2 easy ways to
Calibrate A Dial Thermometer
Hot Method I.; oh] ilethod
40 Bring a pot of water OFill a glass with
to a rolling boil crushed ice B water
this brings the water this creates an icy slurry
temperature to 212F that will be really close to
32F after a couple minutes
OInsert thermometer. OInsert thermometer,
keep away from side keep away from side
after a minute or so your after a minute or so your
thermometer should show thermometer should show
the temperature the temperature
With a wrench, hold OWith a wrench, hold
the not on the back the nut on the back
and turn the dial to and turn the dial to
read 212F read 32F
make sure to keep the make sure to keep the
thermometer in the water thermometer in the water
while adjusting or note while adjusting or note
the difference and adjust the difference and adjust
accordingly accordingly
TIP: Calibrate your Thermometer when it isbrand new. been dropped or every 6 months.
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