ThermoPro TP829B/TP829C Remote Food Thermometer User Manual

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Professional Remote Food Thermometer. This programmable radio frequency food thermometer allows you to remotely monitor cooking food temperatures and the internal temperature of your grill, oven, or smoker from anywhere in your home.

Product Overview & Components

The ThermoPro TP829B/TP829C is a remote food thermometer system featuring a receiver and transmitter with four detachable, color-coated stainless steel probes. It offers a remote range of up to 1000 feet (300m) and is IPX4 waterproof, providing protection against splashing water.

Key Features:

• LCD Display showing all icons and temperature readings.
• Low battery indicator.
• Backlight for easy viewing.
• Temperature Alarm functionality.
• Four Color Coated Steel Stainless Probes.
• Probe Temperature Range: 14°F to 572°F (-10°C to 300°C).
• Temperature Accuracy: ±1.8°F (±1.0°C).
• Versatile design for tabletop, magnetic, or wall mounting.
• Timer functionality (countdown and count-up).

Image Description: Two ThermoPro remote food thermometers are displayed. One unit shows 'BEEF MEDIUM' with temperature readings for four probes, and a second, similar unit is also shown.

Package Contents:

• 1 x Receiver
• 1 x Transmitter
• 4 x Detachable, color-coated stainless steel probes with steel mesh cable
• 4 x Plastic Winders
• 8 x AAA batteries (2 for receiver, 2 for transmitter)
• 2 x Clips

Receiver and Transmitter Features

Both the receiver and transmitter feature an LCD display that shows all icons and temperature readings. They are equipped with a low battery indicator, a remote range of 1000FT (300m), and are IPX4 waterproof (protecting against splashing water, but not submersion).

The receiver includes a backlight and a temperature alarm. Both units have a tabletop and wall-mounted design, and the battery compartment holds 2*AAA batteries.

Diagram Description: A diagram illustrates the ThermoPro receiver, highlighting its LCD display, probe sockets, battery compartment, tabletop stand, hanging hole, soft rubber sleeve, and anti-slip magnet. A separate diagram shows the transmitter's probe sockets, battery compartment, and tabletop stand.

Operation and Setup

Installing Batteries

Open the battery compartment of the receiver and insert two “AAA” batteries, observing correct polarity. Repeat this process for the transmitter.

Turning On/Off Units

Press the ? (Power) button on the receiver to turn it on or off. Press the ?/?️ button on the transmitter to turn it on or off.

Auto Off Feature

The receiver will automatically shut off if it does not receive a temperature signal from the transmitter for over 30 minutes. The transmitter will shut down if the temperature of all four probes remains below 40°C for 2 hours.

Synchronizing/Pairing Transmitter and Receiver

The transmitter and receiver are typically pre-paired at the factory. If re-synchronization is necessary:

1. Insert two AAA batteries into the receiver; the signal icon will flash.
2. Insert two AAA batteries into the transmitter and connect the stainless steel probes. The LCD will display the current temperatures for each probe.
3. Press and hold the ? button on the receiver for three seconds to enter synchronization mode.
4. Wait for temperature readings to appear on the receiver display, indicating successful pairing.

Note: The synchronization between the transmitter and receiver is retained even if batteries are replaced.

Receiver Buttons

• ? (1): Press to turn the Receiver on/off. Press and hold for 3 seconds to enter the Synchronization/Pair process.
• ? / TIMER (2): Press to cycle through probes (Probe 1-4). Press and hold for 3 seconds to enter Timer mode.
• ?️ / °F/°C (3): Press to toggle the backlight on/off. The backlight turns off automatically after 15 seconds of inactivity. Press and hold for 3 seconds to switch between °F and °C.
• ▲ (4): In thermometer mode, press to increase temperature settings. Press and hold for 3 seconds for rapid digit scrolling. In timer mode, press to increase Hour, Minute, or Seconds. Press and hold for rapid scrolling.
• ▼ (5): In thermometer mode, press to decrease temperature settings. Press and hold for 3 seconds for rapid digit scrolling. In timer mode, press to decrease Hour, Minute, or Seconds. Press and hold for rapid scrolling.
• ?/❌ / CLEAR (6): In thermometer mode, press to turn the alarm on/off. When setting the timer, press to confirm Hours, Minutes, and Seconds. Press once to start the timer. Press once to pause the timer. Press and hold for three seconds to clear the timer setting.

Transmitter Buttons

• ? / ?️ / °F/°C (1): Press to turn the Transmitter on/off. Press and hold for 3 seconds to switch between °C and °F.
• ? (2): Press to turn the backlight on/off. The backlight turns off automatically after 15 seconds of inactivity.

Using the Thermometer

Setting Meat Temperatures to Preset Doneness Levels

Monitor temperatures for up to four pieces of meat or sections of meat. The receiver will alarm when the target temperature is reached.

1. Press ? / TIMER to select the desired probe (Probe 1-4).
2. Press MEAT to select the meat type: GPOUL (Ground Poultry), BBQ, PROG (Program - USER DEFINED TEMPERATURE), BEEF, VEAL, CHCKE (Chicken), PORK, POULT (Poultry), LAMB, FISH, HAM, and GBEEF (Ground Beef).
3. Press TASTE/HI/LO to select the doneness level: RARE, MED RARE, MEDIUM, MEDIUM WELL, and WELL DONE.
4. Once the current temperature reaches the preset target temperature for the selected probe, the receiver will sound an alarm. Press any button to stop the alarm.

Setting Meat Temperature to Your Specific Taste (PROG Mode)

For custom temperature settings:

1. Press ? / TIMER to select the desired probe (Probe 1-4).
2. Press MEAT until the LCD displays PROG.
3. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to increase or decrease the set temperature. Press and hold the buttons for rapid adjustment.
4. When the current temperature reaches the target temperature for the selected probe, the receiver will sound an alarm. Press any button to stop the alarm.

Setting and Monitoring BBQ Temperature

Use any of the 4 probes to measure and monitor the ambient temperature inside your smoker, barbecue, or oven. Clip the selected probe(s) to the rack.

1. Press ? / TIMER to select the desired probe (Probe 1-4).
2. Press MEAT until the LCD displays BBQ.
3. Press TASTE/HI/LO to set the HI BBQ temperature. Use ▲/▼ to adjust. The HI BBQ temperature range is 140°F - 572°F (recommended), with a default of 250°F.
4. Press TASTE/HI/LO again to confirm the HI BBQ temperature and proceed to setting the LO BBQ temperature.
5. Use ▲/▼ to set the LO BBQ temperature. The LO BBQ temperature range is 32°F - 554°F (recommended), with a default of 225°F.
6. Press TASTE/HI/LO again to confirm the LO BBQ temperature.
7. Press the ?/❌ / CLEAR button to turn the alarm on/off.

Note: The HI BBQ temperature setting will not allow a temperature lower than the LO BBQ temperature. The LO BBQ temperature alarm will only activate once the actual BBQ temperature goes above the set LO temperature.

Fast Target Temperature Setting

To quickly set all probes to a specific target temperature:

1. Press and hold the MEAT and TASTE/HI/LO keys simultaneously for 3 seconds.

Example: If Probe 1 is set to BEEF MEDIUM 160°F, the target temperatures for PROBE 2, 3, and 4 will also be set to 160°F.

Timer Functions

Setting a Countdown Timer

1. Press and hold the ? / TIMER button for 3 seconds to switch to TIMER mode. The timer will display 00:00 and a small timer icon will appear in the upper part of the display.
2. Press TASTE/HI/LO to select between an Hour/Minute timer and a Minute/Second timer.
3. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to adjust the initial timer setting. Press and hold the buttons for rapid adjustment. Press the ?/❌ / CLEAR button to confirm the setting.
4. After setting the timer, press the ?/❌ / CLEAR button to start it. The TIMER icon will blink, indicating the countdown timer is running.
5. To pause the countdown timer, press the ?/❌ / CLEAR button. The TIMER icon will become solid.
6. To clear the timer, press and hold the ?/❌ / CLEAR button. To resume, press the ?/❌ / CLEAR button again.
7. Once the countdown timer reaches 00:00, an alarm will sound for one minute. Press any button to stop the alarm.

Note: When the timer counts down below 1:00 hour, the display automatically adjusts to show minutes and seconds. The maximum countdown timer setting is 99 hours and 59 minutes.

Setting a Count Up Timer

1. Press and hold the ? / TIMER button to switch to TIMER mode. The timer will display 00:00 and a small timer icon will appear in the upper part of the display.
2. Press the ?/❌ / CLEAR button to start the count-up timer. The TIMER icon will blink, indicating the count-up timer is running. The maximum count uptime is 99 hours and 59 minutes.
3. To pause the count-up timer, press the ?/❌ / CLEAR button. The TIMER icon will become solid.
4. To clear the timer, press and hold the ?/❌ / CLEAR button. To resume, press the ?/❌ / CLEAR button again.

Note: When the count-up timer reaches 59 minutes and 59 seconds, it will automatically change to Hour:Minute display format.

Helpful Hints

• If the receiver or transmitter does not show the temperature, wait for the probe to reach room temperature. Ensure probe jacks are firmly inserted into the transmitter and twist them back and forth to ensure good contact. If the problem persists, the internal probe wire may be shorted due to moisture or heat damage.
• If the temperature displayed seems too high or increases too quickly, check that the probe tip is not poking through the food. Re-position the probe tip in the center of the thickest part of the food. Avoid touching bone or areas with heavy fat.

Cautions

• Always wear a heat-resistant glove to touch the stainless-steel probe sensors or wires during or just after cooking. Do not touch with bare hands.
• Keep the stainless-steel probe sensors and wires away from children.
• Do not expose the plugs of the stainless-steel probes or the probe sockets of the transmitter to water or any liquid, as this will result in a bad connection and faulty readings.
• Do not use stainless steel probes in a microwave oven.
• The Probe Thermometer registers temperatures as low as 14°F (-10°C) and as high as 572°F (300°C). Do not use the stainless probe sensor above 572°F, as doing so will deteriorate the wire.
• Not intended for use by persons aged 12 and under.

Cleaning

• Always wear heat-resistant gloves when touching stainless steel probe sensors or wires during or after cooking. Do not touch with bare hands.
• Keep the stainless steel probe sensor and wire away from children.
• Wash the metal probe tip with hot soapy water and dry thoroughly. Do not immerse the probe in water while cleaning.
• Wipe the transmitter and receiver with a damp cloth. Do not immerse either in water.

FCC Compliance

Information to User:

Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Declaration of Conformity

Hereby, the manufacturer declares that this product complies with the basic requirements and applicable regulations of the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU and the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU. The complete declaration of conformity can be found at: https://itronicsmall.com/eu-declaration-of-conformity/

Disposal

Meaning of the “Dustbin” Symbol ?:

• Protect our environment: do not dispose of electrical equipment in the domestic waste.
• Please return any electrical equipment that you will no longer use to the collection points provided for their disposal.

Environmental Considerations & Battery Disposal

This section provides information on avoiding the potential effects of incorrect disposal on the environment and human health. It encourages recycling and reutilisation of electrical and electronic equipment. Information on disposal can be obtained from local authorities.

CAUTION: Batteries/rechargeable batteries must not be disposed of with household waste!

The batteries must be removed from the appliance. Take spent batteries to the appropriate collection point or to a dealer. Your town or local authority can provide information about public collection points.

Symbols found on batteries/rechargeable batteries containing hazardous materials:

• Pb = contains lead
• Cd = contains cadmium
• Hg = contains mercury
• Li = contains lithium

Limited One-year Warranty

ThermoPro warrants this product to be free of defects in parts, materials, and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. For repairs or servicing, contact Customer Service by phone or email for instructions on packing and shipping the product to ThermoPro. This warranty provides specific legal rights, and customers may have other rights that vary by state.

Customer Service

Telephone: 1-877-515-7797 (USA & Canada only)

Email: service@buythermopro.com

Hours: Weekdays 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM EST (USA & Canada only)