Taylor OMG 808 - Digital Thermometer With Probe And Timer Manual

Table of Contents

Contents

1 Introduction
2 Battery Installation
3 Specifications
4 Description of Parts
5 Display Information
6 General Cooking Procedures
7 To Set The Thermometer
8 To Set The Timer
9 Backlight Feature
10 Care and Precautions
11 One Year Warranty
12 Minimum Internal Cooking Temperatures as Recommended by the USDA
13 Documents / Resources
- 13.1 References
- 13.2 Download manual

Introduction

Your Thermometer/Timer is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. This product helps to eliminate over-cooking or under-cooking foods. Presetting to the recommended cooking temperatures and/or cooking time is simple and ensures that food will be cooked to your preferred taste. Please read this instruction manual carefully before use. Keep these instructions handy for future reference.

Battery Installation

The thermometer operates on (2) AAA batteries. If readings grow dim or irregular, the batteries may need to be replaced. Always replace all batteries at the same time; do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (nicad, ni-mh, etc.) batteries. To replace the batteries:

Remove the battery compartment door located on the back of the unit.
Insert the batteries as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked on inside of the battery compartment.
Replace battery compartment door.

NOTE: please recycle or dispose of batteries per local regulations.

Batteries may pose a choking hazard. Do not let children handle batteries. If swallowed, seek medical attention immediately.
PRECAUTION: Do not dispose of batteries in fire. Batteries may explode or leak. Remove the batteries if the thermometer will not be used for a long period of time.

Specifications

Thermometer Range: 32°F to 392°F (0°C to 200°C)
Timer Range: 99 minutes 59 seconds

• Thermometer Range: 32°F to 392°F (0°C to 200°C)

• Timer Range: 99 minutes 59 seconds

Description of Parts

"ON/OFF" button
Press to turn unit on and off.

"MODE/°F/°C" button
Press to switch between thermometer and timer modes. Press and hold for 3 seconds to switch between °F and °C temperature scales.

"MIN▲" button
In Timer mode, press to set minutes.
In Thermometer mode, press to scroll to meat types and doneness levels.

"SEC▼" button
In Timer mode, press to set seconds.
In Thermometer mode, press to scroll to meat types and doneness levels.

"START/STOP" button
In Timer mode, press to start, pause, resume, or stop timer.
In Thermometer mode, press to confirm meat/doneness selection.

"CLEAR" button
In Timer mode, press when paused to clear timer.
In Thermometer mode, press to stop the thermometer before cooking alarm sounds.

BACKLIGHT button
(located on the top of the thermometer) Press the button and a 10 second backlight will activate for easy viewing.

Display Information

General Cooking Procedures

(See following sections for directions on programming cooking temperatures or times.)

Preheat the oven/grill to desired cooking temperature.
Sterilize the metal probe by inserting it into an appropriate solution such as boiling water for several minutes.
Insert the metal probe into the thickest part of the food to be cooked. Do not come in contact with bone, fat or gristle, as these areas will not provide accurate temperature readings. Make sure the sensor plug on the other end of the cord is plugged into the thermometer display unit.
Place the food into the preheated oven/grill. The thermometer display unit must be placed outside of the oven/grill (do not put the plastic display unit in the oven/grill). The probe cord will be held in place by the oven/grill door/lid. Be careful not to crimp the probe cord with the oven/grill door/lid. FIG.2
The internal food temperature will display on the LCD screen.
An alarm will sound when either the internal temperature of the food reaches the target temperature or the timer has reached zero. (See next sections for directions on programming the unit.) The unit will automatically switch to the function which is sounding the alarm (Thermometer or Timer).
Press the "START/STOP" button to stop the alarm.
Remove the metal probe from the food with a heat resistant glove. DO NOT TOUCH THE PROBE OR CORD WITH YOUR BARE HANDS!

To Set The Thermometer

Press the "ON/OFF" button to turn the unit on.
Your thermometer is preset to read temperatures in Fahrenheit. To switch to Celsius, press and hold the "MODE/°F/°C" button for 3 seconds.
Press the "MODE/°F/°C" button to select Thermometer mode. The "TARGET TEMP" icon appears at the bottom left of the LCD.
Press the "MIN▲" or "SEC▼" button until the correct meat type flashes on the LCD. Press the "START/STOP" button to select.
Press the"MIN▲" or "SEC▼" button until the correct doneness level flashes on the LCD. Press the "START/STOP" button to select.
A preset target temperature will flash at the bottom of the LCD.
NOTE: The temperature can be manually changed desired. Press "MIN▲" to increase or "SEC▼" to decrease the temperature by 1 degree. (The temperature change is not permanent; the unit will automatically reset after eac programming.)
Press the "START/STOP" button to confirm the displayed temperature. The thermometer is set and ready for use.
An alarm will sound when the internal temperature of the food reaches the target temperature. Press the "START/STOP" button to stop the alarm. Otherwise the alarm will sound for 10 minutes and automatically turn off.
To stop and reset the thermometer before the alarm sounds, press the "START/STOP" button and then the "CLEAR" button.
To switch to the timer display, press the "MODE/°F/°C" button. Press "MODE/°F/°C" again to return to the temperature display.
Press the "ON/OFF" button to turn the unit off when finished.

To Set The Timer

This thermometer is also equipped with a convenient timer. It can operate as an independent timer or work along with the thermometer function.

If necessary, press the "ON/OFF" button to turn the unit on.
Press the "MODE/°F/°C" button to select Timer mode. The "TIMER" icon will display on the left side of the LCD.
Press the "MIN▲" button to set the minutes. Press the "SEC▼" button to set the seconds. Press and hold the buttons to advance the digits quickly.
Press the "START/STOP" button to start timer countdown.
To pause the timer, press "START/STOP". To restart countdown, press "START/STOP" again. To add extra time, press "START/STOP" to pause, "MIN▲" or "SEC▼" to increase time, and "START/STOP" to restart. To reset timer to zero, first pause the timer, then press "CLEAR".
At "00:00", the alarm will beep. The timer will begin to count up. Press "START/STOP" to stop the alarm and pause the timer. Press "CLEAR" to reset the timer to zero.
The timer will time up to 99 minutes and 59 seconds. The alarm will sound for 10 minutes before automatically turning off.
To switch to the temperature display, press the "MODE/°F/°C" button. Press "MODE/°F/°C" again to return to the timer display.
Press the "ON/OFF" button to turn the unit off when finished.

Backlight Feature

The unit has a convenient backlight feature for easy viewing. While the unit is on, press the "BACKLIGHT" button on the top of the unit to turn on the backlight for 10 seconds.

Care and Precautions

When running the probe cable into an oven or grill be sure to gently close the door/lid to avoid crimping or severing the cable.

Use caution while handling the thermometer and metal probe. Always wear a heat resistant glove when touching the metal probe or cord during or just after cooking. DO NOT TOUCH HOT PROBE OR CORD WITH BARE HANDS!
Keep the metal probe and cord away from children.
Sterilize metal probe each time before use.
Do not place the plastic thermometer unit into an oven or grill. Do not place the plastic thermometer unit on surfaces expected to exceed 200°F or 100°C. Do not use this thermometer in a microwave oven.
When leaving the metal probes inside an oven or grill DO NOT allow cord to be crimped by the oven door or grill lid.
DO NOT wash in a dishwasher. The thermometer and probe units are not dishwasher safe. Damage will void warranty. Wipe clean with a damp cloth.
Do not immerse the thermometer unit in liquid, or pour liquid directly on the thermometer unit, as doing so will cause damage to internal components and void the warranty. If you spill liquid on it, dry it immediately with a soft, lint free cloth.
Moisture inside the plug-in opening of the thermometer will result in an incorrect temperature reading. Dry the sensor plug with a cloth every time before plugging it into the thermometer.
Do not expose the thermometer to: water, direct heat, a hot surface or direct sunlight for an extended period of time. This may cause damage to the plastic casing or the electric circuits and components inside.
DO NOT clean the unit with abrasive or corrosive materials. This may scratch the plastic parts and corrode the electronic circuits.
DO NOT tamper with the unit's internal components. Doing so will invalidate the warranty on this unit and may cause damage. Other than replacing the batteries, the unit contains no userserviceable parts.
DO NOT subject the unit to excessive force, shock, dust, temperature or humidity. This may result in malfunction, shorter electronic life span, damaged battery and distorted parts.
Do not expose the probe directly to flames. Do not put the probe in foods to exceed cooking temperatures of 392°F (200°C), as this may reduce the life and accuracy of the thermometer sensor.
Do not dispose of batteries in fire. Batteries may explode or leak. Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix Alkaline, carbon-zinc (standard) or Nickel-Cadmium (rechargeable) batteries. Remove the batteries if the thermometer will not be used for a long period of time.

One Year Warranty

Taylor® warrants this product to be free from defects in material or workmanship for one (1) year from date of original purchase for original purchaser (excluding batteries). It does not cover damages or wear resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, commercial use, or unauthorized adjustment and/or repair.
If service is required, do not return to retailer. Should this product require service (or replacement at our option), please pack the item carefully and return it prepaid, along with store receipt showing the date of purchase and a note explaining reason for return to:
Taylor Precision Products, Inc.
2220 Entrada Del Sol, Suite A
Las Cruces, New Mexico 88001
www.taylorusa.com
Email: prodsupport@taylorusa.com

There are no express warranties except as listed above. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.
For additional product information, or warranty information outside the USA, please contact us through www.taylorusa.com.
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Minimum Internal Cooking Temperatures as Recommended by the USDA

Now comes the most important part - the minimum INTERNAL temperatures that food must reach to be considered safe eat, no matter how you prepare them. We recommend the following guide lines but personal taste temperatures may be different from the below:

*The USDA does NOT recommend RARE 140ºF as a safe eating temperature.

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