testo 108-1 Digital Food Thermometer Instruction Manual

testo 108-1 Digital Food Thermometer

Product Information

The testo 108 is a watertight food thermometer designed for various tasks in the food industry. It features a probe connector socket, a display for easy reading, and a switch for turning the instrument on and off. The battery compartment is located on the back of the instrument, and it also comes with a protective cover recess for added convenience. The minimum immersion/penetration depth is specified, and there is menu assistance in configuration mode. The product is intended for continuous contact with foodstuffs and complies with Regulation (EC) 1935/2004.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Read the instruction manual carefully and familiarize yourself with the operation of the product before using it.
2. Keep the documentation handy for future reference.
3. Avoid electrical hazards by not conducting measurements on or near live parts.
4. Operate the instrument properly and within the specified parameters. Do not use force.
5. Do not store the instrument with solvents.
6. Only open the instrument for maintenance purposes as described in the documentation.
7. Dispose of defective rechargeable batteries and spent batteries at designated collection points.
8. Switch on/off the instrument using the designated switch.
9. Follow the instructions for inserting batteries into the battery compartment.
10. To measure, select the desired mode and follow the instructions provided.
11. Ensure that measurements are within the specified measurement range.
12. For maintenance and care, refer to the instructions provided.
13. If the instrument displays any issues or errors, consult the troubleshooting section in the instruction manual.

Please refer to the instruction manual for complete technical data and additional information.

General information

Please read this document through carefully and familiarise yourself with the operation of the product before using it. Keep this documentation to hand so that you can refer to it when necessary.

Product description

Safety information

• Avoid electrical hazards: Do not conduct measurements on or near live parts!

Adhere to the product safety/guarantee requirements:

• Operate the instrument properly and according to its intended purpose and within the parameters specified. Do not use force.
• Do not store with solvents (e.g. acetone).
• Only open the instrument if this is expressly described in the documentation for maintenance purposes.

Ensure correct disposal:

• Dispose of defective rechargeable batteries and spent battery at the collection points provided.
• Send the instrument directly to us at the end of its life cycle. We will ensure that it is disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner.

Intended Use

• The testo 108 is a watertight food thermometer. The product is designed for the following tasks/areas:
• Food sector: production, food service, spot check measurement
• Measuring liquids, pastes and semi-solid materials
• The following product components are designed for continuous contact with foodstuffs in accordance with Regulation (EC) 1935/2004:
• The immersion/penetration probe from the tip up to 1 cm before the probe’s handgrip or the plastic housing. If provided, the information about penetration depths under point 7.2 in the instruction manual or the mark(s) on the immersion/penetration probes should be noted.
• The product may not be used in the following areas:
• Potentially explosive areas
• For diagnostic measurements in the medical sector

Technical data

Information on standards

• This product complies with the guidelines as per EN 13485 standard, performance: S, T (storage, transportation), environment: E (transportable thermometer)
• Accuracy class: 1
• Measuring range: -50…+300 °C
• According to EN 13485, the measuring instrument should be checked and calibrated regularly under the terms of EN 13486 (recommended frequency: yearly).
• Contact us for more information.

Initial operation

Remove the protective casing (Softcase)

• The protective casing (Softcase) supplied with the testo 108 protects it from impact and contamination.
• In addition, the probe can be safely stowed in the recess of the supplied protective casing (Softcase) on the side of the appliance.

Inserting batteries

1. Loosen the screw to the battery compartment.
2. Open the battery compartment. 3 Insert batteries (3 x AAA). Observe the polarity!
3. Close the battery compartment. 5 Tighten the screw.

Operation

On / Off.

• Switch the instrument on: Press quickly.
• Display test appears. The instrument is ready for measurement.
• Switch off the instrument: Hold down for at least 3 seconds Factory settings
• The instrument is set up for the delivery as follows:
• Unit: °C Probe type: T
• Auto off-Time: 10 min (instrument automatically switches off 10 mins after switching on).
• To edit the settings see how to adjust the instrument.

Measuring

• Observe the required immersion/penetration for correct measuring result: at least 22 mm.
• The housing must be exposed to a maximum operating temperature of -20 to +60 °C. The measurement range from -50 to +300 °C is only applicable to metallic probe points.
• If the ambient temperature changes (e.g. change of measuring location – indoor/outdoor measurement), the measuring instrument requires an adjustment phase of several minutes.
• Instrument is switched on.
• Immerse/place the probe into the object being measured.
• The current measurement value is shown. Wait until the measurement value does not change any more.

Changing the probe

• Standard Type T and K probes with miniature TE-connectors, as well as the supplied Type T probe can be connected to the testo 108.

1. Disconnect the connected probes.
2. Put the required Type T/K-probe in the probe connector socket.
3. With Type K probes: In the settings change the probe type, see instrument set-up.

Setting up the instrument

• In the set-up menu the unit, type of probe, and Auto-off -Time can be changed.
• The set-up menu must always be completely run through, also if the only one parameter has been changed
• Instrument is switched off.

1. Switching the instrument on: Press quickly
   • Display test appears.
2. hold pressed down for about 3 sec during Displaytest.
   • Configuration mode is opened, after presetting °C or °F is displayed.
3. Choose °C or °F unit: press and confirm with
   • After presetting Type K or Type T is shown.
4. Choose probe type Type K or Type T: press and confirm with .
   • After presetting 10, 30, 60 or off are displayed.
5. Auto-off Time 10, 30, 60 or off choose: press and confirm with .
   • The configuration is finished. With the new settings, the instrument changes in measurement mode.

Service and Maintenance

Changing the batteries

1. Loosen the screw on the battery compartment.
   • Open the battery compartment.
2. Insert batteries (3 x AAA).
   • Observe the polarity!
3. Close the battery compartment.
4. Tighten the screw.

Cleaning the instrument

• Only use weak, commercially available neutral/household cleaning agents (e.g. washing-up liquid) to clean the instrument. Do not use aggressive cleaning agents or solvent!
• Protective cover (Softcase) can be cleaned with washing up liquid.
• The housing and probe can be disinfected using an alcohol-based spray. In doing so, always follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
• The probe included in the set is connected. Clean the housing and probe under running water and rub dry with a towel.

Questions and Answers

can only be carried out in the range specified.
 | Instrument cannot be switched on.| Batteries dead.| Change batteries.
 | Instrument switches itself off.| The instrument switches itself off automatically as per the configured Auto-off-Time.| Switch the instrument on. – If required: To change the Auto-Off-Time see how to set up the instrument.

If we were not able to answer your question, please contact your local dealer or Testo´s Customer Service. For contact details, please visit www.testo.com/service-contact.

References

• Testo international | Professional measuring instruments and systems by the world market leader | Testo SE & Co. KGaA
• testo.com/service-contact

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