Is the meat end of the probe an instant-read thermometer?
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.
482631
Yes , Sort of. It is a little slower than most "instant read" thermometers, but fast enough to do the job at home. A little less convenient also, two pieces cable etc.
1512117
Sort of, but it is still not that easy to read. My recommendation to you would be not to buy it. Mine only works intermittently and it shows temps ranging from way too high to way too low. For some reason at times it totally shuts down when inserted into the meat. To make a long story short it worked as it was supposed to for only about a week. I finally broke down and purchased a Therma Pen instant read thermometer for $96 (I haven't received it yet). I can only hope I have a better experience with the Therma Pen. So far I haven't had a good experience with any thermometer I have ever purchased and I have no idea why that should be! Sort of, but it is still not that easy to read. My recommendation to you would be not to buy it. Mine only works intermittently and it shows temps ranging from way too high to way too low. For some reason at times it totally shuts down when inserted into the meat. To make a long story short it worked as it was supposed to for only about a week. I finally broke down and purchased a Therma Pen instant read thermometer for $96 (I haven't received it yet). I can only hope I have a better experience with the Therma Pen. So far I haven't had a good experience with any thermometer I have ever... » Read More Sort of, but it is still not that easy to read. My recommendation to you would be not to buy it. Mine only works intermittently and it shows temps ranging from way too high to way too low. For some reason at times it totally shuts down when inserted into the meat. To make a long story short it worked as it was supposed to for only about a week. I finally broke down and purchased a Therma Pen instant read thermometer for $96 (I haven't received it yet). I can only hope I have a better experience with the Therma Pen. So far I haven't had a good experience with any thermometer I have ever purchased and I have no idea why that should be! « Show Less
770929
Instant reads only. You don't want to leave it in the oven or bbq while cooking. It is a great thermometer.
1085073
Not exactly. You need to set up the software, connect the bluetooth, then the probe reacts more slowly than an "instant" read thermometer.
1636043
Certainly. It will read the surrounding temperature -- in air, in water, in bread or wherever else. Just embed the temperature sensor (it's not really a "probe") deep inside the bread. The one I have is quite accurate. It reads 212 degrees F in boiling distilled water at about a sea level elevation.
1326894
The dual answer is yes. The device has both a clip on sensor for oven temp as well as an internal probe for reading food temp. Both temps are simultaneously displayed. The accuracy seems spot on.
1123648
Yes, kind of - You would need to open the oven and point it at something inside. It will tell you the surface temperature quickly with pretty good accuracy. It you want to measure the oven air temperature, it's better to use a meat thermometer with the remote probe located inside the oven where the food would be placed.
1418747
Yes, whatever the room temp is will register. Inserting the probe into the food immediately registers the food temp.
1990874
To measure the temperature of the cooker: No. It regulates itself but you can if you're curious. For the meat: I would highly recommend using a high quality digital thermometer to determine the final temps of your meat. I use a Thermapen by Thermoworks and I always know where the meat is at and when it will be done.
1518837
Yes, it does. So you want to insert it into the middle of the meat to check the internal temp.
877234
Only if you slice open the meat so that the infrared thermometer has a clear shot at the target. It will not, however, measure any temperature below the surface of the meat. For meat, I use a thermocouple with a rigid, pointed type K temperature probe.
1859870
I wish I could be more help but I have not ever used the thermometer that way. I've only used it to test temperature when meat is taken out of the oven. For that purpose it works great.
556280
It does seem to measure with the tip as well. The "original measurement in 8 seconds" is not "stare at a blank screen for 8 seconds". You'll see the temperature going up every 1/2 second-ish for about 8 seconds until the core probe is reading the correct temperature. I can put just a little bit of the tip in and wait the required time and it will read the same temperature as if I submerged the entirety of the probe. Hope that helps!
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FEATURES: A Instant readout of inner temperature of food B Temperature alert with 1 min beep time C Automatic high/low memory D Stainless steel probe and silicon cable E Magnetic bracket with probe holder (velcro provided) Magnet holds readout to stove F Includes 1 AAA battery DIRECTIONS: a) Set oven to desired temperature b) Clean and insert the stainless steel probe into the meat c) Place meat in oven d) Follow steps 1 thru 4 below to set up the temperature alert e) You can change the reading format(scale) to either C or F with a sliding switch f) Rotate the unit up or down to adjust the readout angle so you can read easily g) Use 1 AAA battery WARNINGS: 1) Do not expose probe and cable to temperature above 392F or 200C 2) Do not us thermometer in a microwave oven (metal) 3) The probe and cable can be in oven but the readout unit and bracket must remain outside oven 4) Remove probe with caution, the metal will be hot I have had mine for three years. I like it enough to give one as a gift.
1986836
Be careful that the cord from the probe does not touch the rack. That will give you a false high reading--high enough to take the thermometer out of its range--and cause the probe to fail prematurely.
1702203
I would not try to use the meat probe. The wire from the Monitor to the probe would get tangled while the rotisserie is spinning. You could use the temp probe to monitor the BBQ temp as long as it was fixed to grate.