1) Remove roast from cooking appliance. Insert thermometer probe into the meat making sure that the probe's point is as close to the centre of the food as possible.
2) Wait a minimum of 3-5 minutes before checking the temperature. This important pause allows time for the thermometer to stabilise and provide an accurate reading.
3) To obtain a precise temperature reading, it is important to ensure that the probe's point is not resting on bone, gristle or a part of the cookware