The Rubbermaid COT550C stainless steel dual-read oven thermometer stands or hangs from a rack for optimal visibility, and it shows temperatures in both Fahrenheit and Celsius. Its stainless steel construction resists scaling and corrosion. Its clear lens is shatter resistant. It has a temperature range of 60 to 580 degrees F/20 to 300 degrees C in increments of 10 degrees F/10 degrees C. Food service thermometers are used to monitor the temperatures of food or of food preparation and storage environments, such as ovens, freezers, or refrigerators, in commercial or home kitchens. The thermometers can be mechanical, with dials, or electronic, with digital displays, to show temperature readings in Fahrenheit, Celsius, or both. Some dials have markings that indicate optimal cooking temperature zones for meats, candy, or dough. Thermometers are commonly made of stainless steel (mechanical) or plastic with stainless steel probes (digital).Rubbermaid manufactures cleaning, organizing, and material handling products for commercial, medical, and industrial applications. The company, founded in 1933, is headquartered in Huntersville, NC.