How to set up a Maverick XR-40 Remote Thermometer

MAVERICK XR-40 Set Up Guide

Maverick’s XR series is equipped with Insta-Sync technology which will connect the units automatically as long as they are within range, and update every time a change in temperature is detected.

If you’re having problems connecting the units:

• Resync manually by pressing and holding button on back of transmitter
• Replace batteries in both units; low power is the most common cause of connection problems.

Food Mode: This setting will allow you to set one temperature alert, letting you know when food is fully cooked

1. Press and hold SET on the receiver for 2 seconds. The unit will beep and the probe number will begin to flash in the upper left corner
1. Optional: Press the Probe button in upper left to toggle between probes
2. When the probe number is flashing in the upper left, press MEAT/TASTE
1. The [MEAT] will flash in the top field of the receiver
2. The HI temperature will flash in the probe # field you have selected
3. Press MEAT/TASTE button to scroll through different types of meat. 
4. Press SET once you reach the desired type of meat.
5. The [TASTE] will begin to flash below the [MEAT].
1. Press MEAT/TASTE to toggle between preset temperatures
2. OR Use the arrow keys to adjust to your desired temperature.
6. Press SET to lock the temperature. Set up for FOOD mode is complete

BBQ Mode: This setting allows you to set two temperature alerts, letting you know if your cooking environment has gone above or dropped below your desired temperatures

1. Press and hold SET on the receiver for 2 seconds. The unit will beep and the probe number will begin to flash in the upper left corner
1. Optional: Press the Probe button in upper left to toggle between probes
2. When the probe number is flashing in the upper left, Press BBQ, you will see “BARBECUE” flashing next to the Probe #
3. Press BBQ again; The HI Temperature will begin to flash. Use arrow keys to adjust temperature. 
4. Press BBQ again; the LO Temperature will begin to flash. Use the arrow keys to adjust.
5. You can use BBQ to toggle back and forth between HI and LO temperatures, or, Press SET at any time to lock your settings.