Product Description

CDN ProAccurate Quick-Read Digital Thermometer: NSF approved. 6-8 second response. Water proof and shatter proof. Data-hold. Big digit. Food-safe abs plastic. Recalibratable. On/off button. Temperature guide on sheath. Sheath can be used as handle extension. Mounting: pocket clip. Lr44 button battery included.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #672 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Component Design
• Model: DTQ450X
• Dimensions: 1.50" h x 1.50" w x 6.00" l, .5 pounds

Features

• Pocket-sized quick-read thermometer that's great for measuring temp in thin cuts of meat, fish or poultry
• 5-inch stainless steel stem can get a reading in 6-8 seconds; stainless steel housing surrounding the digital readout
• Large-digit readout, data-hold capabilities, 10-minute auto-off, plastic sheath with pen clip
• Temperature range of -40 to 450 degrees F (-40 to 230 degrees C)
• Powered by LR44 button battery (included); backed by 5-year limited warranty

Amazon.com Product Description
Quickly get a temperature reading from your cooked meats with the CDN ProAccurate Quick-Read digital thermometer, which has a temperature range of -40 to 450 degrees F and is NSF (National Sanitary Foundation) approved for use in commercial applications. The 5-inch stainless steel stem can get a reading in 6-8 seconds, and it is complemented by a stainless steel housing surrounding the digital readout. The food-safe, waterproof display area includes a large-digit readout and data-hold capabilities. Other features include a sheath with a pocket clip that can be used as a handle extension, auto-off after 10 minutes, easy recalibration, and a temperature guide on the sheath. It's powered by a single 1.5V LR44 button battery (included), and backed by a 5-year limited warranty.

Customer Reviews

Great quick-read thermometer
This is the new version of the CDN Proaccurate Stainless Digital Thermometer, which is very well reviewed on Amazon. That model (DTQ450) has been discontinued and replaced with this model (DTQ450X). This is the first quick-read thermometer I've owned for cooking. If you don't have a quick-read, I highly recommend it. Traditional thermometers can take up to a minute to read temperature. This CDN model provides a temperature reading within about 2-3 seconds. That is extremely convenient compared to a traditional thermometer. The form factor is fairly nice. The thermometer is small (6.5" long), and the readout is not too big, maybe a little larger than a quarter. The buttons are easy to press and the readout is easy to view. The stem is made of stainless steel and it feels fairly solidly built. It can be switched between metric and English units as well.

When actually using the thermometer, don't stick the entire stem into your food like I did for a week. It will give you an inaccurate reading. Just place the very tip of the stem in your food about 1/2" in and it will read. The only possible problem I can see with this is that you might not be able to check the temperature in the very middle of your food if you have a thick piece of meat.

Length: 6.5"
Temperature range: -40 to 350F
Instant Read: <3 seconds.
Cleaning: Just wipe clean with damp cloth. Comes with a case to protect the stem.
Special Features: Shatterproof; auto-off option (cuts off automatically after 10 minutes)

Excellent thermometer
I bought this primarily for homebrewing, where a difference of 5 degrees F can make a large difference in results. I compared it side-by-side with my trusty old Taylor thermometer. The CDN reads quickly and accurately, and the huge digital fonts are easy on the eyes. The fact that the temp stays on the thermometer after measurement makes it easy to record the temperatures on my brewsheet. I'll keep my Taylor as a backup, but this is now my go-to thermometer of choice. Excellent value for the price.

Works great.
Wish it was a little bit longer, but it works as advertised. Quick to read the temperature.

It's made cooking much MUCH easier. It really should be a kitchen essential.

It takes a while to learn where to poke to get the most accurate temperature readings, but it seems to do a pretty good job of detecting right at the tip. With a bit of trial and error, you'll wonder how you ever lived without one.

BTW, the suggested temperatures that come with most thermometers will result in most meat being overcooked. Safety/flavor trade-off I guess.