I noticed almost none of the other thermometers can handle reading sauce temperatures, or can be ruined when washing, is this like the rest?
357944
I've used it find for sauces. The probe area is steel so cleans fine, and I blieve it attaches with a silicone connector to a steel cable. No reason I can think of that it couldn't be washed or used with sauces.
357945
I've washed mine with a dishcloth rinsed inder running water. Haven't submerged and don't recommend that. I use this for sauces, just don't let it sit on bottom of pan as -- I thnk -- the temp is measured about 1/2-1/4 " from tip.
357946
The Chef Alarm works great with sauces, just as long as you keep the tip off the bottom of the cooking vessel (it should be suspended in the middle of the mass). Also, you shouldn't be putting electronics in the dish washer (including the probe). ;)
1232649
Yes. I also recommend that you purchase an instant read thermometer also. The reason why is that with cooking a turkey your thermometer could be off a 1/4 of an inch and get a complete different reading. One other tip...don't submerge your prob in water to clean, it will ruin.
1892655
I have never used a thermometer. The setting dial gives you the temp range for certain foods and you just turn it to the food you are drying and let go. I have had no problems with this dehydrator. I really like it very much and just use a wall timer so I can go off and leave it. The fan in the back blowing evenly across all 5 trays is the best feature. The one with the fan on top dries the top trays before it gets to the bottom ones so you have to rotate the trays. Not true for Excalibur.
1693265
No - the directions say to "Never leave thermometer in food on barbecue." and "Do not expose thermometer to temperatures outside of operational temperature range". The operating temps are listed 122F to 212F. It's designed to give readout in &lt;15 sec.
409657
No, the thermometer can not be left in the oven. It is for instant reading only.
1896938
Actually, the thermometer was a bit of a problem. It only seems to work sporadically, and sometimes not at all. It goes a couple of inches or so into the kettle. Personally, I don't really care all that much about the thermometer anyway. When you're mashing, there can be hot and cold spots, and a thermometer that only stays in one part of the mash tun doesn't really give a very accurate picture of the overall mash temp. If I were you, I'd plan on using a regular floating thermometer, or a digital thermometer (even better) to monitor the mash temp.
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.
249377
My #1 Best Meat Thermometer gives me a reading in less than 10 seconds. I've only used it on chicken @ 165 degrees. It might take longer on higher temps.
513767
Yes, they do go bad. In my case, the needle apparently broke and simply hung in the down position, never moving with temperature change. Replacing it was easy, using instructions in replacement thermometer box. You can also use an oven thermometer to compare with the grill thermometer to get a sense of the temperature reading's accuracy, but then you may have to decide which reading is correct, if either.
196832
I have never used my thermometer for deep frying because I do not deep fry food, but if I did I would have full confidence in the performance of it. The instructions that came with it give no caution warnings as to using it for deep frying, so I would guess that it is safe to use for deep frying. I can not see any way that it could get damaged by using it for your intended purpose.
1909252
The maximum temperature it was capable of reading was 286 degrees Fahrenheit in hot peanut oil for deep frying before the digits started going backward. I tried it more than once when it was brand new. I needed something capable of reading 350 degrees or more so I had to use an analog candy/deep fry thermometer instead.
524066
Well i have bought several never had a problem, but i would try using a hot wash rag over the strip and make sure it's not too hot to were you can not read it.
389085
I use this thermometer in my smoker so the temp doesn't get over 300F. It does get discolored, but it washes easily with soap and water. If washed after each use, I have found it to look and function just fine.
2046346
Yes. The lower part of the thermometer must sit in the "liquid". The biggest problem is that the black numbers showing the temperature came off very quickly. Must have gone into the jam!!! Also I found that the temperature was not exact enough in the area where I needed it to be exact. I returned my thermometer and now use the freezer plate and thumb method.
562858
You shouldn't have to "mash" anything, except potatoes ;) You press the button and insert the probe (at least that's how I do it) and the read-out will provide the temperature. You should not have to hold the button down. I've been incredibly satisfied with this item.
970804
This therometer should not be left in the oven! It's designed as instant read, not continuous. It will melt.
947412
I've looked at the instructions thoroughly and there is no mention of reading in Celsius at all. When I put the thermometer in, a C quickly appears and disappears but I have played with it to see if I can somehow get it to read in Celsius, but have not been able to do so.