Taylor 1479, 532, 817 Instruction Manual

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1479 / 532 / 817

Wireless Thermometer with

Remote Pager plus Timer

Instruction Manual

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Thank you for purchasing a Taylor® Wireless
Thermometer with Remote Pager plus Timer

This product helps to eliminate over-cooking or under­cooking foods. Presetting the thermometer to the
recommended cooking temperatures and/or cooking
times is simple and ensures that food will be cooked to
your preferred taste. Please read this instruction manual
carefully before use. Keep these instructions handy for
future reference.

Battery Information

The base thermometer unit operates on 2 AAA batteries
(included).
The remote unit operates on 2 AAA batteries (included).
The thermometer units are equipped with a low battery
warning:
Base Unit: A low battery icon appears in the upper right
corner of the LCD.

Remote Sensor:

The low battery light illuminates.

If these warnings appear, or if readings grow dim or
irregular, the batteries may need to be replaced.

To install or replace the batteries on both units:

1. Use 2 AAA batteries for each unit. Always replace all

batteries at the same time; do not mix old and new
batteries. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc)
or rechargeable (ni-cad, ni-mh, etc.) batteries.

2. Remove the battery compartment cover, located on
the back of the unit.

3. Remove the old batteries from the battery
compartment (if applicable).

4. Place the new batteries into the compartment as
indicated.

5. Replace the battery compartment cover.

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On/Off Operation

1. Place the base unit as close as

possible to the remote sensor. This
will ensure easy synchronization
between the base and remote.
After set up is complete, keep the
units within effective transmission
range (within 200 feet).

2. Turn on the base unit first by pressing

the On/Off button. The LCD will turn
on and the unit will beep.

3. Turn on the remote unit by pressing

the On/Off button (located on the
back). The remote will
vibrate, beep and the “ ” light will
blink.

4. Set volume on remote: Off–Low–

High. The volume switch is located

on the top of the
remote.

5. The remote will automatically

search for a
signal from the base. The remote’s
ready light “ ” will blink, indicating
the remote is receiving a signal
from the base. The ready light will
continue to blink every 8 seconds
again indicating that the remote is
receiving signals from the base.

Press “On/Off” on

remote

Press “On/Off” on

base unit

Select volume

level

Green light =

transmission OK

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No green light &

remote vibrates=

Press “ ” on base

6. If transmission is interrupted, the ready light will stop

blinking and the remote will vibrate 3 times every 30
seconds. To synchronize the units again, place the base
and remote near each other and press and hold the
“ ” button located on the back of the base unit.

7. Auto off feature to conserve battery power: The base

unit will automatically turn off after 30 minutes if there is
no change in temperature or no buttons are pressed.
The remote unit will vibrate then automatically turn off
if the transmission signal is lost for 5 minutes. The remote
unit will also turn off automatically if the base is turned
off.

NOTE: Please recycle or dispose of batteries per local

regulations.

WARNING: Batteries may pose a choking hazard. As with

all small items, do not let children handle batteries. If
swallowed, seek medical attention immediately.

PRECAUTION: Do not dispose of batteries in fire. Batteries

may explode or leak. Remove the battery if the scale
will not be used for a long period of time.

Positioning the thermometer units

1. The base unit may be placed on a flat surface

using the clip stand on the back of the unit. It
may also be attached to a metal surface using
the magnets on the back.

2. The remote sensor’s clip stand may be used to stand

the remote on a flat surface or clip on a belt loop. The
magnets may be used to attach it to a metal surface.
Use the lanyard to wear it around the neck (take care
not to allow the remote to touch hot items or working
appliances). Simply thread the lanyard through the
opening on the remote and loop the lanyard through
itself.

3. During use, keep the base unit and remote sensor

within effective transmission range, which is 200 feet in
usual circumstances.

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