Polder 362-86 Digital In-Oven Thermometer with Timer Review
This in-oven/in-food thermometer/timer has basic features and good accuracy. The unit comes with a probe whose cable is sheathed in silicone and a pot clip is supplied as well.
The thermometer does not have any preprogrammed meat/doneness combinations. The user sets the desired temp and an alarm sounds when that temp is reached. There is also a count-down timer that can be set to the desired hours and minutes. When it reaches zero, an alarm sounds, the display flashes, and it switches to a count-up mode so the user can see how far past the set time he/she is. The timer can be stopped and restarted at will. Curiously, the instruction manual says that there is no on/off switch, but this is not true, it is located on the rear of the unit. There is an F/C switch on the bottom, and magnets to attach the unit to a metal surface. The instruction sheet has recommended temperatures that conform to USDA standards for a variety of meat types.
The manufacturer’s contact info, including address, telephone number, website and e-mail address, is found on the instruction sheet. The unit is covered by a one-year limited warranty.
This is a reasonable choice for a cook who wants to make her/his own decisions on cooking temperatures without wading through a menu structure to select meat/doneness combinations that are invariably too conservative. This unit does that it says with good accuracy and an easy-to-master user interface. We give it a Bronze medal as a good buy.
Product Information:
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Thermometer Function:Leave in Food, Leave in Cooker
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Item Price :24.99
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Probe:Length: 6" (15cm), diameter: 0.16" (4mm), cable: 4' (1.2m)
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Battery Type:1xAAA (included)
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Battery Life:not specified
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Safe Operating Range:
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Min & Max Temp:32 to 392ºF (0 to 200ºC)
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Display Precision:1º
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Actual Temp at 32 Degrees:Lo
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Actual Temp at 130 Degrees:129
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Actual Temp at 225 Degrees:225
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Actual Temp at 325 Degrees:327
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Speed from 32 to 212 Degrees:28
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Speed from 32 to 212 Degrees:28
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Numbers Display Size:Temp: 0.44" (11mm), Time: 0.69" (17mm)
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Water Resistance Rating:
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Weight:3.5oz (100g)
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C/F Switch:Built in CF switch
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Backlight:No Backlight
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Color Options:
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App:No
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Logging:No
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Included:Probe, readout, probe clip, instructions
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Available Accessories:None
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Alarms:Audible/Visible
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