One Year Warranty
Taylor® warrants this product to be free from defects in
material or workmanship for one (1) year for the original
purchaser from date of original purchase. It does not
cover damages or wear resulting from accident, misuse,
abuse, commercial use, or unauthorized adjustment
and/or repair.
If service is required, do not return to retailer. Should this
product require service (or replacement at our option),
please pack the item carefully and return it prepaid,
along with store receipt showing the date of purchase
and a note explaining reason for return to:
There are no express warranties except as listed above.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
have other rights which vary from state to state. For
additional product information, or warranty information
outside the USA, please contact us through
www.shoptaylorusa.com
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Precautions
1. Always wear a heat resistant glove when touching the
metal probe or cord during or just after cooking. DO
NOT TOUCH WITH BARE HANDS!
2. Keep the metal probe and cord away from children.
3. Sterilize metal probe each time before use.
4. Do not expose the thermometer to: water, direct heat,
a hot surface or direct sunlight. The above may cause
damage to the electric circuit or components inside.
5. Do not use this thermometer in a microwave oven.
6. Moisture inside the plug-in opening of the thermometer
will result in an incorrect temperature reading. Dry the
sensor plug with a cloth every time before plugging it
into the thermometer.
7. DO NOT USE THE CORD AND PROBE FOR OVEN
TEMPERATURES HIGHER THAN 200° C OR 392° F.
8. Do not dispose of batteries in fire. Batteries may explode
or leak. Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix
alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (ni-
cad, ni-mh, etc.) batteries. Remove the batteries if the
thermometer will not be used for a long period of time.
When running the probe cable into an oven
be sure to gently close the door to avoid
crimping or severing the cable.
CAUTION: Moisture inside the plug-in opening of
the thermometer will result in an incorrect
temperature reading. Dry the sensor plug with a
cloth every time before plugging it into the
thermometer.
Minimum Internal Cooking Temperatures
as Recommended by the USDA*
Now comes the most important part - the minimum INTERNAL
temperatures that food must reach to be considered safe eat,
no matter how you prepare them. We recommend the
following guide lines but personal taste temperatures may be
different from the below:
*The USDA does NOT recommend RARE 140ºF as a safe eating
temperature. **140°F minimum internal temperature is only
safe for hams processed in USDA-inspected facilities, 165°F
should be reached for all other reheated hams.
Fresh ground beef, veal, pork ...........160ºF / 72ºC
Beef, veal, Lamb - roast, steaks, chops
*Rare .................................................
1
40ºF / 60ºC
Medium Rare .....................................145ºF / 63ºC
Medium..............................................160ºF / 72ºC
Well Done ..........................................170ºF / 77ºC
Fresh Pork - roast, steaks, chops
Medium.............................................. 160ºF / 72ºC
Well Done ..........................................170ºF / 77ºC
Ham
Fresh (Raw)......................................... 160ºF / 72ºC
**Precooked (to reheat).......................140ºF / 60ºC
Poultry
Ground Chicken, Turkey ..................... 165ºF / 74ºC
Whole Chicken, Turkey .......................
165ºF / 74ºC
Breast, Roasts .................................... 165ºF / 74ºC
Thighs and wings ...............................165ºF / 74ºC
Fish - cook until opaque and flakes easily with fork.. 145ºF / 63ºC
Stuffing - cooked alone or in bird .................. 165ºF / 74ºC
Egg dishes ........................................... 160ºF / 72ºC
Leftovers, Casseroles ......................... 165ºF / 74ºC
Use of Timer Only
Battery Warnings
General Operation
(continued)
General Operation
(continued)
Probe
FIG. 3
General Operation
Battery Installation
°C
RESET
°F
°F/°C Slide
Switch
Magnet
Magnet
Battery
Compartment
FIG. 2
Reset
Button
Cooking
Table
FIG. 1
The thermometer operates on 2 AAA (R03) batteries
(included). There is a strip under the battery cover to
prevent battery drain in shipping. Please remove the strip
before continuing with these instructions (you may need to
remove the battery compartment cover to avoid breaking
the strip). If readings grow dim or irregular, the batteries
may need to be replaced. To replace the batteries:
1. Use 2- AAA (R03) batteries (as installed). Always replace
both batteries at the same time; do not combine old
and new batteries.
2. Remove the battery compartment cover, located on the
back of the unit (FIG. 2).
3. Remove the old batteries from the battery
compartment.
4. Place the new batteries into the compartment as
indicated by the polarity symbols marked inside the
battery compartment.
5. Replace the battery compartment cover.
Thank you for purchasing the Taylor® Digital Cooking
Thermometer/Timer. Your Thermometer/Timer is an
example of superior design and craftsmanship. This
product helps to eliminate over-cooking or under-
cooking foods. Presetting to the recommended
cooking temperatures and/or cooking time is simple
and ensures that food will be cooked to your preferred
taste. Please read this instruction manual carefully
before use. Keep these instructions handy for future
reference.
7. Turn TEMP ALERT on for audible alarm. Press the
START/STOP button to begin timing. The thermometer
alarm will automatically sound when the inner
temperature reaches your preset temperature.
8. Press the START/STOP button and the alarm will stop
temporarily. The alarm will produce a 5 second
reminder beep every minute for 5 minutes until you
turn it off. To turn the alarm off, slide the TEMP ALERT
switch to the OFF position.
9. When the food is ready, remove the metal probe from
the meat with a heat resistant glove. DO NOT TOUCH
THE PROBE OR CORD WITH YOUR BARE HAND!
10. Wash the metal probe with hot soapy water. Keep out
of reach of children.
11. In order to preserve the battery, slide the ON/OFF
switch (FIG. 2) to the OFF position when not in use.
1. Turn unit on.
2. Press Hour (HR) and Minute (MIN) button to set time. Press
and hold for speedy setting.
3. After time elapses, alarm sounds for 1 minute. Press
START/STOP to turn the alarm off.
4. Press HR and MIN buttons simultaneously to clear time set.
NOTE: Please recycle or dispose of batteries per local
regulations.
WARNING: Batteries may pose a choking hazard. As with all
small items, do not let children handle batteries. If
swallowed, seek medical attention immediately.
PRECAUTION: Do not dispose of batteries in fire. Batteries
may explode or leak. Remove the batteries if the scale will
not be used for a long period of time.
1. Preheat the oven to desired cooking temperature.
2. Sterilize the metal probe by inserting it into an appropriate
solution such as boiling water for several minutes.
3. Turn unit on with switch located on the side. Select °F
or °C temperature scale by moving the slide switch on
the back of the thermometer.
4. Insert metal probe into the center of the food to be
cooked (not in contact with bone) and place the
food into the oven. The Electronic Unit must be placed
outside of the oven. The probe cord will be held in
place by the oven door (FIG. 3).
5. Make sure the sensor plug (FIG. 1) on the other end of
the cord is plugged into the thermometer. The internal
temperature of the food can now be seen on the
display under Thermo Temp.
6. Adjust the time and temperature by pressing the
appropriate buttons. Press and hold for speedy setting
or tap for fine adjustment. To clear the time setting,
press HR and MIN buttons simultaneously. To clear the
time and temperature settings, press the RESET button
on the back of the thermometer. See the cooking
table (FIG. 2) for recommended temperatures and
times to prepare various meat and fowl.
Leading the Way in Accuracy®
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MODEL 1470N / 1478
Digital Cooking
Timer & Thermometer
LCD
Readout
Set
Temp
Thermo
Temp
Sensor
Plug
Temp
Alert
On/Off
Start/Stop
Temp Set
Up/Down
Hour
Minute
Probe
Power
On/Off
ST
ART / STOP
ST
ART / STOP
ST
ART / STOP
ST
ART / STOP
ST
ART / STOP
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ART / STOP
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ART / STOP
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