my thermometer says "HI" sometimes and does not give the temperature. Is there something wrong with the thermometer, I was checking temp of chicken.
622772
HI means high, as in the temperature is higher than the digital thermometer and probe is capable of measuring. Try moving the probe to another place in the object.. I find that its easy to insert the probe too far and be on or near the surface and the high heat of the oven, grill etc. To test further, put the probe in boiling water, it should read 212 (at sea leveL0 or what ever temp water boils at your altitude.) If it doesn't the probe has failed. Replacement probes may be available depennding on the make and model If you need a new unit go to Thermoworks for some great products.
1931382
Take the battery out of the thermometer and re-install it install a new battery. If it doesn't clear the problem, get a replacement.
513770
Not sure if it is your problem but thermometers go bad very easily. They are usually the first thing to break.
1282876
I have found mine to be very accurate. Perhaps you did get a defective one and should ask for it to be replaced.
2044640
Yes, the thermometer is too high. Unfortunately I have to use a second thermometer to get the readings. I was very disappointed since this was 1 of the main reasons why I bought this kettle.
1529308
Mine holds the temp well, but I've used it only for fried chicken; for that, I heat oil to 400 degrees but turn it down to 350 after all chicken pieces have been placed in the oil. The light will come on only occasionally to maintain the 350-degree temp.
1803937
This means that the sensor is not plugged in or has been damaged. This Thermometer is a resistive device. If the thermistor is not connected the resistance is too high and thus out of range. The unit will then display the 'HHH'.
2144052
No, this probe didn't work. I'm not sure whether the problem was the probe or the base of the thermometer. It was quite disappointing as I didn't use the thermometer very much and I didn't think it would fail as soon as it did.
189619
I haven't checked the temperature. I have made several batches of yogurt with only one that failed unexpectedly. I forgot to start it one time, and of course that batch didn't set up. My kitchen is kind of of drafty, so I put a dish towel over it (not sure if it makes a difference)
1015211
Probably. If the issue is the probe wire fusing...why bother ? It is going to,happen again. I replaced it with a Redi-Chek thermometer and love it.
1382731
My thermometer stuck on the same temperature but I discovered that changing the battery fixed it. The battery does not last as long as claimed but is adequate. I have not used it to measure air temperature but it does respond slowly and I would think it would even be slower when trying to measure air temperature.
1866871
Mine did not stop working. It does not line up with my other thermometers and I don't have confidence in it's accuracy.
1865578
I'm guessing something is broken, as the thermometer should give an accurate reading of the ambient air temperature whenever you don't have it in the compost pile. I doubt that you live in a place where it's always 60 degrees. Did you ever drop or bump the thermometer?
814581
Did you calibrate it? You need to have or make a calibration sample at the correct temp and then adjust it. Mine was right on out of the box but they do vary
1621385
I agree with the other posters - it's all about the temperature you are exposing it to. As long as it stays under the rated temp (392), you're good to go. Going over that temp will ruin the thermometer (I know, I've done it not once, but TWICE). If you want a high-heat thermometer, check out thermoworks.com, but they are very expensive :(
2231248
Sorry to hear that. I got mine last December and, coincidentally, I also use it primarily for chicken. To date I have not had any problems with it. I would hope this is just a "lemon" and that they will replace it for you.
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Hi Pat, I placed water in the pot and used a meat thermometer and checked the temperatures of this unit. I only recorded the one at #3 and it was 180F. I have found this does seem to cook on the Low setting closely. I have been very happy with the unit. I hope this one temperature is a help for you.