Customer Reviews

Pyrex Large Display Digital Instant Read Thermometer

5 star:		(7)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

I thought this was the greatest thermometer ever, until it was very briefly immersed in water (I saw it drop, I picked it up...1-2 seconds, if that?). Dead. New battery...didn't fix it. Careful diagnosis by a small electronics expert; can't fix it. Can't return it. Now, I know not to exposure my appliances to water; but really... this is a pocket thermometer, and it was an instant. Unreturnable.

Really. A kitchen tool, a thermometer no less, that can't stand very brief exposure to moisture!

We received our Pyrex Digital Instant Read Thermometer a few days ago and we are delighted with it! We have used it for everything from testing meat on the grill to checking the temperature of frosting and candy. It is simple to use and the plastic cover makes a wonderful holder to keep your hands away from steam and hot liquid.

I have similar problems with the display. It hates moisture. I bought this thermometer for use in homebrewing applications where it is necessary to hold ingredients at precise temperatures for extended periods of time... As soon as the steam rising up from the pot hits the thermometer, the display fades out and you can't read it... remove it from the steam and it works fine, at least for awhile -- but if you keep putting it back in the steam, eventally it will get too moist and you have to wait for it to dry out.

This is a superb thermometer. I purchased two of them and calibarated them against boiling water. The readings were 212 and 211.2 respectively (Celcius readings are also available). Response time from room temperature (70 F)to 212 F is 4 seconds. Temperature range is -50 F to 390 F. My only reason for not giving this product a 5 is that there should be a clip on the stem for fastening it to the side of a vessel, such as a saucepan, bowl etc.

I'm not happy with my purchase of this thermometer. The display was very hard to read and either it is not working or the batteries drain very quickly. I've been able to use it once and now it is not working. I am trying to find the manufacturer so I can write them.

Very accurate thermometer. However I do not think it has an automatic cut off regarding power. Mine is now useless as far as display, I think the battery has gone dead. If a calculator has an automatic turn off mechanism, why not this?

I cook meat, chicken, fish, or pork everday. I am very concerned about the saftey of the meats I serve my children, so I always use a thermometer. This is the best one I have ever purchased. It is also the most expensive, but you do get what you pay for. It gives out a very fast read and I found it to be very clear. It cleans easy and is small enough to store anywhere, unlike the fork thermometers. I have had no problems with this thermometer. Mine came with an extra battery, which makes it a good value. Plus, I trust Pyrex, and with my family's health, that says a lot. I would by this again.

Instant is not quite accurate, but if your willing to wait 3-5 second, it will give you a reading. I checked it against the tap water (hot & cold) and it appeared to be accurate. Postive features:
* Provided 2 batteries in the package
* Quick reaction time to final temp
* Was able to fit the second battery inside the case
* The protective sleeve doubles as a holder (holes in the side take the probe so holde is perpendicular to the probe)

Overall, slick, fast, good price.

Down side, I thought instant read meant instant read, to me that is 1 second or less. Oh well.

This thermometer is excellent, especially at it's very low price. I know some others are complaining that 3-5 seconds is not instant.. but, what about instant oatmeal? That takes 3-5 minutes. Instant just means you will get the temp within a few seconds rather than a few minutes. Works great, don't get it wet.

I ordered this item because my current instant read was a dial type that only went to 220 degrees and I wanted something that I could use for deep frying as well. However the first time that we used the thermometer, the temperature displayed correctly for about 30 sec, and then the display went blank, we turned it off and back on, to no avail, even changed the battery. - Nothing could bring it back to life. I am currently in the process of exchanging this for a new one, I'll post again if we have any additional problems with the new one.