Analysis
Symbols
Lamps
Constantly green
Warning limit
Green, red begins to flash
Green flashes, red flashes
Red flashes, green flashes weakly
Constantly red
Completing measurement
Once the measurement is complete, carefully remove
the bag holder with bag from the instrument. Remove
funnel and empty oil into the deep-fat fryer. Dispose of
bag. Clean funnel, bag holder and measuring spoon
as required.
Use a new bag for every measurement.
Only original testo bags should be used.
Cleaning sensor area
Clean dirty sensor areas using a cloth soaked in
alcohol. Avoid scratching the sensor surface.
Do not damage the contact clip.
Measuring
Condition of oil
New
Can still be used
Should be checked often
Change recommended
≥ ≥ 27% polar components
Change oil
6
Technical data
Measuring principle:
Capacitive, analysis of
relative permittivity
Polar components ≥27%
Limit value:
indicate used oil. Red
indicator remains on
(USED)
Accuracy:
±0.5% polar components
Temperature range
of oil:
+25 to +35 °C
cooking oil temperature
Operating temp.:
0 to +50 °C
Storage temp.:
-20 to +70 °C
Battery:
9V block, 6F22
Battery lifetime:
Approx. 80 h
Ordering data
Name
testo 260
including bag holder,
funnel, measuring spoon,
100 measuring bags
Spare PE measuring bags (100 off)
Place funnel
Bag holder
Measuring spoon
7
Part no.
0563.2600
0554.2601
0554.2602
0554.2603
0554.2604