Küchen-Chef 14.1504 - Thermometer TFA - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	TFA
Model	Küchen-Chef 14.1504
Product type	Radio-controlled cooking thermometer
Receiver dimensions	60 x 21 (28) x 105 mm
Receiver weight	67 g (unit only)
Transmitter dimensions	63 x 23 x 85 mm
Transmitter weight	60 g (unit only)
Receiver power supply	2 x 1.5 V AAA batteries (included)
Transmitter power supply	2 x 1.5 V AAA batteries (included)
Measuring range	0 °C to +300 °C (32 °F to 572 °F)
Resolution	1 °C / 1 °F
Radio range	Approx. 40 meters (open field)
Transmission frequency	433 MHz
Probe	Stainless steel with approx. 80 cm cable, resistant to 300 °C
Main functions	Internal temperature monitoring, meat presets, alarm, timer, stopwatch
Display	LCD
Usage	Oven, grill, low-temperature cooking
Safety	Do not use in microwave, do not immerse the probe, wear gloves
Maintenance and cleaning	Clean with a soft damp cloth, no solvents
Package contents	Receiver, transmitter, probe, 4 AAA batteries, instruction manual
Spare parts	Probe (Cat. No. 30.3517), Transmitter (Cat. No. 30.3201)
Certification	CE compliant with Directive 2014/53/EU
Manufacturer	TFA Dostmann

Frequently Asked Questions - Küchen-Chef 14.1504 TFA

How to turn on the Küchen-Chef 14.1504 thermometer?

To turn on the receiver, press and hold the ON/OFF button (B1). The temperature display flashes. Then turn on the transmitter by pressing and holding the ON/OFF button (E2) on the back. The measured temperature appears on the transmitter screen and is transmitted to the receiver.

How to change the batteries?

Open the battery compartment of the receiver (C2) and transmitter (F1) with a screwdriver. Insert two 1.5 V AAA batteries observing polarity. After replacement, re-establish contact between transmitter and receiver by manually activating search or by replacing batteries in both units.

What is the maximum radio range?

The range can reach up to 40 meters in open field. In the presence of thick walls or metal parts, the range may be reduced.

Can I use the probe in a microwave oven?

No, never use the device in a microwave oven. The probe and transmitter are not designed for this and could damage the device or cause injury.

How to clean the probe and units?

Use a soft damp cloth to clean the probe and housings. Do not use solvents or abrasive products. Do not immerse the probe or transmitter in water. The cable and probe withstand 300°C, but moisture can damage connections.

What to do if the receiver display shows '--- °C'?

This means the reception is lost. Reduce the distance between transmitter and receiver, eliminate sources of interference, or manually activate search by pressing and holding the MIN button (B6) on the receiver and the °C/°F button (E1) on the transmitter.

How to set a custom temperature?

In temperature setting mode, press and hold the MODE button (B2) until 'WELL DONE' disappears. Use the MEAT/UP (B5) and TASTE/DOWN (B4) buttons to adjust the desired temperature. Hold the button for fast scrolling.

How to use the timer?

Press MODE repeatedly to enter timer/stopwatch mode. For the timer, press HR (B3) to set hours, MIN (B6) for minutes, then START/STOP (B7) to start countdown. At the end, an alarm sounds.

How to select meat type and doneness?

In temperature setting mode, press MEAT/UP (B5) to select meat (beef, lamb, pork, veal, poultry) and TASTE/DOWN (B4) for doneness (rare, medium, well done). The preset temperatures are displayed.

Is the transmitter waterproof?

The transmitter is splash-resistant but not waterproof. Do not immerse in water. The receiver is not splash-resistant, avoid using in rain.

USER MANUAL Küchen-Chef 14.1504 TFA

°C Temperaturen Temperatures Températures Temperatura Temperaturas

Display BEEF PORK CHICK TURKY VEAL LAMB FISH HAM-	BURGER
Well done 75 77 80 80 75 75 60 75
Medium 70 71 70 70
Medium rare 60
Rare 55

Je nach Fleischsorte stehen unterschiedliche Garstufen zur Verfügung.
Different degrees of doneness are available depending on type of meat.
Vous disposez de différents niveaux de cuisson en fonction du type de viande.
Sono disponibili diversi livelli di cottura a seconda del tipo di carne.
Al naar gelang het soort vlees staan u verschillende gaarniveaus ter beschikking.
Según el tipo de carne, hay diferentes niveles de cocción disponibles.

3°C Beef 75°C 23°C Kuchen-Chef Bell / Mini Temperature

Instruction manuals

Kat. Nr. 14.1504

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Fig. 1

Kichen Chef BEEF 75°C 23°C A1 B1 B6 B5 MODE TASTE DOWN B2 B3 B4 B7

Fig. 2

G3 Temperature Sensor 23°C D1 G2 G1 Kuilei One

C1 C2 TEA Doellmann / Werthelm Model No. TPR305 Ku: No. 14.1504

E1 F2 F1 E2 F3

Funk-Grill-Bratenthermometer

Radio-controlled grill and meat thermometer

Thank you for choosing this instrument from TFA.

1. Before you use this product

• Please make sure you read the instruction manual carefully.
• Following and respecting the instructions in your manual will prevent damage to your instrument 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 non-following of these instructions. Likewise, we take no responsibility for any incorrect readings or for any consequences resulting from them.
• Please pay particular attention to the safety notices!
• Please keep this instruction manual safe for future reference.

2. Delivery contents

• Radio-controlled grill and meat thermometer (receiver)
• Transmitter (Cat.-No. 30.3201)
- Stainless steel probe with 80 cm cable (Cat.-No. 30.3517)
• Batteries 4 x 1.5 V AAA
- Instruction manual

3. Field of operation and all the benefits of your new instrument at a glance

• Monitoring of the core temperature (range up to 40 m) for the optimal preparation of meat
- Can be used for the oven or grill, also ideal for cooking at low temperatures
- Different types of meat and doneness pre-programmed
- Individual temperature requirements can be programmed
- Alarm warning when the target temperature is reached
- Timer and stop watch function
- Stainless steel probe with approx. 80 cm cable

4. For your safety

• This product is exclusively intended for the field of application described above. It should only be used as described within these instructions.
• Unauthorized repairs, modifications, calibrations or changes to the product are prohibited.

Caution! Risk of injury:

• Wear heat-resistant protective gloves when you touch the sensor during or after cooking.
• Do not use the instrument in the microwave.
• Be careful when handling the probe.

Radio-controlled grill and meat thermometer

• Keep these devices and the batteries out of reach of children.
• Small parts can be swallowed by children (under three years old).
• Batteries contain harmful acids and may be hazardous if swallowed. If a battery is swallowed, this can lead to serious internal burns and death within two hours. If you suspect a battery could have been swallowed or otherwise caught in the body, seek medical help immediately.
• Batteries must not be thrown into a fire, short-circuited, taken apart or recharged. Risk of explosion!
• Low batteries should be changed as soon as possible to prevent damage caused by leaking.
• Never use a combination of old and new batteries together, nor batteries of different types.
• Avoid contact with skin, eyes and mucous membranes when handling leaking batteries. In case of contact, immediately rinse the affected areas with water and consult a doctor.

Important information on product safety!

• Do not expose the receiver and the transmitter to extreme temperatures, vibrations or shocks. Only the probe and cable are heat resistant up to 300 °C. Never hold the probe directly over a fire.
• Do not immerse the cable and the probe in water. Water can penetrate the precision sensor and cause malfunction. Not suitable for dishwasher.
• The receiver is not splash-proof. Do not use it in rain.
• The transmitter is splash-proof, but not watertight. Do not immerse the transmitter in water.

5. Elements

5.1 Radio-controlled grill and meat thermometer (receiver) (Fig. 1)

A1: Display

Type of meat Target temperature

Radio-controlled reception symbol and current measured temperature

Buttons

B1: ON/OFF button

B2: MODE button

B3: HR button

B4: TASTE/DOWN button

B5: MEAT/UP button

B6: MIN button

B7: START/STOP button

Radio-controlled grill and meat thermometer

Housing

C1: Support

C2: Battery compartment

5.2 Transmitter (Fig. 2)

D1: Display

Current measured temperature

Buttons (back)

E1: °C/°F button

E2: ON/OFF button

Housing

F1: Battery compartment (screwed on)

F2: Bracket for metal support

F3: Opening for the connecting plug with rubber protection cap

Sensor

G1: Metal probe

G2: Cable

G3: Connecting plug

6. Getting started

- Remove the supports at the back of the receiver and the transmitter.

- Pull off the rubber protection cap carefully from the opening for the connecting plug on the left side of the transmitter. Plug the connector for the sensor cable into the socket.

- Open the battery compartment at the back of the transmitter with a suitable screwdriver and the battery compartment at the back of the receiver.

- Lay the instruments on a table. Avoid getting close to possible interference sources. (Electronic devices and radio installations)

- To guarantee a quicker and better transmission of the measured temperature, insert two batteries AAA 1.5 V in the compartment of the receiver and make sure that the polarities are correct. The device will alert you with a beep and all LCD segments will light up for a short moment.

- The device is now ready for use.

- The temperature display is flashing and the defaults appear on the display.

- Afterwards insert two new batteries 1,5 V AAA in the compartment of the transmitter. Make sure the polarities are correct. All LCD segments will be displayed briefly.

- The latest measured temperature will appear on the display of the transmitter and the information will be transmitted automatically to the receiver.

Radio-controlled grill and meat thermometer

• As soon as the transmission is successful the device will alert you with a beep, the radio signal symbol will blink and the latest measured temperature will appear on the display of the receiver.
• Every 5 seconds the transmitter will transmit the last measured temperature
• Close the battery compartment of the transmitter and the receiver again.

6.1 Manual transmitter search

• If the transmission fails or if the contact between the transmitter and the receiver gets lost (maximum range 40 m free field, within ferro-concrete rooms like basements and superstructures, the received signal is naturally weakened), a beep tone will be heard at regular intervals, the radio-controlled reception symbol disappears and --- °C appears on the display of the receiver.
• You can now start the search for the transmitter manually.
• Press and hold the MIN button on the receiver in the temperature setting mode.
• --- °C is flashing on the display of the receiver.
• Press and hold the ^ C / ^ at the back of the transmitter.
• As soon as the transmission is successful a beep tone will be heard, the radio-controlled reception symbol is flashing and the last measured temperature appears on the display of the receiver.

6.2 Receiver

• Press and hold the HR button in the temperature setting mode to select between ^ (Celsius) or ^ (Fahrenheit) as the temperature unit.
• Press and hold the button.
  • The instrument is turned off
• Press and hold the button to turn on the instrument.
  • The temperature display is flashing.
• Wait until the flashing is finished (90 seconds) and the last measured temperature appears or start the search for the transmitter manually.

6.3 Transmitter

• Press the °C/°F button at the backside to change between °C (Celsius) or °F (Fahrenheit) as temperature unit.
• Press and hold the button at the back of the transmitter.
  • The instrument is turned off.
• Press and hold the button to turn on the instrument
• If the probe is still connected, the display will show the last measured temperature.

Radio-controlled grill and meat thermometer

For your information:

- To guarantee a better and quicker transmission of the last measured temperature, turn on at first the receiver and then the transmitter.

6.4 Measuring of the core temperature

• Press and hold eventually the MODE button in temperature setting mode.
• WELL DONE (default) appears on the display.
• Press the MEAT/UP button to choose the type of meat (see table).
• Press the TASTE/DOWN button to choose the doneness (see table).
• Press and hold the MODE button in temperature setting mode to insert an individual temperature.
• WELL DONE (default) disappears.
• Press the MEAT/UP or TASTE/DOWN button to adjust the core temperature. Press and hold the button for fast running.
• Push the probe at least 2.5 cm into the middle of the thickest part of the meat, for poultry between the torso and the thigh; it should touch neither bones nor cartilage and should not protrude from the meat. Put the meat into the oven and set the relevant oven temperature.
• If you only want to measure the oven temperature, place the probe in the oven.

6.5 Measuring procedure

• Simply run the cable to the outside. The cable adapts to the oven seal. Take care of sharp-edged frames and hinges.
• Use the flexible support to fasten the transmitter in position near the oven (cable length approx. 80 cm) or remove the holder and the instrument can be placed onto flat surfaces.
  • The receiver can now be used in a range of up to 40 m.
• As soon as the core temperature is reached three beep tones will be heard every second.
• The temperature display and the warning symbol ⚠ are flashing on the display of the receiver.
• Press any button to stop the alarm sound.
• The temperature display and the warning symbol ⚠ continue flashing on the display of the receiver.
• The temperature display will continue flashing until the measured temperature is below the desired temperature.
• The warning symbol ⚠ disappears.

6.6 Setting of the timer and the stop watch

Stop watch

• Press the MODE button to enter the timer-stop watch mode.
• The stop watch symbol (in the top left corner) and 0:00 appear.

Radio-controlled grill and meat thermometer

• Press the START/STOP button to start the count up process.
• is #ashing.
• With the START/STOP button you can stop and restart the counting.
  • stays/is flashing.
• Press and hold the START/STOP button to clear the display.
• disappears.

Count Down Timer

• Press the HR button to adjust the hours.
• Press the MIN button to adjust the minutes.
• appears on the display.
• Press the START/STOP button.
• is washing and the count up process starts.
• When setting more than one hour, only the hours / minutes are displayed, otherwise minutes / seconds.
• With the START/STOP button you can stop the counting ( ≧ stays) and start it again ( ≧ flashing).
• When the timer count down is finished, the display will be flashing and two short beep tones will be heard every seconds (30 seconds).
• and will be flashing simultaneously and the seconds will be counted up.
• Press any button to stop the alarm sound.

7. Table stand and attachment

Receiver:

• To use the bracket as a clamp (for example on a belt), insert the double-sided mounting aids into the upper slots of the receiver.
• To use the bracket as a stand, put the double-sided mounting aids into the lower, gently sloping slots. The installation is successful if you hear a click.

Transmitter:

- Place the bracket for the flexible metal support into the double-sided mounting aids on the transmitter. The installation is successful if you hear a click. Take the metal support and attach the two ends into the holes provided on the turntable of the bracket. With the turntable, you can now choose whether you want to use the metal support to stand or to be mounted. The turntable is properly adjusted when you hear a click.

8. Care and maintenance

- Clean the instruments and the probe with a soft damp cloth. Do not use solvents or scouring agents. Protect it from moisture.

Radio-controlled grill and meat thermometer

• Should water or steam enter the socket, it could affect the contact with the probe. Dry the plug connector with a cloth before you connect it to your transmitter.
• Turn off the instruments after use.
• Remove the batteries if you do not use your instruments for a long period of time.
• Keep the instruments in a dry place.

8.1 Battery replacement

• Change the batteries of the transmitter (REMOTE) or the receiver (MAIN) when the battery symbol appears on the display of the receiver.
• Please note: When the batteries are changed, the contact between transmitter and receiver must be restored – so always insert new batteries into both units or start a manual transmitter search.

9. Troubleshootings

Problems Solutions

No display → Turn on the instruments(at first the receiver and afterwards the transmitter)→ Ensure correct polarity of the batteries→ Change the batteries
Incorrect display → Change the batteries→ Check the contact of the plug to the socket, wipe dry if necessary
Display is flashing and a beep tone is heard between → no contact between transmitter and receiver	→ Reduce the distance transmitter and receiver (max. 40 m)→ Check if there is any source of interference→ Manual transmitter search→ Restart according to the manual
Temperature displayed is too high	→ Check the position of the probe in the meat

10. Waste disposal

This product and its packaging have been manufactured using high-grade materials and components which can be recycled and reused. This reduces waste and protects the environment.

Radio-controlled grill and meat thermometer

Dispose of the packaging in an environmentally friendly manner using the collection systems that have been set up.

Disposal of the electrical device

Remove non-permanently installed batteries and rechargeable batteries from the device and dispose of them separately.

This product is labelled in accordance with the EU Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE).

Please do not dispose of this product in ordinary household waste. As a consumer, you are required to take end-of-life devices to a designated collection point for the disposal of electrical and electronic equipment, in order to ensure environmentally-compatible disposal. Observe the current regulations in place!

Disposal of the batteries

Never dispose of empty batteries and rechargeable batteries with ordinary household waste. They contain pollutants which, if improperly disposed of, can harm the environment and human health. As a consumer, you are required by law to take them to your retail store or to an appropriate collection site depending on national or local regulations in order to protect the environment.

The symbols for the contained heavy metals are: Cd=cadmium, Hg=mercury, Pb=lead.

WARNING!

Environmental and health damage caused by incorrect disposal of batteries!

11. Specifications

Receiver

Measuring range Meat: 0 °C...+300°C(+32 °F... +572 °F)°C/°F-reversible

Resolution: 1°C/1°F

HHH/LLL: Temperature is outside measuring range

Count-up and max. 23 hours

count-down timer: and 59 minutes

Radio-controlled grill and meat thermometer

Power consumption: 2 x 1.5 V AAA

Batteries (included)

Housing dimension: 60 x 21 (28) x 105 mm

Weight: 67 g (instrument only)

Transmitter

Cable: appr. 80 cm,heat resistant up to 300 °C

Range: max. 40 m (free field)

Transmission frequency: 433 MHz

Maximumradio-frequency power: < 10mW

Power consumption: 2 x 1.5 V AAABatteries (included)

Housing dimension: 63 x 23 x 85 mm

Weight: 60 g (instrument only)

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EU Declaration of conformity

Hereby, TFA Dostmann declares that the radio equipment type 14.1504 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following Internet address: www.tfa-dostmann.de/service/downloads/ce

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