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Digital probe thermometer
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Digital probe thermometer
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Thank you for choosing this instrument from TFA.
1. Before you use it
• Please be sure to read the instruction manual carefully.
• Following the instruction manual for use will prevent damage to the device and loss of your statutory
rights arising from defects due to incorrect use. We shall not be liable for any damage occurring as
a result of not following these instructions. Likewise, we take no responsibility for any incorrect
readings and for any consequences which may result from them.
• Please take particular note of the safety advice!
• Please keep this instruction manual for future reference.
2. Field of operation
• Temperature measuring of liquids, pastes and semi-solid materials for household, business and hobby,
also for food checks (according to HACCP).
3. For your safety
• The product is exclusively intended for the field of application described above. The product should only
be used as described within these instructions.
• Unauthorised repairs, modifications or changes to the product are prohibited.
• The product is not be used for medical purpose or for public information, but is intended only for home
use.
Caution!
ƽ Risk of injury:
• Keep this instrument and the battery out of reach of children.
• Be careful by handling with the probe.
• Batteries must not be thrown into the fire, short-circuited, taken apart or recharged. Risk of explosion!
• Batteries can be fatal if swallowed. If a battery has been swallowed, get medical assistance immediately.
• Batteries contain harmful acids. Low batteries should be changed as soon as possible to prevent damage
caused by a leaking battery.
• Wear chemical-resistant protective gloves and glasses when handling leaked batteries.
ƽ Important information on product safety!
• Do not place the unit near extreme temperatures, vibration or shock.
• Only the probe is heat resistant until 200 °C.
• Never hold the probe directly over fire.
• Do not immerse the display unit into water. Water can penetrate and cause malfunction. Protect from
moisture. Not suitable for dishwasher.
4. Components
Display (LCD)
1 Battery low 4 Higher Alarm
2 Alarm symbol 5 Lower Alarm
3 Buzzer Alarm Flashing Icon
5. Installation
• Pull off the protection foil on the display. Open the battery cover on the backside of the instrument by
opening the two little screws next to the magnet by a screw driver, remove the insulation strip and close
the cover. The unit is now ready for use.
6. Operation
6.1 Temperature indication
• The present temperature in °C or °F measured by the probe is indicated on the display. Press the +1-
button to change from °C to °F readout.
6.2 ON/OFF button
• Press “ON/OFF”-button to switch the instrument on and off. Settings are preserved, for measurements
and alerting the instrument must be switched on.
6.3 Hold/max-min-function
• When pressing the “MAX/MIN”-button, the present display is held (HOLD).
• Pressing again the “MAX/MIN”-button, the display shows the maximum temperature since the last reset
(MAX).
• When pressing the “MAX/MIN”-button again, the display shows the minimum temperature since the
last reset (MIN).
• To go back to the present temperature display, press the “MAX/MIN”-button once more.
• To reset the maximum and minimum values, hold the “MAX/MIN”-button for 3 seconds, while MAX or
MIN is indicated ( ---).
6.4 Upper limit and lower limit temperature alert
• To set an upper temperature limit, that means when passing the temperature an alarm is beeping, press
the “AL SET”-button in normal mode. The upper temperature limit
▲
is shown and it is flashing. Set the
desired temperature by pressing the +1-button. Hold and press the button for a fast count. Now you can
activate (alarm symbol appears) or deactivate (alarm symbol disappears) the alarm pressing
“MAX/MIN”- button. Confirm by pressing the “AL SET”-button.
• The lower temperature limit
▼
is shown and it is flashing. To set a lower temperature limit, that means
when falling below the temperature an alarm is beeping, press +1-button. Hold and press the button for
a fast count. Now you can activate or deactivate the alarm pressing “MAX/MIN-button”. Confirm by
pressing the “AL SET”-button.
• After setting temperature alarm the symbols
▲▼
show, if an upper or lower temperature alarm is acti-
vated.
• When passing or falling below the selected temperature limit an alarm signal will sound for 1 minute,
the buzzer alarm icon and the corresponding arrow
▲
or
▼
will flash. The alarm and the buzzer alarm
icon can be turned off manually by pressing any button.
• When temperature is again within the selected limits the alarm signal will stop (within 1 min.) and the
buzzer alarm flashing icon disappears. The arrow keeps on flashing showing that the temperature was
higher/lower than the preset value at least once in the past. Press +1- button and the arrow will stop
flashing.
7. Care and maintenance
• Clean it with a soft damp cloth. Do not use solvents or scouring agents.
• Remove the battery if you do not use the product for a lengthy period.
• Keep the instrument in a dry place.
8. Battery replacement
• For a long battery life, it is recommend to press the “ON/OFF” button to switch the instrument off by not
using.
• When the battery is used up, low battery icon appears.
• Open the battery cover on the backside of the instrument, insert a new battery CR2032 3V Lithium and
close the cover.
9. Troubleshooting
Problems Solutions
No display ➜ Ensure battery polarity is correct (+ pole above)
➜ Change battery
➜ Switch on the instrument (ON)
Incorrect display ➜ Check the position of the probe
➜ Change battery
10. Waste disposal
This product has been manufactured using high-grade materials and components which can be recycled
and reused.
Never dispose empty batteries and rechargeable batteries in household waste.
As a consumer, you are legally required to take them to your retail store or to appropriate
collection sites depending to national or local regulations in order to protect the environ-
ment.
The symbols for the heavy metals contained are: Cd=cadmium, Hg=mercury, Pb=lead.
This instrument is labelled in accordance with the EU Waste Electrical and Electronic Equip-
ment Directive (WEEE).
Please do not dispose of this instrument in household waste. The user is obligated to take
end-of-life devices to a designated collection point for the disposal of electrical and elec-
tronic equipment, in order to ensure environmentally-compatible disposal.
11. Specifications
Measuring range temperature: -40°C ...+200°C (-40°F...+392°F)
Precision : ±0.5°C @ 0…50°C,
±1°C @ -20…0°C, 51…70°C
±2°C @ -40…-20°C, 70..200°C
Cable: approx. 1m
Resolution: 0.1°C
Protection class: IP 65
Power consumption: 1x CR2032 3V Lithium Button cell battery (included)
Housing dimension: 87 x 17 (29) x 52 (57) mm
Weight: 89 g (only instrument)
TFA Dostmann GmbH & Co. KG, Zum Ottersberg 12, D-97877 Wertheim.
No part of this manual may be reproduced without written consent of TFA Dostmann. The technical data
are correct at the time of going to print and may change without prior notice.
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