
Instruction Manual Type K Thermocouple Thermometer
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5. PROBE CARE AND MAINTENANCE
For best results, maintain the thermocouple probe as per the manufacturers
instructions.
To remove the probe, simply hold firmly onto the plastic yellow mini-connector and
pull out of the meter’s socket. Store both the probe and meter into its original
packaging when not in use.
6. TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Cause Solution
No display when
turned on.
a) Batteries not in place. a) Re-insert batteries in correct polarity.
“oPEn” display
on LCD
a) Probe not connected a) Make sure probe is firmly connected or
is not damaged.
“Ur” or “Or”
display on LCD
a) Measurement over
(Or) or Under (Ur) range
a) Ensure temperature taken is within
meter’s specification.
“LO” annunicator
in the LCD
a) Low battery a) Replace batteries with fresh ones.
Inaccurate
readings
a) Wrong thermocouple
probe type used
b) Reading has not
stabilized
c) Temperature
calibration not correct
or new probe used
a) Verify that Type K probe is used.
b) Check time constant of probe &
wait for reading to stabilize
c) Recalibrate
Unstable reading
a) Electrode not deep
enough in sample
b) Dirty connector
c) Broken probe
d) External “noises” or
induction caused by
nearby electrical motor
a) Place probe deeper in sample.
b) Clean probe connector.
c) Replace electrode.
d) Remove or switch off interfering
motor.
Slow response
a) Dirty probe a) Clean probe
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