Maverick Ventures ET-68 User Manual

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After a few seconds the unit will stop computing and will LOCK onto a temperature. It will

then display LOCKED temperature and fill in the appropriate pie piece icon sasper

examples below. If the temperature varies by by 3˚F up or down then the unit will display

the new temperature.

Donenesstable:

WELL POULTRY indicator
WELL BEEF indicator
MEDIUM indicator
MEDIUM RARE indicator
RARE indicator
RAW indicator

> or = 170.0
160 ~ 169.9
140 ~ 159.9
130 ~ 139.9
120 ~ 129.9
< or = 119.9

> or = 76.7
71.1 ~ 76.6
60.0 ~ 71.0
54.4 ~ 59.9
48.9 ~ 54.3
< or = 48.8

DONENESS LEVEL TYPE

TEMPERATURE(˚F)

TEMPERATURE(˚C)

UNIQUE FEATURES

The U.S.D.A.recommends the minimum internal temperature for ham and

freshground beef, veal, lamb, pork reach 160˚F to destroy harmful bacteria like

Salmonella and E. Coli. Beef, veal, lamb fresh pork (roasts, steaks, chops) and poul

try must reach minimum internal temperature of 170˚F.

FEATURES

1.When timer is running, no predefined temperature can be used; when predefined

temperature is in use, no timer function can be used.

2.Auto-on:When the measured temperature reaches 113˚F(45˚C), the unit switches

on automatically and enter sin to the Temp. mode.

Auto-off:No button pressed for 5 minutes, provided that the measured

temperature is below 113˚F(45˚C)in temp. mode. No auto-off when timer is running

3.The default temperature set in the SET mode is 120˚F(48.9˚C). The temperature

set is kept in memory even when the unit is off.

4.Below-range indication:“---.-”is shown on the temperature display when the

temperature is lower than 32˚F(0˚C).

5.The fork tip sare detachable from the handle and are dishwasher safe.

6.Above-range indication: When the temperature is higher than 212˚F(100˚C),

“---.-” and “OVER” flash together with sequential quick beep sounds(B..B..B..B..)

generated.

INTRODUCTION

Your RAPID-READ THERMOMETER FORK with TIMER is the newest and most

innovative electronic food thermometer that quickly & accurately indicates the

doneness of cooked meats, fish and poultry during the cooking process. The device

instantly measures the temperature of the food through its copper sensory tip and

electronically sends this reading to the LCD display.

BUTTONS

ON/AUTO button

SET button

NOTE

- Every button press produces 1 beep sound to indicate the recognition by the unit.

USINGTHE RAPID-READ THERMOMETER FORK with TIMER With the unit in

the temperature mode grasp the Thermometer Fork firmly with one hand and

insert the tips (only the right copper tip has sensor in it) into the center of the

thickest portion of the food (try to avoid touching bone or heavy fat areas). Hold

in position for a few seconds and watch the LCD display as the unit computes the

temperature. The temperature display goes to all dashes “---.-” and the icons :

"RAW", "RARE", "M.RARE", "MED", "beef WELL" and "poultry WELL" will be turn

ON consecutively.

START/STOP button

- In Temp.mode,the button has no function

- InTimer mode, press the button to start the timer. The icon “Timer” &“ : ” will flash.

Press the button again to stop the timer. The icon “Timer” & “:” stop flashing.

- When the timer is set to count-up. The format of MIN: SEC will switch to HR:

MIN if the timer counts longer than 1 hour. Max range is 24 hrs {24:00}.

- When the timer is set to countdown. The format of HR: MIN will switch to Min :

SEC if the timer counts shorter than 1 hour. Max range is 24hrs {24:00}.

CLEAR/(˚F or˚C)button

- In Temp mode, pressthebuttontotogglethe unit between Degree Fahrenheit and

Celsius.

- InTimer mode, press the button to re set the preset timer.

- When the timer is running,the button cannot be used.

- When unit is off,press once to switch on the unit with all the LCD segments turned

on for 1 second and 1 beep sound generated, and enter into Temp.mode.

- When unit is in normal operation,press the button,it will toggle between

Temp.mode and Timer mode.Default mode is Temp.mode.In Timer mode, the

icon “Timer” will display.

- The measured temperature is display edon the LCD. When the temperature

reaches the pre defined figures, the corresponding doneness indicators will be

displayed.

-In Temp mode,press the button to set the desired temperatures. The icon “SET” is

shown. The temperature reading to be set starts to flash for 3 seconds. Before the

flashing ceases, press the button again to increase the reading by 1 for each

separate button pressed; or press and hold to increase the temperature rapidly.

When the reading exceeds the upper limit of the operating temperature, it starts

again from the lower limit in a cyclic fashion (48.9˚C 100˚C or 120˚F 212˚F).

The temperature measured by the unit will then be displayed after the flashing.

-When the detected temperature is equal to or higher than the set temperature, the

reading of the detected temperature will flash together with sequential beep sounds

(BBBB…BBBB…BBBB...) generated. The visual and audio indications stop when

the condition is no longer valid. The beep sounds only last for a maximum of 10

seconds.

-In Timer mode, press the button to increase the timer by 1minute. The 4 digits will

flash for 3 seconds. Before the flashing ceases, press the button again to increase

the reading by 1 for each separate button pressed ; or press & hold the button to

increase the timer rapidly. Press the MODE button after press & hold the SET

button would increase the reading by 1hour. When the timer exceeds the upper

limit of {24:00}, it starts again from lower limit in cyclic fashion (00:00 24:00).

Default timer is countdown. Press the SET will change to count-up.

-When the timer is running,the button cannot be used.

CLEANING BEFORE / AFTER USE

- The tip is coated with a manufacturing oil so please wipe/wash off before first use.

- Allow the tips to cool for 60 seconds before touching as they may be hot.

- Remove the tips by pressing lock button and pulling them form the handle.

- Place in dishwasher or wipe with a damp, soapy cloth or sponge. Dong use alcohol.

- Dry it. Make sure it is completely dry after cleaning.

- The handle can be wipe with damp cloth or sponge.

- Caution – Do not place handle in dishwasher or immerse in any liquid.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

The RAPID-READ THERMOMETER FORK with TIMER is powered by two replaceable

1.5 volt AAA super heavy duty batteries with should last for 6 months. To replace

batteries, lift off the battery cover on the rear of the unit and pull out used batteries noting

polarity. Insert two new extra heavy duty AAA batteries.

HELPFUL HINTS

False readings can accidentally be obtained by touching bone or fat pockets within food;

by pushing the tips too far though the food, or not in far enough. Take multiple readings

to be sure.

Thin foods (under ½ inch) are very difficult to measure properly as they tend to cook

through fast. Always insert tips into thickest part of food realizing thin sections with be

cooked faster.

LIMITED NINETY DAY WARRANTY

This THEMOMETER FORK product is warranted by Maverick Industries, Inc. to be

free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period ninety (90) days from date of

initial use, considered to be not more than thirty (30) days after date of purchase. In the

event of any claim under this limited warranty, Maverick Industries, Inc. will repair or

replace at its sole option any unit or part(s) thereof, provided such units or part(s) are

sent freight prepaid to the Customer Service Department, Maverick Industries, Inc.,

THERMOMETER FORK, 94 Mayfield Avenue, Edison NJ 08837. THERMOMETER

FORK comes ready to use with replaceable 1.5 V 2 X AAA extra heavy duty battery.

Typical battery life: 2 years.

www. maverickhousewares.com

32-119˚F(+/-4˚F) 120-212˚F(+/-2˚F)

DIGITAL GRILLING FORK WITH RAPID-READ TIP•ET-68C

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