Can i set a custom temperate range or do i have to use the defaults for beef, pork, etc?
1954166
Yes, you can set a custom range that will let the termometer alert you when you'r out of range. Don't lose the instruction page or you'll have to find a You Tube video on how to do it. It's not very intuitive.
1954167
You set the temperature high and low limits for the food and the BBQ temp. There are no defaults loaded on the device. It is a really great feature. Instead of it telling you what temp to cook say, a beef roast, you tell it when to alert you. I have used mine so much lately and I really can't figure out why it has any reviews less than five stars.
1954168
You can definitely set your temps/alerts to "custom" settings, but be warned, you are looking at an addition $15 expense every three months or so to replace the P.O.S. probes...
1954169
You can set the alarm to any temperature you want..... I usually set the smoker temp at 240F if it goes over it will beep. As far at the food prob you can set that at any temp you want also. I really like this unit and its worked well for about 2 yrs
1954170
No you can set any temp you want either by 1 degree or hold the button down to fast forward it to the desired temp. If you miss the temp you have to go all the way around again.
1562635
Since different foods need a different temperature I would choose the variable. That is what I have. The FD60
628750
Yes. The user's manual says up to 180C (356F). Sort of a slow cooking. Works for me. I have found the online manual: http://www.wmf.com/fileadmin/user_upload/wmf-de/Service/Bedienungsanleitungen/PDF/aktuelle_BAL_Vitalis.pdf
213223
No. The 'programmable' part only lets you set the amount of time you want it to cook on high or low.
690428
Company called "Gourmet Settings" or GS. http://www.gourmetsettings.com/cgi-bin/gs.pl
628875
You can set the temperature at any point. I wouldn't buy this product it quit working for me 2 days after the warranty ran out.
286906
My answer may not completely help you since I use a separate PID temperature controller to control the temperature of this warmer. I believe you could get the warmer down to a very low setting with its own built in thermostat but I don't have mine hooked up right now or I would test it for you. To answer your other concerns, NO, you must have water in the warmer to at least the minimum water level mark. It is designed to be used with a SS full size pan inserted into which the food is then placed. I am sure it will melt chocolate just fine. I use it strictly for cooking homemade sausages which I usually cook at 160 F but this warmer will get up to about 190 F at its highest setting. My answer may not completely help you since I use a separate PID temperature controller to control the temperature of this warmer. I believe you could get the warmer down to a very low setting with its own built in thermostat but I don't have mine hooked up right now or I would test it for you. To answer your other concerns, NO, you must have water in the warmer to at least the minimum water level mark. It is designed to be used with a SS full size pan inserted into which the food is then placed. I am sure it will melt chocolate just fine. I use it strictly for cooking homemade sausages... » Read More My answer may not completely help you since I use a separate PID temperature controller to control the temperature of this warmer. I believe you could get the warmer down to a very low setting with its own built in thermostat but I don't have mine hooked up right now or I would test it for you. To answer your other concerns, NO, you must have water in the warmer to at least the minimum water level mark. It is designed to be used with a SS full size pan inserted into which the food is then placed. I am sure it will melt chocolate just fine. I use it strictly for cooking homemade sausages which I usually cook at 160 F but this warmer will get up to about 190 F at its highest setting. « Show Less
2007679
Yes you can. You simply input all your settings for your cook, ie:cook temps, food done temps, hold, timers etc via the controller versus a handheld device
137994
I don't see why you couldn't but do not buy this item. This is a complete waste of money. There is no adjustment at all on it for varying thicknesses of meat and just shreds up and tears the meat and ruins it. Don't waste your money!!!!!!!!!!!!
480708
Yes you can. It's 100% logical. You set it, the temp stays until you change it.
465511
Yes you can set different heat levels not a typical thermostat to set it at a specific temperature
635238
Certainly not as a default setting. If I find such a setting I will try to reply.
1070109
Select the operation you want (bake, broil, cookies, etc., not toast), then select desired temperature with up/down arrows, then select the amount of time with the up/down arrows and push convection button. This works for me.
1652552
Although I don't do sausage in casings, I haven't had problems getting/setting/maintaining temps. Don't forget though, that some temp change can be caused by the smoldering wood chips. To smoke cheeses, I usually do 80 degrees or less, most meats I am in the 220 to 250 degree range. Wind, breeze, external temp can add variables. I start by preheating, setting intake/exhaust valves, after that it's pretty much gas adjustment only.
2117105
No, this item does not have "doneness" settings for different types of poultry and meat programmed in. However, it allows you to set a specific temperature (usually specified in a recipe) and the device alarm goes off when that temperature is reached. Nifty!
726856
Yes. You can set high and low temperature limits. The device will send you a text and/or an email when the temperature goes outside the range you specify.
20826
You use the brown rice setting for browning. I don't know of a variable pressure option but I could just not know