Will the probe stand up to high heat? I occasionally use the grill for searing at "pre-heat" temps, so approaching 600 degrees.
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The probe can withstand temperatures of up to 572 degrees F. If you need, iDevices sells a Pro Meat Probe that can withstand temperatures up to 700 degrees F. http://idevicesinc.com
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I tempered it well on the advice of another purchaser before I ever used it to grill. I clean it when cold usually just before I use it again. Wire brush and some cooking spray keep it non stick and free of rust.
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In my experience the probes last much longer than other brands. They have a wider temperature range but a grill flare-up could still burn them. The company is liberal with warranty coverage too. I don't think you're supposed to immerse the cable but the probe itself can sit in milk permanently and keep working fine.
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I've been looking for answer but unfortunately unsuccessfully. I found very good customer advice about that grill.Temperature should be quite high but any way, for that price you will enjoy it and try to make naan and paneer tika.You also can look for Weber receipt book with suggestion of use their barbecue grill. Amazon search: weber receipt book
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I have had no issues getting the temp down to about 225. I am NOT using the thermometer used in the lid which has shown to be about 30 degrees off on my grill, but rather a digital probe specifically designed to measure the temp of the grill at about an inch off the grate where the food is actually cooking.
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You do not place the probe in the item on the grill and leave it. Just test the item and check the done condition and remove it
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In my opinion no. I can fry hamburgers and chops without problems but no where near 600 degrees. I bought some thick pre-made burger patties with cheese inside and it didn't do a good job on those. It couldn't "drive" the heat into the burger and it was red in the center while the outside was beginning to char.
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It will tolerate the temperature, but the probe is rather short for your purposes... I would be afraid of burning myself if used that way... maybe if you used a heat-proof glove at the same time?
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The top temperature it can display is 410 deg.F. Since the probe is in the food (not sitting on the oven grate), the oven can go higher for quite a while before the inside of the food hits 410...
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I have not cooked anything over 300 degrees but I think it will go up to 350 or 400. I try to keep the temperature at 250 most of the time.
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I have a non-contact Infrared Thermometer. During preheat with the dial can be set to the maximum temperature for searing 450F. The grill surface, as measured by my IR thermometer reads 600F just as the green ready light illuminates. This is an over-shoot unique to the preheating process and the temperature will never get that high again for that cooking session. However, it can easily maintains 450F during the cooking session. All these measurements were made with every effort to keeping the hood closed. I take advantage of this by having room-temperature food ready to throw on the grill immediately. Considering it I have a non-contact Infrared Thermometer. During preheat with the dial can be set to the maximum temperature for searing 450F. The grill surface, as measured by my IR thermometer reads 600F just as the green ready light illuminates. This is an over-shoot unique to the preheating process and the temperature will never get that high again for that cooking session. However, it can easily maintains 450F during the cooking session. All these measurements were made with every effort to keeping the hood closed. I take advantage of this by having room-temperature food ready to throw on the grill... » Read More I have a non-contact Infrared Thermometer. During preheat with the dial can be set to the maximum temperature for searing 450F. The grill surface, as measured by my IR thermometer reads 600F just as the green ready light illuminates. This is an over-shoot unique to the preheating process and the temperature will never get that high again for that cooking session. However, it can easily maintains 450F during the cooking session. All these measurements were made with every effort to keeping the hood closed. I take advantage of this by having room-temperature food ready to throw on the grill immediately. Considering it « Show Less
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Hello cooking friend. The temperature probe is a sealed thermocouple. It should work fine in frying or any application within it's temperature range. Ours works great !!!!
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I'm not sure about max temp, or about the grill, however, I cook on mine every time with a propane stove and never have an issue. Hope this helps.
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Yes... the specs say do not exceed 350F for the probe itself... the problem is that the probe is ok beyond that, but the rubber insulation on the wire melts above 400F as I found out the hard way. Since the probe is not detachable from the wire I do not exceed 350F with the new probe I had to buy.
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Yes it will. The High-Temp Probe can be inserted into the bird and left in during the cooking process. The cable and probe junction is sealed, and the cable itself will withstand short term exposure up to 700°F. Plenty of room when frying at 300°F.
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No temperature gauge. At high it will get up to 500 degrees. Very happy with the grill
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According to the instructions sent with mine, the probe tip is rated to 392 degrees. The cables can withstand 500 for a short period of time. Personally, I would use it as an instant read thermometer at really high temps. It is not really "instant" like the $96 thermonmeter, but will tell you the internal temp within 5 seconds. You just poke it into whatever you are cooking until you get the desired temp. I usually test several spots for something like a turkey or a roast with a bone. Try it, you won't be sorry. (But read the instructions)