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This Polder Classic Cooking Thermometer/Timer has a presettable alarm temperature range form 32 degrees to 392 degrees fahrenheit so that you can use this for all of your cooking needs. The timer and thermometer work simultaneously or individually depending on what you are cooking. It has an extra long high-heat probe wire to help reach any dish. This is a must have for any cook. A wonderful gift idea!
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
236 of 240 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
A common problem with previous Polder thermometers I have owned is that if you get the bare, metal probe cord wet, water can get into the probe itself and ruin it by throwing off the temperature readings. I have thrown away several probes because of this, especially since I use these thermometers for beer making.
Some reviewers complained that the cord was rubber and not metal like in the picture, when in fact this is a HUGE improvement over the old probes and that it appears to still be the metal, braided cable only it's now covered in the watertight rubber seal. Us home brewers used to go to great lengths to try and waterproof these cables ourselves. Thankfully now Polder has done it for us.
I can assure you that the temperature reads accurately since I used it in conjunction with a candy thermometer the first couple times I used it. The alarm and timer functions are invaluable. The pan clip is what prompted me to get this in the first place; the watertight probe was just a pleasant surprise.
Although you cannot technically turn it off, the amount of power this thing uses from a single AAA battery (included) is negligible and single AAA batteries are not going to break the bank. Overall, this is the best Polder thermometer I have owned yet, mainly thanks to its new watertight probe cable. Thanks Polder.
Some reviewers complained that the cord was rubber and not metal like in the picture, when in fact this is a HUGE improvement over the old probes and that it appears to still be the metal, braided cable only it's now covered in the watertight rubber seal. Us home brewers used to go to great lengths to try and waterproof these cables ourselves. Thankfully now Polder has done it for us.
I can assure you that the temperature reads accurately since I used it in conjunction with a candy thermometer the first couple times I used it. The alarm and timer functions are invaluable. The pan clip is what prompted me to get this in the first place; the watertight probe was just a pleasant surprise.
Although you cannot technically turn it off, the amount of power this thing uses from a single AAA battery (included) is negligible and single AAA batteries are not going to break the bank. Overall, this is the best Polder thermometer I have owned yet, mainly thanks to its new watertight probe cable. Thanks Polder.
110 of 121 people found the following review helpful
By Jason Baker
Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a good product for the price . Easy to use intuitive controls , display easy to read , temperature is accurate . There is no on/off button but this isn't a big deal as the battery will probably still last for years even with it always on .
You can set the alarm to go off when it reaches whatever temperature you set it for and the alarm is nice and loud . The reason I got this was for yogurt making . I wanted to have an alarm to let me know when the milk had cooled to the proper temperature instead of having to check it every 15 minutes . One problem though : You can only use the temperature alarm feature when going *UP TO* a temperature . If you have the milk at 180 degrees and set the temperature alarm to go off at 115 degrees the alarm goes off immediately because the temp has already reached or surpassed 115 degrees . In other words this thermometer is worthless for what I had hoped to use it for . You cannot set the temperature alarm to *GO DOWN TO* a given temperature which is too bad . Still, this is a well built easy to use thermometer ... just not what I had hoped for.
You can set the alarm to go off when it reaches whatever temperature you set it for and the alarm is nice and loud . The reason I got this was for yogurt making . I wanted to have an alarm to let me know when the milk had cooled to the proper temperature instead of having to check it every 15 minutes . One problem though : You can only use the temperature alarm feature when going *UP TO* a temperature . If you have the milk at 180 degrees and set the temperature alarm to go off at 115 degrees the alarm goes off immediately because the temp has already reached or surpassed 115 degrees . In other words this thermometer is worthless for what I had hoped to use it for . You cannot set the temperature alarm to *GO DOWN TO* a given temperature which is too bad . Still, this is a well built easy to use thermometer ... just not what I had hoped for.
112 of 131 people found the following review helpful
By Davejostef
I got this for Christmas (it was on my wishlist) and I was delighted. It preformed well the first couple of times I used it. The third time, it put up an error code (Hi). When I looked at the instructions, I found that this means the cable has been damaged and needs to be replaced. What the &@%#??? I used the thing THREE times. Sent an e-mail to the company about it and, of course, got no response. My advice? Look elsewhere. Disappointed...
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
I have had one of these for 10 years and needed a replacement. I do not know what I would do without it. I use the timer part at every meal and the probe for roasts and turkeys and it has been perfect every time. I bought one for my Mother who complains she never knows when the meat is ready - she can not believe she has gone all these years guessing.
51 of 60 people found the following review helpful
By R. Bers
Amazon Verified Purchase
The photo in the ad clearly shows that the wire is coated in steel mesh, not plastic. The thermometer I received was plastic coated, not as advertised. I have found that the plastic coated wires do not hold up and soon melt, needing to be replaced.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
I went through 2 thermocouples with this item. The thermocouples lasted 6 months and stopped working. I do not plan to use this item any more.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
It's perfect, i have no idea what I did without it. It doesn't have an on/off switch (it's just meant to be left on) which bothered me at first, but i've gotten over it. It's really easy to use and when making candy i just clip it in the pan and wait for it to beep, it's fabulous!
41 of 49 people found the following review helpful
This is great product - easy to use. Wish it had an on/off button - it's a pain taking the battery out to turn it off.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Used for cooking and brewing
I use this thing primarily for brewing beer, but also for cooking. Works perfect. Love the alarm on it and the little clip that came with it. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Morgan
4.0 out of 5 stars
I love this Thermometer
Have tried to rely on other types of meat thermometers. But still the meat would not come out
just right. This one has solved that problem.
just right. This one has solved that problem.
Published 5 days ago by Arthur McLemore
1.0 out of 5 stars
Bad description ... not good for BBQing
The picture on this item's page shows a metal cable which led me to believe it was suitable for using on the BBQ. I received a thermometer with a plastic cable. Read more
Published 15 days ago by KAR
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Product
I have used this product and like the different uses. It works for what I want to use it for.
Published 16 days ago by happy Customer
4.0 out of 5 stars
Polder Digital In-Oven Thermometer/Timer
Polder Digital In-Oven Thermometer/Timer, GraphiteThis is a neat user friendly timer with a probe for temp control of items in the oven, which I've not had the oppourtnity to use... Read more
Published 17 days ago by Gene Park
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works Great! Excellent Price!
My wife uses this to make her sourdough bread. First she uses the timer portion for the first 20 minutes in the oven at high heat. Read more
Published 20 days ago by Joseph Finkelstein
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not perfect but functional
It performs adequately and is useful. The only complaint is that it sometimes senses a higher temperature than I think it should be sensing.
Published 22 days ago by Travelling Granny
2.0 out of 5 stars
Picture shows metal cable, shipped with plastic cable.
I had this thermometer with the metal cable and used in oven, bar b q...etc. never a problem. someone borrowed it and never returned it so i bought this one. Read more
Published 24 days ago by golftoad
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works great for me.
I had an older version that didn't have the plastic covering over the wire. At first I was worried the plastic would melt. I have had it for a few months now and it works great. Read more
Published 25 days ago by Jen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best way to perfectly done turkey or roast...
So much easier and safer to cook meats to a specific internal temperature. This little gadget makes it easy. Also nice to have a separate timer from the one on the range. Read more
Published 25 days ago by Joyce Hesseltine
