CDN Touch Screen Probe Thermometer and Timer Review

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(More customer reviews)I called the company to ask which thermometer to buy. I bought this one because -
1. It does NOT have preset temps. for rare, medium, well done... (we pull red meat, medium rare at 130 degrees). I want to just set the temperature and have it beep when the temperature is reached. This thermometer does that VERY NICELY.
2. The temperature range is past 500 degrees. I figured I had less likelehood of having problems with the thing dying in a hot oven if it had a higher temp range. The last probe thermometer I bought from another company lasted one, yes one use. It took me two years to buy another and so far, it is working like a champ.
3. The thermometer has a tougher wire than most and plugs into the unit with a stereo type plug (not easy to get to). If you pull, the probe unplugs instead of breaking.

The negative - no off and on switch; in order to save batteries you have to remove the back and the batteries..

So far, it has worked really well. The probe wraps nicely around the unit for storage. The digital readout is nice and large.

I find it interesting that the price point is lower because the unit does not have preset temps - a feature that I find annoying and useless anyway. Oh, well, I happily kept my money.

Time will tell if it can stand up to the heat...

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CDN's Touch Screen Probe Thermometer/Timer features a programmable probe for accurate internal temperature measurements plus Double-time- timer capabilities to ensure best culinary results and food safety. This Quick Tip- thermometer is highly accurate, providing readings in less than eight seconds. It features a high temperature range and the high heat probe can withstand heat up to 700°F/370°C. The convenient display shows three measurements at once: actual temperature, target temperature and time -- all in highly-visible 1" high digits.

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Lux DCT7912 Digital Cooking Thermometer, White Review

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(More customer reviews)We have used many a digital thermometer/timers in a our restaurant kitchen....this one has the features and endures. We brought it to the Bahamas where it now lives in a drawer between visits there and uses. We use it for everything, grilling, any instant read thermo need, continuous thermo reading of roasting in oven, checking and proving oven thermostat. It's also an easy to use timer and clock...and it's loud enough to get your attention!
We haven't ried 'em all, but this one outshines the two or three we've used over the years.

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Lux is proud to introduce a versatile Temperature Probe Thermometer that is equally at home in the kitchen, thelaboratoryor the backyard grill. This durable and accurate Electronic Digital Thermometer makes cooking your roast to perfection a snap. Great for laboratory or classroom experiments (alarm sounds when desired temperature or time is reached). It is programmable high temperature alarm limit and comes with a stainless steel probe. It has an adjustable display angle for easy access and reading.

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Taylor Digital Oven Thermometer and Timer with Stainless Faceplate Review

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(More customer reviews)I ordered this item when my old timer (which is almost identical to this one) just went and stopped working on me one day. I loved the model I have, so I wanted something that was similar. This fit the bill. And it was cheaper! The meat thermometer works great and I haven't had any issue with this timer at all yet. (I've had it for less than six months.) My only complaint is that the on/off switch is kind of tough to slide back and forth at times. But it's not a dealbreaker for me.

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An updated version of our popular 1470 roasting/baking thermometer and kitchen timer with a stainless steel faceplate to match your stainless steel appliances and accessories. The temperature range is 32-degree F to 392-degree F plus switches to 0-200 degree C. You set the desired final temperature on the thermometer and an alarm goes off when the temperature is reached. The sturdy stainless steel probe that goes into the oven covers a 4-feet silicone cord. Never worry about overcooking or undercooking foods again. Taylor 150-years of accuracy.

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ThermoWorks The Original Cooking Thermometer/Timer Review

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(More customer reviews)I read the Cook's Illustrated magazine review. They rated this number 1. I called Thermoworks to ask about the probes. They said they are NOT "sometimes defective". But, over time heat and moisture can damage them. Or, if you let the cable rest against a heating element it will burn through the cable. So I got an extra probe. The price is fair. But still haven't needed it. I also asked about Polder. They said it is actually the same thermometer internally and made by the same factory in China. But they said they are not associated in any way with Polder. I've had mine since last Thanksgiving and I use it at least once a week in the oven or on the BBQ. It's easy to set and at this price I figured it was such a low risk. Since then I've decided its one of the best values in my kitchen. I also have the Thermapen - much higher price. Both work great.

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The TW362B has a robust design and a slide switch so the unit can be powered off. The well-loved simplicity means you won't need to find the instructions each time you set an alarm. The stylish housing folds the display up for counter use or flat for less obtrusive magnetic mounting to an appliance door. This is a huge kitchen favorite in commercial and home kitchens as well as industrial and lab use. Buy several for the kitchen, the BBQ, the RV, the vacation home or as gifts for friends.

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Polder Classic Cooking Thermometer/Timer, Graphite Review

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(More customer reviews)A common problem with previous Polder thermometers I have owned is that if you get the bare, metal probe cord wet, water can get into the probe itself and ruin it by throwing off the temperature readings. I have thrown away several probes because of this, especially since I use these thermometers for beer making.

Some reviewers complained that the cord was rubber and not metal like in the picture, when in fact this is a HUGE improvement over the old probes and that it appears to still be the metal, braided cable only it's now covered in the watertight rubber seal. Us home brewers used to go to great lengths to try and waterproof these cables ourselves. Thankfully now Polder has done it for us.

I can assure you that the temperature reads accurately since I used it in conjunction with a candy thermometer the first couple times I used it. The alarm and timer functions are invaluable. The pan clip is what prompted me to get this in the first place; the watertight probe was just a pleasant surprise.

Although you cannot technically turn it off, the amount of power this thing uses from a single AAA battery (included) is negligible and single AAA batteries are not going to break the bank. Overall, this is the best Polder thermometer I have owned yet, mainly thanks to its new watertight probe cable. Thanks Polder.

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Take the guesswork out of cooking meat and fish as well as soups with the Polder Classic Cooking Thermometer/Timer in graphite, which features a pre-settable alarm that works simultaneously with temperature as well as time. Set the alarm to automatically go off when it reaches the temperature you set, or set it to go off when your set amount of time has elapsed. The pre-settable alarm temperature range is from 32 to 392 degrees F, and the alarm is a loud 5-minute alarm. And a memory function saves last used temperature 5 minute alarm. It comes equipped with a longer probe wire measuring 43 inches long, as well as a bonus pan clip and 2 rear wall mount magnets. The unit requires one AAA battery for power, and one battery comes included, as does a USDA food temperature cooking chart.

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Taylor 1470 Digital Cooking Thermometer/Timer Review

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(More customer reviews)I've been using this item for ten years now, and wish I could find something more reliable. I'm now on my third unit, and fourth probe. I still use it almost daily, but I've found it to be just not very durable. Even worse: I can't trust it.

The probes, always short-lived, can be damaged by heat greater than 350F. That is just too low - there are many times when hotter ovens are necessary. When a probe goes bad, there is no indication until an expensive roast gets carbonized. This, of course, always seems to happen when guests are present.

I regret giving such an enthusiastic first review. I wish I could reduce the number of stars I awarded. However, most of what I wrote still applies, so here it is in full:
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This is the best of the corded remote thermometers. Take it as a given that it is fairly short-lived. Now, don't hold that against it -- it has a hard job to do, it does it very well, and (what none of the other reviewers seem to realize) it does come with a lifetime guarantee. If you take care to not expose the probe to temperatures above 350 F, it should last.

My first one lasted four years, and I was completely at a loss when it broke. Once you've cooked with a remote thermometer, you will not willingly go back to "guess-n-estimate," or supposed "instant read" thermometers that actually take 15 seconds while the oven quickly cools down and your wrist-hairs start to singe and curl.

I used to be anxiously uncertain about making roast beef. Now, I bring it home, trim a little fat off, stick the probe in the center. Two minutes elapsed time, and I can kick back until it's time to make the pan gravy. Perfect (let me emphasize that) PERFECT every time.

(Amazon used to stock the Maverick twin-probe cordless thermometer that monitors two temperatures and comes with a belt-clip pager. Ridiculous gadget overkill? Not if you have another life beside cooking, like (say) children. Hopefully they'll stock it again.)

The buttons are well-made; the display is bright and clear; Setting time and/or temperature is a snap; battery life is about 1 1/2 years when left on all the time. I covered mine in olive oil/flour/fish sauce/raw ground beef/balsamic vinegar/whatever and it still worked (hint: the buttons are not water-resistant, so turn it upside down and wipe with a soapy sponge, then rinse the same way).

You can calibrate your unit by sticking the probe in melting ice (for 32 F) and briskly-boiling water (for 212 F), but both of mine were spot-on, so you might skip this step.

Uses you might not think of: Putting the probe in a big pot of water you're boiling for pasta. You can relax, knowing you'll be buzzed when it's finally boiling.
Sticking the probe out of a closed window in the late Fall to warn you to harvest your last tomatoes.
Sticking the probe in the middle of a swordfish steak, setting it for 125-130 F, and knowing that you will get utterly PERFECT swordfish by the time it is served.
Sticking it in the middle of the largest meatball you are simmering in sauce -- you will feel completely secure that they are safe to feed to your children.

When I'm cooking at a friend's house, I bring my big shop apron, my knives, my pastry scraper, and this thermometer.

One last piece of advice: Stay away from the Polder models -- very poor design, engineering, and quality control.

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This thermometer with probe allows you to gauge the internal temperature of whatever you are cooking without opening the oven door, which is convenient and saves energy (as well as saving your face from a blast of heat). It also has a timer so you can be reminded when it's time to go check for doneness.

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