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Food Handler Chef Calibrating your thermometer


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  1. Fill a medium-sized glass with ice. Add water to ice. Place thermometer is glass of ice water.

  2. Wait 3 minutes. Stir water occasionally.

  3. After 3 minutes, thermometer should read 0°C (32°F)

  4. If not, leave probe in ice water

  5. Using pliers or a small wrench, turn the adjustable nut on the back of the thermometer head until the needle reaches 0°C (32°F). You may need to add more ice.

  6. Wait 3 minutes. Stir occasionally. Readjust the nut if required for the needle to read 0°C (32°F)

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