| Problem | Likely Cause | Solution | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Dead battery or not unfolded | Replace the 1.5V LR44 button battery (see below). Ensure probe is fully unfolded. | | Shows "LLL" or "HHH" | Temperature below or above range | "LLL" means too cold (below -40°F). "HHH" means too hot (exceeds ~450°F). Let it cool down. | | Reads "---" | No probe contact or sensor error | Ensure probe is fully inserted into food. Try turning off/on. | | Inaccurate reading | Probe touched bone or pan | Re-insert into soft, center muscle. | | Slow to respond | Probe tip is dirty or wet | Clean the probe with warm soapy water; dry completely. |
Food Thermometers - Food Safety and Inspection Service - USDA crofton digital kitchen thermometer at 1512 manual
A pro tip is to push the probe all the way through the meat and pull it back slowly; the lowest temperature you see will be the true internal center. Wait for the Beep: | Problem | Likely Cause | Solution |