Calibrating a food Thermometer

Ice Point Method 1. Fill a large glass with crushed ice or small cubes and clean tap water; stir water. More ice may need to be added as cubes settle. 2. Insert the probe at least 2 inches into the water without touching the sides or bottom of the glass. Wait at least 30 seconds or until the indicator stops moving. 3. Keeping the thermometer stem in the water, hold the calibration nut under the head with fingers or suitable tool to turn the thermometer head so the pointer reads 32 degrees F (0 C). Boiling Point Method 1. Insert the sensing area of the thermometer at least 2 inches into boiling water. 2. Wait until the indicator stops moving. 3. Adjust so that indicator reads 212 degrees F (100 C) Calibrating a digital Thermometer 1. Use either the ice-point or boiling point method. 2. Adjust the temperature setting by pressing the reset button.