Reviewers say it reads the temp quickly. How long must you leave it in the food for the reading to stabilize?
1760684
The first one I ordered was wildly inaccurate. The 2nd one was no better. I would avoid this product.
104786
it stays on warm setting until you turn it off manually. it is not a very hot setting, just the temp that you would want your food for immediate eating.
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.
1241504
Just use an instant read meat or candy thermometer. I have an instant read meat thermometer, and it really takes less than a second to use it. The right temperature just makes a better cup of coffee. If you are in a rush in the morning, you can skip it, but the coffee won't taste as perfect, but still better than any other method.
152020
Yes no problem, however it starts at 125 degs, so it won,t read until it reaches that temp. Of course most foods if not all don,t get cooked before at least 350 degs so no problem.
1701740
It's an instant read thermometer that works for anything as long as you don't put it in and leave it. This one takes about 4 - 6 seconds for a fairly accurate reading. The readout housing is plastic so don't leave it in the pan or in the oven. Take your reading and remove it.
824251
I takes about 20 seconds to get to the full temperature reading. Not instant read.
1919080
The reading is instant which gives you the ability to read temps in various locations of the food. I'm not familiar with Thermapen...sorry!
1455768
In my experience it is done taking the reading in around 20 - 30 seconds but I didn't have a good experience as my readings were all wrong. I know this because every plant I put it in even the crusty dirt plants got the same "wet" reading. I returned mine and am using the finger method which is 100% more accurate and free! You aren't supposed to leave it in the plant.
249379
Far too long when the fire is hot, IMHO. If you want fast readings, check out the ThermoWorks ThermaPen, which gives highly accurate readings in 3 seconds. Expensive, but worth the cost if you cook a lot, indoors or out. http://amzn.to/1u9F0W5
1658837
Yes, although it is designed to take a reading and hold that temp. Not like a candy thermo where you are reading it continually. This unit will read a wall, door, window glass, tire, wheel bearing, etc. It is really designed to read hard to reach or touch, etc. situations. This does not prevent it from doing a great job in the kitchen or anywhere else. Accuracy is +/- 2% in most applications.
1172613
It is very quick. Guesstimating somewhere in the range 30 to 45 seconds. I've never timed it, but I watch the digital read-out and it moves out. Ok, just clicked it on...its on my desk. I had it set for 464 Celsius...about 30 seconds just counting off. Like I said, fast.
451965
Yes, it it safe to treat electronics in a device like this. The components in most electronics will withstand temps higher than 130F. Most commercial electronics have a rated max around 70C (~159F) . I'd say it takes 60-120 minutes, depending on what you put in the device. You get a basic thermometer to track the temp. Put the batteries in the "outside" thermometer on first, then put the batteries in the one with the LCD display. Bury the outside therm as deep as you can among the items in the enclosure. You should see temps on both sides of the display. I got it to treat luggage after trips and thrift store finds. It holds quite a bit, and folds to a small size for storage.
1287258
Hello there, it usually takes around 8-10hrs at 30-35C here in EU, which is never the case here. So a Rice cooker(In Keep Warm function) or yogurt maker is required to keep the constant warm function for the duration(Mostly Overnight). The consistency tends to be on liquid side but more viscous/pouring in nature. Keeping it for more than 10 hrs in hot area will make it sour and if your temp is too low, it will take on an unpleasant flavor often associated with spoilt milk.
1693264
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 <15 sec.
1446111
Just put it on a shelf or hang under one and give it a little time to stabilize at the temperature oft he box. It doesn't read instantly.
554545
I put mine in the freezer overnight and it gave a good reading. Then I left it out on the cupboard to check it for accuracy and it came up to the furnace's room temperature to the exact degree. So then I put it in the 'frig. That seemed to take a little longer - a day or so. I'm very happy!