Chaney Instrument 278TX Digital Cooking Thermometer User Manual INST13 00278TX HR

Chaney Instrument Co. Digital Cooking Thermometer INST13 00278TX HR

User manual

Instruction Manual
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Questions? Contact Customer Support at
(877) 221-1252 or visit www.AcuRite.com.
CONTENTS
Unpacking Instructions ........... 2
Package Contents .................. 2
Product Registration ............... 2
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Setup .................................... 4
Install or Replace Batteries...... 4
Temperature Units .................. 4
Food Preparation ................... 5
Using the Thermometer ........... 5
Warning Messages ................ 8
Troubleshooting ..................... 9
Care & Maintenance .............10
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FCC Information ...................10
Customer Support ................. 11
Warranty..............................11
Digital Cooking Thermometer
models 00278 / 00282
00278TX/ 00278RX
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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
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Package Contents
1. Thermometer display
2. Temperature probe & cord
3. Remote pager with belt clip
4. Instruction manual
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
Register online
to receive 1 year
warranty protection
www.AcuRite.com
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Register a Product
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Thermometer Display
Remote Pager
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1. Meat Type Setup Indicator
Select Beef, Veal, Chicken, Pork, Poultry,
Lamb, Fish, Custom or Boil.
2. Meat Doneness Setup Indicator
Select Rare, Medium or Well done;
temperatures based on USDA
recommended guidelines.
3. Target Temperature Setup
Indicator
Select target temperature from
14ºF to 450ºF (-10°C to 232°C)
4. Backlight Button
5. Check Probe Indicator
Indicates probe error, shown with
diagnostic code (see page 9).
6. Remaining Cook Time
Estimates remaining time food needs to
cook during the cooking process
7. Probe Plug-in
8. Power ON/OFF Button
9. Meat Type Selection
10. Meat Doneness Selection
11. Target Temperature
12. Alarm ON Indicator
An audible alert will sound when target
temperature is reached.
13. Current Temperature
Arrow icon indicates the direction the
temperature is trending and rate of
temperature change.
14. Rotary Dial
for setup preferences.
15. SELECT button
for setup preferences.
16. ALARM Button
Enables and mutes audio alert.
17. Wired Temperature Probe
1. Low Battery Indicator
Replace batteries when lit.
2. Power ON/OFF button
3. Wireless Signal Indicator
Lit when wireless connection is
established. See page 8.
4. Alert Switch
Select audio alert or silent vibrate
mode.
5. Belt Clip
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SETUP
Food Preparation
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may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain
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preparing meat and seafood. Please adhere to the recommended cooking
temperatures.
USDA Recommended Guidelines
Product Minimum Internal Temperature
& Rest Time
Beef, Pork, Veal & Lamb
Steaks, chops, roasts
145 °F (62.8 °C) and allow to rest
for at least 3 minutes
Ground meats 160 °F (71.1 °C)
All Poultry 165 °F (73.9 °C)
Fish & Shellfish 145 °F (62.8 °C)
For more information on food preparation safety, visit:
http://www.fsis.usda.gov
Using the Thermometer
1. Before operating, plug the temperature probe into the thermometer display.
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3. Press the “ 
information can then be viewed.
4. Press the “ ” button on the thermometer display to enable or disable the
audio alert. With the function enabled, you will hear a beep each time a
selection is made during setup and when target cooking temperatures are
reached.
5. Magnet-mountable design allows you to stick the thermometer on the oven
door or fridge.
6. To use the Remote Pager, press the “ ” button on the pager.
7. Slide the Alert switch, located on the side of the Remote Pager, to select
audio alert or silent vibrate mode. Set to “ “ to enable audio alert. Set to
“ “ to enable silent vibrate mode.
Meat Type Setup
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2. To adjust the meat type, turn the rotary dial clockwise to move forward
through the selections and counterclockwise to move backward through the
selections
Install or Replace Batteries
AcuRite recommends high quality alkaline batteries for the best product
performance. Heavy duty or rechargeable batteries are not recommended.
Select Degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius
To select between degrees Fahrenheit (ºF) or Celsius (ºC) temperature
units, slide the “ºF/ºC” switch, located in the battery compartment of the
thermometer.
PLEASE DISPOSE OF OLD OR DEFECTIVE BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE
WAY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
BATTERY SAFETY: Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation. Remove batteries from equipment which is not to be
used for an extended period of time. Follow the polarity (+/-) diagram in the battery compartment. Promptly remove dead batteries from the device. Dispose of used
batteries properly. Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used. DO NOT incinerate used batteries. DO NOT dispose of batteries in fire,
as batteries may explode or leak. DO NOT mix old and new batteries or types of batteries (alkaline/standard). DO NOT use rechargeable batteries. DO NOT recharge
non-rechargeable batteries. DO NOT short-circuit the supply terminals.
Remote Pager
1. Slide off the battery compartment
cover, located on the bottom of the
unit.
2. Insert 2 x AAA batteries into the
battery compartment. Follow the
polarity (+/-) diagram in the battery
compartment.
3. Replace the battery cover.
Thermometer Display
1. Slide off the battery compartment
cover.
2. Insert 3 x AA batteries into the
battery compartment. Follow the
polarity (+/-) diagram in the battery
compartment.
3. Replace the battery cover.
OPERATION
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desired meat type is displayed.
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Meat Doneness Setup
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display.
2. To adjust the meat doneness, turn the rotary dial clockwise to move forward
through the available meat doneness selections and counterclockwise to
move backward through the selections.
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doneness option is not available at all.
3. As you move through the options, Target Temperature shown on the display
will automatically update based on the selection.
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desired meat doneness is displayed.
Target Temperature Setup
As noted above, Target Temperature shown on the display will automatically
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2. To adjust Target Temperature, turn the rotary dial clockwise to increase
the target temperature and counterclockwise to decrease the target
temperature.
3. As you make the adjustment, the Meat Type shown on the display will
change to Custom.
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Current Temperature
1. Insert the narrow end of the temperature probe into the thickest part of the
food being cooked. Be sure the tip is not touching bone, gristle, the pan or
inserted into the cavity of fowl.
2. Hold steady for several seconds.
3. Current internal temperature of the meat will show on the display.
4. The arrow next to the current temperature reading indicates the direction
temperature is trending and the rate of change.
5. When the current temperature of the food reaches the target temperature
the thermometer will beep.
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.
Remaining Cook Time is designed to work best with large oven roasted meats,
but can also be used for other cooking applications.
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the Target Temperature.
2. For optimum performance, probe should be inserted into the thickest part of
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the probe or power the unit off during cooking.
3. Once cooking begins, the rising temperature automatically prompts the
thermometer to calculate estimated cook time. The calculation may take 3-4
minutes or until internal food temperature reaches 105°F (41°C) to display;
display shows dashes during the calculation process.
4. When estimated Remaining Cook Time expires (or reaches 0:00), an
audible beep sounds on the thermometer and remote pager (if in use).
In most cases, Remaining Cook Time automatically adjusts for changes in the
cooking process, however the following actions may impact its accuracy:
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If you feel Remaining Cook Time estimation has been compromised, reset the
thermometer by pressing the “ 
Timer
The thermometer features a countdown timer.
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2. To adjust the countdown time, turn the rotary dial clockwise to advance time
and counterclockwise to decrease time. To save your adjustments, press and



4. When the timer reaches 1:00 remaining the thermometer/pager (if in use)
will beep/vibrate.
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5. When 0:00:00 is reached, thermometer/pager (if in use) beeps/vibrates
 ” is pressed.
Backlight
Press the Backlight button to momentarily illuminate the display for 5 seconds.


thermometer is powered OFF.
Remote Pager Setup
The Remote Pager can receive alerts from the thermometer when the Target
Temperature is reached or when the Timer reaches 0:00:00.
1. Press “ 
2. Pager emits an audible chirp and the Wireless Signal indicator (green)

3. Wireless Signal indicator (green) remains lit when a good connection is
established and maintained, indicating that the pager is ready for use.
Remaining Cooking Time
1. When the Timer reaches 1:00 of remaining cooking time, a brief audio alert
will sound on the Remote Pager unit. If operating in Silent Mode, the unit will

2. When the Timer reaches 0:00:00 or the target temperature is reached the

and a continuous series of 3 .5 second audio alerts will sound on the
Remote Pager unit until the On/Off button is pressed. If operating in Silent
Mode, the unit will vibrate for .5 seconds 3 times and repeat until the On/
Off button is pressed.
Power the Unit ON/OFF
The thermometer will automatically power off after several minutes of inactivity. Press
“” to resume operation. To power off manually, press the “ ” button.
Warning Messages

thermometer batteries.
Check Probe

Diagnostic
Code Problem Solution
No Probe cord is not connected
to the thermometer.

secure or reconnect cord.
SC
Probe cord is not functioning
properly. Cord may have
been damaged or exposed
to extreme heat.
Check the wire and connection
for damage or excessive heat.
Replace cord.
Remote Pager
Lights Solution
Red & Green Blinking 
Red Solid Replace the batteries.
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Solution
Inaccurate
temperature
UÊÊ
heavy duty or rechargeable batteries.
Check Probe 
Display screen
not working

may need to be replaced.
Pager lights are blinking

The units must be within 200 ft (60 m) of each
other.

(.9 m) away from electronics that may interfere

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.
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to quality technology. Chaney Instrument Co.
warrants that all products it manufactures to
be of good material and workmanship, and to
be free of defects when properly installed and
operated for a period of one year from the date
of purchase.
We recommend that you visit us at
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Chaney Instrument Co. warrants that all products it manufactures
to be of good material and workmanship, and to be free of
defects when properly installed and operated for a period of
one year from the date of purchase. Remedy for breach of this
warranty is limited to repair or replacement of the defective
item(s). Any product which, under normal use and service, is
proven to breach the warranty contained herein within ONE
YEAR from date of sale will, upon examination by Chaney,
and at its sole option, be repaired or replaced by Chaney.
Transportation costs and charges for returned goods shall
be paid for by the purchaser. Chaney hereby disclaims all
responsibility for such transportation costs and charges. This
warranty will not be breached, and Chaney will give no credit
for products it manufactures which have received normal wear
and tear, been damaged (including by acts of nature), tampered,
abused, improperly installed, damaged in shipping, or repaired
or altered by others than authorized representatives of Chaney.
The above-described warranty is expressly in lieu of all other
warranties, express or implied, and all other warranties are
hereby expressly disclaimed, including without limitation the
implied warranty of merchantability and the implied warranty
all liability for special, consequential or incidental damages,
whether arising in tort or by contract from any breach of this
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of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation
or exclusion may not apply to you. Chaney further disclaims all
liability from personal injury relating to its products to the extent
permitted by law. By acceptance of any of Chaneroducts,
the purchaser assumes all liability for the consequences arising
authorized to assume for Chaney any other liability in connection
corporation is authorized to modify or waive the terms of this
paragraph, and the preceding paragraph, unless done in writing
and signed by a duly authorized agent of Chaney. This warranty
rights which vary from state to state.
For in-warranty claims: Chaney Instrument Co.
965 Wells St., Lake Geneva, WI 53147
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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temperature capacity. DO NOT use in oven. DO NOT wash in
dishwasher. DO NOT immerse in water or use caustic cleaners or abrasives.
DO NOT allow any part of the temperature probe or probe wire to come into
probe cord. DO NOT lift or move the thermometer by the temperature probe
wire connection.
TEMPERATURE RANGE -40ºF to 450ºF; -40ºC to 232ºC
Probe cord heat resistant up to 700ºF (371ºC)
TIMER RANGE 9 hours, 59 minutes, 59 seconds
REMAINING COOK TIME RANGE 9 hours, 59 minutes
WIRELESS RANGE 200 ft / 60 m depending on home
construction materials
POWER Thermometer: 3 x AA alkaline batteries
Pager: 2 x AAA alkaline batteries
FCC Information
This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1- This device may NOT cause harmful interference, and
2- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
userthority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equip-
ment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
rease the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
The device meets the exemption from the routine evaluation limits in section 2.5 of RSS 102 and compliance with RSS-102 RF
exposure, users can obtain Canadian information on RF exposure and compliance.
Le dispositif rencontre l'exemption des limites courantes d'évaluation dans la section 2.5 de RSS 102 et la conformité à l'exposition
de RSS-102 rf, utilisateurs peut obtenir l'information canadienne sur l'exposition et la conformité de rf.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter
tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
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rights are the property of their respective owners. AcuRite uses patented technology.
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