ThermoWorks Square Dot Operating Instructions

Chef-Recommended Temps
Beef, Veal & Lamb
Rare *
Roasts, Steaks & Chops
120-130°F
49-54°C
Pork
Roasts, Steaks & Chops
BBQ
Brisket, Ribs, & Pork Butt
* 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.
Minimum Done Temps for Food Safety
Ground Meat: 160°F
Beef, Veal, & Sausage*
Ham (raw) 160°F
71°C
Ham (pre-cooked) 140°F
60°C
Egg dishes 160°F
71°C
Casseroles & Leftovers 165°F
74°C
Water Temps (at sea level)
Poach 160-180°F
71-82°C
Low Simmer 180°F
82°C
Other Food Temps
Bread: Rich Dough 190-200°F
88-93°C
Bread: Lean Dough 200-210°F
93-99°C
Water temp to add 105-115°F
active dry yeast 41-46°C
Candy or Sugar Syrup Temps (at sea level)
Thread 230-234°F
(110-112°C)
Soft Ball 234-240°F
(112-116°C)
Firm Ball 244-248°F
(118-120°C)
Hard Ball 250-266°F
(121-130°C)
Soft Crack 270-290°F
(132-143°C)
Hard Crack 300-310°F
(149-154°C)
Caramel 320-350°F
(160-177°C)
ThermoWorks, Inc.
Utah, U.S.A.
Ph: 801-756-7705
Fax: 801-756-8948
www.thermoworks.com
**
Med. Rare * Medium * Med. Well
130-135°F 135-145°F 145-155°F
54-57°C 57-63°C 63-68°C
USDA-Done
145°F
63°C
Chicken, Turkey & Duck
71°C
(whole or pieces)
*
Poultry Dark Meat**
Stuffing (in the bird)
Tuna, Swordfish &
Marlin**
Other Fish**
Simmer
Slow Boil
Rolling Boil
Butter: Chilled
Butter: Softened
Butter:
Melted & Cooled
Syrup
Fondant, Fudge & Pralines
Caramels
Divinity & Nougat
Taffy
Brittles, Lollipops & Hardtack
Flan & Caramel Cages
For service or warranty:
techsupport@thermoworks.com
Square DOT
* Well Done *
155°F-up
68°C-up What's Included:
Square DOT, Batteries, Pro-Series
* Well Done *
150°F-up
Series ® High Temp Air Probe & Grate Clip, and this instruction card.
66°C-up
Tips for Use:
Done
190-205°F
• Your Square DOT should not be affixed directly to a smoker or grill's lid or
88-96°C
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.
165°F
74°C
• The cable may be closed in an oven door or under a BBQ hood with the
precautions below.
175°F
79°C
Cautions for Pro-Series Probes
165°F
74°C
• Use hot pads or gloves when removing the probe from meat. It will be hot!
125°F
52°C
• 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.
140°F
60°C
• Probe tip itself is rated to 572°F (300°C). Do NOT expose probe tip to flames
or coals.
185°F • Construction is moisture-resistant but we do not recommend full immersion
85°C
of the cable.
205°F
96°C
• Clean probe by wiping with damp cloth and kitchen cleaner.
212°F
100°C
• 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.
35°F
2°C
The inner insulation will melt and the probe will short (displaying "NO
PROBE" on the alarm display).
60-67°F
• When using in outdoor BBQ grills or smokers, avoid pinching the cable
16-19°C
between hot surfaces such as a cast metal grill hood without some
85-90°F
insulating protection. Use an access hole if available.
29-32°C
• 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. Use only ThermoWorks Pro-Series Probes.
CABLE SHOULD AVOID:
Flames
1-801-756-7705
1-800-393-6434
Operating Instructions
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High Temp Straight Penetration Probe, Pro-
Go to www.thermoworks.com/squaredot for
additional product information and more tips for use.
Immersion Racks Coals
Damage from the above voids probe warranty.
Elements Kinks
P-21-003-02-a