ThermoPro TP-16 Large LCD Digital Food Meat Thermometer

Key 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 when in timer mode.
3. MEM|S/S Button: In Cook mode, press the MEM button mode to enable the option to adjust quick temperature settings. Press again to save selection. In Timer mode, press the S/S button to begin the count-down or count-up 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.
    

    Battery Installation

    • 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 device.
      • Make sure the probe cable is free of knots. Make sure the sensor plug on the end of the cord is plugged into the device completely. (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 device 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 device 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 device, 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 device and the alarm will stop within 30 seconds.
      • Before removing the food from the oven, disconnect the steel mesh cable from the device. 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.
            

            Count-down Timer

            Your countdown timer can be used whether the thermometer is in operation or not.

            • Slide the mode selector switch on the back of the device 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.
              

              Count-up Timer

              In Timer mode, when it displays 00:00, press MEM/S/S button to start count up timer. Press it again to pause the timer. The timer will stop when it is reaching 99 Hour:59 Minute.

              Cleaning And Care

              • The device 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 probe thoroughly before storing.
              • Do not submerge the base unit in water or expose to any corrosive cleaning materials. Wipe with damp cloth.

Question: I lost my instructions. Is there a site to got for new instructions?

Answer: Yes Here: https://buythermopro.com//pages/operating-manuals.

Question: Does this give an “instant” reading – like can you take a turkey out of the oven, insert the probe and immediately see the meat temperature?

Answer: Yes – I have done this with pork. Not exactly instantaneous because it “climbs” from room temperature to the cooked temperature, but certainly within 15 – 30 seconds.

Question: Can I use this for my grill?

Answer: Sure – the cable connecting the thermometer probe and the display box is about 2 feet long and it has a metal jacket.

Question: Is there a way to set the temp at what I want on the thermometer and will an alarm go off when hits the temp I set it at?

Answer: Yes and yes.

Question: Can I use this for deep fried turkey?

Answer: Yes.