Polder Cooking Thermometer with Timer and Clock

by Polder

Product Features

• Digital thermometer with wire and 7-inch probe
• Pre-settable temperature range in Celsius or Fahrenheit
• LCD readout on magnetized display presents internal temperature
• Independent timer may be used as convenient kitchen clock
• Hand washable; AAA battery included

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.5 x 5 x 1 inches ; 3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004S4U0
• Item model number: 601-90
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (72 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #37,232 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Polder's cooking thermometer with timer and clock rids cooking of internal temperature guesswork. Insert the 7-inch probe and set the alarm temperature--in Celsius or Fahrenheit. The large LCD readout on the magnetized display presents the internal temperature continuously during cooking. The loud five-minute alarm gives you plenty of time to respond. Also, when not in use, the independent timer may be used as a convenient kitchen clock. --Madeleine Miller

Product Description

"HAROLD IMPORT" POLDER DIGITAL THERMOMETER WITH TIMER AND CLOCK Polder has been offering everyday products with extraordinary design since its launch. The company was established in 1976, delivering better quality European-styled housewares to the U.S. market. Throughout the years, Polder has built an eclectic collection of core home categories, including kitchen timers and thermometers, laundry and ironing products, kitchen scales, and a variety of other storage solutions. Polder products are tested and certified for their consistent high quality by independent standards labs. This timer is a perfect example of the high standard product. Polder's cooking thermometer with timer and clock rids cooking of internal temperature guesswork. Insert the 7-inch probe and set the alarm temperature--in Celsius or Fahrenheit. The large LCD readout on the magnetized display presents the internal temperature continuously during cooking. The loud five-minute alarm gives you plenty of time to respond. Also, when not in use, the independent timer may be used as a convenient kitchen clock. This unique timer incorporates a thermometer and clock all in one easy-to-use unit. Thermometer utilizes a large LCD readout to display the inner temperature of cooking food. It has a range of 14°F to 392°F with a High/Low and inside-the-range alarm to alert you when your food has reached the desired temperature. The one-day count-down timer/count-up stopwatch has a 12 hr./24 hr. clock function. The stainless steel probe and wire measures 36" long. Includes temperature chart. Powered by one AAA battery (included). Feature: * Three functions in one. * Thermometer: LCD read out displays the inner temperature of food during cooking. * Range: 14°F/-10°C to 392°F/200°C. * Reads both Fahrenheit and Celsius. * Pre-settable HI/LOW and inside the range temperature alert. * Probe wire measures 39 inches

Customer Reviews

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105 of 108 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great with reservations, July 9, 2002

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apoem "apoem" (Bosque Farms, NM USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Polder Cooking Thermometer with Timer and Clock (Kitchen)

This is a great item to have in your kitchen. It makes cook so much easier. You can tell exactly when a roast is done or a chicken is cooked to a high enough temp.

You can set the clock to beep at a certain time, or at a set temperature. I like that it has a magnet on the back. I'm able to store my unit on the refridgerator and use it as a timer too.
It is a small unit and that makes for easy storage.

Although I haven't had any problems with mine yet, I'd just be warned that all over the directions it talks about the damage that water and other liquids can cause. I'm very careful with my unit, but I can see how, with very little effort, it can be ruined by liquids.

I did some research before buying this. I found that there were cheaper ones out there that won't work as well or may have more problems. I also found better quality ones that don't seem so fragile, but they were also much more expensive. For the money, I thought this was one of the best buys.

If something did happen and I ruined this one, I'd buy a new one with out hesitation. It is just that useful to have around.

80 of 81 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is absolutely the best thermometer I ever used, March 20, 2001

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Joanna Daneman (Middletown, DE USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Polder Cooking Thermometer with Timer and Clock (Kitchen)

This has to be the best thermometer for meat. It has some really great features:

1. A long thin cable that can exit your oven door so that the module can rest on a nearby counter.

2. A long enough probe to easily enter any kind of roast.

3. The probe is curved for easy manipulating and insertion.

4. The display gives you info on what kind of meat and its recommended temp.

5. You can over-ride the temp to your own taste (we do turkey at 162-165, for example.)

6. It is easy to read.

7. The display folds upwards so you can glance at it on the counter.

8. It has a good alarm sound.

We just made a turkey with it last night and it was absolutely perfect. The breast cooked to 162. We finished the legs and thighs in the oven as we carved the breast as they need more time and we always do them this way to make sure the breast meat is moist. (We could have put a foil tent over the breast also but we like this method as the thighs stay hot.)

You can pull out those pop-up timers and pitch them away, or buy a bird without them. Either way, this thermometer will do the job expertly.

50 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars The Accuracy Is Great, But They're As Disposable As Kleenex, December 2, 2000

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E. Thompson "Soooooper Genius" (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Polder Cooking Thermometer with Timer and Clock (Kitchen)

Okay, I love the accuracy, and the convenience of having the sensor in the oven with the readout inside. Adding the clock function was very handy (previous models lacked such).

The problem I have is with the temp probes. They are not sealed - water and/or cooking juices can get down in them, and it will *wreak havoc* on the probe. First, accuracy dies, then the probe dies. The instructions caution you to not immerse the probe; translate this as "wash carefully, dry thoroughly, pray it doesn't get splashed or basted by accident". Note that Polder will not replace the probes under warranty if they're fouled this way. It's an adjunct in my kitchen, not a replacement for their Professional Instant Read, which is NSF rated for cleanability.