FOOD QUALITY AND SAFETY
FOOD SAFETY HAZARDS AND RISKS
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Question
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record temperature in book
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adjust temperature to zero celcius
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repair the thermometer
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doing nothing
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Detailed explanation-1: -What is Calibrating a Thermometer? To calibrate means to find the calibre or measure of something, and in this case it is used to make sure that the instrument you are using to reflect the correct temperature to the user is indeed the right one.
Detailed explanation-2: -Put the thermometer stem or probe into the ice water. Make sure the sensing area is under water. Wait 30 seconds or until the reading stays steady. Adjust the thermometer so it reads 32˚F (0˚C).
Detailed explanation-3: -Calibration is the process of setting your thermometer for accuracy. You can use two common methods to calibrate your food thermometer: the boiling point method and the freezing point method. To ensure your food thermometer remains accurate, recalibrate it after multiple uses or after dropping it.