5.Do not expose the probe directly to flames. Do not put the probe in foods to exceed cooking temperatures of 500°F (260°C), as this may reduce the life and accuracy of the thermometer sensor.

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

7.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.

8.DO NOT USE THE CORD AND PROBE FOR OVEN TEMPERATURES HIGHER THAN 500°F (260 °C).

9.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. Re- move the batteries if the thermometer will not be used for a long period of time.

Minimum Internal Cooking Temperatures as

Recommended by the USDA*

 

IMPORTANT! These are the minimum INTERNAL temperatures

that food much reach to be considered safe to eat, no matter how

 

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you prepare them.We recommend the following guide lines but per-

sonal taste temperatures may be different from the below.The tem-

perature can be manually changed if desired. Press “HR/+” to

increase or “MIN/-” to decrease the temperature by 1 degree.

Fresh Ground Beef,Veal, Pork

160°F / 72°C

*The USDA does NOT

Beef,Veal,Lamb - roast, steaks, chops

140°F / 60°C

*Rare

recommend RARE

Medium Rare

145°F / 63°C

140°F as a safe eating

Medium

160°F / 72°C

Fresh Pork - roast, steaks, chops

170°F / 77°C

temperature.

Well Done

 

Medium

160°F / 72°C

 

Well Done

170°F / 77°C

 

 

 

When running the

Ham

160°F / 72°C

 

Fresh (Raw)

 

probe cable into

Precooked (to reheat)

140°F / 60°C

 

Poultry

165°F / 74°C

 

an oven be sure to

Ground Chicken,Turkey

 

gently close

Whole Chicken,Turkey

165°F / 74°C

 

Breast, Roasts

165°F / 74°C

 

the door to avoid

Thighs and Wings

165°F / 74°C

 

Fish - cook until opaque and

145°F / 63°C

 

crimping or

flakes easily with fork

 

severing the cable.

Stuffing - cooked alone or in bird

165°F / 74°C

 

Egg Dishes

160°F / 72°C

 

 

 

 

Leftovers, Casseroles

165°F / 74°C

 

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