Is it totally waterproof?Updated 8 months ago

Rated IP68, the Predictive Thermometer is waterproof up to and including "complete submersion below one meter and for more than 30 minutes."

The seal that keeps the water out also keeps out the cooking oil, drippings, marinade, and so on. 

The Predictive Thermometer can go through the dishwasher (although hand-washing generally works better). You can spray it down in the sink, no problem, or run it under the tap.

NOTE: DO NOT “QUENCH”  A HOT THERMOMETER

Wait for the thermometer to cool down before soaking or cleaning. If the handle is very hot, the shock of cold water can crack the ceramic.

(Side note: don’t touch the handle with bare hands or other body parts until it’s had time to cool off. It burns!)

The limits of the waterproofing really only show up under pressure. That’s why we don’t recommend using it (for instance) in pressure cookers.