AcuRite 00278 Users Guide

Instruction Manual

Digital Cooking Thermometer

models 00278 / 00282

CONTENTS

Unpacking Instructions ........... 2

Package Contents .................. 2

Product Registration ............... 2

Features & Benets ................. 2

Setup .................................... 4

Install or Replace Batteries...... 4

Temperature Units .................. 4

Food Preparation ................... 5

Using the Thermometer ........... 5

Warning Messages ................ 8

Troubleshooting ..................... 9

Care & Maintenance .............10

Specications ........................10

FCC Information ...................10

Customer Support ................. 11

Warranty..............................11

Questions? Contact Customer Support at

(877) 221-1252 or visit www.AcuRite.com.

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

Congratulations on your new AcuRite product. To ensure the best possible product performance, please read this manual in its entirety and retain it for future reference.

Unpacking Instructions

Remove the protective lm that is applied to the LCD screen prior to using this product. Locate the tab and peel off to remove.

Package Contents

1. Thermometer display

2. Temperature probe & cord

3. Remote pager with belt clip

4. Instruction manual

PRODUCT MUST BE REGISTERED

IMPORTANT

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

to receive 1 year

warranty protection

www.AcuRite.com

TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE

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Features & Benets: Remote Pager

1. Low Battery Indicator

Replace batteries when lit.

2. Power ON/OFF button

3. Wireless Signal Indicator

Lit when wireless connection is established. See page 8.

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Note: This product is not intended for use in cooking environments that exceed

450ºF, as the probe may melt or catch re, creating a hazard to the user.

4. Alert Switch

5. Belt Clip

Select audio alert or silent vibrate mode.

Features & Benets

Thermometer Display

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1. Meat Type Setup Indicator

Select Beef, Veal, Chicken, Pork, Poultry, Lamb, Fish, Custom or Boil.

2. Meat Doneness Setup Indicator

Select Rare, Medium or Well done; temperatures based on USDA recommended guidelines.

3. Target Temperature Setup Indicator

Select target temperature from 14ºF to 450ºF (-10°C to 232°C)

4. Backlight Button

5. Check Probe Indicator

Indicates probe error, shown with diagnostic code (see page 9).

6. Remaining Cook Time

Estimates remaining time food needs to cook during the cooking process

7. Probe Plug-in

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8. Power ON/OFF Button

9. Meat Type Selection

10. Meat Doneness Selection

11. Target Temperature

12. Alarm ON Indicator

An audible alert will sound when target temperature is reached.

13. Current Temperature

Arrow icon indicates the direction the temperature is trending and rate of temperature change.

14. Rotary Dial

for setup preferences.

15. SELECT button

for setup preferences.

16. ALARM Button

Enables and mutes audio alert.

17. Wired Temperature Probe

SETUP

Install or Replace Batteries

AcuRite recommends high quality alkaline batteries for the best product performance. Heavy duty or rechargeable batteries are not recommended.

Remote Pager

1. Slide off the battery compartment cover, located on the bottom of the unit.

2. Insert 2 x AAA batteries into the battery compartment. Follow the polarity (+/-) diagram in the battery compartment.

3. Replace the battery cover.

Thermometer Display

1. Slide off the battery compartment cover.

2. Insert 3 x AA batteries into the battery compartment. Follow the polarity (+/-) diagram in the battery compartment.

3. Replace the battery cover.

Select Degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius

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

PLEASE DISPOSE OF OLD OR DEFECTIVE BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE WAY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

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.

BATTERY SAFETY: Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation. Remove batteries from equipment which is not to be

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