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Rubbermaid Commercial Products Stainless Steel Instant Read Oven Grill Smoker Monitoring Thermometer
Last Updated: February 11, 2021 (Refresh Now)
8.0
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1000
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Food Items
142thermometer, temperature, degrees, hot, 350
+73%
-27%
" ... I always place a thermometer in my oven. ... "
" ... This thermometer has enabled me to get the oven to the proper temperature before cooking ... "
" ... Indicated oven temperatures vary much more than you would think. ... "
" ... I knew my oven was off and this boy proved it! ... "
" ... Great tool for ensuring your food is being cooked at the right temperature. ... "
" ... Sure enough, the oven was running about 25 degrees on the cool side. ... "
" ... Picked this up to confirm oven temperatures while powdercoating . ... "
" ... Great oven thermometer. ... "
Accuracy
116thermometer, accuracy, easy to read, accurate and easy, read
+83%
-17%
" ... It is accurate, also. ... "
" ... Works ok can’t tell accuracy ... "
" ... But it works and is accurate! ... "
" ... I have a new double oven and wanted to calibrate to be sure that the dials are accurate. ... "
" ... I also compared with two other thermometers and all gave same readings. ... "
" ... It's easy to read and accurate. ... "
" ... I think it's pretty accurate based on where I must hang it. ... "
" ... Bought this along with another scale to check accuracy. ... "
Programs
97thermometer, temperature, grill, rack, temp
+74%
-26%
" ... Practical and fits on every oven . ... "
" ... What more do you need in an oven timer? ... "
" ... Perfect for my oven. ... "
" ... This is more accurate than the oven ... "
" ... So much more reliable and accurate than the built in thermometer in my Weber gas grill. ... "
" ... Fits on my grill. ... "
" ... Put this in my Thermidorian oven. ... "
" ... Otherwise, it looks nice and can be read from the middle of a rack in the middle of an oven. ... "
Storage
89fridge, refrigerator, thermometer, thermometers, rack
+88%
-12%
" ... They are used as a gauge to let me know if my fridge and freezer are working. ... "
" ... I ordered this for a home inspection, so I'll be glad to test my new fridge & freezer! ... "
" ... Working well in drawer freezer and chest. ... "
" ... Both are in the "safe" zone, so I'm going to call the broken fridge fixed and both thermometers winners. ... "
" ... I have kept 2 in each side - the fridge & the freezer, at different shelves, of course. ... I like the gauge and the red zones (for both the fridge and the freezer ! ... You can even hang them, on the shelf handles - if your fridge has them. ... "
" ... Bought two, for new chest freezer and fridge freeer. ... "
" ... Allows me to check that my fridge is working properly. ... "
" ... Good way to check temperature in the fridge or freezer. ... "
Ease of Use
71easy to use, simple, easy, read, accurate
+93%
-7%
" ... This one is much easier to read. ... "
" ... Easy to read and use. ... "
" ... Easy to keep in the oven all of the time. ... "
" ... - Easy-open packaging ... "
" ... Simple gadget, but make life so much easier! ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Simple and appears to work well. ... "
" ... Easy to read and fits anywhere you need it to. ... "
Baking
46oven, thermometer, temperature, bake, cooking
+93%
-7%
" ... It's very accurate and baked my bread and cakes down to the minute. ... "
" ... It helps me to regulate the oven temperature when baking. ... "
" ... I use this to monitor the temperature for baking “Herbs” for butter extraction, it does the job well and the temperature is easy enough to read through my ovens glass ... "
" ... im a beginner in baking . ... with this, i got the cakes that i wanted . ... "
" ... By hanging this from my oven rack I can keep a much better temperature when I bake. ... "
" ... The thermometer can be clipped on the end of the baking rack or hung further back, which is convenient for use. ... "
" ... Makes a big difference when cooking. ... "
" ... awesome, I knew my oven wasn't baking at the right temperature, this gadget it's a life saver, especially if you are a baker, i love to bake. ... "
Product Reliability
37stopped working, months, working, broke, years
+35%
-65%
" ... Junk, Junk ,Junk it stopped working after only about a week. ... "
" ... Haven't had it for 6 months and broken already. ... "
" ... after 2 weeks stopped working, never registers over 200 degrees. ... "
" ... Does not work. ... It’s been over a month and they have not sent the promised replacement. ... "
" ... just worked for one time and after it dose not work anymore ... "
" ... Worked for a week. ... "
" ... Mine broke within two weeks of arrival. ... It worked for a couple days and then completely broke. ... "
" ... Stoped showing correct temperatures after few months of use. ... I trusted the brand name and have been using other Rubbermaid products for years, but this one failed. ... Maybe I was unlucky to get a defective one. ... "
Price
37money, worth, waste, great product, waste of money
+76%
-24%
" ... Good price too! ... "
" ... Best money I've spent for simple peace of mind. ... "
" ... And the price was very fair. ... "
" ... The cost was reasonable, too. ... "
" ... This is a great value-- alternatives that are more expensive not necessary. ... "
" ... can't beat it for the price. ... "
" ... Cost effective product ... "
" ... Love it for the price! ... "
Cooling
30degrees, refrigerator, temperature, cooling, cold
+77%
-23%
" ... Used to read temp in travel trailer fridge. ... "
" ... I also don’t know it reads accurately as my new fridge with a digital thermometer reads and feels colder than the gauge on this. ... "
" ... My refrigerator is back and cooling nicely. ... "
" ... Got this to control a fridge to make sure we where keeping things cold enough. ... "
" ... With the room temperature at 75 degrees one measured 75 degrees, the other measured 78 degrees. ... "
" ... This temperature for fridge was perfect for the small fridge we have ... "
" ... pretty cool little gadget ... lets you check how fast your oven heats up and cools down ... also useful to see what difference turning on the fan in your oven makes, ie faster heating up but also faster cooling down ... "
" ... I suspected that there was a lot of cooling lose. ... "
Build Quality
28broke, falls, rack, oven rack, knocked
+46%
-54%
" ... The stand arrived bend and to my surprise I was able to bend it back way too easily. ... So easily that if you set this down too hard you will bend it again. ... "
" ... Used this for one month and it broke. ... "
" ... Cons: It is too flimsy, falls over frequently and is not stable enough. ... "
" ... And when you hang it on rack, the hanger is not wide enough to keep it stable. ... "
" ... Despite the awesome ratings on amazon, this thermometer cracked immediately the first time we used it! ... "
" ... I have found that when pulling out the oven rack that this item hangs off of that sometimes with an abrupt pull due to the rack sticking this thermostat will fly off and fall into the oven. ... It's not the worst problem to have in the world but I do think that the manufacturer could have made the lip that grabs the oven rack just a bit longer so that this problem would not happen. ... "
" ... Not sure if this was working accurately at first or not, but then it dropped from hanging under the top she'll only to the shelf below it and then it stopped working. ... It is not at all durable if it only takes a 6" drop to make it stop working accurately. ... "
" ... knocked off oven rack and fell into pan with liquid in it. ... "
Fit
26falls, oven, hang, base, fall
+38%
-62%
" ... Biggest issue I've found is that it won't stay hooked to the rack. ... Design makes it twist when hanging on rack making it difficult to read and base is to narrow to sit on rack without falling through. ... "
" ... the base is very small, so it falls over or thru the shelf slats . ... "
" ... My only complaint is that I could never keep it in an upright position. ... "
" ... Stick with Cooper-Atkins, Taylor Precision, or KT Thermo. ... "
" ... At first I thought something went really REALLY wrong but turns out the internal spring snapped. ... "
" ... Doesn’t hang very reliably - falls a lot, so I suggest you put it on a shelf where it won’t be jostled a lot. ... "
" ... And when you hang it on rack, the hanger is not wide enough to keep it stable. ... "
" ... Don’t fall for the positive reviews. ... "
Heating
24hot, thermometer, heat, temperature, heating
+75%
-25%
" ... Also learned it takes longer for my oven to pre-heat than I thought. ... "
" ... It's accurate and so glad we decided to purchase a new thermometer before disposing of our oven that took so long to heat up. ... "
" ... but we want it to last so, pre heat the oven to the temperature you want and place the thermometer inside for 5 minutes or so until the temperature is what you expect. ... "
" ... Now I set the oven and don't put the food in until I confirm that the temperature is where I want it. ... "
" ... This thermometer is a good choice for the unstable temperature of the oven at home or the leaking oven door. ... "
" ... Finally purchased this thermometer and heat up the oven (at all testing temperatures, I gave it another 10-15 minutes for it to cycle several times after the oven made the beep). ... "
" ... This thermometer lets me know when the heat is perfect. ... "
" ... We recently moved into a studio with a very old gas oven that heats up with a flame at the bottom. ... "
Freezer
24fridge, refrigerator, thermometer, fridge and freezer, temperatures
+100%
" ... One for new freezer and one for the frig. ... "
" ... The thermometer is sturdy to the limits of expected normal use in a freezer or refrigerator (IMHO). ... "
" ... Buying 2 more, for the cooler and the freezer. ... "
" ... We keep it in the refrigerator but use it from time to time to check the freezer as well. ... "
" ... Now that I have my fridge tweaked I will purchase one for the freezer side as well as for my deep freeze. ... "
" ... I ordered this for a home inspection, so I'll be glad to test my new fridge & freezer! ... "
" ... Bought 2 of these, one for fridge and one for freezer. ... "
" ... Just got a new freezer. ... "
Cleaning
15oven, self, easy, water, thermometer
+100%
" ... Easy to move and hang and clean. ... "
" ... Hangs on upper rack and easily removed to clean. ... "
" ... After a few uses, the metal casing is scorched, but the glass still wipes clean. ... "
" ... it's simple to read and it's able to hang on the racks so you can still read it through the glass of your oven. ... "
" ... I would open the frig and be able to read without putting on glasses. ... "
" ... This put my mind at ease and makes for better dishes. ... "
" ... This seemed to be perfectly accurate until I accidentally left it in the oven when I ran a self-clean. ... I think the self clean said it gets to around 550 degrees. ... "
" ... Since then I've been putting these things in the dishwasher after every use and it's done great. ... "
Returns
14unfortunately, returning, replacement, window, trash
-100%
" ... Returned to get a better one. ... "
" ... I am throwing them away and not hassling with returning them. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, I didn't notice the problem until the return window closed. ... "
" ... I didn't use it till it was too late to return it so I am out of luck. ... "
" ... Could not use and could not return as it was over 30 days. ... "
" ... Straight to the trash. ... "
" ... I broke one . ... "
" ... I wanted to return but I already threw away the box/wrapping. ... "
Marketplace
14works, amazon, thanks, seller, product
+71%
-29%
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Product as advertised ... "
" ... Thanks Rubbermaid, for still making great quality products. ... "
" ... Exactly as expected and seller delivered fast! ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Love shopping on Amazon, so convenient. ... Item came as described and on-time. ... "
" ... This works as designed and advertised. ... "
" ... Arrived on time - thanks ... "
Overall performance
11gets the job, done, end
+82%
-18%
" ... Does the job. ... "
" ... At the end of the day all of them does the job. ... "
" ... It is simple, and does its job! ... "
" ... it does the job. ... "
" ... For a cheap little thermometer, this gets the job done. ... "
" ... Gets the job done. ... "
" ... Does its job! ... "
" ... Does it's job ... "
Capacity
9oven, room, well, range, purchased
+89%
-11%
" ... We purchased this for oven thermoregulation issues in our apartment, and it worked well for a while. ... "
" ... Great to have in the kitchen ... "
" ... It does really well for accuracy, and doesn’t take a ton of room ... "
" ... This thermometer sits in the front of my fridge where I can easily tell when it is out of the acceptable fridge coldness range. ... "
" ... We double checked it with a little digital room thermometer and it's right on. ... "
" ... This had helped my partner and me with the old oven in our apartment. ... "
" ... I have purchased this oven thermometer twice, for myself and a family member. ... "
" ... We recently moved into this brand new house. ... "
Delivery
9fast, delivery, delivered, time, thanks
+89%
-11%
" ... As advertised and arrived quick. ... "
" ... Delivery was prompt and product seems well made. ... "
" ... Exactly as expected and seller delivered fast! ... "
" ... Fast delivery, just what I was looking for ... "
" ... Arrived on time and undamaged. ... "
" ... Item came as described and on-time. ... "
" ... Arrived on time. ... "
" ... Arrived on time - thanks ... "
Size
9read, size, works, well, numbers
+89%
-11%
" ... I liked the size of the dial as it is easy to read. ... "
" ... Really comes in handy. ... "
" ... It works like a charm and takes up very little space. ... "
" ... It does not need a battery or anything and it’s very compact. ... "
" ... Still, the dial is large enough that I can easily read it even laying flat. ... "
" ... The size is good and appears to work well ... "
Door
8oven, read, open the door, temperature, hang
+75%
-25%
" ... We wanted to make sure the door temp sensor was reading correctly so we were told by the repair guy to buy this to get the correct read. ... "
" ... Easy to use, easy to read, even through the oven door. ... "
" ... It's easy to install, just hang it so it's visible from the oven door. ... "
" ... This thermometer is a good choice for the unstable temperature of the oven at home or the leaking oven door. ... "
" ... It's great, just get this thing set up in there and then every time you open the door BAM it's the temperature, right there for ya. ... "
Battery Life
7need, battery
+86%
-14%
" ... They are always within 1-2 degrees of each other & this one doesn't need batteries! ... "
" ... It does not need a battery or anything and it’s very compact. ... "
" ... Very useful at little cost and no batteries required. ... "
" ... Eventually I got this because it does not require battery to operate. ... "
" ... The best part, to me, is that I will never have to remember to change the batteries and it will likely work forever. ... "
" ... This is a life saver ! ... "
Product As Described
6works, exactly
+100%
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Product as advertised ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... This works as designed and advertised. ... "
Comfort
6falls, fall, constantly, working, base
+33%
-67%
" ... Don’t fall for the positive reviews. ... "
Screen Protection
4shattered
+25%
-75%
" ... It fell off, landed face down against the element and the glass shattered. ... "
" ... The glass cracked after 2 weeks. ... "
" ... the glass shattered and it is just really awful. ... "
Device Compatibility
4+75%
-25%
" ... I would not call this a perfect measuring device. ... "
" ... That is in comparison to other similar devices. ... "
" ... This device works! ... "
Ease of Cleaning
4easy, hang
+100%
" ... Work great for my smoker except you have to clean the every time you use it ... "
" ... Easy to move and hang and clean. ... "
Controls
3bake
+67%
-33%
" ... If you hold down the BAKE button, it gives you an option to add 25 degrees in 5 degree increments. ... "
" ... Both my oven control and this thermometer read the exact thing at whatever preset temp I select. ... "
Packing
3easy, came
+67%
-33%
" ... Came in original packaging and labeling and came fast. ... "
" ... - Easy-open packaging ... "
Display Clarity
3font, accurate
+67%
-33%
" ... This is a large display thermometer that you could stand or hang. ... "
" ... They are classic display and they work! ... "
Water Resistance
3works, proof
+100%
" ... I accidentally left it in water once and surprised to see it still works well after the water was dried up. ... "
" ... Basically fool-proof. ... "
" ... Works great but do not get water on it. ... "
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