ThermoPro TP-04 Digital Meat Thermometer

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Instruction Manual

Key Definition

Keys Definition

1. Temperature Probe Socket: Insert temperature probe into this socket to measure meat temperature.
2. LCD Screen: Displays meat temperature and set temperature while in cook mode. Displays countdown timer when in timer mode.
3. MEM|S/S Button: Press the MEM button while in cook mode to enable the option to adjust quick temperature settings. Press again to save selection. Press the S/S button when in timer mode to begin the count-down timer. Press the S/S button to pause or restart the timer. When the countdown timer hits 0:00 press the S/S button to silence the unit.
4. Up Arrow/HR Button: Press the up arrow to select food types while in quick temperature setting. Press the up arrow to set your desired cooking temperature while in manual temperature setting. Press the HR button to set hours while in timer mode. To clear time, press the HR and MIN buttons at the same time.
5. Down Arrow/ MIN Button: Press the down arrow to select food types while in quick temperature setting. Press the down arrow to set your desired cooking temperature while in the manual temperature setting. Press the MIN button to set minutes while in timer mode. To clear time, press the HR and MIN buttons at the same time.
6. ˚F or ˚C Selector: Move the switch towards ˚F or ˚C, depending on how you would like your temperature displayed.
7. Mode Selector: Move the position of the selector to select cook mode, timer mode or power off the device.
8. Flip-out Counter Top Stand: Allows user to place device on counter for easy viewing.
9. Magnet: Allows user to stick device to a metal surface. For example, a refrigerator.
10. Battery Compartment: Remove battery cover to insert 1 AAA battery.

Note: This unit is designed to remotely monitor cooking progress. Do not remove the probe during cooking. The internal temperature will be displayed on the remote unit outside of the oven.

FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS

• Programmable alert with preset temperatures for specific foods.
• 23-hour, 59-minute countdown timer.
• Stainless steel temperature probe with steel mesh cable.
• Temperature range of probe: 32˚F to 482˚F (0˚C to 250˚C).
• Temperature tolerance of internal food reading: +/-1.8˚F (+/-1.0˚C).
• Temperature readings in ˚F or ˚C.
• Flip-out counter top stand and magnet.
• Uses one AAA battery (included).

BATTERY INSTALLATION/SET UP

• Slide open the battery compartment door at the back of the unit.
• Insert one (1) AAA battery according to the polarity markings.
• Replace the battery compartment door.
• Remove the printed vinyl label from the LCD screen.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

• Using the Cooking Thermometer Clean the stainless temperature probe with hot water and soap and rinse clean. Do not submerge the probe and cable in water. The probe /cable connection is not waterproof.
• Plug the temperature probe into the socket on the right side of the main unit.
• Make sure the probe cable is free of knots. Make sure the sensor plug on the end of the cord is plugged into the base unit. (Note: if the probe is not plugged in properly or is crimped, the display will show LLL.)
• Slide the switch on the back of the base unit to display the temperature in ˚F or ˚C.
• Slide the mode selector switch to the cook position “”. You will see two temperatures on the LCD display. On the left is the actual temperature reading as measured by the temperature probe and on the right is the set temperature. The default reading is 212˚F
• Set your desired cooking temperature by choosing Quick Temperature Setting or Manual Temperature Setting. (see Section Quick Temperature Setting and Manual Temperature Setting)
• Insert the tip of the temperature probe at least 5 cm/2” into the thickest part of the meat, but not near bone or gristle.
• Place food into the oven. Before closing the oven door, make sure there is enough slack in the steel mesh cable to prevent the probe from being pulled out of the food when the oven door is closed. The base unit must be positioned outside of the oven on a stable surface and must be firmly connected to the temperature probe.
• To prevent damage to the base unit, it should not be placed on a hot surface.
• When the internal temperature of your food reaches the temperature you have set, an audible alert will sound. To stop the alert, either slide the mode selector switch to O or disconnect the temperature probe from the base unit and the alarm will stop within 30 seconds.
• Before removing the food from the oven, disconnect the steel mesh cable from the base unit. Do not touch hot probe or wire with bare hands during or just after cooking. Always wear a heat-resistant glove.

Quick Temperature Setting

Your digital cooking thermometer is programmed with preset temperatures for various cooking levels; poultry (185˚F), beef well (170˚F), veal/pork (170˚F), beef medium (160˚F), ham (160˚F) and beef rare/fish (145˚F).

Follow these steps:

• Press the MEM button.
• Press “” or “”  to select your food type.
• Press MEM to confirm and lock in the setting.

NOTE: You can make manual adjustments to the preset temperatures by pressing “” or “”. Press and hold the button for fast setting.

PRESET TEMPERATURE COOKING CHART:

Manual Temperature Setting

• For manual setting, press “” or “” to set your desired cooking temperature.
• Refer to the ‘Preset Temperature Cooking Chart’ for recommended internal temperatures.

COUNTDOWN TIMER

• Your countdown timer can operate as a timer only or it can be used while the cooking thermometer is in operation.
• Slide the mode selector switch on the back of the base unit to the timer position  .
• Press HR to set the hours and MIN to set the minutes.
• Press S/S (start/stop) to start the countdown timer. The colon between hours and minutes will flash.
• When the timer gets to 0:00, the alarm will sound. Press S/S to silence the alarm. This unit has a timing memory and will automatically display the original timer setting when S/S is pressed to silence the alarm.
• To clear the time, press the HR and MIN buttons at the same time. You can pause the timer while it is running by pressing S/S. Press S/S again to restart the timer.
• If you are using the timer and thermometer at the same time, you may slide the selector switch back to the cook position during the timing session to view the cooking temperatures. The timer will continue the countdown.

CLEANING AND CARE

• Unit is not waterproof. Do not expose plug of probe or plug-in hole to any liquid, which will result in a bad connection and faulty readings.
• The probe and cable are not dishwasher safe. They must be hand washed using hot water and soap. Make sure to rinse and dry the 0probe thoroughly before storing.
• Do not submerge the base unit in water or expose to any corrosive cleaning materials. Wipe with damp cloth.

FAQs

Question: Would the kink in the probe prevent it from dropping entirely into a tube of diameter 3.3 cm?
Answer: I have just measured the probe and it should fit inside your tube, if it is a tight fit you could carefully straighten it out a little until it did fit .

Question: Does anyone know if it is possible to purchase spare probes?
Answer: I know of an American website that sell them at 9.99 dollars www.itronicsmall.com under products, spare parts, digital thermometers but Amazon themselves don’t carry spare probes for this particular model .

Question: Can I use this item simply as a check on my oven temperature – without inserting probe into food?
Answer: Yes, but mine has developed a fault whereby it no longer displays an accurate temprature so I would suggest looking elsewhere. 

Question: Can this measure the temperature of liquid in the oven?
Answer: no problem – just make sure that the near end of the probe where it joins the wire section does not go into the liquid. I use it in a deep fat frying pan to check the temp to fry poppadums etc.