Product Description

This Polder Classic Cooking Thermometer/Timer has a presettable alarm temperature range form 32 degrees to 392 degrees fahrenheit so that you can use this for all of your cooking needs. The timer and thermometer work simultaneously or individually depending on what you are cooking. It has an extra long high-heat probe wire to help reach any dish. This is a must have for any cook. A wonderful gift idea!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1201 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Color: Graphite
• Brand: Polder
• Model: THM-362-86
• Dimensions: 2.00" h x 2.00" w x 2.00" l, 1.00 pounds

Features

• USDA food temperature chart included
• Two rear wall mount magnets and batteries included
• 5 minute alarm
• Memory function saves last used temperature
• Timer and Thermometer work simultaneously or individually

Customer Reviews

One Flaw = Useless For Yogurt Making
This is a good product for the price . Easy to use intuitive controls , display easy to read , temperature is accurate . There is no on/off button but this isn't a big deal as the battery will probably still last for years even with it always on .

You can set the alarm to go off when it reaches whatever temperature you set it for and the alarm is nice and loud . The reason I got this was for yogurt making . I wanted to have an alarm to let me know when the milk had cooled to the proper temperature instead of having to check it every 15 minutes . One problem though : You can only use the temperature alarm feature when going *UP TO* a temperature . If you have the milk at 180 degrees and set the temperature alarm to go off at 115 degrees the alarm goes off immediately because the temp has already reached or surpassed 115 degrees . In other words this thermometer is worthless for what I had hoped to use it for . You cannot set the temperature alarm to *GO DOWN TO* a given temperature which is too bad . Still, this is a well built easy to use thermometer ... just not what I had hoped for.

Cooking Thermometer
I have had one of these for 10 years and needed a replacement. I do not know what I would do without it. I use the timer part at every meal and the probe for roasts and turkeys and it has been perfect every time. I bought one for my Mother who complains she never knows when the meat is ready - she can not believe she has gone all these years guessing.

One problem, otherwise fine.
All in all, I like this timer/thermometer. I like that it has both a timer and a thermometer, that comes in handy. It works fine on the grill and after owning it for many months, it hasn't malfunctioned yet.
The only problem is that it doesn't turn off. It's always on, using the battery. There is no on/off switch and I find that very strange.
Edited to add: This thermometer broke exactly 6 months from the date of purchase. The timer still works but the thermometer now says either "low" or 'Hi" and doesn't work at all. I'm going to see if Polder will replace the cord.