Meat probe reads very inaccurate temperatures (e.g., stuck at 32°F or jumps wildly).

Safety first: Avoid touching hot metal surfaces when handling the probe during a cook.

• Inspect cable and tip: Look for kinks, cuts, or melted spots on the cable. Check that the probe tip is not bent or cracked.
• Clean probe and jack: Wipe the probe with a damp cloth and mild detergent, then dry. Clean the jack on the control panel with a dry cotton swab to remove grease.
• Test in ice water: Place the probe tip in a glass of ice water (without submerging the cable connection). It should read near 32°F (0°C). Large errors indicate a bad probe.
• Replace probe: Install a new OEM Masterbuilt meat probe if readings remain inaccurate.