12" Meat Thermometer for Cooking Instant Read Long Stem Waterproof Stainless Steel Kitchen Thermometer for Deep Frying Candy Turkey BBQ Grill
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I wouldn't put it in the oven with the lid closed because the lens might melt.br>Be aware that this thermometer is about the length of a standard ruler. br>I washed mine once and the lens fogged up, so I returned it; however, it appeared to be in good condition otherwise.
It didn't say anything on the box, and it didn't come with any instructions or a return address. Whatever the case may be, it is ineffective.
There's no way to protect it. However, it is not dangerously sharp. It's quite effective.
It's also designed for roasting and is made of laboratory-grade glass, according to the manufacturer. At 1400-degrees Fahrenheit, glass melts. 1600 F. The answer is a resounding YES.
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This thermometer was purchased primarily for its ability to read temperatures up to 550 degrees Fahrenheit. I use it to keep an eye on the frying oil, and I like how the stem is 12" long and has a clip to keep it attached to the pan's side. It quickly reaches operating temperature. Some buyers have expressed dissatisfaction with the long stem, but it keeps the dial above the heat and allows it to be read easily. It's all about correctly clipping it to the pan. The thermometer also has a movable red marker that you can use to set the temperature you want to monitor, making it even more visible. I know it's just a thermometer, but for what I use it for, this is one of the best I've seen. It also arrived the following day and was well-packaged.
I'm using it to make yoghurt, and the reviews that say it's inaccurate are false. br>br>Pay no attention to the reviews that say it's inaccurate. It's a food thermometer that works mechanically. That means you'll have to physically calibrate it once you get it. The simplest method I've found is to boil a pot of water, insert the thermometer at least 3 inches into the boiling water, and use pliers or a wrench to adjust the nut underneath the dial. To increase the reading, turn the nut clockwise. To decrease the reading, turn the nut counterclockwise. Reduce the reading by turning it counterclockwise. When it reaches 212°F/100°C, turn off the stove.
Someone didn't realize the clip was adjustable, but it can be moved to various positions along the length with ease. I strongly advise you to read this book. The 12" Mechanical Meat Thermometer Instant Read, Long Stem, Waterproof, No Battery Required, Stainless Steel De was the subject of this review.
This was purchased so that I could experiment with deep frying and keep track of the temperature. Unfortunately, after the first use, it stopped reading the exact temperature. It kept tipping over the first time I used it, causing the part in the oil to come out of the oil, and I had to constantly push it back down. It stayed a little better when I tried it a second time, but it was still inaccurate. I checked the temperature and it was around 250', so I increased the heat; when it reached 365', I added my onion rings, but they turned dark so quickly that they didn't cook inside; I got out my digital meat thermometer to double-check, and the temperature was over 400', but this thermometer still said it was around 250'. I'll see what I can do to get it back to you. It was a huge letdown.
This product never worked for me the first time I tried it. I'm not sure if I got a faulty needle, but it floats around freely and does not register any temperature. Even if the thermometer is submerged in hot water, the needle will float around if you tap it.
For its low price, this thermometer is of reasonable quality; it reads temperatures quickly and accurately, and the metal has withstood temperatures of nearly 400 degrees in frying oil. We've used it a few times now and it works well - My only gripe is that the side metal bracket does not clip onto our pots as I had hoped. Instead, we just hold it in our hand to check the temperature on a regular basis; we bought the long 12" one so that even if you hold it in your hand and stick it in a big pot, you'll be safe from the hot oil.
That is my only criticism. It appears that the reading is correct. It is simple to use. Without my glasses, I'm unable to read it accurately. I'm not the only one who thinks this way. My two sons have the same issue, and neither of them wears glasses. They should enlarge the scale's printing and clean up the degree markings a bit more.
The dial was difficult to read, but the size of the probe, at 8", was exactly what I needed. Despite the fact that the description stated otherwise, the numbers were difficult to read. Most importantly, I attempted to calibrate the probe right out of the box by placing it in a pot of boiling water; however, the probe did not reach temperatures higher than 150 degrees Fahrenheit, rendering it useless. I'm glad I did some research before deciding to use it in one of my recipes. It's so vexing that it's not even close to being accurate.