The So-Called “Speed Button”
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.
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A Thermapen Top 10 List
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…
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Customizing Your Thermapen
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…
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Getting an Accurate Reading
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…
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How to Change the Thermapen Batteries
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.*…
