Thermapen Classic User manual

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COOKING PERFECTION.
EVERY TIME.
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A guide to better food by using
and caring for your Thermapen
thermapen.co.uk
lYour Thermapen doesn't test doneness - it tests
temperature very accurately (see page 7).
lThe Thermapen doesn't lock in on a reading. It is
accurate enough to show the ever-changing
temperature of your food while it cooks (see page 7).
lYour Thermapen measures temperature at the tip of its
probe (see page 9). Penetrate your food with the probe
tip where you want to measure - usually the centre of
the thickest part of your food (see page 12).
lNever leave your Thermapen in an oven while cooking
(see page 20).
lIn general, be sure to thaw meats thoroughly before
cooking (see page 10).
lRemember that the temperature of meat normally
continues to rise a little after you remove it from the
oven or grill (see page 13).
lDon't test the accuracy of a thermometer in food. Use a
properly made ice bath (see page 17).
lBe sure to clean your Thermapen probe after contact
with uncooked or undercooked meat (see page 19).
lWipe your Thermapen regularly. The Thermapen Classic
should not be submerged. The Thermapen Professional
can survive short-term submersion. Do not put it in the
dishwasher (see page 19).
GUARANTEE
The Thermapen carries a two-year guarantee against
defects in either components or workmanship. During
this period, products that prove to be defective will, at the
discretion of ETI, be either repaired or replaced without
charge. This guarantee does not apply to probes, where a
six-month period is offered. The product guarantee does
not cover damage caused by fair wear and tear, abnormal
storage conditions, incorrect use, accidental misuse, abuse,
neglect, misapplication or modication. Full details of
liability are available within ETI's Terms & Conditions of
Sale at thermapen.co.uk/terms. In line with our policy of
continuous development, we reserve the right to amend our
product specication without prior notice.
THERMAPEN HANDY TIPS!
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A guide to better food by using
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thermapen.co.uk
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CONTENTS
Fifteen Minutes Well Spent......................................................5
A Few Things Your Thermapen Does NOT Do
It doesn’t start at zero..........................................................6
It doesn’t stop the cooking for you ...........................6
It tests temperature not doneness...........................7
It doesn’t lock in on a reading.......................................7
Here’s What Your Thermapen DOES Do.......................7
Measuring Temperatures.................................................9
Special Considerations for
Cooking Meat, Poultry & Fish
1. Thawing....................................................................................10
2. Removing from Fridge ...............................................11
3. Low and Slow Versus Hot and Fast....................11
4. Choosing a Target Temperature.........................11
5. Getting a Proper Reading with
Your Thermapen.................................................................12
6. Resting.....................................................................................13
Outdoor Grilling .....................................................................14
Using Oven Alarms with your Thermapen.......14
Food Safety & Temperature....................................................15
Thermapen Accuracy
Ready, Set, Go ..........................................................................16
Performing an Ice Bath Test ........................................17
Performing a Boiling Water Test ..............................18
Re-calibration ..........................................................................19
Cleaning & Caring for Your Thermapen
Cleaning the Probe .............................................................19
Cleaning the Thermapen Body.................................19
Storing Your Thermapen ...............................................20
Avoid Overheating the Thermapen Body........20
Customising Your Thermapen............................................21
Notes......................................................................................................... 22
Frequently Asked Questions................................................ 23
Recommended Temperatures..................... Back Cover
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Thank you for purchasing the Thermapen which is probably
the fastest, most sensitive, and accurate thermometer
you will have ever owned. It will assist you to learn things
about the cooking process that you could not see using
other thermometers. It is, however, a tool and like all tools, it
requires proper use and care to be effective.
This booklet should only take fteen minutes to read and will
help you get the most out of your Thermapen experience.
Your Thermapen was pre-calibrated by hand in our
laboratory and is guaranteed to be accurate to ±0.4 °C (-49.9
to 199.9 °C) and will display the temperature of food or liquid
in just three seconds! You are probably not used to that
kind of speed and accuracy in a thermometer.
Keep this in mind as you begin to take readings with your
Thermapen and learn to rely more and more on the
information it provides. It truly can change the way you
cook and prepare food.
Accurate temperature reading
in just three seconds!
FIFTEEN MINUTES WELL SPENT…
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* The Thermapen shows the temperature at its tip and works best
when its probe is inserted or immersed into something. It will read
air temperature; however, it can take a minute or two to get an
accurate reading unless the air is moving rapidly.
It doesn’t test doneness - it only tests
the current temperature!
Reduced tip
A FEW THINGS YOUR THERMAPEN
DOES NOT DO
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lMeats
l Poultry
l Fish/shellsh
l Vegetables
l Casseroles
l Desserts
lConfectionery
lBreads
lDoughs
lSauces
lDrinks
land much more...
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* The probe’s rotating hub can be a little tight at rst but will loosen with
use. The probe extends to 180°, but be careful not to force it further.
** This feature can be disabled (see 'Customising your Thermapen' on page 21).
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* Please note, that for the purposes of this discussion, we will use the
word 'meat' to signify any meat, poultry, or sh.
** Some prepared poultry (like ash-frozen enhanced chicken
breasts) can cook better from frozen than thawed, depending on
the cooking method, but this is an exception to the rule.
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Place the tip of the probe into
the centre of the thickest
part of the meat
Coolest part of the meat
Bone
Hottest part of the meat
* Many experts recommend inserting your thermometer probe from
the side of a steak or pattie to ensure that you get the probe tip right
in the centre, where the temperature will be lowest. You can use a
pair of tongs to gently lift the piece of meat off the heat with one
hand while you take a Thermapen reading from the side with your
other hand.
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* Remember that different parts of the same large roast or turkey
can vary by as much as 10 to 15 °C during the cooking process.
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NOT a stable
environment
for testing
THERMAPEN ACCURACY
* Only thermometers certied by a calibration laboratory traceable to
UKAS and an accuracy at least four times better than the Thermapen
should be used to do side by side testing and calibration of your
Thermapen, only then in a controlled liquid bath stable to better
than ±0.1 °C. DO NOT use a home thermometer to check your
Thermapen. It's a waste of time. Instead use your Thermapen to
check your other thermometers.
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** An improperly made ice bath can be off at the ice point by as
much as 8 °C. See above illustration.
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Rotating hub
Probe retention
groove
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