This Is One Hot Number! Sunbeam's Jumbo Oven Thermometer
Written: Feb 14 '03
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Pros: Large numeric scale, dual positioning, warranty, Sunbeam name.
Cons: None so far!
The Bottom Line: Need a dependable, solid and reliable oven thermometer? Check out the Sunbeam CookRite Jumbo Oven Thermometer!
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| Freak369's Full Review: Sunbeam CookRite Jumbo Oven Thermometer 90301 |
I am an avid baker and love nothing more than to spend time in the kitchen with my boys making cookies, pies and treats. Up until a few months ago I thought oven thermometers were unnecessary little gadgets – that is until my cookies that had previously baked to perfection were turning out undercooked. I chalked it up to the boys opening the oven door every few minutes or possibly an error in mixing the ingredients – but when it started to happen more and more frequently, I knew I needed to get some help.
Someone suggested that I get the oven temperature calibrated by a qualified professional to see if it was set incorrectly. Not knowing who exactly would be qualified to do such a task, I turned to the one person that has never let me down in these types of situations – Jane, my soccer mom [turned rocker] neighbor. She suggested picking up and oven thermometer before I called an oven expert [after bashing my ear in for not having an oven thermometer in the first place]. I checked out all the different products that were available and decided to settle with the Sunbeam Jumbo Thermometer based on the manufacturers name, large numbers on the face and the dual positioning option.
Sunbeam CookRite Jumbo Oven Thermometer
I picked this up for $4.49 and haven’t regretted it yet. The large numeric display face makes it easy to read the exact temperature without having to remove it from the oven. After I preheat the oven fro about ten minutes all I have to do is flip on the light and see what temperature we are at. From there I can adjust the temperature and wait a few more minutes to see if the oven is at the desired temperature. The oversized numbers are a real blessing since it eliminates having to open and close the oven door over and over again to see the reading.
Before you think that this is a large item [due to the word “jumbo” used in the title] – it isn’t. The word “jumbo” refers to the numbers on the face of the thermometer. The actual size of the thermometer is two and a half inches wide and three inches high so it is just the right size for any oven – big or small. Cleaning the thermometer is easy – just wipe it off and you are good to go. never submerge it in water or use any abrasive cleaners on it. The thermometer is completely sealed but I wouldn’t take any chances on tossing it in the sink or submerging it under water.
The thermometer will give you read outs from 200 degrees F to 500 degrees F – in increments for 50 degrees - so if you plan on doing broiling [usually 500 degrees and high] you will need to get a different model or brand. There is also a convenient color scale that ranges from light yellow to red. There aren’t any words to correspond with the colors but you can pretty much figure out what the color scale means. Additionally, this product is NSF certified to give you the most accurate reading possible from a home thermometer.
Dual Positioning
The nice thing about the Sunbeam CookRite Jumbo Oven Thermometer is that it can be hung from the baking rack or stood upright. This offers you the ability to have the thermometer located anywhere in the oven. I have gotten used to having mine in the center of the oven after I preheat the oven for at least ten minutes. Please remember to remove the thermometer from the oven if you have a self-cleaning oven or before you plan on cleaning it with any type of oven cleaner. If using this on the rank, you might want to have it placed across the grid of the rack on a little bit of an angle to prevent it from falling through the rack or getting bumped around. Also, make sure that if you are hanging this from the rank that there is enough clearance room when inserting or removing cookie trays, pie pans or tins.
Warranty
The Sunbeam CookRite Jumbo Oven Thermometer is covered under a lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects. If at any time during your ownership of the thermometer it breaks, does not give a correct read out or just dies, you can return it for a replacement. If it is damaged due to neglect or misuse, it automatically voids the warranty. Make sure you keep the product package for all the information needed to obtain a new item if the need arises. Considering that this cost me less than $5.00 I am pretty impressed with the fact that it comes with such a solid warranty.
The Bottom Line
I never knew that an oven thermometer would have saved me so much grief – if I’d known how far off my oven was I would have purchased one a long time ago. If you are having trouble with cookies, cakes or pies coming out of the oven under or over cooked – invest in a good, solid oven thermometer to check the heat calibration. I highly suggest the Sunbeam Jumbo Oven Thermometer based on the price, warranty and dual positioning.
For more information about this product, please visit www.sunbeam.com. To obtain more information about how products become NSF certified, please use this link: www.nsf.org
As always, thanks for the visit!
^V^ Freak ^V^
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