can I measure cooking oil temp in the skillet wirh this
302938
I have not measured the temperature of cooking oil. But I did use a meat thermometer and compared the temperature readings between the two. They were within a couple degrees of each other.
302939
Assuming the oil is translucent, you would end up measuring the temperature of the side of the pan rather than the oil itself.
302940
Yes, just run the laser beam over the hot oil a few times to get the correct reading.
302941
I sent mine back shortly after receiving it because it was very inaccurate. However, with my other Infrared Temp guns I have measured cooking oil temperature.
302942
It should be pretty accurate with a shallow amount of oil. If the amount of oil is deep enough for a standard thermometer, use it to compare against the laser measurement.
1783352
Be sure to follo9w directions. Heat the pan before putting in the oil. We have to watch how hot we set the temperature gage. When it starts to stick, put the lid on and lower the temperature.
277048
I have this heating pad attached to the oil pan on my car and it does help warm the oil for those cold starts when it's below 0 here in Minnesota.I don't have any way to measure the temp but something is better than nothing.You do not want to plug it in by itself because it will burn up. The heating element turns glowing hot if not attached to something.
1232648
YES, You can measure the temp of anything you put in your oven or bbq. it will give you two vebal and audible warnings, one when it is almost done (when it reaches 5 degrees to desired internal temp), and second (when it has reached desired internal temp).
2099078
I've only used this to monitor the temperature of cooking oil when deep frying. As far as I know, there in no battery. The sensor in located at the first 2" at the tip of the thermometer. I have not used it for checking internal temperatures of solid food. It will certainly give you a reading for the hot oil in your fryer as long as the tip can be immersed in at least 2" of oil vertically or horizontally. This unit is very durable.
256857
The longer you leave this fryer plugged in, the hotter the oil will get but then it levels off. You could use a cooking thermometer to check the temp if you really wanted to know. I think it's really simple use... The longer you leave your food in the fryer the more brown it will get. What I like most about this fryer is that, if you are frying anything that is breaded, like fried oysters... the breading stays in tack... unlike the fryers with baskets... the oysters get stuck on the basket and all the breading comes off. Will NEVER use a fryer with a basket to fry anything breaded. I've never tried Fried Chicken in this fryer, but I have a feeling it would work great. The longer you leave this fryer plugged in, the hotter the oil will get but then it levels off. You could use a cooking thermometer to check the temp if you really wanted to know. I think it's really simple use... The longer you leave your food in the fryer the more brown it will get. What I like most about this fryer is that, if you are frying anything that is breaded, like fried oysters... the breading stays in tack... unlike the fryers with baskets... the oysters get stuck on the basket and all the breading comes off. Will NEVER use a fryer with a basket to fry anything breaded. I've... » Read More The longer you leave this fryer plugged in, the hotter the oil will get but then it levels off. You could use a cooking thermometer to check the temp if you really wanted to know. I think it's really simple use... The longer you leave your food in the fryer the more brown it will get. What I like most about this fryer is that, if you are frying anything that is breaded, like fried oysters... the breading stays in tack... unlike the fryers with baskets... the oysters get stuck on the basket and all the breading comes off. Will NEVER use a fryer with a basket to fry anything breaded. I've never tried Fried Chicken in this fryer, but I have a feeling it would work great. « Show Less
454444
I have not used a thermometer, but i have used this for deep frying. i bought it exclusively for deep frying outdoors (extension cord not included).works well, i would estimate it gets up to 350 comfortably.
2177609
It does NOT maintain oil heat well. When you add food to cook, it will lower quickly. The temp counter shows high temp but is actually lower. Adjust it slightly and it will then show correct temp again. It goes to 375F.
1611970
No, it doesn't have a temp gauge that says how hot it is while cooking but it does have a settings gauge so you can set it for a specific temp (like an oven gauge)
1932659
to check grill's temp yes, for food no. It measures the temp surface only not the inside part
1155536
I do not know. Bought it about a year ago. There is no indication on the skillet itself. Purchased at Kohls.
2244946
I would not use this for deep frying. It is really for the meat temperature so I doubt it goes up to like 400 degrees that you would want to deep frying. You should have an oil thermometer and this for deep frying. The oil thermometer would attach to the side of what ever you have your oil in like a turkey fryer or stock pot because it will get really hot and you wouldn't want to handle it but will still want to keep your oil at the proper temp. This would be good for checking the meat temperature during the cooking process by lifting your meat out of the oil and checking the internal temp. I would not use this for deep frying. It is really for the meat temperature so I doubt it goes up to like 400 degrees that you would want to deep frying. You should have an oil thermometer and this for deep frying. The oil thermometer would attach to the side of what ever you have your oil in like a turkey fryer or stock pot because it will get really hot and you wouldn't want to handle it but will still want to keep your oil at the proper temp. This would be good for checking the meat temperature during the cooking process by lifting your meat out of the oil and checking the internal temp.
673062
I can't really say without putting it on a meter, but I really like it. It cooks fast, once it reaches temp. Cleans up easy too, and changing the oil is not as hard as it use to be with my old one.
2244947
I would not use this for deep frying. It is really for the meat temperature so I doubt it goes up to like 400 degrees that you would want to deep frying. You should have an oil thermometer and this for deep frying. The oil thermometer would attach to the side of what ever you have your oil in like a turkey fryer or stock pot because it will get really hot and you wouldn't want to handle it but will still want to keep your oil at the proper temp. This would be good for checking the meat temperature during the cooking process by lifting your meat out of the oil and checking the internal temp.
223350
I'm not sure how well it would work. I've had trouble with this one getting too hot in the cable linking the probe to the monitor. That can destroy the connection. I don't know if the oil in your deep fryer would be at a higher or lower temperature than inside a grill. If it's lower, it may work just fine. If it's higher (I grill at about 350 degrees F) it would probably not work.
1463247
Yes, it works fine. Double checked the readings with a regular deep fry thermometer.
1481333
Of course, depending on what you are frying in any pan or any fryer you musr must monitor and adjust the temperature. Always be sure to heat this fryer with the lid OPEN. We think this is a Great Fryer!