TFA_No. 30.1040_Anleit_D_GB
26.09.2012
Bedienungsanleitung
Instruction manual
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Digital probe thermometer
Thank you for choosing this instrument from TFA.
1. Before you use it
• Please be sure to read the instruction manual carefully.
• Following the instruction manual for use will prevent damage to the device and loss of your statutory
rights arising from defects due to incorrect use. We shall not be liable for any damage occurring as
a result of not following these instructions. Likewise, we take no responsibility for any incorrect
readings and for any consequences which may result from them.
• Please take particular note of the safety advice!
• Please look after this instruction manual for future reference.
2. Field of operation
• Temperature measuring of liquids, pastes and semi-solid materials for household, business and hobby,
also for food checks (according to HACCP) and EN 13485.
3. For your safety
• The product is exclusively intended for the field of application described above. The product should only
be used as described within these instructions.
• Unauthorised repairs, modifications or changes to the product are prohibited.
• The product is not be used for medical purpose or for public information, but is intended only for home
use.
Caution!
Risk of injury:
• Keep this instrument and the battery out of reach of children.
• Be careful by handling with the probe. If you do not use the instrument, please use always the protec-
tive cap on the probe.
• Batteries must not be thrown into the fire, short-circuited, taken apart or recharged. Risk of explosion!
• Batteries can be fatal if swallowed. If a battery has been swallowed, get medical assistance immediately.
• Batteries contain harmful acids. Low batteries should be changed as soon as possible to prevent damage
caused by a leaking battery.
• Wear chemical-resistant protective gloves and glasses when handling leaked batteries.
Important information on product safety!
• Do not place the unit near extreme temperatures, vibration or shock.
• Only the probe is heat resistant until 250 °C.
• Never burn the probe directly over fire.
• Do not immerse the display unit into water. Water can penetrate and cause malfunction. Protect from
moisture. Not suitable for dishwasher.
4. Elements
Buttons
1
2
ON/OFF button
Housing
4
5
Battery compartment
5. Getting started
• Open the battery compartment by turning the lid in direction of the arrow by using a suitable screw-
driver (OPEN) and remove the insulation strip.
• Close the battery compartment by turning the lid in direction of the arrow by using a suitable screw-
driver (CLOSE). Pay attention to the sealing ring.
• Remove the protective cap from the probe.
• Press ON/OFF button.
• The actually measured temperature is shown on the display.
• The sensor is located in the point of the probe. To measure the temperature, insert the probe at least
2 cm deep in the object.
6. HOLD function
• Press MAX/MIN/HOLD button in normal mode.
• HOLD appears on the display.
• The hold-function for the current temperature is activated.
• Press MAX/MIN/HOLD button three times and you will return to normal mode.
7. MAX/MIN function
• Press MAX/MIN/HOLD button twice in normal mode and the highest temperature is displayed (MAX)
since the last reset.
• Press MAX/MIN/HOLD button again and the lowest temperature is displayed (MIN) since the last reset.
• Press MAX/MIN/HOLD button again and you will return to normal mode.
• If the temperature in the Max-Min mode falls or rises below or above the recorded maximum or mini-
mum value a dynamical update will happen.
• To clear the maximum and minimum memory, press and hold the MAX/MIN/HOLD button for 3 seconds
in the corresponding mode while MAX or MIN is displayed.
• "---" appears on the display.
• Press the MAX/MIN/HOLD button again to return to normal mode.
8. Switch-OFF function
• Hold ON/OFF button for 2 seconds.
• OFF flashes of the display.
• The instrument turns off.
• When the instrument is not used, it will automatically switch off after approx. 10 minutes.
• Put the protective cap over the probe.
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MAX/MIN/HOLD button
°C/°F button
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Protective cap
Clip
Digital probe thermometer
9. Unit change °C/°F
• Use a pin for to press the grey °C/°F button at the rear side and the temperature unit can be changed
from °C (grade Celsius) to °F (grade Fahrenheit).
10. Long-term measurement
• Press MAX/MIN/HOLD button for 3 seconds in normal mode.
• X appears on the display.
• The automatic off-function is deactivated.
• Press and hold the MAX/MIN/HOLD button to activate the function again.
11. Calibration
• Press ON/OFF button.
• Put the instrument for 3 minutes into a bowl with ice water until the temperature does not change any-
more (±2°C).
• Producing of ice water: Fill up a thermos bottle with crushed ice. Than fill cold water into the thermos
bottle up to the top, so that no air will be in the bottle. After approximately 30 minutes the ice water has
reached a temperature of 0°C (+0,1°C). Depending on the quality of the thermos bottle the temperature
stays constant until 24 hours.
• Note that two-thirds of the length of the probe should be immersed into the ice water.
• Press and hold °C/°F button (3 sec.) to get into the calibration modus.
• CAL appears on the display.
• Wait until 0°C (±0,5°C) appears on the temperature display.
• Hold °C/°F button, until 0°C appears on the display.
• The instrument is now calibrated.
• Stop pressing the °C/°F button to return to normal mode.
12. Care and maintenance
• Clean it with a soft damp cloth. Do not use solvents or scouring agents.
• Remove the battery if you do not use the product for a lengthy period.
• Keep the instrument in a dry place.
13. Battery replacement
• Change the battery when the battery symbol appears on the display.
14. Troubleshooting
Problems
Solutions
➜ Ensure battery polarity is correct (+ pole above)
No display
➜ Change battery
➜ Switch on the instrument (ON)
➜ Check the position of the sensor
Incorrect display
➜ Change battery
15. Waste disposal
This product has been manufactured using high-grade materials and components which can be recycled
and reused.
Never dispose empty batteries and rechargeable batteries in household waste.
As a consumer, you are legally required to take them to your retail store or to appropriate
collection sites depending to national or local regulations in order to protect the environ-
ment.
Hg
The symbols for the heavy metals contained are: Cd=cadmium, Hg=mercury, Pb=lead.
This instrument is labelled in accordance with the EU Waste Electrical and Electronic Equip-
ment Directive (WEEE).
Please do not dispose of this instrument in household waste. The user is obligated to take
end-of-life devices to a designated collection point for the disposal of electrical and elec-
tronic equipment, in order to ensure environmentally-compatible disposal.
16. Specifications
Measuring range temperature:
-40°C ...+250°C (-40°F...+482 °F)
Precision:
±0,5°C @-10...+100°C / ±0,9°F @-14...+212°F,
otherwise ±1°C/±1,8°F
Operating temperature:
-20°C... +50°C (-4°F...+122°F)
Protection class:
IP 67
Power consumption:
Button cell battery 1x LR44
This product fulfills the guidelines according to EN 13485.
Suitability:
S, T (Storage, Transport)
Location:
E
Accuracy class:
0,5
Measuring range:
-40°C...+250°C
In accordance with EN 13485, this instrument is subject to regular inspections as per EN 13486(recom-
mendation: yearly).
TFA Dostmann GmbH & Co. KG, Zum Ottersberg 12, D-97877 Wertheim.
No part of this manual may be reproduced without written consent of TFA Dostmann. The technical data
are correct at the time of going to print and may change without prior notice.
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