Customer Reviews

CDN InstaRead Candy & Deep Fryer Thermometer

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I bought this recently and used it for deep frying, once. After being clipped on the side of the pan for 15 minutes at 375 degrees, the face melted and gooed onto my stove. Who makes a thermometer dial face out of plastic, and even worse... plastic that can't stand the heat near what it is measuring?? What a piece of junk.

The heat sensor on this thermometer is set too high. I have to tip the pan so the syrup will reach it and I don't think I'm getting an accurate reading. As you candy makers know it's important not to disturb the syrup. I plan on getting a different thermometer for candy making. I'm sure it will work fine for frying but that's not what I got it for.

This thermometer gives completely inaccurate readings unless you have at least the first 1.5 inches in the food. If any part of that sensor area is exposed to air, the reading will be way low.
So, if you're using it for something like peanut brittle or fudge, chances are, your boiling liquids won't be deep enough to get accurate readings.
However, it's a fairly sturdy device and reads very quickly so would probably be great for deep fat frying and meats.

THIS IS WONDERFFUL THERMOMETER, I HAVE ONLY ONE FAULT WITH IT. THE NUMBERS ARE NOT LARGE ENOUGH. I HAVE EYE PROBLEMS AND I COULD AND WOULD APPRECIATE LARGER NUMBERS.