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Browse all FAQs →What is the best way to make a crispy fried chicken that stays moist on the inside?
Getting the right temperature is a top priority when it comes to cooking chicken to ensure safety. It is also crucial to…
How to measure your grill’s temperature with an infrared thermometer?
First, place a solid surface such as a cast iron plate or skillet on the grill and let it preheat for 5-10…
Do you have a table showing with cooking temperatures of different foods?
ChefsTemp has a full table of cooking temperatures available online that uses the approved FDA Food Guidelines and covers every thing from…
Why does my thermometer show a reading higher than 32°F (0°C) when I put it in ice water?
This mainly happens because the temperature is higher than the ice point unless you take the time to create a properly made…
What is an IP rating?
An IP rating is a common added feature for electronic thermometers, particularly electronic cooking thermometers. It is a standard for rating instruments…
Can you test meat cooking temperatures with a laser thermometer?
Laser IR Thermometers measure the amount of heat being put out by the food; the laser is used to help you point…
Where should I place my probe tip to gauge doneness?
When testing doneness in most cooked foods, the coldest part will be the very center of the thickest portion. With larger foods,…
How do you know if the food is safe to eat and what should be used to check temperature of the food?
The only sure way to know if foods are safe to eat is by measuring the internal cooking temperature of the food…
What is the safe temperature for beef rare?
Rare Beef, the recommended lowest safe temperature for serving beef is 135⁰F, which being said, this is the temperature for Medium Rare…
What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for seafood?
Seafood has a lower minimum internal cooking temperature than other foods. Most seafood, which includes fish, shellfish, and crustaceans need to be…
What’s the best way to get an accurate reading?
You can get the most accurate temperature by sticking the thermometer into the center of the thickest part of the meat or…
How do I clean and sanitize a probe?
The probe of a thermometer can be cleaned and sanitized using these steps: Wash the probe with warm water and detergent. Sanitize…
My Quad XPro is displaying an LLL error. What does this mean?
If your probe was exposed to temperatures above or below its temperature range (-58 to 572°F / -50 to 300°C), you will…
I plugged the probes into my Quad XPro and nothing happened. The display is still dark.
First, make sure that you have turned your Quad XPro on. The ON/OFF switch is on the back of the unit. If…
What temperature is a danger zone for food?
The Temperature Danger Zone is a temperature range in which bacteria and viruses grow at an accelerated rate based on ideal conditions.…
How to do a proper ice bath test?
You have 4 steps to do, we have made an article that explains this, you can check it here.
Can you leave a meat thermometer in the meat while it is cooking?
There are meat thermometers specifically designed to be left in the meat as it cooks. Some are mechanical thermometers that have a…
What temperature should chicken be cooked to?
Chicken should be cooked to 160⁰F internal temperature for 15 seconds and then allowed to sit for at least 5 minutes so…
Can I use the FinalTouch IR thermometer to test skin temperature?
No, the FinalTouch IR Infrared thermometer is not designed for taking the temperature of the human body. Do not use it to…
Why is my Receiver displaying “—” instead of a temperature?
If you’re seeing this code on your Receiver, it means it is not receiving the signal from your Main Unit. Follow your…
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