The OXO Good Grips Chef’s Digital Leave-In Meat Thermometer is an essential tool for cooking roasts, fish and poultry to perfection. The easy-to-read digital display dually functions as a thermometer and 24 hour timer with an angled design for optimal viewing on your countertop and stainless steel housing for extra durability. Simply insert the Thermometer’s probe into the meat and run the narrow cable through your oven door to easily monitor roasting temperatures. The Thermometer provides both USDA and chef-recommended settings for all types of meat, poultry and fish, and will signal when the desired temperature is reached. In addition, a 10-degree warning alert helps prevent overcooking. You will never have to open your oven door or slice into your meat dishes to assess cooking progress again. When not in use, the Thermometer probe fits easily into the display and the cord wraps around the base for compact storage.The case of the product is plastic and the probe is stainless steel.