlorine bleach to clean the Cooking Probe.
• Do not use cleaning pads or hard utensils to clean the Precision Cooking Probe
• No user-serviceable parts are located inside of the devices. Do not disassemble.
• Precision Cooking Probe is NOT dishwasher safe.

DISPOSAL:
This kit contains printed circuit boards and a lithium-ion battery which must be disposed of properly through an appropriate e-waste recycling program. DO NOT dispose of these electronics as unsorted municipal waste bound for a landfill. Contact your local authorities to learn about available recycling programs.

Sous Vide Cooking Recommendations

WARNING
Consuming unpasteurized foods can increase your risk of foodbome illness. Sous vide cooking often involves temperatures below FDA recommended safe minimum cooking temperatures, but can still be safe when done for the correct amount of time—as long as the temperature remains above 54°C (130°F). Several factors affect the time required to pasteurize foods, including cooking temperature, initial food temperature, food thickness, and food preparation. Follow all proper instructions related to food preparation, cooking—including time and temperature requirements— and storage during sous vide cooking to prevent foodborne illness caused by harmful bacteria. Discard food if it has been left at temperatures in the FDA Danger Zone (4°C (40°F) to 60°C (140°F)) for more than four hours. Cool foods quickly using an ice bath if not consuming directly after cooking.
Your precision cooking probe is well suited for sous vide cooking. Use the recommendations in the Sous Vide Cooking Guide and adjust the time and temperature to suit your personal preferences. Both texture and appearance are impacted by the cooking temperature and the amount of time the food is held at that temperature.

• Ensure that food is packaged appropriately and that foods are fully submerged.
• Thicker pieces of food and bone-in foods require more time than thinner and boneless pieces.
• These recommendations are based on food pieces that are at 40°F and are placed in a preheated water bath. Food starting at colder or frozen temperatures may require additional cooking time.

Sous Vide Cooking Guide

FOOD TYPE| DONENESS| RECOMMENDED TEMPERATURE (°F)| RECOMMENDED TIME
---|---|---|---
Beef Steaks (1-1.5″ thick)
Tenderloin, top loin, T-bone, ribeye| Medium Rare| 134| 2 – 3 hrs
Medium| 140| 1 – 3 hrs
Well| 158| 45 min -3 hrs
Flank steak, brisket| Medium to Well| 145 – 160| 12 – 48 hrs
Poultry
Chicken breast (1-2″ thick)| Medium| 140| 2 – 3 hrs
Well| 149| 1 – 3 hrs
Chicken legs & thighs| Well| 160| 8 – 12 hrs
Turkey breast (2″ thick)| Medium| 140| 2.5 – 3.5 hrs
Well| 160| 24 hrs
Turkey legs & thighs| Medium| 149| 1 – 3 hrs
Well| 176| 8 – 10 hrs
Pork
Chops (1-2″ thick)| Medium Rare to Medium| 140 – 145| 1.5 – 2.5 hrs
Shoulder| Well| 154 – 160| 8 – 24 hrs
Ribs| Well| 160| 24 hrs
Fish
Fillets or steaks (1-2″ thick)| Medium to Well| 140| 40 – 50 min
Shrimp or scallops| Well| 140| 40 min
Eggs
Large, whole in shell| Firm white, runny yolk, slow| 148| 45 min – 1 hr
Large, whole in shell| Firm white, runny yolk, quick| 167| 13 min
Large, whole in shell| Firm white, firm yolk| 167| 45 min – 1 hr
Vegetables, Legumes & Fruits| | |
Green vegetables| | 185| 15 – 60 min
Root vegetables & potatoes| | 185| 45 min – 4 hr
Fruits| | 185| 30 min – 1.5 hr

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

Before you call for service
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service.

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Not pressing Probe Power button for 3 seconds| Press and hold the Probe Power Button for 3 seconds to turn on.
Cooktop does not enter Precision Cooking Mode| Using wrong cooktop element| Use the left rear induction element for Precision Cooking Mode.
Probe and Range not paired| Verify both devices are turned on and powered.
Cooktop turns off while cooking| Water level dropped too low| Cover the cookware with aluminum foil to slow evaporation or add water periodically to keep probe tip submerged.
Loss of communication between Probe and Range| Ensure that probe is charged.
Temperature unstable| Cooking vessel uncovered| Covering the cooking vessel with aluminum foil will help to keep the temperature of the water bath uniform and stable.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Limited Warranty for the GE Appliances Precision Cooking Accessory
Your use of the GE Appliances Precision Cooking Probe Accessory (“Hardware”), online product registration of the Hardware, or your return of the enclosed Registration Card acknowledges that you have read and agree to the terms of this warranty agreement.
GE Appliances’ warranty obligations for this Hardware are limited to the terms set forth herein.
GE Appliances warrants that this Hardware shall be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase (“Warranty Period”). If a Hardware defect arises and a valid claim is received within the Warranty Period, your sole and exclusive remedy will be for GE Appliances, in its sole discretion and to the extent permitted by law, to (1) repair the Hardware defect at no charge, using new parts or refurbished parts that are equivalent to new in performance and reliability, (2) exchange the Hardware with Hardware that is new or refurbished that is equivalent to new in performance and reliability and is at least functionally equivalent to the original Hardware, or (3) refund the purchase price of the Hardware. Any repaired or replacement Hardware will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or thirty (30) days, whichever is longer. In order to receive the remedy set forth above, you must contact GE Appliances during the Warranty Period at 800-220-6899 and provide the model number, serial number, and date of purchase of the Hardware. Upon GE Appliances’ determination that the Hardware should be returned to GE Appliances, return the Hardware and include with each returned Hardware (i) a copy of your original purchase invoice or receipt to verify your warranty; (ii) your name, address, and telephone number; and (iii) the Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number. You are responsible for properly packaging and shipping the Hardware to GE Appliances at your cost and risk.
Please note that the above warranty obligations of GE Appliances do not include any in-home installation or service.
Important: Do not open the Hardware. Opening the Hardware may cause damage that is not covered by this warranty. Only GE Appliances or a GE Appliances authorized service provider should perform service on this Hardware.
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THIS WARRANTY AND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, REMEDIES AND CONDITIONS, WHETHER ORAL, WRITTEN, STATUTORY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, GE APPLIANCES SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL STATUTORY OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND WARRANTIES AGAINST HIDDEN OR LATENT DEFECTS. IF GE APPLIANCES CANNOT LAWFULLY DISCLAIM STATUTORY OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES THEN TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ALL SUCH WARRANTIES SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY AND TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT SERVICE AS DETERMINED BY GE Appliances. No oral or written information or advice given by GE Appliances or a GE Appliances authorized representative shall modify or extend this warranty. If any term is held to be illegal or unenforceable, the legality or enforceability of the remaining terms shall not be affected or impaired.
EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES —This warranty applies only to the Hardware manufactured by or for GE Appliances that can be identified by the “GE” trademark, trade name, or logo affixed to it. This warranty does not apply to any non-GE Appliances Hardware or any software, even if packaged or sold with the GE Appliances Hardware. Software distributed by GE Appliances with or without the GE brand name (including, but not limited to system software) is not covered under this warranty. Refer to the End User Licensing Agreement accompanying the software for details of your rights with respect to its use.
GE Appliances does not warrant that the operation of the Hardware will be uninterrupted or error-free. GE Appliances is not responsible for damage arising from failure to follow instructions relating to the Hardware’s use.
This warranty does not apply: (a) to consumable parts, such as batteries, or protective coatings designed to diminish over time unless failure has occurred due to a defect in materials or workmanship; (b) to cosmetic damage; (c) to damage caused by use with non-GE Appliances products; (d) to damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse, liquid contact, fire, earthquake or other external causes; (e) to damage caused by operating the Hardware outside the permitted or intended uses described by GE Appliances; (f) to damage caused by service (including upgrades and expansions) not performed by GE Appliances, a GE Appliances authorized service provider, or an authorized representative of GE Appliances; (g) to a Hardware or a part that has been modified to alter functionality or capability without the written permission of GE Appliances; (h) to defects caused by normal wear and tear or otherwise due to the normal aging of the Hardware; (i) if any GE Appliances serial number has been removed or defaced; or (j} to damage caused by or via the network on which the Hardware is used including, but not limited to, any online intrusion or attack.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS WARRANTY AND TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, GE APPLIANCES IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONDITION, OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF USE; LOSS OF REVENUE OR ACTUAL OR ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR SAVINGS; LOSS OF, DAMAGE TO, COMPROMISE OR CORRUPTION OF DATA; OR ANY INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGE HOWSOEVER CAUSED INCLUDING THE REPLACEMENT OF EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTY AND ANY COSTS OF RECOVERING, PROGRAMMING OR REPRODUCING ANY PROGRAM OR DATA STORED IN OR USED WITH THE GE PRODUCT. THE FOREGOING LIMITATION SHALL NOT APPLY TO DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS, OR ANY STATUTORY LIABILITY  FOR INTENTIONAL AND GROSS NEGLIGENT ACTS AND/OR OMISSION.
Warrantor in USA: GE Appliances, A Haier Company
Warrantor in Canada: Mabe Canada Inc.
Staple your receipt here. Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty.

References

• FoodSafety.gov

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