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KitchenAid
Gourmet Analog Meat Thermometer

For an oven-safe analog meat dial. A closer look at the benefits, the limitations, and the alternatives.

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THE SHORT ANSWER

Our take

The KitchenAid KO122OHSSA is a simple analog meat thermometer whose strongest documented distinction is its narrow 140°F–180°F dial with 5-degree markings. A model-specific retailer description says it is stainless steel, intended for meat and poultry, and oven safe up to 500°F. That makes the product easier to evaluate for a basic meat routine than a thermometer with an undocumented range, but it is not a broad-range kitchen instrument. The candidate ASIN has not been linked to this exact model, so the purchase path is a model search.

Consider it for

A cook who wants a basic analog meat thermometer and whose intended internal-food checks fall within the stated dial scale..

Look elsewhere if

Look elsewhere if you need a wide temperature span, a digital display, an alarm, a stated probe length, or published accuracy and response-time figures. The 140°F–180°F scale leaves many cooking and non-meat measurements outside the documented markings. The listing's oven-safe claim describes the instrument's heat exposure limit, not a license to use it as an oven-air or grill-chamber thermometer.

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Pros & cons

What could work for you, and what to consider before buying.

What works in its favor

  • KitchenAid identifies KO122OHSSA as a Gourmet Meat Thermometer, and a model-specific listing describes an analog meat dial.
  • The listed 140°F–180°F scale and 5-degree increments make its intended reading span visible before purchase.
  • A retailer describes stainless-steel construction, hand washing, and oven-safe use up to 500°F.

What to weigh up

  • The stated scale is limited to 140°F–180°F, so it is not a general low-to-high range food thermometer.
  • The sources reviewed give no numerical accuracy, response time, probe length, or alarm specification.
  • The historical candidate ASIN B07Q47QX44 is not mapped to KO122OHSSA, and color or exact package details remain unverified.
Specifications and exact model details

The key details

Published product specifications
Model coveredKO122OHSSA
ReadoutReadout: a model-specific retailer listing describes an analog dial
Documented temperature rangeDocumented temperature range: the listed scale runs from 140°F to 180°F in 5°F steps
Probe and displayProbe and display: stainless-steel construction; probe length is not stated in the reviewed model page
Units and controlsUnits and controls: four meat-temperature markers are described; unit switching, alarm, and hold are not documented
Handling and protectionHandling and protection: retailer states oven-safe use up to 500°F and recommends hand washing
Power and supportPower and support: battery, numerical accuracy, response time, and warranty details are not stated

Performance figures are manufacturer claims. Source checked October 16, 2026. Regional models and included accessories can differ.

Full review: how the features affect your choice

What the features mean for you

A dial and printed food guidance

KitchenAid's regional page identifies model KO122OHSSA as a Gourmet Meat Thermometer, while a model-specific retailer description supplies the practical details: stainless-steel construction, an analog dial, and markings for common meat temperatures. The dial avoids batteries and menu controls, but it also offers no documented backlight, hold function, or alarm. It suits a cook who wants a direct face to consult during meat preparation and is comfortable reading the needle rather than relying on a digital number.

A deliberately narrow scale

The retailer lists markings from 140°F to 180°F in five-degree steps. That span gives the dial a clear meat-focused role, but the marked scale is much narrower than the broad ranges published for many instant-read digital thermometers. Check your recipes and use case against those endpoints before choosing it. The sources do not support filling in readings below or above the dial range, and no numerical accuracy limit is provided for the model. Treat the range as a hard comparison point, not an estimate of performance beyond the markings.

The oven-safe claim has a specific meaning

The retailer says the thermometer is oven safe up to 500°F. That is useful when considering a cooking routine that calls for an instrument to remain with food, but the product evidence does not describe an oven-air reading or a grill-chamber function. It is a meat thermometer intended to read food temperature. Check the instructions for placement, timing, and safe handling, and use the printed range only for internal-food readings that it covers. The source does not state a probe length or insertion-depth guide.

Cleaning and missing performance details

The model-specific listing recommends hand washing, which is a concrete care instruction to compare with a digital thermometer that may have a stated water rating. It does not publish an IP rating, response-time number, accuracy tolerance, or battery detail. Those omissions matter if a buyer needs a quantified process or wants a thermometer for frequent washing between uses. They should remain unknown rather than be inferred from the stainless-steel description. The listing also does not establish a warranty term for this exact model.

Model evidence and the Amazon link

KitchenAid's Brazil page directly identifies KO122OHSSA by model and product name. The secondary listing adds the dial range and oven-safe description, but neither source connects the historical Amazon candidate B07Q47QX44 to that model. This profile therefore keeps the identity gap visible and links to an exact-model Amazon search instead of asserting an ASIN match. At purchase, compare the model code, temperature markings, and package description. Do not substitute a current KitchenAid Smart Thermometer or another Gourmet model for these analog dial facts.

Compare for your needs

Compare the OXO 11133300 if you prefer an analog instant-read thermometer with a documented 0–220°F span, or the Tel-Tru MT-39 if a dial face and longer stem are more suitable. These are separate models with their own configuration and identity limits.

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Before you buy

What temperature span is printed for KO122OHSSA?

The model-specific retailer listing states 140°F to 180°F in 5-degree steps. The available evidence does not document a wider usable range.

Can it stay in an oven?

A retailer says the thermometer is oven safe up to 500°F. Check the exact model instructions for insertion, handling, and use details.

Is B07Q47QX44 confirmed as this KitchenAid model?

No. The candidate ASIN is not mapped to KO122OHSSA, so the purchase destination searches by exact model instead of opening a /dp/ link.

Where can I check the current price?

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Sources and review basis

Sources & review basis

We use the linked product documentation for the features above. Our suitability notes and buying advice are editorial judgments based on those features, not measured performance results.

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The decision

Choose the KO122OHSSA only when its analog meat-dial format and listed 140°F–180°F scale cover the task you have in mind. The oven-safe claim adds a specific use detail, but missing accuracy, response-time, and probe-length data limit technical comparison. Confirm the model code in the listing because the historical ASIN is unresolved.

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