ThermoWorks BlueDOT User manual

ThermoWorks, Inc.
Utah, U.S.A.
Ph: 801-756-7705
Fax: [phone]
www.thermoworks.com
For service or warranty:
1-801-756-7705
1-800-393-6434
techsuppor[email protected]
What’s Included:
BlueDOT, Batteries, Pro-Series®High Temp Straight Penetration Probe and this
instruction card.
Getting Started:
Turn BlueDOT on by pressing the power button located on the back. Bluetooth
is turned on by default from the factory and you should see the Bluetooth icon
on the left-hand side of the display. To turn Bluetooth off, press and hold the
power button and right arrow simultaneously for 6 seconds. Repeat steps to
turn Bluetooth back on.
To connect your BlueDOT to your smart device, download the ThermoWorks
app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Make sure the Bluetooth on
your smart device is turned on. Upon opening the app, you will be prompted to
add a device. Select BlueDOT. After scanning, a list of available BlueDOTs will
appear. Choose the BlueDOT you wish to connect to. You are now connected
and ready to use the app.
The Bluetooth signal strength for BlueDOT is 95-feet line-of-sight. However,
if BlueDOT is close to other devices that also use radio frequencies (such
as microwave ovens, cordless phones, remote controls, etc.) those devices
may create interference. The signal can also be interrupted by the walls and
building material of your home. BlueDOT will easily communicate through
glass, but tinting on windows can interfere with the signal. ThermoWorks app
will notify you if the connection is lost and will automatically try to reconnect
with BlueDOT.
Tips for Use:
• Your BlueDOT’s body should not be affixed directly to a smoker or grill’s lid
or left in the smoker or oven. The high heat will melt the plastic housing.
• Insert the probe so that the tip rests at the thickest part of the meat or food.
Avoid gristle or bone.
• Set your desired alarm temperature. Chef-recommended doneness
temperatures are on the reverse of this card. If cooking meat, set the alarm
somewhat lower to allow for carryover heat during resting.
• The cable may be closed in an oven door or under a BBQ hood with the
precautions below.
Cautions for Pro-Series High Temp Straight Penetration Probe
• Use hot pads or gloves when removing the probe from meat. It will be hot!
• Do not pull on the cable. Use the molded mini-handle.
• The cable will withstand 700°F (370°C) and the transition/handle 644°F
(340°C) for short periods.
• Probe tip itself is rated to 572°F (300°C). Do NOT expose probe tip to flames
or coals.
• Construction is moisture-resistant but we do not recommend full immersion
of the cable.
• Clean probe by wiping with damp cloth and kitchen cleaner.
• Keep the probe cable away from oven elements, flames, coals, grill or oven
racks—all of which can reach temperatures far higher than 700°F (even if an
oven is set lower). The probe cable can be damaged at higher temperatures.
The inner insulation will melt and the probe will short (displaying “NO
PROBE” on the alarm display).
• When using in outdoor BBQ grills or smokers, avoid pinching the cable
between hot surfaces such as a cast metal grill hood without some
insulating protection. Use an access hole if available.
• Avoid repeated kinking or twisting of the probe cable which can break wires.
• With care, the probe should last a long time. Eventually, you may need
to replace it. If the probe becomes damaged, the base unit will flash “NO
PROBE” below the temperature display. Affordable replacements are
available. Order model #TX-1004X-SP. Use only ThermoWorks Pro-Series
Probes.
Go to www.thermoworks.com/bluedot for additional product
information and more tips for use.
BlueDOT®Operating Instructions
Damage from the above voids probe warranty.
CABLE SHOULD AVOID:
Racks Coals Elements KinksFlames Immersion
P-14-020-02-b
Beef, Veal & Lamb
Roasts, Steaks & Chops
Rare
120-130°F
49-54°C
Med. Rare
130-135°F
54-57°C
Medium
135-145°F
57-63°C
Med. Well
145-155°F
63-68°C
Well Done
155°F-up
68°C-up
Pork
Roasts, Steaks & Chops
USDA-Done
145°F
63°C
Well Done
150°F-up
66°C-up
BBQ
Brisket, Ribs, & Pork Butt
Done
190-205°F
88-96°C
* These temperatures are ideal peak temperatures. Meats should be removed from heat several degrees lower and
allowed to rise during resting.
** Chef-recommended temperatures are consistent with many expert sources for taste and safety. USDA-recommended
temperatures are 5 to 10°F (2 to 5°C) higher.
Chef-Recommended Temps
For additional temperature recommendations, go to blog.thermoworks.com
Ground Meat:
Beef, Veal, & Sausage*
160°F 71°C Chicken, Turkey & Duck
(whole or pieces)
165°F 74°C
Ham (raw) 160°F 71°C Poultry Dark Meat** 175°F 79°C
Ham (pre-cooked) 140°F 60°C Stuffing (in the bird) 165°F 74°C
Egg dishes 160°F 71°C Tuna, Swordfish &
Marlin**
125°F 52°C
Casseroles & Leftovers 165°F 74°C Other Fish** 140°F 60°C
Minimum Done Temps for Food Safety
Thread 230-234°F (110-112°C) Syrup
Soft Ball 234-240°F (112-116°C) Fondant, Fudge & Pralines
Firm Ball 244-248°F (118-120°C) Caramels
Hard Ball 250-266°F (121-130°C) Divinity & Nougat
Soft Crack 270-290°F (132-143°C) Taffy
Hard Crack 300-310°F (149-154°C) Brittles, Lollipops & Hardtack
Caramel 320-350°F (160-177°C) Flan & Caramel Cages
Candy or Sugar Syrup Temps (at sea level)
Poach 160-180°F
71-82°C
Low Simmer 180°F 82°C
Water Temps (at sea level)
Simmer 185°F 85°C
Slow Boil 205°F 96°C
Rolling Boil 212°F 100°C
Bread: Rich Dough 190-200°F
88-93°C Butter: Chilled 35°F 2°C
Bread: Lean Dough 200-210°F
93-99°C Butter: Softened 60-67°F 16-19°C
Water temp to add
active dry yeast 105-115°F
41-46°C Butter:
Melted & Cooled 85-90°F
29-32°C
Other Food Temps
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CURRENT
ALARM
NO PROBE
LOW BAT
CURRENT
ALARM
NO PROBE
LOW BAT
Current temperature is displayed
with big digits for easy reading.
BlueDOT will read within ±1.8˚F
even after changing probes.
Probe is not connected or has
failed. Make sure plug is fully
inserted.
Time to change batteries. 2x AAA.
Open sealed battery compartment
on back of unit by unscrewing the
large screw.
Your high alarm temperature will be
displayed here. To turn the alarm function
off, press both arrows at the same time,
the display will say “OFF”. Press both
arrows again to turn alarm function back
on. Changes to your high alarm in the
app will show on the device.
Indicates Bluetooth is on and BlueDOT can
be paired to your smart device. You can turn
Bluetooth on and off by holding the power
button and right arrow simultaneously for
6 seconds.
When high alarm is triggered, ‘HIGH’
and alarm temperature will flash.
When the low alarm is triggered,
‘LOW’ will flash. (Low alarm is only
settable in the app).
Use the arrows to set your high
alarm temperature. Any button press
will mute an active alarm. Alarm
display will continue to flash.
Needle Probe
Excellent choice for cooking thick, or thin portions. Also, ideal for monitoring the internal
temperature of food during Sous Vide cooking. Fully submersible in water.
Model #TX-1002X-NP
Press to turn BlueDOT on.
Pressing anytime while the unit
is on will enable the backlight for
10 seconds. Press and hold for 3
seconds to turn BlueDOT off.
High Temp 12"Probe
Great for larger cuts of meat, or deep insertion into soup urns, or hot holding tanks.
Durable, fast and accurate. Model #TX-1005X-12
High Temp Straight Penetration Probe, 2.5”
Insert the reduced-tip penetration probe into briskets, or loins to continuously monitor
them as they cook. Good choice for threading through access holes in grill hoods.
Model #TX-1009X-ST
High Temp Cooking Probe
The “L” shape allows for easy insertion and removal. Model #TX-1001X-OP
High Temp Air Probe & Grate Clip
Ideal for monitoring the ambient temperatures in the oven or smoker. With the
included grate clip, monitor ambient temperatures inches away from where your food is
actually cooking. Model #TX-1003X-AP
High Temp Straight Penetration Probe, 4.5"
Included with BlueDOT, the durable High Temp Straight Penetration Probe delivers
better accuracy, faster readings and a wider temperature range than probes sold
with “low-cost” houseware temperature alarms. Model #TX-1004X-SP
Optional Pro-Series®Probes
Press and hold for 6 seconds
on power up to switch between
Celsius and Fahrenheit.
REAR VIEW
CURRENT
ALARM
NO PROBE
LOW BAT
HIGH
LOW
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment complies with the FCC RF radiation exposure limits set
forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed
and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the
radiator and your body.
This device complies with Industry Canada Licence-exempt RSSs.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation
of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’lndustrie Canada applicables
aux apparei/s radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée
aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) /’appareil ne doit pas produire de
brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage
radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en
compromettre le fonctionnement.
Special Notice
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC ID: 2AI67-BLUEDOT / IC: 22116-BLUEDOT
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