Is My Pocket Thermometer Faulty?

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around experiences with the digital thermometer received by participants, particularly issues related to functionality and battery installation. Participants share their personal experiences, troubleshooting attempts, and varying levels of satisfaction with the product.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, reports that their thermometer does not work despite removing the battery tab and plans to buy a replacement battery.
  • Another participant shares a positive experience, stating that their thermometer cooks food perfectly after properly setting the battery.
  • Several users mention difficulties in getting their thermometers to work, with one expressing frustration after receiving a replacement that also failed to power on.
  • One participant notes that their thermometer counts down numbers but does not seem to function correctly, suggesting they haven't read the directions yet.
  • Another participant expresses disbelief at having received two non-functioning thermometers in a row and considers contacting the Solution Center.
  • Some participants discuss the challenges of securing the battery and the backing of the thermometer, with one detailing a specific method that worked for them.
  • Several users mention that their thermometers work well, with one participant's husband enjoying its speed in reading temperatures.
  • One participant notes that their thermometer arrived without a battery, while another has not yet opened theirs.
  • Some participants inquire about the availability of the thermometer for order, sharing information about sample orders and product release dates.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ significantly, with some participants experiencing issues with their thermometers while others report successful usage. No clear consensus emerges regarding the product's reliability.

Contextual Notes

Participants are primarily consultants discussing their personal experiences with the digital thermometer, including troubleshooting methods and product availability.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants who have received the digital thermometer and are experiencing similar issues or those interested in the product's functionality may find this discussion relevant.

I thought it was just me! I had a horrible getting the back back on, and mine won't turn on at all. I haven't remembered to pick up a new battery yet. I just have been telling ppl that the battery is dead so far . . . Was there a problem with the first ones sent out? Should I get a new one??
 
I just got a call from a host. Someone just got theirs and it isn't working. Any advice? I will try to talk them through it.
 
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A fellow cheffer and I finally figured out why mine (and the replacement one HO sent) didn't work:

There is a silver thingy that your battery is probably sitting on top of. Instead, the tip of the silver thingy (sorry, I don't know what to call it), should be sitting on the edge of the battery.

Take the battery out; lift that silver thingy up; then slide the battery under the lip of the thingy while pushing the battery down onto the spring. (This will also keep your battery from popping out.)

I hope that makes sense. Both of my digital thermometers now work.
 
My first one didn't work either...I didn't try to use it till last month and then it didn't work, so I did an online adjustment and had to send it back...at my cost, cause I didn't check it soon enough...and they sent me a replacement. The replacement seems to be working.
 
I know this is an old thread, but this really helped me! Thank you!
The battery kept popping out when I decided to finally use mine.
Take the battery out; lift that silver thingy up; then slide the battery under the lip of the thingy while pushing the battery down onto the spring. (This will also keep your battery from popping out.)
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How funny that this thread popped up. My thermometer just freaked out on me. At my show on Friday I couldn't get it to stay on. Then when I went to wash it and figure out what was going on with it, it wouldn't turn off. I did a product adjustment. Hope my new one arrives before Friday's show!
 
The instructions are poor. When you open the battery compartment, you'll see on the side a tiny metal tab. You must MANUALLY lift it and slip the battery in. It'll pop right into place. You shouldn't have any problems after that.
 
this is sooo crazy that I just came on the thread by accident tonite..I have had 5 darn thermometers not working of customers..I figured it was a bad batch, but thought it odd that they have been spread out for a while now through the months. I took it upon myself tonite, (since, yet another, customer returned hers not working) I took my good one apart and looked at it..then opened the bad one...and whooolaaaaaa....noticed that little "silver thingy" we are calling that...why in the world would they package these like that? It makes it difficult for anyone to get them working! And for some reason it wasn't that easy to just "pop it up in place..but I went around telling my kids "WHAT A GENIUS" I WAS BECAUSE I FIGURED THIS OUT ON MY OWN,...then I stumble across this thread and the "solution" had already been posted a while ago...I won't let my kids know!!! LOL
 
I am so glad I found this post. I was upset that my new thermometer was not working...guess what...the battery was not under the little silver thing. I would have never figured that out for my self. Thanks so much!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love this website
 
Little Silver Thingys RULE!
 
Luckily HO let me know about the "Little Silvery Thing" when I was doing a product adjustment!!
 
What is the chance I just saw this and had one to send back tomorrow? Now I did the adjustment already but now its working fine with the help of the little silver thingy :). Do I still have to send it back?
 
OK -- I'm on my second one. How far up do you pull the silver thingie? Mine was W-A-Y down and it took me awhile to see it. This is a major PIA! I know I would like it if I could just get it to work!!!Sandi
 
Melissa78 said:
What is the chance I just saw this and had one to send back tomorrow? Now I did the adjustment already but now its working fine with the help of the little silver thingy :). Do I still have to send it back?
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No, just call HO tomorrow and tell them to cancel the adjustment - and why! I don't have the thermometer (nor have I sold any), but it sounds like they need to either re-write the instructions, or re-style the new style!
 
RMDave said:
Little Silver Thingys RULE!
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I won't say it. I'll be a good girl. I won't say it.:blushing::balloon:
 
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