Acu Rite Thermometer 00277DIX User Manual

Instruction Manual  
Digital Cooking Thermometer  
model 00277DIX  
CONTENTS  
Unpacking Instructions ........... 2  
Package Contents .................. 2  
Features & Benefits................. 3  
Setup .................................... 4  
Install or Replace Batteries...... 4  
Temperature Units.................. 4  
Food Preparation................... 5  
Using the Thermometer........... 5  
Troubleshooting ..................... 7  
Care & Maintenance.............. 7  
Specifications......................... 8  
Customer Support.................. 8  
Questions? Contact Customer Support at  
(877) 221-1252 or visit www.AcuRite.com.  
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Features & Benefits  
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7. Rotary Dial  
FRONT  
for setup preferences.  
1. Meat Type Setup Indicator  
Select Beef, Veal, Chicken, Pork, Poultry,  
Lamb, Fish, Custom or Boil.  
8. Meat Type Selection  
9. Meat Doneness Selection  
10. Target Temperature  
2. Meat Doneness Setup Indicator  
Select Rare, Medium or Well done;  
temperatures based on USDA  
11. Alarm ON Indicator  
An audible alert will sound when target  
temperature is reached.  
recommended guidelines.  
3. Target Temperature Setup  
Indicator  
12. Current Temperature  
Arrow icon indicates the direction the  
temperature is trending and rate of  
temperature change.  
Select target temperature from  
-10°C to 232°C (14ºF to 450ºF)  
4. Check Probe Indicator  
Indicates probe error, shown with  
diagnostic code (see page 7).  
13. ALARM Button  
Enables and mutes audio alert.  
SIDE  
14. Probe Plug-in  
5. Power ON/OFF Button  
6. SELECT button  
for setup preferences.  
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SETUP  
Install or Replace Batteries  
AcuRite recommends high quality alkaline batteries for the best product  
performance. Heavy duty or rechargeable batteries are not recommended.  
1. Slide off the battery compartment  
cover.  
2. Insert 2 x AAA batteries into the  
battery compartment, as shown.  
Follow the polarity (+/-) diagram in  
the battery compartment.  
3. Replace the battery cover.  
Select Degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius  
To select between degrees Celsius (ºC) or Fahrenheit (ºF) temperature units,  
press the “ºC/ºF” button located on the back of the thermometer.  
PLEASE DISPOSE OF OLD OR DEFECTIVE BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE  
WAY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.  
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  
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.  
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OPERATION  
Food Preparation  
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may  
increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical  
conditions. The USDA recommends certain guidelines be met when preparing  
meat and seafood. Please adhere to the recommended cooking temperatures.  
USDA Recommended Guidelines  
Minimum Internal Temperature  
Product  
& Rest Time  
Beef, Pork, Veal & Lamb  
Steaks, chops, roasts  
62.8 °C (145 °F) and allow to rest  
for at least 3 minutes  
Ground meats  
All Poultry  
71.1 °C (160 °F)  
73.9 °C (165 °F)  
62.8 °C (145 °F)  
Fish & Shellfish  
For more information on food preparation safety, visit:  
Using the Thermometer  
1. Before operating, plug the temperature probe into the thermometer display.  
2. When batteries are installed, partial LCD display information will appear.  
3. Press the “ ” button to turn the thermometer display ON. Full LCD display  
information can then be viewed.  
4. Press the “ ” button to enable or disable the audio alert. With the function  
enabled, you will hear a beep each time a selection is made during setup  
and when target cooking temperatures are reached.  
5. Magnet-mountable design allows you to stick the thermometer on the oven  
door or fridge.  
Meat Type Setup  
1.When first powered on, the Meat Type will flash on the display.  
2.To adjust the meat type, turn the rotary dial clockwise to move forward  
through the selections and counterclockwise to move backward through the  
selections.  
The preference set order is as follows: BEEF, VEAL, CHICKEN, PORK,  
POULTRY, LAMB, FISH, CUSTOM, BOIL  
3.To save your selection, press and release the “SELECT” button when the  
desired meat type is displayed.  
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Meat Doneness Setup  
1.Once Meat Type has been selected, Meat Doneness will flash on the display.  
2.To adjust the meat doneness, turn the rotary dial clockwise to move forward  
through the available meat doneness selections and counterclockwise to  
move backward through the selections.  
The preference choices are: RARE, MEDIUM RARE, MEDIUM, MEDIUM  
WELL and WELL DONE  
NOTE: Not all meat types offer all five doneness options. In some cases, a  
doneness option is not available at all.  
3.As you move through the options, Target Temperature shown on the display  
will automatically update based on the selection.  
4.To save your selection, press and release the “SELECT” button when the  
desired meat doneness is displayed.  
Target Temperature Setup  
As noted above, Target Temperature shown on the display will automatically  
set based on the Meat Doneness selection. To adjust, turn the rotary dial when  
the Target Temperature is flashing on the display.  
1.Make your Meat Type and Meat Doneness selections and press “SELECT”.  
2.To adjust Target Temperature, turn the rotary dial clockwise to increase the  
target temperature and counterclockwise to decrease the target temperature.  
3.As you make the adjustment, the Meat Type shown on the display will  
change to Custom.  
4.To save your selection, press and release the “SELECT” button.  
Current Temperature  
1.Insert the narrow end of the temperature probe into the thickest part of the  
food being cooked. Be sure the tip is not touching bone, gristle, the pan or  
inserted into the cavity of fowl.  
2.Hold steady for several seconds.  
3.Current internal temperature of the meat will show on the display.  
4.The arrow next to the current temperature reading indicates the direction  
temperature is trending and the rate of change.  
5.When the current temperature of the food reaches the target temperature  
the thermometer will beep.  
Be careful when touching the temperature probe and probe wire if it has been  
in or near hot food or surfaces.  
Power the Unit ON/OFF  
The thermometer will automatically power off after several minutes of inactivity.  
Press the “ ” button to resume operation. To power off manually, press the  
” button.  
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Warning Messages  
When display reads “LO BAT”, replace batteries.  
Check Probe  
“CHECK PROBE” indicates a probe error and is shown with a diagnostic code:  
Diagnostic  
Code  
Problem  
Solution  
Probe cord is not connected  
to the thermometer.  
Verify cord connection is secure  
or reconnect cord.  
No  
Probe cord is not functioning  
properly. Cord may have  
been damaged or exposed to  
extreme heat.  
Check the wire and connection  
for damage or excessive heat.  
Replace cord.  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Possible Solution  
Use standard alkaline batteries. Do  
not use heavy duty or rechargeable  
batteries.  
Inaccurate  
temperature  
Check Probe  
• Review Warning Messages (page 7)  
• Check that the batteries are installed  
correctly. Batteries may need to be  
replaced.  
Display screen  
not working  
If your AcuRite product does not operate properly after trying  
(877) 221-1252 for assistance.  
Care & Maintenance  
Store in a dry location at room temperature. Clean thermometer with a soft,  
damp cloth. Temperature probe should be wiped clean with warm water  
immediately after direct contact with foods.  
DO NOT place display unit on or near hot surfaces. DO NOT heat beyond  
thermometer’s temperature capacity. DO NOT use in oven. DO NOT wash in  
dishwasher. DO NOT immerse in water or use caustic cleaners or abrasives.  
DO NOT allow any part of the temperature probe or probe wire to come into  
direct contact with flames or flare-ups. DO NOT bend or crimp the temperature  
probe cord. DO NOT lift or move the thermometer by the temperature probe  
wire connection.  
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Specifications  
TEMPERATURE RANGE  
10ºC to 232ºC (14ºF to 450ºF)  
Probe cord heat resistant up to 371ºC (700ºF)  
POWER  
2 x AAA alkaline batteries  
Customer Support  
AcuRite customer support is committed to providing you with best-in-  
class service. For assistance, please have the model number of this  
product available and contact us in any of the following ways:  
(877) 221-1252  
24/7 support at www.AcuRite.com  
Installation Videos  
Instruction Manuals  
Replacement Parts  
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Submit Feedback & Ideas  
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& Humidity  
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©Chaney Instrument Co. All rights reserved. AcuRite is a registered trademark of  
the Chaney Instrument Co., Lake Geneva, WI 53147. All other trademarks and copy-  
rights are the property of their respective owners. AcuRite uses patented technology.  
Printed in China  
00277DIX INST 071613  
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