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AcuRite 278 Instruction Manual

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CONTENTS
Package Contents .................. 2
Product Registration ............... 2
Features & Benefits ................. 2
Setup .................................... 4
Temperature Units .................. 4
Food Preparation ................... 5
Questions?
(877) 221-1252 or visit www.AcuRite.com.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Digital Cooking Thermometer
Using the Thermometer ........... 5
Warning Messages ................ 8
Troubleshooting ..................... 9
Care & Maintenance .............10
Specifications ........................10
FCC Information ...................10
Customer Support ................. 11
Warranty.............................. 11
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Instruction Manual
models 00278 / 00282

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Instruction Manual Digital Cooking Thermometer models 00278 / 00282 CONTENTS Unpacking Instructions ... 2 Using the Thermometer ... 5 Package Contents ....2 Warning Messages ....8 Product Registration ....2 Troubleshooting ..... 9 Features & Benefits ....2 Care & Maintenance .....10 Setup ........

  • Page 2: Unpacking Instructions

    Congratulations on your new AcuRite product. To ensure the best possible product performance, please read this manual in its entirety and retain it for future reference. Unpacking Instructions Remove the protective film that is applied to the LCD screen prior to using this product.
  • Page 3 Features & Benefits Thermometer Display 1. Meat Type Setup Indicator 8. Power ON/OFF Button Select Beef, Veal, Chicken, Pork, Poultry, 9. Meat Type Selection Lamb, Fish, Custom or Boil. 10. Meat Doneness Selection 2. Meat Doneness Setup Indicator 11. Target Temperature Select Rare, Medium or Well done;...

  • Page 4: Setup

    SETUP Install or Replace Batteries AcuRite recommends high quality alkaline batteries for the best product performance. Heavy duty or rechargeable batteries are not recommended. Remote Pager 1. Slide off the battery compartment cover, located on the bottom of the unit.

  • Page 5: Food Preparation

    OPERATION Food Preparation Consuming raw or under cooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. The USDA recommends certain guidelines be met when preparing meat and seafood. Please adhere to the recommended cooking temperatures.
  • Page 6 The preference set order is as follows: BEEF, VEAL, CHICKEN, PORK, POULTRY, LAMB, FISH, CUSTOM, BOIL, TIMER* 3. To save your selection, press and release the “SELECT” button when the desired meat type is displayed. * For TIMER, see setup See Timer Setup on page 7 Meat Doneness Setup 1.
  • Page 7 Be careful when touching the temperature probe and probe wire if it has been in or near hot food or surfaces. Remaining Cook Time Remaining Cook Time estimates the amount of time food needs to cook. Cook time is determined by measuring and monitoring the cooking process, then applying a series of estimating methods.

  • Page 8: Warning Messages

    5. When 0:00:00 is reached, thermometer/pager (if in use) beeps/vibrates until “SELECT” or “ ” is pressed. Backlight Press the Backlight button to momentarily illuminate the display for 5 seconds. Press and HOLD Backlight button for 3 seconds to keep display illuminated. Display will remain illuminated until button is pressed again or until thermometer is powered OFF.

  • Page 9: Troubleshooting

    • Make sure both units are placed at least 3 feet (.9 m) away from electronics that may interfere with the wireless communication (such as TVs, microwaves, computers, etc). If your AcuRite product does not operate properly after trying the troubleshooting steps, visit www.AcuRite.com or call (877) 221-1252 for assistance.

  • Page 10: Care & Maintenance

    Care & Maintenance Store in a dry location at room temperature. Clean thermometer with a soft, damp cloth. Temperature probe should be wiped clean with warm water immediately after direct contact with foods. DO NOT place display unit on or near hot surfaces. DO NOT heat beyond thermometer’s temperature capacity.

  • Page 11: Customer Support

    Customer Support AcuRite customer support is committed to providing you with best-in- class service. For assistance, please have the model number of this product available and contact us in any of the following ways: (877) 221-1252 info@chaney-inst.com AcuRite 24/7 support at www.
  • Page 12 Plan your day with confidence ™ www.AcuRite.com ©Chaney Instrument Co. All rights reserved. AcuRite is a registered trademark of the Chaney Instrument Co., Lake Geneva, WI 53147. All other trademarks and copy- rights are the property of their respective owners. AcuRite uses patented technology.

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