ACURITE Cooking Thermometer with Time Left to Cook Instruction Manual

ACURITE Cooking Thermometer with Time Left to Cook

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Unpacking Instructions

Remove the protective film that is applied to the LED 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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Features & Benefits

FRONT OF DISPLAY

1. Target Temperature

2. Target Temperature Indicator
   Select target temperature from 57°F to 572°F (49°C to 300°C).

3. Meat Type Indicator
   Select from Beef, Veal, Chicken, Pork, Poultry, Lamb, Fish, Custom or Boil.

4. Meat Doneness Setup Indicator
   Select Rare, Medium Rare, Medium, Medium Well or Well done; temperatures based on USDA recommended guidelines.

5. Meat Doneness Selection

6. Current Temperature

7. Check Probe Indicator
   Indicates probe error, shown with diagnostic code (Check down below).

8. Time Left to Cook
   Estimation of remaining cook time, based on selections and patent pending algorithm.
   SIDE OF DISPLAY

9. Probe Plug-in

10. POWER Button

11. and Buttons
    For setup preferences.

12. SET Button
    For setup preferences. Press and hold for 5 seconds to disable the thermometer’s button beep. Repeat to enable.
    

SETUP

Thermometer 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 3 x AAA batteries into the battery compartment. Follow the polarity (+/-) diagram in the battery compartment.
3. Replace the battery cover.
   

Select Temperature Units

To select between degrees Fahrenheit (ºF) or Celsius (ºC) temperature units, slide the “F/C” switch, located in the battery compartment.

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 that will not 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 fire, 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.

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|

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

Ground meats|

160 °F (71.1 °C)

All Poultry|

165 °F (73.9 °C)

Fish & Shellfish|

145 °F (62.8 °C)

For more information on food preparation safety, visit: https://www.fsis.usda.gov

Using the Thermometer

1. Before operating, plug the temperature probe into the thermometer display.
2. When batteries are installed, the LCD display will automatically turn on.
3. Magnet-mountable design allows you to stick the thermometer on the oven door or fridge.
4. Press and release the “SET” button to cycle through the setup modes at any time.

Power the Unit ON/OFF

The thermometer will automatically power off after 24 hours of inactivity. To power off manually, press and hold the “POWER” button for 3 seconds.

Meat Type Setup

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

2. To adjust the meat type, press and release the or buttons to cycle through meat type presets.
   The preference set order is as follows: CUSTOM, FISH, LAMB, POULTRY, PORK, CHICKEN, VEAL, BEEF, , BOIL

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

Meat Doneness Setup

1. Once Meat Type has been selected, Meat Doneness will flash on the display.

2. Press and release the and buttons to cycle through the available meat doneness selections.
   The preference choices are: RARE, MEDIUM RARE, MEDIUM, MEDIUM WELL and WELL DONE
   NOTE: Not all meat types offer all five doneness options. In some cases, a doneness option is not available at all.

3. As you move through the options, Target Temperature shown on the display will automatically update based on the selection.

4. To save your selection, press and release the “SET” button when the desired meat doneness is displayed.

Target Temperature Setup

As noted above, Target Temperature shown on the display will automatically be set based on the Meat Doneness selection. However, you are able to adjust the target temperature manually.

1. Make your Meat Type and Meat Doneness selections and press “SET”.
2. Press and release the and buttons to increase or decrease your target temperature.
3. As you make the adjustment, the Meat Type shown on the display will change to Custom.
4. To save your selection, press and release the “SET” button.

Current Temperature

1. Insert the narrow end of the temperature probe into the thickest part of the food being cooked. Be sure the tip is not touching bone, gristle, the pan or inserted into the cavity of fowl.
2. Current internal temperature of the meat will show on the display.
3. When the current temperature of the food reaches the target temperature, the thermometer will beep.

Be careful when touching the temperature probe and probe wire if it has been in or near hot food or surfaces.

Time Left to Cook

Time Left to Cook estimates the amount of time food needs to cook. Cook time is determined by measuring and monitoring the cooking process, then applying a series of estimating methods.
Time Left to Cook is designed to work best with large oven roasted meats, but can also be used for other cooking applications.

1. Turn the unit on and confirm desired settings including the Target Temperature.
2. For optimum performance, probe should be inserted into the thickest part of the meat and plugged in at the start of the cooking process. Do not remove the probe or power the unit off during cooking. The LCD display may turn off due to inactivity, but you can press and release the “POWER” button at any time to resume operation.
3. Once cooking begins, the rising temperature automatically prompts the thermometer to calculate estimated cook time. The display shows rotating dashes during the calculation process. Once the internal food temperature reaches 105°F (41°C), the calculation will be displayed.
4. When estimated time left to cook expires (or reaches 0:00), an audible beep sounds on the thermometer. In most cases, time left to cook automatically adjusts for changes in the cooking process, however the following actions may impact its accuracy:

• Removing food from the oven
• Adding cool liquids to cooking food
• Changing the oven temperature during cooking
• Disconnecting or removing the probe during cooking
• In some cases, basting

If you feel Time Left to Cook estimation has been compromised, reset the thermometer by pressing and holding the “POWER” button to power OFF and press again to power back ON.

Backlight

Press and release any button to momentarily illuminate the display for 10 seconds. Press and HOLD the and buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds to keep display illuminated. Display will remain on until those steps are repeated, or the batteries are removed.

Warning Messages

When display reads “LOW BATT”, replace batteries.

Check Probe

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

Diagnostic Code| Problem|

Solution

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E1

| Probe cord is not connected to the thermometer.| Verify cord connection is secure or reconnect cord.

E2

| Probe cord is not functioning properly. Cord may have been damaged or exposed to extreme heat.| Check the wire and connection for damage or excessive heat. Replace cord.

Troubleshooting

• Review Warning Messages (see table above).

Display screen not working|

• 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 call262-249-3259 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 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.

Specifications

TEMPERATURE RANGE| -57°F to 572°F (-49°C to 300°C)
Probe cord heat resistant up to 700ºF (371ºC)
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POWER| 3 x AAA alkaline batteries

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