Taylor 1478 instruction manual Precautions, Digital Cooking Timer/Thermometer, Instruction Manual

CP1478-9.08

Precautions

1.Always wear a heat resistant glove when touching the metal probe or cord during or just after cooking. DO NOT TOUCH WITH BARE HANDS!

2.Keep the metal probe and cord away from children.

3.Sterilize metal probe each time before use.

4.Do not expose the thermometer to: water, direct heat, a hot surface or direct sunlight. The above may cause damage to the electric circuit or components inside.

5.Do not use this thermometer in a microwave oven.

6.Moisture inside the plug-in opening of the thermometer will result in an incorrect temperature reading. Dry the sensor plug with a cloth every time before plugging it into the thermometer.

7.DO NOT USE THE CORD AND PROBE FOR OVEN TEMPERATURES HIGHER THAN 200° C OR 392° F.

8.Do not dispose of batteries in fire. Batteries may explode or leak. Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix Alkaline, carbon-zinc (standard) or Nickel-Cadmium (rechargeable) batteries. Remove the batteries if the thermometer will not be used for a long period of time.

When running the probe cable into an oven be sure to gently close the door to avoid crimping or severing the cable.

CAUTION: Moisture inside the plug-in opening ofthe thermometer will result in an incorrecttemperature reading. Dry the sensor plug with acloth every time before plugging it into the

thermometer.

Minimum Internal Cooking Temperatures as Recommended by the USDA*

Now comes the most important part - the minimum INTERNAL temperatures that food must reach to be considered safe eat, no matter how you prepare them.

We recommend the following guide lines but personal taste temperatures may be different from the below:

Fresh ground beef, veal, pork	160ºF / 72ºC
Beef, veal, Lamb - roast, steaks, chops
*Rare	140ºF / 60ºC
Medium Rare	145ºF / 63ºC
Medium	160ºF / 72ºC
Well Done	170ºF / 77ºC
Fresh Pork - roast, steaks, chops
Medium	160ºF / 72ºC
Well Done	170ºF / 77ºC
Ham
Fresh (Raw)	160ºF / 72ºC
Precooked (to reheat)	140ºF / 60ºC
Poultry
Ground Chicken, Turkey	165ºF / 74ºC
Whole Chicken, Turkey	165ºF / 74ºC
Breast, Roasts	165ºF / 74ºC
Thighs and wings	165ºF / 74ºC
Fish - cook until opaque and flakes easily with fork..	145ºF / 63ºC
Stuffing - cooked alone or in bird	165ºF / 74ºC
Egg dishes	160ºF / 72ºC
Leftovers, Casseroles	165ºF / 74ºC

*The USDA does NOT recommend RARE 140ºF as a safe eating

temperature.

One Year Warranty

Taylor® warrants this product to be free from defects in material or workmanship for one (1) year for the original purchaser from date of original purchase. It does not cover damages or wear resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, commercial use, or unauthorized adjustment and/or repair.

If service is required, do not return to retailer. Should this product require service (or replacement at our option), please pack the item carefully and return it prepaid, along with store receipt showing the date of purchase and a note explaining reason for return to:

TAYLOR Precision Products

2220 Entrada Del Sol, Suite A

Las Cruces, New Mexico

88001 USA

There are no express warranties except as listed above. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.

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