Taylor 1470 Digital Cooking Thermometer/Timer
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Taylor 1470 Digital Cooking Thermometer/Timer
Customer Review: Excellent Thermometer
Summary: 4 Stars
I used this as a timer, have used it to track smoker temperature outside, several roasts and such in the oven, and to test internal temp on chicken, pork, turkey, beef roasts etc.
It is very convenient being able to set a target temp and have the alarm go off, so you can just sit back and relax vs., checking every 15 minutes with a stick in thermometer.
Was worried the probe or wire would melt, but they are rated to over 400 degrees and although discolored now, they are not worn through or have any sort of breaks and tears in the wiring.
I also have one of those probe thermometers by Taylor. The battery died in less than a year and when I tried to open it up and change batteries the screw cover snapped a part and would not lock closed.
This Taylor thermometer has been 10x better.
Customer Review: To short of a live for a good product.
Summary: 2 Stars
The Taylor cooking thermometer worked great for about two years then one day I stuck it in my chicken and it read (LO) which ment it was below 32 degree. But I knew my chicken we about 150 degree. I tried and tried it again and again, Even changed the batteries but it still would not read right. Now it is in the garbage. Just more garbage made in china that never lasts like it should. They make these products in other country's to save money and take jobs from Americans. Oh yeah they save money but we don't. Not in the long run. We have to buy more stuff more often because it does not last long. I'm sure making this product would not pay alot but having a job is better then no job at all. I think this product would of lasted about 10 to 15 years if it was make in THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. And not in china.Customer Review: Poor Operating Range, Frys Too Easily
Summary: 1 Stars
I am very disappointed with the Taylor Digital Oven Thermometer/Timer. I have used it twice, and both times the unit ceased working properly. The first time, I had the probe in a chicken casserole in the oven, and the display started to read "HI". No temperature display ever returned. I returned the unit and did receive a replacement unit (thankyou - the customer service was helpful at least) and used it for the first time last night, again for some chicken breasts. Again, the display switched to "HI" and won't read a temperature. This is terrible product reliability if I only use the device twice and both times it breaks! The company has said that the problem is the probe shorts out above 392 degrees. That's not very helpful when cooking in the oven or on a grill.
Customer Review: Great Features, but Short Life for Probe
Summary: 3 Stars
I love this thermometer for the ease of programing and the rich features. I have bought several. I use them for baking bread and especially making sure that my turkey has not overcooked. However, the probe has a short life. A replacement unit states in the manual that it has a temperature limit of 395°F which explains why they have been failing. I will try keeping the oven temperature down and won't use the grill, maybe it will last longer.
I have found that wrapping the wire with a couple of layers of foil makes them last longer. Also, replacement probes are available from Taylor for a reasonable $5 each. Contact customer service through [...] for details.
Note that my Weber Grill probe did not last as long as these Taylor probes in the grill.
Customer Review: Remove the guesswork from grilling
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a great device. Stick it in a slab o' meat on the grill or smoker, and wait for the alarm to go off. No need to continue lifting the cover or poking the meat to see if it's done.
You will get some discoloration of the braided cable, particularly if you use it on a smoker. The residue looks bad, but I didn't see an impact on the performance.
I did learn a hard lesson, though - it appears the probe is not waterproof. I submerged the probe to measure the temp of water in a large pot. The thermometer didn't work correctly after that. Thanks to "A Kitchen & Housewares enthusiast" for the information on buying replacement probes.
From my experience with the Taylor 1470, you'll find this a useful item in your kitchen tool collection.