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FCC Notice (U.S. only)

Cooking Temperatures

User Manual

Unit

1.   LCD display
2.   Alert On/OFF 
3.   – (decrease target temperature setting)
4.   + (increase target temperature setting)
5.   Backlight
6.   Battery compartment

Getting started

1.   Simply remove the battery sleeve.
2.   Unfold the probe to power on/off the thermometer.

Using the Thermometer

1.   Default Alert setting of the Flare Thermometer is Alert On. 
      Press the “ALERT” button to turn off the temperature alert function, and the alert signal will disappear on the LCD.
2.   Press the “+” or “-” button to adjust the temperature setting. Hold the “UP” or “DOWN” button to adjust the setting fast. 

CAPPEC’s Kitchen Thermometer       Flare - KTH04

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Power On/Off

Press “-” & “+” Together

for C/F Switch

ROLLED ROASTS  A temperature of 160° F / 71°C is recommended when a roast of any type has been rolled, as surface bacteria may have 
been rolled into the center of the roast. 

FISH  Fish is done when the meat flakes easily with a fork and appears opaque all the way through. I unsure by appearance, a temperature 
of 155° F / 68°C is recommended. 

SHRIMP AND LOBSTER TAILS  Flesh is fully cooked when it turns opaque and firm. Use caution  to avoid overcooking shrimp or lobster.

BEEF STEAKS
Rare

MediumRare
Medium
Medium-Well

GOURMET °F / °C
125-130°F / 52-54°C

130-140°F / 54-60°C
140-150°F / 60-66°C
155-165°F / 68-74°C

USDA °F / °C 
140°F / 60°C

150°F / 66°C
160°F / 71°C
170°F / 76°C

BEEF ROASTS
Rare
Medium-Rare
Medium
Medium-Well

GOURMET
125-130°F / 52-54°C
130-140°F / 54-60°C
140-150°F / 60-66°C
155-165°F / 68-74°C

USDA
140°F / 60°C
150°F / 66°C
160°F / 71°C
170°F / 76°C

RACK of LAMB
Rare
Medium-Rare
Medium
Medium-Well
LAMB CHOPS
Rare
Medium-Rare
Medium
Medium-Well

GOURMET
125-130°F / 52-54°C
130-140°F / 54-60°C
140-150°F / 60-65°C
155-165°F / 68-74°C
GOURMET
125-130°F / 52-54°C
130-140°F / 54-60°C
140-150°F / 60-65°C
155-165°F / 68-74°C

USDA
140°F / 60°C
150°F / 66°C
160°F / 71°C
170°F / 76°C
USDA
140°F / 60°C
150°F / 66°C
160°F / 71°C
170°F / 76°C

PORK CHOPS
Rare
Medium-Rare
Medium
Medium-Well
Well Done

GOURMET
N/A
N/A
N/A
155-165°F / 68-74°C
175-185°F / 79-85°C

USDA

170°F / 76°C
170°F / 76°C

VEAL RACKS
Rare
Medium-Rare
Medium
Medium-Well

GOURMET
N/A
130-140°F / 54-60°C
140-150°F / 60-65°C
155-165°F / 68-74°C

USDA

150°F / 65°C
160°F / 71°C

VEAL CHOPS

Rare
Medium-Rare
Medium
Medium-Well

GOURMET

N/A
130-140°F / 54-60°C
140-150°F / 60-65°C
155-165°F / 68-74°C

USDA

WHOLE CHICKEN
WHOLE TURKEY
BURGERS

GOURMET 

165-175°F / 74-79°C

GOURMET 

165-175°F / 74-79°C

GOURMET

160°F / 71°C

USDA
USDA
USDA

180°F / 82°C
180°F / 82°C
160°F / 71°C or higher

Attention

This product is marked with this symbol. It means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with 
general household waste. There is a separate collections system for these products. 
This product has been manufactured and supplied in compliance with all relevant regulations and directives, valid for all 
member states of the European Union. It also complies with all applicable specifications and regulations in the country of 
sales. 
Formal documentation is available upon request. This includes, but is not limited to: Declaration of Conformity 
(and product identity), Material Safety Data Sheet and product test report.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may 
not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may 
cause undesired operation.

Warning: 

Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the 

user’s authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a 
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection 
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency 
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment 
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and 
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
–Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
–Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
–Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
–Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

NOTE: 

This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded cables must be used with the unit to 

insure compliance.

NOTE: 

The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this 

equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 

Disclaimer of Warranties 

Except as specifically provided herein, Cappec makes no warranty of any kind, express or implied, with respect to this 
product.

 

Limited Warranty (EU and Switzerland) 

Notwithstanding the disclaimer of warranties above, this product, excluding batteries and liquid crystal display (LCD), is 
guaranteed by Cappec to be free of defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. It 

will be repaired or replaced with an equivalent product (at Cappec s option) free of charge for any defect in workmanship or 
materials during that time. 
This warranty explicitly excludes defects due to misuse, accidental damage, or wear and tear. This warranty does not affect 
the consumer’s statutory rights. 

Limited Warranty (outside U.S., EU and Switzerland) 

Notwithstanding the disclaimer of warranties above, this product, excluding batteries and liquid crystal display (LCD), is 
guaranteed by Cappec to be free of defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. It 
will be repaired or replaced with an equivalent product (at Cappec’s option) free of charge for any defect in workmanship or 
materials during that time. 

Products purchased outside the United States, the European Union and Switzerland that are returned under warranty should 
be returned to the original vendor with proof of purchase and description of fault. Charges will be made for all repairs unless 
valid proof of purchase is provided. 
This warranty explicitly excludes defects due to misuse, accidental damage, or wear and tear. This warranty does not affect 
the consumer’s statutory rights. 

AND WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR FROM THE ORIGINAL DATE OF PURCHASE AS EVIDENCED BY A 
COPY OF THE SALES RECEIPT. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER DAMAGE DUE TO ACTS OF GOD, 
ACCIDENT, MISUSE, ABUSE, NEGLIGENCE, MODIFICATION, UNSUITABLE ENVIRONMENT, OR IMPROPER MAINTE-
NANCE. THE SOLE OBLIGATION AND LIABILITY OF CAPPEC, AND THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED 
WARRANTY, IS REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AT THE SOLE OPTION OF CAPPEC AND THIS REMEDY APPLIES ONLY IN THE 
CASE IN WHICH CAPPEC DETERMINES THAT THE PRODUCT WAS DEFECTIVE AND THAT THE DEFECT AROSE WITHIN 
THE DURATION OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY. THIS REMEDY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF THIS 
WARRANTY. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU CERTAIN RIGHTS; YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT MAY VARY 
FROM JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION. 

EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY EXPRESSLY RECITED ABOVE, THIS CAPPEC PRODUCT IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS 
IS” BASIS, WITHOUT ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES 
OF MERCHANTABLE QUALITY, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR THOSE ARISING BY 
LAW, STATUTE, USAGE OF TRADE, OR COURSE OF DEALING. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO PRODUCTS 
MANUFACTURED BY OR FOR CAPPEC AND SPECIFICALLY DOES NOT INCLUDE BATTERIES, CORROSION OF BATTERY 
CONTACTS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE CAUSED BY BATTERIES. CAPPEC SHALL NOT HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO THE 
PURCHASER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL 
DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFIT, LOST OR CORRUPTED 
DATA, OR OTHER COMMERCIAL OR ECONOMIC LOSS, EVEN IF CAPPEC HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF 

SUCH DAMAGES, OR EVEN IF OTHERWISE FORESEEABLE. CAPPEC IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CLAIMS BY A THIRD 
PARTY. CAPPEC’S MAXIMUM AGGREGATE LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID FOR THE PRODUCT AS 
EVIDENCED BY THE SALES RECEIPT. SOME STATES/JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION 
OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. 
IF THE LAWS OF THE RELEVANT JURISDICTION DO NOT PERMIT FULL WAIVER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, THEN THE 
DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY 
GRANTED HEREIN. 

Warranty Service: If you think your product is defective, please contact Cappec’s customer service: 
[email protected] 

Limited Warranty (U.S. only) 
LIMITED WARRANTY, DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES, AND LIMITED REMEDY 

CAPPEC WARRANTS TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER THAT THIS PRODUCT WILL BE FREE FROM DEFECTS IN MATERIALS 

NOTE

Model name: FLARE      Item number:NS- KTH04

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The unit itself is not heat resistant. The plastic, screen, batteries and buttons can not withstand heat of more than 150 °F for a 
short period of time. Therefore do not leave the unit inside the BBQ/Smoker Pit or Oven. If you need to detect temperature more 
than 176°F (80°C), please make sure making a proper protection of your hand to avoid scald. 

Technical specification

• Temperature display format: °F/°C
• Temperature alert function: Yes
• 3-digit display for temperature alert, setting range: -4 - 482°F 

 

(-20-250°C)

• 3-digit display for cooking temperature, testing range: -4 - 482°F (-20-250°C) 
• Battery: 2 x CR2032 Button cell battery
• Electricity current: <20 μA 
• Temperature range  -4 - 482°F °F (-20-250°C)
• Temperature testing period: 1 second 
• Thermal tolerance: +/-1.8 °F (+/-°1C) from -4- (-20-160°C)
                                  +/-3.6 °F (+/-°2C) from -4- (160-250°C)

3.   Setting range is from -4°F - 482°F (-20-250°C)

 

When the cooking temperature has reached the alert temperature, 

      the buzzer begins to alert with a sound, and the alert signal flashes. Press any button to stop the alert. 
4.   Find your desired target temperatures in the chart included in this manual. 
5.   

C/F Change

. To change the temperature unit from C to F or from F to C, press the + and – together to choose C or F. 

6.   Press Light key to turn on the backlight. Auto power saving will turn off the backlight after 5 seconds.
7.   Hold Function. Press Light Key for 2 seconds, the “Cooking Temp” will disappear and the probe will "hold" the last 
      temperature reached.
      If you need to cancel the "Hold" Long press "Light Key" for 2 seconds. 
8.   Fold the probe to turn the device to OFF mode. 

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