The ThermoPro TP828B is a professional remote food thermometer designed to help users cook like a pro every time by remotely monitoring food and ambient temperatures. It features dual probes, allowing for simultaneous monitoring of two different food items or one food item and the grill/oven/smoker temperature.
Function Description:
The device consists of a receiver and a transmitter. The transmitter is placed near the cooking appliance with probes inserted into the food, while the receiver allows the user to monitor temperatures remotely from anywhere in their home, up to a range of 1000 feet. It supports USDA-approved temperatures and doneness levels for various meat types (BEEF, VEAL, CHCKE (Chicken), PORK, POULT (Poultry), LAMB, FISH, HAM, GBEEF (Ground Beef), GPOUL (Ground Poultry), and BBQ), as well as a PROG (Program-USER DEFINED TEMPERATURE) mode for custom settings. The thermometer also includes a "Till Ready" temperature function, which displays the remaining temperature needed to reach the target. A timer function (countdown and count-up) is integrated, allowing users to track cooking duration. The device features a temperature alarm that sounds when the target temperature is reached, and the receiver offers multiple alarm modes: beep, vibration, beep and vibration, and silent.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Remote Range: 1000 feet (300 meters)
- Probe Temperature Range: 14°F to 572°F (-10°C to 300°C)
- Waterproof Rating: IPX4 (Protects from splashing water, but not submersible)
- Battery: 2 x AAA batteries for both receiver and transmitter (total 4 AAA batteries)
- Display: LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) with backlight
- Probes: 2 x Detachable Stainless-steel Probes with Steel Mesh Cable
- Meat Types: PROG, BEEF, VEAL, CHCKE, PORK, POULT, LAMB, FISH, HAM, GBEEF, GPOUL, BBQ
- Doneness Levels: RARE, MED RARE, MEDIUM, MEDIUM WELL, WELL DONE
- Timer: Countdown (max 99 hours 59 minutes) and Count-up (max 99 hours 59 minutes)
- BBQ Temperature Range: LO BBQ (32°F - 554°F, default 225°F), HI BBQ (140°F - 572°F, default 250°F)
Usage Features:
- Transmitter:
- PROBE/TIMER button: Rotates between PROBE1 and PROBE2; long press enters/exits TIMER mode.
- Power button: Turns the transmitter on/off.
- Up arrow button: Increases temperature/time values; long press for rapid increase.
- MEAT button: Selects preset meat types or PROG/BBQ mode.
- Backlight/°C/°F button: Turns backlight on/off; long press switches between Celsius/Fahrenheit.
- Down arrow button: Decreases temperature/time values; long press for rapid decrease.
- TASTE/HI/LO button: Selects doneness levels in THERMOMETER mode; displays HI/LO BBQ temperature or rotates between them in BBQ mode.
- ST./SP./(•)/CLEAR button: Confirms timer setting, starts/pauses/clears timer; turns alarm on/off in THERMOMETER mode.
- Synchronizing Target Temperatures: Press and hold MEAT and TASTE/HI/LO buttons for 3 seconds to set the other probe's target temperature to the current selected probe's setting.
- Design: Tabletop stand, magnetic back, and hanging hole for versatile placement.
- Receiver:
- ON/OFF/RESYNC button: Turns receiver on/off; long press enters synchronization/pairing mode.
- MODE button: Switches between alarm modes (beep, vibration, beep & vibration, silent); long press displays "Till Ready" temperature.
- ThermoPro touch button: Turns backlight on/off (auto-off after 15 seconds of inactivity).
- Key Tone: Can be turned on/off by pressing and holding both arrow buttons simultaneously.
- Probe Insertion: LCD displays "---" if probes are not inserted. Once inserted, current temperatures are displayed.
- Synchronization/Pairing: Units are pre-paired. If pairing is lost, insert batteries into both units, plug probes into the transmitter, turn on both units, and then long press the ON/OFF/RESYNC button on the receiver to re-synchronize.
- Auto Off Feature: Receiver alarms and turns off after 30 minutes if no signal from transmitter. Receiver turns off 1 minute after transmitter is manually turned off. Transmitter turns off after 2 hours if both probes stay below 40°C.
Maintenance Features:
- Probe Care: Always wear heat-resistant gloves when handling probes during or after cooking. Keep probes and wires away from children.
- Cleaning: Clean stainless-steel probes with hot soapy water and dry thoroughly after each use. Do not immerse probes in water. Wipe transmitter and receiver with a damp cloth; do not immerse either in water.
- Probe Protection: Do not expose probe plugs or transmitter sockets to water or liquid to prevent bad connections and faulty readings. Do not use stainless steel probes in a microwave oven.
- Temperature Limits: Do not use the stainless probe sensor above 572°F (300°C) to prevent wire damage.
- Troubleshooting: If temperature readings are incorrect, ensure probes are firmly inserted and twisted for good contact. If the problem persists, the internal probe wire may be shorted. If temperature reads too high or increases too quickly, reposition the probe tip to the thickest part of the food, avoiding bone or heavy fat areas.
- Battery Disposal: Batteries/rechargeable batteries must not be disposed of with household waste. They should be taken to appropriate collection points or dealers.
- Device Disposal: Electrical equipment should not be disposed of in domestic waste but returned to collection points for recycling.
- Warranty: One-year limited warranty for defects in parts, materials, and workmanship.