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“Doneness” is a graduate level topic, not an introductory course. One man’s “medium rare” is another man’s “raw.” And then there’s the whole related curriculum of Food Safety. The USDA, who’s loyalties lie predictably on the side of “most decidedly done,” tends to recommend final temperatures for meats and other foods that are as much…
We’ve seen rumors on some forums and discussion boards about a mysterious “speed button” hidden inside the new Thermapen that can improve its performance.
Taking a page from TV’s David Letterman, here’s a top ten list you can use: The Top Ten Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Splash-Proof Super-Fast® Thermapen®… 10. Your Thermapen doesn’t test “doneness,” it tests temperature very accurately. Armed with highly accurate and timely information, you get to decide just when to pull…
You can personalize your Splash-Proof Thermapen® by changing the factory default settings, including: changing the display units from °F to °C changing the display resolution from 0.1° to 1° disabling the auto-off feature To make any of these changes, open the battery compartment (see How to Change the Batteries) and, using the tip of a…
Your Thermapen® has a micro-thermocouple located at the very tip of its probe shaft. A thermocouple is a set of two heat-sensitive wires that produce a voltage related to temperature difference. This technology is typically found only in professional-grade thermometers and is what sets your Thermapen apart from other digital “instant read” thermometers. Because the…
Your Thermapen® comes with two CR2032 (3V) coin cell batter- ies pre-installed—enough to power your Thermapen for about 1,500 hours! An illuminated battery symbol will appear when it is time to change the batteries. The accuracy of your Therma- penTM will not be compromised, but the display will stop working when battery power is gone.*…
