Taylor Classic Instant-Read Pocket Thermometer
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Taylor Classic Instant-Read Pocket Thermometer
Customer Review: thermometer
Summary: 5 Stars
I needed something cheap to bump me up to be eligible for free shipping. I have used it several times and its works fine.Customer Review: Simple and effecient
Summary: 5 Stars
This thermometer registers a little slowly, but it functions just fine. Easy and efficient and gets the job done.Customer Review: meat thermometer
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a easy to use and I am pleased with this product.Customer Review: Great instant read thermometer, but you might need reading glasses!
Summary: 4 Stars
"Taylor Analog Instant-Read Dial Thermometer" (Taylor model # 5989).
This is a great "instant read" thermometer. I've had it for years and it works quickly and seems accurate enough when I've done comparisons with other thermometers (nothing scientific about my process). This thermometer took 8 seconds to tell me my water was 160 degrees. I also use it for meat temp checking when roasting, etc. I haven't timed those, but I don't feel like it takes very long. So, to me this is pretty darn "instant". I don't even bother with sticking a "real" meat thermometer in my turkey or roast anymore - it's easier to just stick this instant thermometer in for a check.
The only issue with this product is that the dial is extremely small. If you are like me and need reading glasses, you will need them to read this dial. :) On the other hand, I think that the small dial is why the temp can be registered so quickly. To solve the small dial reading problem, I tried the "Taylor Anti-Microbial Instant Read Thermometer with Extra Large Dial" (Taylor model # 8018). That is a terrible thermometer (see my review for it), don't bother with it. I don't know what the solution is to the small dial/readability issue, but I ding this one star for that issue.
Do yourself a favor and stick with this good small dial version instead - and just put on the reading glasses! :)
Customer Review: Awesome for the price
Summary: 4 Stars
Just as the description says... this thermometer should not be left in the oven. If only I read them.. Regardless.. having melted the plastic on the top of my first one of Taylor Instant Read Dial Thermometer (there's a mouthful), I've quickly discovered I couldn't live without another one. It works pretty quickly and is very easy to use. Can't be beat for the price. It also comes with the case that can also be used as a holder (think inserting the probe into the hole in the case at a right angle), plus the case can also be used to calibrate the thermometer. The only reason I'm not giving this 5 stars is because it feels like every time I take it out of its case (pretty snug in there), it twists and decalibrates itself (is that a word?) - easy enough to adjust, plus keeping it in a case is really more of an affectation and not a necessity. On top of all this, it's cheaper via amazon (with free shipping of course), than picking it up at my local Bed Bath and Elsewhere store, even with a 20% off coupon.