TOUCH SCREEN and LCD BACKLIGHT: Sensitive touchscreen design makes the digital meat thermometer easier to operate It has a backlit LCD displays which make it convenient to use at night and helps you get a quick reading at a glance from any angle ^MEET THE TASTES FOR YOUR WHOLE FAMILY: The electric oven thermometer is pre-programmed with temperatures for 8 types of meatBEEF, LAMB, VEAL, HAMBURGER, PORK, TURKEY, CHICK, FISHand their various degrees of donenessWELL, MED WELL, MEDIUM, MED RARE, RARErecommended by the USDA Additionally, you can also set the temperatures according to your personal tastes ^TAKE THE STRESS OUT OF OVER COOKING: The food thermometer comes with a built-in timer with a "count down" function, allowing you to set up to maximum time duration of 99 minutes and 59 seconds for your cooking time When the time is up or the probe reaches to a set temperature, the alarm will beep It is perfect for smoker, BBQ, baking, roasting, frying, BBQ, brewing, sous vide, candy, chocolate or other cold dishes ^LONG AND ACCURATE PROBE: 6 7 inches long collapsible probe keeps you from burning yours hands while measuring The BBQ grilling oven probe can endure heat from -58F (-50) to 482F250) We do not recommend that using this leave-in-probe for high heating grilling, because flare-ups in high heating grilling can exceed 1,000F which can damage probe If still use it, separate probe and cable from flare-ups, grill lids, grill grates or other hot spots with high temperature over 572F ^GREAT CONVENIENCE FOR YOU: With two STRONG MAGNETS and a STAND on the back, this thermometer can be attached on the fridge, oven and smoker or be put on the table with a stand With this instant read thermometer you may cook like a professional chef - set the meat type, the level of cooking required, and then wait for the alarm to say dinner is ready