Can these probes be immeresed in water to clean or should they just be wiped off after use?
808830
Just wipe them down with jot soapy water, and be careful not to get them to hot while smoking a have had to replace a pair.
808831
The probes must NOT Be immersed. Just wipe them off after use. I use small wipes (from the drugstore) that nurses and doctors use just before they give you a shot. That guarantees that they'll be sterile. You can't be too careful when dealing with raw meat.Robert D. McGee
808832
DO NOT immerse in water. Always wipe with a damp sponge or towel. My wife accidently immersed one and now I'm having issues with it working properly. Thankfully, I had another set, the 6' model, to take it's place.
808833
Just wipe them off you don't want to get the wires wet where they connect to the probe.
808834
I think immersion is a bad idea, although I've no real evidence. They should, however, be wiped clean, preferably with soapy water (germs, dontcha know). Darkening of the cable and probe from smoke is of no importance.
808835
Maverick has a hybrid probe on their site for the 732 / 733. Part number PR-022 which is waterproof, but I can't tell if this is that part. Amazon usually has the part number in the description, but not this time.
808836
I just wipe them off. I have never soaked them, but they should be ok to soak, I have just never had the need to.
808837
Considering the sensitivity of the metal cable, it seems to be the part that always fails, I would only wipe the system off with a wet sponge and not risk it being soaked, rusted, or ????. The heat will no doubt take of any grunge on cable, leave it alone and just wipe off the probe.
409603
Sounds like a manufacturer's question. I've washed the probe portion but never immersed the wire.
2205530
They can be cleaned. You can take the black plastic piece with the holes off and clean that gunk out. I do use soft water in it. I used hard water for a short time and that will drastically change how long it will last. I put the whole thing in my dishwasher. Even the filter and pump. I just don't do the plug in piece but the wire - yes. Just make sure it's dry obviously before plugging back in.
2146271
I've personally never cleaned my arrays except by immediately rinsing them in hot water.They work by the metal reacting with the water and electricity and eventually the metal degrades to the point it won't react anymore. At that point,use a new one. My old arrays lasted @50xs each.
25929
No, hand wash - which really is a cinch, one can basically just wipe them clean. There is no scrubbing or soaking needed, and the cooking surface dries immediately.
782445
Don't know if it is necessary to empty the water after each use, but it is a good practice. Water in a closed container can harbor bacteria. If you remove the cleaner the batteries are are not making contact with a source so you don't have to remove them. Hope this helps
2188785
It's not advised. I was worried about that when I purchased them however, due to the non-stick coating, cleaning them by hand is quick and simple. No scrubbing. I typically use warm water, a little soap and a paper towel.
2032731
The main unit is not. I have the temperature probe in a high-humidity environment (beer fridge)but the probe is not submerged.
2072697
they can be wiped . yesterday i used a hose ti clean it.. lol i dont know much english i hope it helped.
594695
I would hand wash, I'd guess that detergent would eventually wipe out the markings. Takes no time to wipe off the probe. Package does not say dishwasher safe or hand wash either.
1465909
Just pop the top and bottom off and clean them in hot soapy water. I use a small scrub brush on them. Have no problems, best way I have found to clean it.
1380576
I would say no. I can only erase them using antibacterial, waterless hand sanitizer. Nothing else we've tried will erase them completely. They really are a very poor quality. The point collapsed almost immediately using very little pressure. I will not buy this brand again.
284671
The probe appears to be sealed in rubber. To be sure it waterproof I would encapsulate it in silicone.
86913
I can't state for certain whether they are waterproof or not; however, I've used this tool many times and it is still working as well as the day I bought it. I don't immerse the probe fully into water, I simply soak and rinse the probe with hot soapy water and rinse.
2060015
They're sealed with heat shrink, but I'd be careful and put them in a metal probe.
1376004
I haven't had to clean mine yet. It appears you could just wipe them down with a wet towel. I would think they could even withstand being hosed off if necessary. They are quite sturdy.
1821651
I would recommend NOT putting them in the dishwasher. After use I take a soft cotton towel and clean and dry immediately. Do not use any abrasive sponges on the stainless as it might scratch and leave swirl marks.