Cookware 2243 User manual

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Digital Thermometer COOKWARE ETC.
2243 Digital Thermometer One-year guarantee
Available in US only
This compact electronic thermometer/timer unit is programmed
to accurately measure the temperature of meat and poultry, candy
and chocolate, or water for yeast. It’s versatility extends for use
with deep fat frying too!
FEATURES BENEFITS
Thermometer Twenty programmed settings in seven food
categories allows you to roast, cook, temper,
heat and fry foods.
Timer Allows you to count up or count down time.
Programmed settings Thermometer beeps when you have reached
the programmed setting. The settings are
displayed on the back of the unit.
Adjustable setting option Easily allows you to reset the programmed
temperature of foods per your recipes.
Fold down display Compact and convenient to store.
7-inch/probe Can be used for oven or stovetop application
Stainless steel clip Easily attaches to side of cookware for
stovetop cooking
Stainless steel wire: 38-inches Reaches from oven to countertop.
Magnet on back of unit Allows unit to attach to oven door.
Easy to clean Simply wipe thermometer, stainless steel
probe and wire clean with a damp cloth and
towel dry.
Exclusive
One AAA battery Included for convenience
Made in China

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USE AND CARE
How to Use
Turning on and off
Before use, insert battery into battery slot. The unit will complete a 2-second test and will be in
thermometer mode. The display will first show CANDY in FOOD Category, LL in PROBE
TEMP category, and 230°F/110°C in TEMP SET category corresponding to Level 1. It is now
ready for use.
1. Turn Thermometer on, by pushing the POWER button once.
2. Press and hold POWER button for 2 seconds to turn off thermometer.
NOTE: A display of LL indicates that the probe is not plugged in the base unit. If the base unit
displays HH the unit may need to have batteries replaced.
Thermometer Function
1. Press the THERMO/TIMER button once to switch between the thermometer and timer
function.
2. When in thermometer mode, the word FOOD will appear in the top left-hand corner. When
in timer mode, the word TIMER will appear at the top left side of the display. Switch to
thermometer mode.
3. Slide black button on backside of unit to set desired temperature read out (°F/°C).
4. Press the button marked FOOD until you have reached your Food Selection. Food Selections
include (see backside of display): Candy, Frying, Yeast, Chocolate, Beef (also use for Lamb),
Veal (also use for Pork), and Poultry.
5. Press the button marked LEVEL to choose the programmed temperature of Food Selection.
The level selected determines the degree of doneness for the Food Selection. See chart on
back for Food Selections, Levels and corresponding temperatures.
Readout is accurate to +/- 2.5%
Oven Use with Wire Probe for Meat and Poultry
1. Having chosen the desired Food Selection Level and corresponding temperature (see
Thermometer Function), insert metal probe into center or thickest part of meat or poultry. Do
not allow probe to rest near the bone or gristle, or exit through other side of meat, as this will
result in inaccurate temperature reading.
2. Insert connecting plug into side of thermometer.
3. Place cooking vessel containing meat or poultry in preheated oven with metal probe securely
in meat. Place the Thermometer on a countertop near the oven. The probe wire will be held
in place when the oven door is closed.
4. The current temperature of the food is shown in the PROBE TEMP category located in the
bottom left-hand corner of the display. The level chosen will be shown in the center of the
display. The corresponding doneness temperature will appear in the TEMP SET category
located in the bottom right-hand corner of the display.
5. Press ALERT button once to begin the cooking/timing process. A beeper will sound when
food has reached the desired temperature.
6. When beeper sounds, press the ALERT button once to turn off beeper.
NOTE: While food is cooking, you can view the current temperature of the food in the PROBE
TEMP category on the display.

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For Candy, Frying, Yeast, and Chocolate
1. Chose desired Food Selection, Level and corresponding temperature (see Thermometer
Function). To insert probe into clip, hold between forefinger and thumb. Squeeze and hold
where indicated. Guide probe down through two holes and release to grip probe in clip.
Place clip over side of pan/bowl with protruding portion of clip inside the pan/bowl.
NOTE: For accurate reading, tip of probe should not touch bottom or sides of pan/bowl.
2. The current temperature of the food is shown in the PROBE TEMP category located in the
bottom left-hand corner of the display. The Level chosen will be shown in the center of the
display. The corresponding temperature will appear in the TEMP SET category located on
the bottom right-hand corner of the display.
3. Press ALERT button once to begin the cooking/timing process. A beeper will sound when
food has reached the desired temperature.
4. When beeper sounds, press the ALERT button once to turn off beeper.
NOTE: While food is cooking, view the current temperature of the food in the PROBE TEMP
category on the display.
Tips
Candy – Choose the level and corresponding temperature in accordance with your recipe.
Temperatures listed in Food Selection Guide are minimum temperatures generally associated
with specific “end point” temperatures.
Yeast – Choose the level and corresponding temperature with your recipe. Generally, Level 1
(110°F/43°C) is used when dissolving yeast in water before adding to other liquids. Level 2
is generally applicable when dissolving yeast to be added directly to dry ingredients.
Chocolate – Temperatures listed in Food Selection Guide are applicable when tempering
chocolate.
To Change the Programmed Temperatures of Food Selection:
1. Press and hold SET button until TEMP SET category readout located in bottom right-hand
corner of the display begins blinking.
2. Press the FOOD button to select the desired Food Selection.
3. Press up (σ) or down (τ) arrows to increase or decrease the temperature. To fast-forward,
press and hold the up (σ) or down (τ) arrow buttons.
4. Press SET button to confirm new, chosen temperature. NOTE: The SET button must be
depressed within 5 seconds to confirm new temperature.
5. To clear all changes and return to original setting, press and hold the up (σ) and down (τ)
arrows at the same time. Repeat steps 1-4 to set again.
Timer Function
Press the THERMO/TIMER button once to switch between the thermometer and timer function.
When in the timer mode the word TIMER will appear at the top left side of the display.
Countdown:
1. Press the button marked HR to set desired hours and the button marked MIN to set desired
minutes. Press and hold either button one second to fast forward.
2. Press the START/STOP button to begin the countdown process. You will see a blinking
down arrow (τ) near the top of the display.
3. Press the START/STOP button to stop the countdown; press again to start the countdown
process.

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NOTE: If the setting is 59 minutes or less the display will show Min:Sec format. If the
setting is 1 hour or more, the display will show Hr:Min format.
4. When the countdown has reached 00:00 it will beep for 20 seconds. At the same time it will
automatically begin counting up; indicated by the blinking up (σ) and down (τ) arrows
located at the top of display.
5. Press the START/STOP button to stop the overtime count-up; press again to start the
count-up process.
6. To clear, press the HR and MIN buttons together.
Count Up:
1. Reset timer to 00:00 by pressing both the HR and MIN buttons together.
2. Press the START/STOP button to count up; you will see a blinking up arrow (σ) at the top of
the display.
3. Press the START/STOP button to start the count up; press again to continue the count up
process.
NOTE: If the setting is 59 minutes or less the display will show Min:Sec format. If the
setting is 1 hour or more, the display will show Hr:Min format.
4. When the counting has reached 24 hours the Thermometer will beep for 20 seconds. At the
same time, the display will show 24:00 blinking.
5. Press the START/STOP button or the HR or MIN button to stop the blinking.
6. To clear, press the HR and MIN buttons together.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Always use an oven mitt or pad when handling the hot metal probe or wire.
Do not use probe or wire in microwave oven.
Keep Thermometer away from moisture and avoid direct contact with hot surfaces. Do
not submerge in liquid.
Protect Thermometer display from direct sunlight.
The probe should not be used to determine the temperature of an oven or grill.
Wire may become damaged if not carefully handled during grilling or barbecuing. Do
not expose wire or probe to direct flames.
Keep Thermometer and accessories away from children.
DEMO TIPS
Encourage new as well as seasoned cooks to use this Digital Thermometer to assist in preparing
food to adequate levels of doneness. Handy pre-programmed unit and Food Selection Guide on
back provides easy reference guidelines.