Do you use it only to get a quick read? or keep it on the BBQ for continuous use?
1531288
I keep it on the grill surface continuously - it is not an instant read unit.
1531289
It's definitely NOT an instant read thermometer. I get the coals goin and wait for them to burn down a bit. Then I place the thermometer over the coals, check the temps, and move it to a cool spot on the grill so its easy to slide near the food if I get concerned
1531290
I leave it on there all the time. To get a reading at the grill surface, because there is some temp differences from the good temp to grill temp.
1531291
I keep it on grill for continuous use in determining the correct temps. when I'm smoking meats.
1531292
The thermometer should be kept on the grill in the same area as the food that is cooking. It will not take a quick read, as it is not an instant thermometer.
2198717
I didn't get one with mine, I just looked at picture to make sure I had it in right. Then you just press the middle button and it will start, when it get through it will give you a reading and turn off by itself, it also stores your reading. I really like mine,
707552
I think the consensus is no. I think the temperature gets up to high. I would go with an instant read one.
152170
No, You need to press the button in order to get a reading...It does not monitor constantly...
1637984
Yes it only takes a few seconds to get the reading. As a chef I use it for that all the time.
770926
i've only used it for instant reads but it shows increasing rises in temp. i wouldn't leave it in for any length of time. hopes this helps.
896851
I always leave it on charge overnight. Sometimes a little longer, and it seems to be ok. It is a very powerful light, but the instructions say to only turn it on for 30 seconds at a time, I guess it's because the drain is high, and it gets hot. So, for a quick look around, it's great. But not for continuous use.
1498019
Well, it is a good tool - when it works. Mine worked great for 2 smokings, but the barbeque probe just went bad on the third session. I would upgrade to the good probes. It's quite convenient (when it works) having a remote temperature reading to carry around anywhere while the smoker works away!
707550
I wouldn't recommend it, the temperature is rated up to 400 degrees or so. Unless you're good at bbqing and are using it for low and slow applications where you know the temp won't really get above 300, it's not a good idea. I'd recommend just sticking with an instant read thermometer. You can get a decent one for the same price or splurge and get a thermapen.
1099815
I mostly use it that way, but added real beans to hold the weight of my device. The other way I use it is to hold the device when I'm busy with something else and listen to books on tape.
437295
This thermometer is quick - just meant to check for doneness. If you want to leave it while it is cooking, you need the one with the probe.
2051010
I use it every night to read by. Because it had 3 settings, it works. I really like mine and would recommend it.
121943
I use it for short duration reading. When I read for longer times, I turn on the overhead light and use the lamp to enhance the lighting next to the bed where it is a little shadowy. (My primary use of the lamp is so I can see where I am going when I get up during the night.) In short, you can use it to read, but I prefer more light for reading.
535419
I wouldn't use it for reading unless there really wasn't any other lighting available, camping perhaps. But only in a limited capacity.
451412
The back light stays on for only a few seconds. There is setting in the menu to control it a bit. The reading stays on for a long enough time until battery saving shuts the unit down. I have never had a problem with these issues. I does have a continuous measuring mode.
770927
The thermometer will give an instant read and will continue to read if the temperature is changing.There is a hold button so you can always see what the last reading was. It does have an auto off after 10 min.As answered in all the others "IT CANNOT BE LEFT IN THE OVEN" However if you are warming a liquid you can leave the probe in as long as you like
2035534
I never used it that way, but I suppose it could be an instant-read thermometer since it's meant to be inserted into the meat to get internal temp. FWIW, I never use this thermometer anymore and wish I had sent it back. Neither the meat end, nor the oven end are accurate in my Chargriller Akorn. I calibrated the temps using 3 other thermometers I have and this one was off way too far to be used.