Taylor 1488 User Manual
Digital Folding
Probe Thermometer
1488
Leading the Way in Accuracy
Instruction Manual
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Thank you for purchasing the Taylor® Digital Cooking
Thermometer/Timer. Your Thermometer/Timer is an example of superior
design and craftsmanship. This product helps to eliminate over-cooking or
under-cooking foods. Presetting to the recommended cooking temperatures and/or cooking time 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 thermometer operates on 2 AAA batteries (installed). If readings
grow dim or irregular, the batteries may need to be replaced. To replace
the batteries:
1. Use 2- AAA batteries. Always replace both batteries at the same time;
do not combine old and new batteries. Do not mix Alkaline, carbonzinc (standard) or Nickel- Cadmium (rechargeable) batteries.
2. Unscrew the 2 screws securing the battery compartment cover, located on the back of the unit. Take care not to misplace the screws.
3. Place the batteries into the compartment as indicated by the polarity
symbols marked inside the battery compartment.
4. Replace the battery compartment cover and screws.
General Operation
1. Preheat the oven to desired cookin g tem perature. Place the food
in the preheated oven.
2. Sterilize the metal probe by inserting it into an appropriate solution such as boiling water for severa l min utes.
3. Press the “Enter” button to turn the unit on. The LCD scr een w ill
turn on and display the current probe temperature.
4. Your thermometer is preset to read temperatures in Fahrenheit. To
switch to Celsius, press and hold the “°F/°C” button for 3 seconds.
5. Press the “Enter” button to access the Meat Select ion s creen.
The default setting “Be ef Ra re140.0°F” appears. The temperature
digits flash.
6. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to scroll though the 16 meat types and
their preprogrammed target temperatures. (See
Meat/Temperature Chart.)