Instruction Manual

Digital Cooking Thermometer

model 00277

CONTENTS

Unpacking Instructions ........... 2

Package Contents .................. 2

Product Registration ............... 2

Features & Benefits................. 3

Setup .................................... 4

Install or Replace Batteries...... 4

Temperature Units .................. 4

Food Preparation................... 5

Using the Thermometer........... 5

Troubleshooting ..................... 7

Care & Maintenance.............. 7

Specifications......................... 8

Customer Support .................. 9

Warranty............................... 9

Questions?

Contact Customer Support at

(877) 221-1252 or visit www.

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Unpacking Instructions

Remove the protective film that is applied to the LCD screen prior to using this product. Locate the tab and peel off to remove.

Package Contents

1. Thermometer display

2. Temperature probe & cord

3. Instruction manual

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Note: This product is not intended for use in cooking environments that exceed

450ºF, as the probe may melt or catch fire, creating a hazard to the user.

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Features & Benefits

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FRONT

1. Meat Type Setup Indicator

Select Beef, Veal, Chicken, Pork, Poultry,

Lamb, Fish, Custom or Boil.

2. Meat Doneness Setup Indicator

Select Rare, Medium or Well done; temperatures based on USDA recommended guidelines.

3. Target Temperature Setup

Indicator

Select target temperature from

14 º F to 450 º F (-10°C to 232°C)

4. Check Probe Indicator

Indicates probe error, shown with diagnostic code (see page 7).

5. Power ON/OFF Button

6. SELECT button for setup preferences.

7. Rotary Dial for setup preferences.

8. Meat Type Selection

9. Meat Doneness Selection

10. Target Temperature

11. Alarm ON Indicator

An audible alert will sound when target temperature is reached.

12. Current Temperature

Arrow icon indicates the direction the temperature is trending and rate of temperature change.

13. ALARM Button

Enables and mutes audio alert.

SIDE

14. Probe Plug-in

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SETUP

Install or Replace Batteries

AcuRite recommends high quality alkaline batteries for the best product performance. Heavy duty or rechargeable batteries are not recommended.

1. Slide off the battery compartment cover.

2. Insert 2 x AAA batteries into the battery compartment, as shown.

Follow the polarity (+/-) diagram in the battery compartment.

3. Replace the battery cover.

Select Degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius

To select between degrees Fahrenheit (ºF) or Celsius (ºC) temperature units, press the “ºF/ºC” button located on the back of the thermometer.

PLEASE DISPOSE OF OLD OR DEFECTIVE BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE

WAY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

BATTERY SAFETY: Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation. Remove batteries from equipment which is not to be used for an extended period of time. Follow the polarity (+/-) diagram in the battery compartment. Promptly remove dead batteries from the device. Dispose of used batteries properly. Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used. DO NOT incinerate used batteries. DO NOT dispose of batteries in fre, as batteries may explode or leak. DO NOT mix old and new batteries or types of batteries (alkaline/standard). DO NOT use rechargeable batteries. DO NOT recharge non-rechargeable batteries. DO NOT short-circuit the supply terminals.

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OPERATION

Food Preparation

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. The USDA recommends certain guidelines be met when preparing meat and seafood. Please adhere to the recommended cooking temperatures.

USDA Recommended Guidelines

Product

Minimum Internal Temperature

& Rest Time

Beef, Pork, Veal & Lamb

Steaks, chops, roasts

Ground meats

All Poultry

Fish & Shellfsh

145 °F (62.8 °C) and allow to rest for at least 3 minutes

160 °F (71.1 °C)

165 °F (73.9 °C)

145 °F (62.8 °C)

For more information on food preparation safety, visit:

http://www.fsis.usda.gov

Using the Thermometer

1. Before operating, plug the temperature probe into the thermometer display.

2. When batteries are installed, partial LCD display information will appear.

3. Press the “ ” button to turn the thermometer display ON. Full LCD display information can then be viewed.

4. Press the “ ” button to enable or disable the audio alert. With the function enabled, you will hear a beep each time a selection is made during setup and when target cooking temperatures are reached.

5. Magnet-mountable design allows you to stick the thermometer on the oven door or fridge.

Meat Type Setup

1.

When first powered on, the Meat Type will flash on the display.

2. To adjust the meat type, turn the rotary dial clockwise to move forward through the selections and counterclockwise to move backward through the selections.

The preference set order is as follows: BEEF, VEAL, CHICKEN, PORK,

POULTRY, LAMB, FISH, CUSTOM, BOIL

3.

To save your selection, press and release the “SELECT” button when the desired meat type is displayed.

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Warning Messages

When display reads “LO BAT”, replace batteries.

Check Probe

“CHECK PROBE” indicates a probe error and is shown with a diagnostic code:

Diagnostic

Code

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Problem Solution

Probe cord is not connected to the thermometer.

Probe cord is not functioning properly. Cord may have been damaged or exposed to extreme heat.

Verify cord connection is secure or reconnect cord.

Check the wire and connection for damage or excessive heat.

Replace cord.

Troubleshooting

Problem

Inaccurate temperature

Check Probe

Display screen not working

Possible Solution

• Use standard alkaline batteries. Do not use heavy duty or rechargeable batteries.

• Review Warning Messages (page 7)

• Check that the batteries are installed correctly. Batteries may need to be replaced.

If your AcuRite product does not operate properly after trying the troubleshooting steps, visit www.AcuRite.com or call

(877) 221-1252 for assistance.

Care & Maintenance

Store in a dry location at room temperature. Clean thermometer with a soft, damp cloth. Temperature probe should be wiped clean with warm water immediately after direct contact with foods.

DO NOT place display unit on or near hot surfaces. DO NOT heat beyond thermometer’s temperature capacity. DO NOT use in oven. DO NOT wash in dishwasher. DO NOT immerse in water or use caustic cleaners or abrasives.

DO NOT allow any part of the temperature probe or probe wire to come into direct contact with flames or flare-ups. DO NOT bend or crimp the temperature probe cord. DO NOT lift or move the thermometer by the temperature probe wire connection.

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Specifications

TEMPERATURE RANGE

POWER

14 º F to 450 º F; 10 º C to 232 º C

Probe cord heat resistant up to 700ºF (371ºC)

2 x AAA alkaline batteries

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Customer Support

AcuRite customer support is committed to providing you with best-inclass service. For assistance , please have the model number of this product available and contact us in any of the following ways:

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(877) 221-1252 [email protected]

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Limited One Year Warranty

At AcuRite, we proudly uphold our commitment to quality technology. Chaney Instrument Co. warrants that all products it manufactures to be of good material and workmanship, and to be free of defects when properly installed and operated for a period of one year from the date of purchase.

We recommend that you visit us at www.AcuRite.com for the fastest way to register your product. However, product registration does not eliminate the need to retain your original proof of purchase in order to obtain warranty benefits.

Chaney Instrument Co. warrants that all products it manufactures to be of good material and workmanship, and to be free of defects when properly installed and operated for a period of one year from the date of purchase. Remedy for breach of this warranty is limited to repair or replacement of the defective item(s). Any product which, under normal use and service, is proven to breach the warranty contained herein within ONE

YEAR from date of sale will, upon examination by Chaney, and at its sole option, be repaired or replaced by Chaney.

Transportation costs and charges for returned goods shall be paid for by the purchaser. Chaney hereby disclaims all responsibility for such transportation costs and charges. This warranty will not be breached, and Chaney will give no credit for products it manufactures which have received normal wear and tear, been damaged (including by acts of nature), tampered, abused, improperly installed, damaged in shipping, or repaired or altered by others than authorized representatives of Chaney.

The above-described warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, and all other warranties are hereby expressly disclaimed, including without limitation the implied warranty of merchantability and the implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose. Chaney expressly disclaims all liability for special, consequential or incidental damages, whether arising in tort or by contract from any breach of this warranty. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. Chaney further disclaims all liability from personal injury relating to its products to the extent permitted by law. By acceptance of any of Chaney’s products, the purchaser assumes all liability for the consequences arising from their use or misuse. No person, firm or corporation is authorized to assume for Chaney any other liability in connection with the sale of its products. Furthermore, no person, firm or corporation is authorized to modify or waive the terms of this paragraph, and the preceding paragraph, unless done in writing and signed by a duly authorized agent of Chaney. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

For in-warranty claims: Chaney Instrument Co.

965 Wells St., Lake Geneva, WI 53147

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