CHEF IQ iQ Sense CHEF PROBE-V3 User Manual page 8

1. Ensure the hub is charged and turned on, and that the
probe(s) are charged. The hub not only charges the probe
but also relays information from the probe to the chefiqlo
App for you to receive on your smartphone or tablet.
2. Preheat your cooking appliance as needed, prep your
ingredients, and season your food as desired or directed. You
can use the probes in the oven, grill, or smoker, on the stove,
and in an air fryer. Because they're waterproof, you can use
the probes for simmering, boiling, cooking sous vide, and
even for deep frying when inserted into the food to be fried.
IMPORTANT: The probes should not be used when micro-
waving or pressure cooking. They should also not be used as
candy or deep-fry thermometers because some components
in the metal portion cannot exceed 212˚F.
3. Place the hub near (but never in or on) the cooking appliance.
Though it has a Bluetooth
in the open air, the hub works quickest and most efficiently
if placed near the probes during cooking, especially if the
probes are in a closed environment, such as an oven or
closed grill. Be aware that the hub shell is plastic, however,
and so can melt if placed too close to the heat source, or
warp if left in direct sunlight for long periods of time.
4. Set the temperature for one probe as desired via the
chefiqlo App. You can either quickly set a custom temperature
using Cook Control on the app, or—if you choose to follow
a Guided Cooking recipe—a temperature will be set for
you (some recipes offer a choice of doneness). Alternatively,
you have the option of using the presets: enter what you
want to cook, and this interactive guide will share with you
the best way to do it.
NOTE: When using the presets, you'll see suggestions for
the remove-from-heat temperature as well as the target
temperature. The target temperature is the final tempera-
ture of the food after being taken off the heat and resting.
In almost all cases, the remove-from-heat temperature will
be lower than the final temperature due to residual carry-
over cooking that occurs after the food is off the heat.
5. When ready to cook, insert the probe into the thickest part
of your food, avoiding any bones.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage, insert the probe all the
way to the minimum insertion point, indicated on the
probe by the dark line. Also be sure the tip is positioned in
connectivity range of 200 feet
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the food properly for the most accurate reading. For more
detailed probe placement instruction, refer to the illustra-
tions in the app presets and/or recipe videos in the Guided
Cooking section.
6. If using multiple probes, set the temperature for your second
(or third) probe via the chefiqlo App the same way as you
did the first, and insert the probe.
NOTE: You can run any combination of Guided Cooking
recipes, preset sessions, and manually set sessions at the
same time. The only limitation is that you cannot run
the same Guided Cooking recipe on two probes at the
same time.
7. Cook your food. When cooking, be sure that the exposed
ends of the probe(s), which house the ambient temperature
sensors, are not directly touching the heat source or any hot
surfaces (such as the grates on a grill or the sides or edges
of pots and pans). Although they're heat resistant to 1000˚F,
the probes can break at temperatures hotter than that.
8. Follow your cooking progress on your smartphone or
tablet—from anywhere, if using Wi-Fi. (If using Bluetooth
only, your range will be more limited.) The app, as well as
the hub, will keep you informed.
9. Cook your food until done. You'll get an alert when it's time
to take your food off the heat.
10. Remove the probe(s) carefully. When it's time to remove
the probe (usually after the food has rested), be extremely
careful as it may still be hot and can cause burns. Use a
towel, potholder, or oven mitt when pulling the probe out
of the food.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
1. Be sure to clean the probes well and dry them before
placing them in the charging nest in the hub. A dirty
probe may not charge.
2. Though the probes are top-rack dishwasher safe, it's best
to wash them by hand with soapy water to avoid scratch-
ing. Also steer clear of using very abrasive sponges and
cleansers to prevent scratches.
3. If the hub gets dirty, wipe it down with a damp cloth. The
hub is not dishwasher safe and is not waterproof. Do not
immerse it in water.
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