Measuring the temperature of your food as it cooks is a great way to be sure your food is safe for consumption. Quickly scans surface temperatures. No risk of cross contamination because thermometer does not need to touch food for measurement. One button operation, one second response. This handy pocket-sized thermometer features minimum, maximum, and lock modes for scanning multiple targets over time. This is particularly useful for continuous temperature monitoring. Easy-to-use, it also offers battery status indication and a rope for convenient carrying. Instrument Range: -67° to 428°F/-55° to 220°C.