Weber 6491 Original Folding Pocket Thermometer

Does not work
This "instant" read thermometer works okay. I was a bit unhappy after buying it to learn that you're supposed to give it 15 seconds, which is pretty long compared to the competition. However it seems to stabilize at a temperature well before 15 seconds so it's actually not that bad.

**update** After one month of use, this thermometer has stopped working correctly. I took very good care of it, but the temperature readings have become increasingly inaccurate. Now it's basically unusable for anything that needs to hit 165. The temperature reading seems to never go over 145 no matter how long I leave the food on the grill. I burned the heck out of both chicken and burgers last week because of this thermometer. Both were very over cooked all the way through, yet the thermometer kept telling me they were only 145 degrees. I have revised my rating from 3 stars to 1 star. There are much better products available for less money (one of which I just ordered).
Works as expected, built in backlight, battery included, backlight integrated. Not bad at all..
Pretty nice little unit that does what it says on the box.
As with any Weber product, you're paying a premium for the badge. That said, it works as expected and is backed with the usual Weber assurance of quality. The unit does feel a little plasticky (?) but seems sturdy enough.
It has the pleasant surprise of an integrated backlight (15 seconds before it shuts off) and you can 'pause' the reading (for example if you want to write it down) from changing/turning off for 30 seconds.
The major downside is that you're recommended to wait 15 seconds for the probe to stabilise on temperature. Not exactly an 'instant read' thermometer, but hopefully it has the accuracy to justify it.
Despite another reviewer's claims on the US Amazon site, this DOES come with a battery. It's tucked into a baggie with the instruction manual. That said, if you don't have a coin to open the back of the unit, you're screwed! :-)

All in all, a product worth considering if you too...
Stopped working after two weeks
Stopped working after two weeks...do not purchase. Temperature reading did not work. Batteries not included...amazon ad did not tell you this
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